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Heart-age Screening with the McHenry County Dept. of Health

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:00pm

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Description:

This is a drop-in event. Come in any time between 9:30am and 1pm. Chairs will be available if there is a brief waiting period. Registration is not required.

Teen DIY Sticker Sheets

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Learn how to create your own sticker sheet using Cricut Design Space!

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Preschool Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Description:

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every session.

Celebración para La Virgen de Guadalupe / Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Event Description:

Los esperamos para celebrar a la Virgen de Guadalupe con el grupo Xochitl-Quetzel Danza Azteca. ¡Habrá chocolate Caliente y pan dulce!

Classic Book Group

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Description:

Read and discuss "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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All Day	Closing LIBRARY CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Branches: McHenry Public Library District		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Rollercoaster All Day Tweens, Teens S.T.E.M./ Maker Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Event Description: This month we are going to make our own roller coaster using toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, and other containers we have around the house! 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. 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 "Preschool Children" group Mini Masterpieces - Fall Wreath: YouTube Recorded Event All Day Preschool Children Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Preschool Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Make art, make crafts, and make friends at this program for creative kids. This month we will be creating construction paper leaf wreaths! 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 "Adults" group The Essential Great Chicago Fire All Day Adults Performance, Virtual Closed Registration Required 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Event Description: This is not a series. It is a video you can watch anytime between September 10th and October 9th.
					This event is in the "Adults" group The Essential Great Chicago Fire All Day 9/10–10/9 Adults Performance, Virtual Closed Registration Required 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Event Description: This is not a series. It is a video you can watch anytime between September 10th and October 9th.
9 am		This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Options and Advocacy Outreach 9:00am–12:00pm Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Speaker/ Presentation This event is in the "Infants" group 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: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Event Description: Come to the library and learn about Options and Advocacy for McHenry County. Free early intervention screenings are available. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 815-385-0036 to register for your 30-minute appointment slot. This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Bubble Storytime - Outdoors 9:30am–10:00am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" 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: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Description: All the fun of a storytime with extra bubbles! We will read books and sing songs about bubbles, pop them, and you’ll be able to bring your own bubbles home with you! Bring a blanket to sit on. 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.		This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Options and Advocacy Outreach 9:00am–12:00pm Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Speaker/ Presentation This event is in the "Infants" group 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: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Event Description: Come to the library and learn about Options and Advocacy for McHenry County. Free early intervention screenings are available. Please call the Youth Services Desk at 815-385-0036 to register for your 30-minute appointment slot.
10 am		This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Cancelled Hora de Cuentos 10:15am–10:45am En español, Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.	This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Storytime Closed Registration Required 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Preschool Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group Prismáticos / Binoculars 10:00am–10:45am En español, Preescolar Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" 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: En español, Preescolar Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Ven a la biblioteca para hacer tus propios prismáticos. Come to the library to make your own binoculars.
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3 pm						This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children" group Polskie Bajki/Polish Storytime 3:00pm–3:30pm Youth, Children Bilingual, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Youth, Children Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Posłuchajcie bajek, zaśpiewajcie piosenki i bawcie się dobrze! Dzisiejszy program będzie w języku polskim i angielskim. Dzieci w każdym wieku są zaproszone!
4 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Grab 'n Go After School Supper/ Cena después de la escuela para Recoger 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades Other This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group 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, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Event Description: Drive to the north side of the building, look for the WELCOME Banner. If the Banner is out, that means we have meals, knock on the door by the Banner for service.		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Grab 'n Go After School Supper/ Cena después de la escuela para Recoger 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades Other This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group 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, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Event Description: Drive to the north side of the building, look for the WELCOME Banner. If the Banner is out, that means we have meals, knock on the door by the Banner for service.
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7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Media Mash-up (Ages 18 to 35) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Virtual Closed Registration Required 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: Virtual Registration Required Event Description: Help us plan our schedule. Please bring a list of your suggestions for books, movies, music, videos, etc., to discuss for the next few months. 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 Old MacDonald Had A Farm: a Virtual Genealogy Program 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Genealogy Closed Registration Required 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: Genealogy Registration Required Event Description: Farm records can be an insightful tool for understanding your ancestor’s place in the world. Were they wealthy, prosperous farmers or scratch farming to survive? Agricultural census, land records and mortgage books, court rec 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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