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

Featured Events

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

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

Age Group:

Children

Open

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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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	Mon (7/26)	Tue (7/27)	Wed (7/28)	Thu (7/29)	Fri (7/30)
All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group. Take-Home Kit: Llama Weaving/Tejido de llama 07/26/2021 @ 9:00am - 07/31/2021 @ 5:00pm Youth Bilingual, 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: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Event Description: Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this fun kit beginning 7/26. Llamas are ever increasingly popular, even though they spit, so this month we are going to weave coats for our llama (and hopefully it will not spit)!
		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.
10 am	This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Miss Jamie's Farmyard Field Trip: Zoom Virtual Event 10:00am - 10:30am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, 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. 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: Live on Zoom Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Program Type: Performance Registration Required Seats Remaining: 89 Event Description: Join local children’s music performer Miss Jamie From the Farm, as she takes young kids and their families on a field trip where they help her with the plants and animals -- virtually! 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					This event is in the "Preescolar" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group. This event is in the "Adolescentes" group. Construye un papalote/ DIY Kite 11:30am - 12:00pm Preescolar, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes En Español, Games & Activities Closed Registration This event is in the "Preescolar" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. 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: Parking Lot Age Group: Preescolar, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes Program Type: En Español, Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Description: Haz un papalote para jugar este verano! Después, ¡obtenga un almuerzo gratis de la biblioteca! Para niños de todas las edades con un cuidador.
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 "Children" group. Book Buddies: Tails and Tales Group A 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children 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: Live on Zoom Age Group: Children 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.		This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Fractured Fairy Tale Storytime: Zoom Virtual Event 1:30pm - 2:00pm Preschool Children Storytime 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: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Description: Join us at a storytime where we will read fractured fairy tale stories! 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Book Buddies: Tails and Tales Group B 2:15pm - 2:45pm Children 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: Live on Zoom Age Group: Children Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 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."
3 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group. Tween Paint 'n Sip - Koi Salt Painting: Zoom Virtual Event 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Koi fish are beautiful carp that hold special symbolism in Japanese culture. We will be making our own koi pond using watercolors, glue, and salt! 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.
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7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Icy Worlds with Michelle Nichols- A Virtual Program 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation 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: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Seats Remaining: 431 Event Description: In our solar system, ice takes many forms – and it’s really – ahem – cool to study. We’ll investigate ice on hot planets and cold comets, flowing and floating ice glaciers, and even ice volcanoes. 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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