Week Calendar

Name: STEM Me a Story
Start: 2024-12-02T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-02T19:00:00-06:00
Location: McHenry Public Library District

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STEM Me a Story

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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S.T.E.M./ Maker

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: S.T.E.M./ Maker

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Description:

This month's pick: Blizzard, by John Rocco.

Activity: make your own sled!

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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.

Coffee with the Chief

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

Program Type:

Speaker/ Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 32

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.

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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.

Snowman inside a snow globe that's made out of an upside-down jar

Tween Craft n’ Sip: DIY Snow Globes

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Description:

Creativity and drinks are plentiful this month as we create our own snow globe!

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Time	Sun (7/18)	Mon (7/19)	Tue (7/20)	Wed (7/21)	Thu (7/22)	Fri (7/23)	Sat (7/24)
All Day	Closing LIBRARY CLOSED FOR FIESTA DAYS PARADE! All Day Branches: McHenry Public Library District Description: The library will be closed today so staff can participate in the Fiesta Days Parade. Come see us!	This event is in the "Children" group. Stem Me a Story - "Neon Leon": YouTube Recorded Event All Day Children Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" 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: Children Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Description: This month we will be reading Neon Leon by Jane Clarke. Afterward we will experiment with making creatures that change color in sunlight! 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.	This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Beach Storytime All Day Toddlers, Preschool Children Storytime Virtual Event 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Do you love the ocean? So do we! Have a splash with these fun books and songs! 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Praca Plastyczna - Wycinanki: YouTube Recorded Virtual Event All Day Youth, Children Arts & Crafts Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Children" 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: Youth, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Dziś będziemy uczyć się o wycinankach! Dzisiejszy program będzie w języku polskim i angielskim. Dzieci w każdym wieku są zaproszone! Dostępna będzie ograniczona liczba zestawów do odbioru zaczynając od 7/24. 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.
		This event is in the "Youth" group. Take-Home Craft - Curly Paper Plate Lion 07/19/2021 @ 9:00am - 07/24/2021 @ 5:00pm Youth Arts & Crafts 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 Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this fun curly paper plate lion craft beginning 7/19. Available until supplies run out. All ages.
10 am				This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Dr. Seuss Rhyming with Music Play Patrol: Zoom Virtual Event 10:00am - 10:30am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Performance Closed Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool Children" 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: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 94 Event Description: Join Music Play Patrol for a fun musical adventure! This program is all about language and with activities based on some of Dr. Seuss' most popular stories. This program is geared towards children ages 6 and under. 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Little Explorers - Engineering Challenge: Zoom Virtual Event 1:30pm - 2:00pm Preschool Children Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, S.T.E.M./ Maker Closed Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Preschool Children" 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: Preschool Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Let’s learn about the world around us through crafts, science experiments, games and movies. This month we will watch videos about engineering and construct bridges and buildings out of miscellaneous materials. 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.			This event is in the "Niños" group. Pequeños Picassos: Zoom Virtual Event 1:30pm - 2:00pm Niños Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Niños" 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: Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 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
3 pm						This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Origami Storytelling and Magic Show with Yasu Ishida Live on Zoom 3:00pm - 3:45pm Children, Tweens Performance Closed Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. 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: Children, Tweens Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 83 Event Description: Combining traditional Japanese theatre, music, origami, magic, and storytelling, Yasu Ishida will provide a one-of-a-kind show celebrating our summer reading theme: Tails and Tales! 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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7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Classic Book Discussion Group- A Virtual Program 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Closed Registration 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 Seats Remaining: 16 Event Description: Read and discuss The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon. Classic Book Discussion Group If you enjoy classic titles that stand the test of time, join us monthly for a lively discussion after you read the selected book. Copies of the book are available at the Checkout Desk or through a curbside pickup appointment. 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. MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Internal Meeting Event Description: The public is welcome to attend. If you need special assistance to attend the meeting, contact the library director at least four hours before the start of the meeting.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Shel Silverstein's Songs and Poems - A Virtual Program 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults, Youth, Tweens, Teens Speaker/ Presentation Closed Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. 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: Adults, Youth, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Seats Remaining: 473 Event Description: Greg Alexander (aka Professor Moptop) returns to talk about poet Shel Silverstein, an American writer best known for his cartoons, songs, and children's books. 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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