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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons- High School Edition

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Join us at the library and make (or take) a character with an experienced Dungeon Master as we play the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Turn Family History Facts into Stories You Can Share

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Genealogy, Virtual
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 139
Event Description:

You’ve uncovered lots of wonderful facts about your ancestors and you want to share them with your family, but pedigree charts put them to sleep. You need to turn those facts into stories.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Children
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Description:

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every week.

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.

No Caregiver

For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
This event is in the "En español" group.
This event is in the "Adultos" group.

Leamos en Inglés

7:00pm - 8:00pm
En español, Adultos
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: En español, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

¿Le gustaría mejorar su pronunciación en Inglés? Practique y lea en grupo. Unase a nuestro grupo de práctica de lectura en Inglés cada mes. Hay la opción de asistir en línea por Zoom. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Zoom - Spanish

Puede acceder a la discusión usando su computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente usando Zoom. SE REQUIERE SU DIRECCIÓN DE CORREO ELECTRÓNICO para que podamos enviarle un correo electrónico antes del programa. Para saber cómo unirse a una reunión de Zoom, haga clic AQUÍ.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Join us at the library and make (or take) a character as we play through different D&D modules in the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game with an experienced Dungeon Master.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

McHenry County Libraries - Let's All Read Together: Abbott Kahler

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:

The coalition of McHenry County public libraries are pleased to host Abbott Kahler on Thursday, November 14th at 7 pm at the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College. Copies of Eden Undone

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.

Library card required

You must have a valid McHenry Public Library District library card number to attend this program. Register in person or call 815-385-0036 x102

This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Sensory Play Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Infants, Toddlers
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Stories come to life with Sensory Play Storytime. Interactive aspects such as ASL words of the day and sensory bin play are perfect for toddlers and parents to practice together.

 

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.

No Siblings

No older siblings, please.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Knitting

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Come learn the foundations of knitting in this fun, interactive beginners class! The library will provide yarn and needles. You may bring your own needles if you prefer (size 8; 5.0 mm recommended). 

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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.

November Take Home Craft: Fall Windsock

All Day 11/17 - 11/23
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this fall windsock craft beginning November 17. Available while supplies last. 

 

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.
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "En español" group.
This event is in the "Preescolar" group.
This event is in the "Niños" group.

¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad!

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Bilingual, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Description:

¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. ¡Manualidad incluida!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Ozobots

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
S.T.E.M./ Maker
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: 10
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Classic Book Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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.
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual)

All Day
Infants, Toddlers
Storytime, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime, Virtual
Event Description:

Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme every week.

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.

YouTube

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

This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Children
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every week.

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.

No Caregiver

For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Join us at the library and make (or take) a character as we play through different D&D modules in the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game with an experienced Dungeon Master.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

MPLD Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Internal Meeting
Event Description:

The public is welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ILP: Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) at https://bit.ly/ILP_ArtSmith and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as how you he

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.

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adultos" group.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

The Illinois State Treasurer is holding over $5 billion in unclaimed funds. The State holds these funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.

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.

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft: Pumpkin Plushie

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Come to the library to keep the fall vibes going as we make pumpkin plushies out of old scraps of fabric!

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
All Ages
Other
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

The Friends of the Library Meeting. To learn more about joining the Friends of the Library, please visit their website

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Drop-In

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Description:

Do you have a device that you can't figure out? Were you gifted a new device and have no idea where to start? Drop in and get help from our knowledgeable librarians!

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.