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Coffee with the Chief

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

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Speaker/ Presentation

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Adults

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation

Registration Required

Event Description:

Coffee with Police Chief John Birk will begin with a topical presentation or guest speaker. Chief Birk will provide an overview of events or criminal activity within the city over the past month, allowing residents to stay informed.

Kindergarten Readiness / Preparación para Kínder

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

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Arts & Crafts, Bilingual

Age Group:

Preschool Children, Preescolar

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: Preschool Children, Preescolar

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual

Registration Required

Event Description:

Explore different stations to help your child become ready for Kindergarten!

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Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

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Information Table

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All Ages

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Information Table

Event Description:

Visit McHenry Public Library's table at the Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market! We'll be visiting May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, and September 17.

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Summer Family Market / Mercados familiares de verano en la biblioteca

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Parking Lot at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Other

Event Description:

This outdoor market collaboration will provide free and fresh groceries to neighbors throughout Northern Illinois. Everyone is welcome. No ID, proof of income, or referral is needed.

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Take and Make: Make a Mosaic Tile/ Manualidad: Mosaico All Day 7/8–7/11 Adults, Adultos Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Adults, Adultos Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Make a tile to adorn your home or garden. Each kit will have instructions, a unique patterned glass cutout, colorful glass pieces, a tile, and grout. You supply the glue and the creativity! Designs vary.	This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Baby Storytime All Day Infants, Toddlers Storytime Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Introduce your baby to the love of reading with lap-time stories, songs, rhymes, and fun! 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 "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Hora de cuentos: Un evento grabado en YouTube All Day Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Storytime Virtual Event This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Preescolar, Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Event Description: ¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños que quieren escuchar los dos idiomas! Para niños de 2-6 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. 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 - 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.	This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" group Almuada sin Necesidad de Coser: Un evento grabado en YouTube All Day Preadolescentes, Adolescentes Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Preadolescentes, Adolescentes Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Aprende hacer una almuada sin necesidad de coser. Learn how to make a no-sew felt pillow. 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. 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.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of the Library Fiesta Days Book Sale All Day All Ages Other This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Description: Check out the Friends of the McHenry Library Summer Fiesta Days Used Book Sale. The book sale will feature hundreds of hardcover and paperback books, movies, music and more at bargain prices. 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.
		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Crystal Garden for Tweens & Teens: YouTube Recorded Event All Day Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Let’s grow our own crystal garden in an empty jar that you have around the house! 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group Obstacle Course Fun! 10:00am–12:00pm Youth Games & Activities This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Parking Lot Age Group: Youth Program Type: Games & Activities Event Description: Make a special trip out to the library's North parking lot to take part in our obstacle course! Feel free to stop in the library to check out some books when you’re done or grab a free lunch beginning at 12 pm (noon)!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Stories In The Park - Harrison Benwell Shelter 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Harrison Benwell Park Age Group: Youth, Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Come join the Youth Services Staff at Harrison Benwell Shelter where we will perform skits and songs. An enjoyable time will be had by all. Bring chairs, or blankets to sit on.	This event is in the "Youth" group Randall Oaks Zoo Tour: Zoom Virtual Event 10:00am–10:30am Youth Speaker/ Presentation Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Youth Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: Join Randall Oaks Zoo with a virtual tour! Your family will love Elmer the Camel and Cannonball the mini-cow. Please register for only one of these events. All ages. 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 "Youth" group Randall Oaks Zoo Tour: Zoom Virtual Event 10:00am–10:30am Youth Speaker/ Presentation Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Youth Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: Join Randall Oaks Zoo with a virtual tour! Your family will love Elmer the Camel and Cannonball the mini-cow. Please register for only one of these events. All ages. 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.
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12 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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3 pm						This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Book Club: Zoom Virtual Event 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens Book Discussion Group Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Welcome to our virtual Tween Book Club! We’ll be reading and discussing Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo, available on Hoopla! 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.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons: Virtual Event 5:30pm–8:30pm Teens Games & Activities Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a virtual D&D event. We will be using the virtual tabletop website Roll20 to make our characters and play this adventure.
6 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Floor 13 Escape Room (Grades 6-12): Zoom Virtual Event 6:00pm–8:00pm Tweens, Teens Games & Activities Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: You're trapped in an office building after-hours, and you stumble into a place that shouldn't exist. Discover the secrets of Floor 13 and escape the building...if you can! 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Contemporary Book Discussion Group - A Virtual Program 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett: Twin sisters, inseparable as children, choose to live in very different worlds—one black, one white. 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 St. Paul's Cathedral Live on Zoom 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: St. Paul's became a symbol of resistance to the English during World Wars I and II. John Gowing, a Blue Badge Tour Guide, will take you on an exploration of the history and highlights of the building. 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.

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