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Stem Me a Story: "If I Built a House"

All Day
Children
Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:

This month we are reading If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen and then we will design and construct our own houses.

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.

Jungle Storytime - YouTube Recorded Event

All Day
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Storytime
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Take a walk on the wild side with this fun and energetic storytime! At the end you’ll be roaring for more!

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.
9 am

Friends Outdoor Book Donation Drive

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Event Description:

The Friends are hosting a one-time, outdoor drop-off book donation event in our North parking lot.
10 am

Hora de Cuentos

10:15am - 10:45am
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. 

Preschool Storytime

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

Preschoolers who learn to love books and stories will enjoy Preschool Storytime! We will share new and classic picture books, flannel board and puppet stories, fingerplays to support early literacy and experiences with a variety of literature.

Disclaimer(s)

No Caregiver

For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.

Back-to-School Bingo / Bingo de regreso a la escuela

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Children, En español, Niños
Bilingual, Games & Activities
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Children, En español, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Come to the library to play bingo and the chance to win back-to-school supplies.

Ven a la biblioteca para jugar bingo y tener la oportunidad para ganar útiles para el regreso a clases.
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.
1 pm

Ranger Tales: True Stories from America's National Parks

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Children
Performance
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Description:

You'll discover stories and facts you've never known in this funny and educational anthology exploring The Great Smokey Mountains, Yellowstone, The Everglades, and more!
2 pm

Detenedor de lápiz / Pencil Holder

2:15pm - 3:00pm
En español, Preescolar, Niños
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: En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Ven a la biblioteca para hacer un detenedor de lápiz para regreso a la escuela. 

Come to the library to make a pencil holder for back to school! 
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm

Classic 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: 18
Event Description:

Read and discuss Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein. 

A human born on another planet comes to Earth.  The visitor brings into doubt the values and self-evident truths of western society.   

 

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.

MPLD Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Internal Meeting
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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.

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.