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All Day
This event is in the "Infants" group.

Lapsit with Miss Jessie: YouTube Recorded Event

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

Get comfy and join Miss Jessie for some lap bounces and rhymes that you can do with your baby at home!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Food and Fun Storytime: YouTube Recorded Event

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

This storytime will have your mouth watering! This week we will have fun talking all about different kinds of foods.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Children" group.

Stem Me a Story - "A Big Mooncake for Little Star": YouTube Recorded Event

All Day
Children
Book Discussion Group, Games & Activities
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

This month we will read  "A Big Mooncake for Little Star" by Grace Lin and then explore the phases of the moon with some activities, including one that you might be able to eat! 

Disclaimer(s)

Kit (25)

The first 25 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

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

10 am
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.

Preschool Storytime - Zoom Virtual Event

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Children
Storytime
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Description:

Preschoolers who love books and stories will enjoy Preschool Storytime! We will share new and classic picture books, flannel board and puppet stories, fingerplays to support early literacy and experiences with a variety of literature.

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.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.

Little Explorers - Maya Lin and Architecture: Zoom Virtual Event

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, S.T.E.M./ Maker
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:

Let’s learn about the world around us through crafts, science experiments, games and movies. This month we will create marshmallow launchers!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.

2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer Afternoon for Teens Live on Zoom

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Description:

Learn about teen volunteer opportunities you can do from home and earn service hours from the McHenry Public Library at the same time! Miss Anna will be hosting this program through Zoom.

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.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Program -- Great Decisions with Professor Gary Midkiff

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group, Speaker/ Presentation
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

This month we're discussing Chapter 4: Struggles Over the Melting Arctic by Stephanie Pezard. Copies of the Great Decisions book are available at the Questions Desk. 

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 "Adults" group.

Spring Pies, Tarts and Crisps -- A Virtual Program

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Description:

Chef Susan Maddox will prepare three new “favorite” pies, tarts, and crisps. Along with the pastries, you’ll learn some great tips and techniques to make crusts and toppings.

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.