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Please Play Safe: Penguin’s Guide to Playground Safety by Margery Cuyler

STEM Me a Story: Playgrounds

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Description:

This month's pick: Please Play Safe: Penguin’s Guide to Playground Safety by Margery Cuyler. Then we'll construct our own playgrounds!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

This month's pick: Please Play Safe: Penguin’s Guide to Playground Safety by Margery Cuyler. Then we'll construct our own playgrounds!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Corn with spicy chips

La Cocina: Elote con sabritas picosas / Corn with spicy chips

All Day
Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Bilingual, S.T.E.M./ Maker, Virtual
Age Group:
Youth, Preescolar
Event Description:

Visita nuestra página de YouTube para ver un video sobre cómo hacer elote en vaso con sabritas picosas. Incluimos la receta en la descripción, para que tengas los ingredientes list...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Youth, Preescolar
Program Type: Bilingual, S.T.E.M./ Maker, Virtual
Event Description:

Visita nuestra página de YouTube para ver un video sobre cómo hacer elote en vaso con sabritas picosas. Incluimos la receta en la descripción, para que tengas los ingredientes listos para cuando el video esté disponible.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accessibility Spanish

La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas  acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.

YouTube

The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.

YouTube - Spanish

Un evento grabado en YouTube se lanzará hoy en el canal de YouTube de la Biblioteca. Haga clic AQUÍ para visitar el canal de YouTube de la biblioteca.

Lego my library

LeGO! - Lego® Building

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Preschool Children
Event Description:

Show off your brick-building skills!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Show off your brick-building skills!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
Up the Creek by Nicholas Oldland

STEM Me a Story

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Description:

This month we will read Up the Creek by Nicholas Oldland and make our own boats that float!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

This month we will read Up the Creek by Nicholas Oldland and make our own boats that float!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
S'mores snack mix

La Cocina: Mezcla de bocadillos S'mores / S’mores Snack Mix

All Day
Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Bilingual, S.T.E.M./ Maker, Virtual
Age Group:
Youth, Preescolar
Event Description:

Visita nuestra página de YouTube para ver un video sobre cómo hacer mezcla de bocadillos S’mores. Incluimos la receta en la descripción, para que tengas los ingredientes listos par...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Youth, Preescolar
Program Type: Bilingual, S.T.E.M./ Maker, Virtual
Event Description:

Visita nuestra página de YouTube para ver un video sobre cómo hacer mezcla de bocadillos S’mores. Incluimos la receta en la descripción, para que tengas los ingredientes listos para cuando el video esté disponible.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accessibility Spanish

La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas  acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.

YouTube

The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.

YouTube - Spanish

Un evento grabado en YouTube se lanzará hoy en el canal de YouTube de la Biblioteca. Haga clic AQUÍ para visitar el canal de YouTube de la biblioteca.

jumbo straw balloon rocket

Little Explorers: Balloon Rockets

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Preschool Children
Event Description:

Learn about kinetic energy by creating a balloon rocket! How far will your rocket go?   

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Learn about kinetic energy by creating a balloon rocket! How far will your rocket go? 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
ozobots and colored lines

Ozobots

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Description:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
pretzel rods covered with red, white, and blue coating

La Cocina: Botana para el 4 de julio / 4th of July Snack

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:00am - 5:00pm
Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Bilingual, S.T.E.M./ Maker, Virtual
Age Group:
Youth, Preescolar
Event Description:

Visita nuestra página de YouTube para ver un video sobre cómo hacer botana para el 4 de julio. Incluimos la receta en la descripción, para que tengas los ingredientes listos para c...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Youth, Preescolar
Program Type: Bilingual, S.T.E.M./ Maker, Virtual
Event Description:

Visita nuestra página de YouTube para ver un video sobre cómo hacer botana para el 4 de julio. Incluimos la receta en la descripción, para que tengas los ingredientes listos para cuando el video esté disponible.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accessibility Spanish

La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas  acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.

YouTube

The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.

YouTube - Spanish

Un evento grabado en YouTube se lanzará hoy en el canal de YouTube de la Biblioteca. Haga clic AQUÍ para visitar el canal de YouTube de la biblioteca.

Lego my library

LeGO! - Lego® Building

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Preschool Children
Event Description:

Show off your brick-building skills!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

Show off your brick-building skills!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq

STEM Me a Story

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Description:

This month we will read Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and then make our own tents!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

This month we will read Fatima's Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and then make our own tents!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
ozobots and colored lines

Ozobots

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Description:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Lego pieces with disaster island in red font

Lego® Disaster Island

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Age Group:
Children
Event Description:

Come to the library to make an island out of Lego® pieces that can withstand a disaster that will come your way!

Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Come to the library to make an island out of Lego® pieces that can withstand a disaster that will come your way!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.