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Take-Home Craft: Make a Raccoon

06/21/2021 @ 9:00am - 06/26/2021 @ 5:00pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
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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 fun raccoon craft beginning 6/21. Available until supplies run out. 

A Sweet Storytime

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

Do you love ice cream, candy, and popsicles? All sweet tooths will love this fun storytime!

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.

Stem Me a Story: "Not Your Nest!"

All Day
Children
Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts
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, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

This month we will read Not Your Nest! by Gideon Sterer and then we will make our own bird's nest with supplies included in the kit and supplies you find outside!

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.

YouTube

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

Polskie Bajki/Polish Storytime

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

Posłuchajcie bajek, zaśpiewajcie piosenki i bawcie się dobrze! Dzisiejszy program będzie w języku polskim i angielskim. Dzieci w każdym wieku są zaproszone!

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.

YouTube - Polish

Nagranie będzie dostępne dzisiaj na naszym kanale w YouTube.
10 am

Stories in the Park: Fort McHenry Shelter

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Storytime
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Fort McHenry/Whispering Oaks Shelter
Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Join the Youth Services Staff at the Fort McHenry/Whispering Oaks Park shelter, where we will perform skits and songs. 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.
11 am
Cancelled

Pet Parade

11:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Games & Activities
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Description:

Come watch our very first pet parade! No registration required if you are here to watch the parade.
12 pm

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Event Description:

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program!

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.

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Event Description:

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program!

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.

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Event Description:

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program!

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.

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Event Description:

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program!

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.

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Event Description:

Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program!

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.
1 pm

Father's Day Storytime: Zoom Virtual Event

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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: 30
Event Description:

Join us at storytime where we will read stories celebrating fathers!

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.

Book Buddies: Tails and Tales Group A

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Storytime
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Small groups of children will be paired with a teen to enjoy a unique virtual experience! Our teens will read books based on our summer reading theme, "Tails and Tales."

Please sign up for only ONE of the following 4 slots:

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.

Pequeños Picassos: Zoom Virtual Event

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Niños
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

¡Disfruta de un cuento y haz arte de técnica mixta!


Enjoy a storytime and make mixed media art!

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.

Kit - Spanish

Los primeros 25 niños que se registren podrán recoger un kit para esta actividad. El personal se comunicará con los registrados una semana antes del evento para proporcionarles los detalles de la recogida.

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.

Zoom - Spanish

Puede acceder a la discusión usando su computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente usando Zoom. SE REQUIERE SU DIRECCIÓN DE CORREO ELECTRÓNICO para que podamos enviarle un correo electrónico antes del programa. Para saber cómo unirse a una reunión de Zoom, haga clic AQUÍ.
2 pm

Book Buddies: Tails and Tales Group B

2:15pm - 2:45pm
Children
Storytime
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Small groups of children will be paired with a teen to enjoy a unique virtual experience! Our teens will read books based on our summer reading theme, "Tails and Tales." 

Please sign up for only ONE of the following 4 slots:

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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm

Classic Book Discussion Group- A Virtual Program

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:

Read and discuss The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. 

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.

Kiddieland Remembered- A Virtual Program

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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: 151
Event Description:

Explore the 80-year history of Kiddieland with vintage pictures, memorabilia and hear why it had to close 11 years ago.

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.