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Parachute Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Games & Activities
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:
Have some fun in the sun at parachute playtime. We’ll play a different set of games each week and sing songs while getting to meet new friends. ...

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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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024. No meals are served on: ...

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.

ScribbleMonster

10:00am - 11:00am
Performance
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:
Bring your dancing shoes and wild imagination for the award-winning music and play of Jim from ScribbleMonster and Wimee’s Words as seen on PBS. Using a mix of kindness, music and humor, ScribbleMonster’s presentation encourages children to...

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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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024. No meals are served on: ...

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.

Tween/Teen Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:
Come to the library to bring the beauty of nature indoors as we make pressed nature art. ...

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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.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:
Read and discuss "How to live safely in a science fictional universe" by Charles Yu.  Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. In a world trans...

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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.

Stories in the Park - Harrison Benwell

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Veteran's Park (Pearl St.)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:
Join the Youth Services Staff at Harrison Benwell, where we will read stories and dance to music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. (If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m. the program will be canceled.) ...

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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024. No meals are served on: ...

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.

Read Fur Fun

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:
Come to the library to read to a certified therapy dog. Dog owner will be present. This program is for kids 5 to 10 years old.  Sign up for a slot by stopping in or calling the library. ...

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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.

Chicago’s Newest Waterfront: The Rebirth of the Chicago River

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:
The Chicago River has undergone dramatic transformations, from muddy waterway to commercial artery to aquatic playground. Laurie Petersen will provide a richly illustrated history of the river, including its many fascinating bridges and the inspiring...

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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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024. No meals are served on: ...

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.

Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Games & Activities
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.

Día de picnic con osito de peluche / Teddy Bear Picnic Day

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Bilingual, Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Children, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:
La mejor manera de celebrar el día de picnic del osito de peluche es agarrar a sus queridos ositos de peluche, salir al aire libre, extender una cobija, disfrutar un cuento y hacer una manualidad. Si gustan traer: Cobija para sentarse y osito de p...

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.

Leamos en Inglés

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Other
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: 12
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.  ...

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.

LeGO! - Lego® Building

10:00am - 10:30am
S.T.E.M./ Maker
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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024. No meals are served on: ...

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.

Crochet Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Description:
If you’re curious about crochet, come to the library to learn how to crochet or work on your latest project! Beginners and experts are welcome. Bring your own project and yarn or participate in a simple project. ...

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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024. No meals are served on: ...

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.

Prepare with Pedro!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Speaker/ Presentation
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:
Join McHenry County Department of Health as they provide an introduction to Emergency Preparedness in a fun and educational way. Through story-telling and hands on activities, students will build muscle memory and basic coping ski...

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.

Take Home Craft: Hand Cactus

All Day 7/14 - 7/20
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 craft beginning July 14. 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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 3, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024. No meals are served on: ...

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.

STEM Me a Story

3:00pm - 4:00pm
S.T.E.M./ Maker
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.

Classic Book Group

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Book Discussion Group
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:
Read and discuss "Lonesome Dove" by Larry McMurtry. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. Set in the late-nineteenth century, this novel chr...

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.