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Leaping dolphin craft

Imagination Station

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

This month we will be making our own leaping dolphin craft!

Craft & Chat

Craft & Chat

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bring an unfinished project or start a new one while meeting new friends from the area! 

Ruby Lost and Found by Christina Li.

Page Flippers

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Tweens
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join Page Flippers! This month's pick: Ruby Lost and Found by Christina Li.

Stuck Together by Brian Smith

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to Family Graphic Novel Club! This month's pick is Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together by Brian Smith.

Librarian reading a picture book outside to group of families

Stories in the Park - Veteran's Memorial Park

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Veteran's Park (Pearl St.) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
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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 Veteran's Memorial Park, 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.

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African Folktales with Bright Star Theatre

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Preschool Children, Children
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond –join us for a celebration of Africa’s culture and folk tale traditions with dramatic storytelling and engaging characters.

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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Magic of Brian Holt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join McHenry Public Library as we experience the Magic of Brian Holt! Not only will we see magic, we can be part of the magic tricks as well!

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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Hoop dancing with Starr Chief Eagle

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join McHenry Public Library in welcoming Starr Chief Eagle, who will provide an interactive and educational dive into Lakota Culture that will explore the language, art, and knowledge of the Lakota people.

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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Science Heroes: Brighter, Bolder, Better

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we’ll get kids excited about the science that’s all around us!

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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Deathly Hallows Escape Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Deathly Hallows? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations 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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Deathly Hallows Escape Room

4:15pm - 6:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Deathly Hallows? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations 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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Bomb Disposal Escape Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to defuse the bomb in time? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations 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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Bomb Disposal Escape Room

4:15pm - 6:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to defuse the bomb in time? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations 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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.