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Hora de Cuentos

All Day
Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños
Bilingual, Storytime, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime, Virtual
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.

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.

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.

Winter Bash

10:00am - 11:00am
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Join Miss Steffanie and Miss Skye for this year’s Winter Bash! Let's read stories and make a craft to celebrate winter.

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.

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.

Little Explorers

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Let's explore science! This month we will be making snowstorms in a jar!

 

 

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.

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.

Adorno de muñeco de nieve derretido / Melted Snowman Decoration

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:

¿Buscas una manualidad de invierno fácil y divertida? Acompañanos hacer lindos adornos de muñecos de nieve derretidos.

Are you looking for an easy and fun winter craft? Join us in making cute melted snowman decorations.

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 Staff Meeting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens
Games & Activities
Waitlist
Registration
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.

ILP: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022)

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Adults, Teens, All Ages
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Adults, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022)

Disclaimer(s)

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

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: 12
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.

Page Flippers

10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Welcome to Page Flippers! This month's pick: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser.

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.

Internet Basics

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Join us for our Internet Basics class! We'll cover the differences between each of the big three browsers (Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome), navigation, and settings.

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.

Tween Craft n’ Sip: DIY Snow Globes

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Creativity and drinks are plentiful this month as we create our own snow globe!

Library Closed for Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District

Internal Library Meetings

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Program Type: Internal Meeting

Guerrero limpiapipas / Pipe Cleaner Warrior

All Day
Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Description:

Regístrate para recibir un kit para llevar a casa y diviértete creando guerreros con materiales muy simples.

Sign up to receive a take-home kit and have a blast creating warriors out of very simple materials.

 

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.

Kit (35)

The first 35 kids who register should pick up an activity kit at the Questions Desk either in person or through a curbside pickup appointment before the program.

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.

Noon Year's Eve

11:00am - 12:00pm
Toddlers, Preschool Children
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

3, 2, 1 - Happy Noon Year! Come ring in the new year with Miss Skye. We’ll sing songs, read books, make a craft, and get ready for the big countdown at noon!

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 Closed for Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District

Mystery Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Read and discuss "Death and the Conjuror" by Tom Mead. 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.

Sensory Play Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Infants, Toddlers
Storytime
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: 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.

Celebración de los Reyes Magos / Three Kings Celebration

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Description:

¡Ven acompañanos a un Hora de Cuento, manualidades, bebidas calientes, y pan dulce!

Come join us for stories, crafts, hot beverages, and sweet bread!

 

 

 

 

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.

Email Basics

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Learn the difference between the three most popular email options, terms to know, and basic functions. Must know how to use a mouse and keyboard.

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.

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.