This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Classic Book Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Classic Book Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Description: Read and discuss "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson. 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. Oct 22 2024 Tue Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual) All Day Infants, Toddlers Storytime, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual) All Day Storytime, Virtual 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.
Oct 22 2024 Tue Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm - 5:00pm Internal Meeting Oct 22 2024 Tue Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm - 5:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Program Type: Internal Meeting
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. Oct 22 2024 Tue ¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad! 5:00pm - 5:30pm Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Storytime Open Registration 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. Oct 22 2024 Tue ¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad! 5:00pm - 5:30pm Bilingual, Storytime Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue ILP: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Youth, Teens Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue ILP: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults, Youth, Teens Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual Event Description: Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) at https://bit.ly/ILP_JasonReynolds and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as 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.
Oct 23 2024 Wed McHenry Public Library's 25th Anniversary ComiCon! 6:30pm - 8:30pm Oct 23 2024 Wed McHenry Public Library's 25th Anniversary ComiCon! 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Event Description: Welcome to the McHenry Public Library’s 25th Annual Comicon. Pick up a wristband in the lobby, then head to the Conference Room for a swag bag and a chance to win a fabulous door prize. 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 "Tweens" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tweens Games & Activities Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition 5:30pm - 7:30pm Games & Activities Waitlist Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Introducción a Word 1 6:30pm - 8:30pm En español, Adultos Clase de Tecnologia Open Registration This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Introducción a Word 1 6:30pm - 8:30pm Clase de Tecnologia Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: En español, Adultos Program Type: Clase de Tecnologia Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: Únase a la clase de una serie sobre Microsoft Word. Si asiste a las 3 clases, recibirá un certificado después de terminar. 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.
Oct 25 2024 Fri LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING 9:00am - 1:00pm Closing Oct 25 2024 Fri Closing LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING 9:00am - 1:00pm Branches: McHenry Public Library District
This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Take Home Craft: Popsicle Stick Superhero All Day Youth Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Take Home Craft: Popsicle Stick Superhero All Day Arts & Crafts Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Make your own superhero! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning October 20. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Community Ofrenda All Day 10/26 - 11/2 Adults, Youth, All Ages, En español, Adultos, Niños Other This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Community Ofrenda All Day 10/26 - 11/2 Other Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Adults, Youth, All Ages, En español, Adultos, Niños Program Type: Other Event Description: Tendremos un altar/ofrenda para celebrar El Día de los Muertos que será accesible toda la semana. Pase para aprender acerca de los símbolos y tradiciones.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Family Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Storytime This event is in the "Youth" group. Oct 26 2024 Sat Family Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Storytime Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Gather together for a drop-in family storytime. Bring the whole family for this fun-filled activity! 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. Oct 28 2024 Mon Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am - 10:00am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Open Registration This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Open 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: 22 Event Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Máscara Del Dia de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead Mask 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens, Preadolescentes Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Máscara Del Dia de Los Muertos / Day of the Dead Mask 5:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Tweens, Preadolescentes Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Description: ¡Acompañanos a diseñar tu propia máscara de calavera! Join us in designing your skull mask! 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 "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am - 10:00am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Open Registration This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Open 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, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft. 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 "Children" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue STEM Me a Story 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children S.T.E.M./ Maker Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue STEM Me a Story 6:00pm - 7:00pm S.T.E.M./ Maker Open 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: 25 Event Description: This month's pick: Pelé, King of Soccer, by David Martin. Then we'll create our own soccer field! 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. Oct 29 2024 Tue Genealogy In Reverse: Locating Distant Living Relatives 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Genealogy Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Genealogy In Reverse: Locating Distant Living Relatives 7:00pm - 8:30pm Genealogy Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 140 Event Description: Free online sites to locate unknown relatives, and possible ways of identifying and contacting Ancestry.com DNA matches. Presented by professional genealogist, Katherine Wilson. 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. Oct 30 2024 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 30 2024 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm - 4:00pm Games & Activities Open 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 "Children" group. Oct 30 2024 Wed Ozobots 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children S.T.E.M./ Maker Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 30 2024 Wed Ozobots 6:00pm - 7:00pm S.T.E.M./ Maker Open 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: 14 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 "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Halloween Bash 10:00am - 11:00am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Storytime Open Registration This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Halloween Bash 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Description: Come in costume for a Halloween Storytime with Miss Steffanie and Miss Skye. Join us afterwards for a costume parade through the library! 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 "Tweens" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tweens Games & Activities Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition 5:30pm - 7:30pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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 "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Introducción a Word 2 6:30pm - 8:30pm En español, Adultos Clase de Tecnologia Open Registration This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Introducción a Word 2 6:30pm - 8:30pm Clase de Tecnologia Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: En español, Adultos Program Type: Clase de Tecnologia Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: Únase a la clase de una serie sobre Microsoft Word. Si asiste a las 3 clases, recibirá un certificado después de terminar. 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.
This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Nov 1 2024 Fri Sensory Play Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Registration This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Nov 1 2024 Fri Sensory Play Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime 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: 20 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. Nov 2 2024 Sat Día de los Muertos Casa Abierta / Day of the Dead Open House 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Youth, All Ages, En español, Adultos En Español Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. Nov 2 2024 Sat Día de los Muertos Casa Abierta / Day of the Dead Open House 1:00pm - 2:00pm En Español Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults, Youth, All Ages, En español, Adultos Program Type: En Español Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Description: Brindaremos información de todos los servicios que ofrecemos, los niños harán manualidades y participaran en desfile de disfraces. ¡Tambien habra tiempo para cafetear y disfrutar de pan dulce! 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.