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Take-Home Craft - Rocking Shark

08/08/2021 @ 12:00pm - 08/14/2021 @ 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 rocking shark craft beginning 8/8. Available while supplies last.

Mini Masterpieces - Flying Saucers: YouTube Recorded Event

All Day
Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Description:

Make art, make crafts, and make friends at this program for creative kids. This month we will read an alien story and create Flying Saucer paper crafts!

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.

Collage en Bastidor / Embroidery Hoop Collage

All Day
Adults, En español, Adultos
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts, En Español
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

El video presenta las instrucciones para crear una manualidad de un collage usando un bastidor de bordado. Regalamos bolsas con los materiales para crear la manualidad disponibles el 13 de agosto. 

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.

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
All Ages
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages
Event Description:

Come to the Question's Desk to select a free comic book.  
10 am

Back to School Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Children
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Description:

Celebrate with one last hurrah as the summer comes to an end! Join us for a fun storytime and craft as we prepare for the beginning of a great school year.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

No Siblings

No older siblings, please.

Back to School Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool Children
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Celebrate with one last hurrah as the summer comes to an end! Join us for a fun storytime and craft as we prepare for the beginning of a great school year.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

No Siblings

No older siblings, please.
11 am
12 pm

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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Other
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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
Other
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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
Other
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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
Other
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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
Other
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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
2 pm

DIY Yarn Wall Hangings / Tapiz de Hilo

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Description:

Use your creativity! Make a yarn wall hanging to hang in your room.

We have two sessions available:

2:00-2:45 (English)

3:00-3:45 (English & Spanish)

 
3 pm

DIY Yarn Wall Hangings / Tapiz de Hilo

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

Use your creativity! Make a yarn wall hanging to hang in your room.

We have two sessions available:

2:00-2:45 (English)

3:00-3:45 (English & Spanish)

 
4 pm

Hora de Cuentos

4:30pm - 5:00pm
En español, Preescolar, Niños
Bilingual, Storytime
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. 
5 pm

Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us at the library and make (or take) a character with an experienced Dungeon Master as we play the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game.
6 pm

Tween Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Welcome to our Tween Book Club! We’ll be reading and discussing Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein. The first 10 tweens who register get a free copy of the book!
7 pm

Contemporary Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Read and discuss Pachinko by Min Jin Lee:

Contemporary Book Discussion Group

If you like contemporary fiction, 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)

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.

Afghanistan - Will it be the Last Endless War?

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
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, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Event Description:

Afghanistan has been called the "graveyard of empires," and the U.S. military pullout this year underscores that phrase. It is important for the U.S.

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.