Week Calendar

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type

Primary tabs

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
Time Sun (7/18) Mon (7/19) Tue (7/20) Wed (7/21) Thu (7/22) Fri (7/23) Sat (7/24)
All Day
This event is in the "Children" group.

Stem Me a Story - "Neon Leon": YouTube Recorded Event

All Day
Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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
Storytime
Virtual Event
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.
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.  Learn about wycinanki, a form of ...

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
Arts & Crafts
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
Performance
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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.

11 am
12 pm
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. Drive to the north side of the building, look for...
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. Drive to the north side of the building, look for...
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. Drive to the north side of the building, look for...
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. Drive to the north side of the building, look for...
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. Drive to the north side of the building, look for...
1 pm
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.

Little Explorers - Engineering Challenge: Zoom Virtual Event

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, S.T.E.M./ Maker
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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
Performance
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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.

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

Classic Book Discussion Group- A Virtual Program

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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. When Oedipa Maas is named as the executor of her late lover's will, she discovers that his estate is mysteriously connected with an underground organization. ...

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
Internal Meeting
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
Speaker/ Presentation
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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. The Zoom link will be sent out by the morning of the program. Check your Spam/Junk...

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.