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Name: Preschool Fair / Feria Preescolar
Start: 2024-11-23T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-23T13:00:00-06:00
Location: McHenry Public Library District

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Preschool Fair / Feria Preescolar

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

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All Ages

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: All Ages

Event Description:

Are you looking for information about preschools or child care in the upcoming year? Come meet representatives from local preschools, childcare centers, and community organizations!

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Imagination Station: Codes

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

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Arts & Crafts

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Children

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 21

Event Description:

Did you know that the Navajo used their native language to create codes during World War II? This month we are going to make our own decoder wheel and learn how to decipher codes.

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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.

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

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S.T.E.M./ Maker

Age Group:

Children

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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: 18

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

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Speaker/ Presentation

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Adults

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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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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.

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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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group. The Essential Great Chicago Fire All Day 9/10 - 10/9 Adults Performance, Virtual 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 Adults Performance, Virtual 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Shake it Up Storytime - YouTube Recorded Event All Day Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Storytime Virtual Event 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Get ready to shake all your sillies out in this fun storytime! We’ll bring out scarves and shakers to play along. 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 "Adults" group. The Essential Great Chicago Fire All Day Adults Performance, Virtual 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 Adults Performance, Virtual 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 Adults Performance, Virtual 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 Adults Performance, Virtual 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 Adults Performance, Virtual 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 Adults Performance, Virtual 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: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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. Shake it Up Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Description: Get ready to shake all your sillies out in this fun storytime! We’ll bring out scarves and shakers to play along. This storytime is suitable for babies and toddlers up to 3 yrs. 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. Shake it Up Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Description: Get ready to shake all your sillies out in this fun storytime! We’ll bring out scarves and shakers to play along. This storytime is suitable for babies and toddlers up to 3 yrs. 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 "Preschool Children" group. Cards for Hospitalized Children 9:30am - 10:00am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Description: Want to make a child’s day better? Come to the library to create cards for hospitalized children! 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Shake it Up Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Description: Get ready to shake all your sillies out in this fun storytime! We’ll bring out scarves and shakers to play along. This storytime is suitable for babies and toddlers up to 3 yrs. 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 "En español" group. This event is in the "Preescolar" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. Hora de Cuentos 10:15am - 10:45am En español, Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Storytime Closed Registration This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Preescolar" group. This event is in the "Niños" 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: 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.	This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Cancelled Cards for Hospitalized Children 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts Registration This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Want to make a child’s day better? Come to the library to create cards for hospitalized children! 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.
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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 "Teens" group. Teen Volunteer Afternoon 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Closed Registration 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: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Teens Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Description: Come earn service hours from the McHenry Public Library by attending this drop-in teen volunteer event.		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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6 pm		This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adolescentes" group. Cancelled JUNTOS -- Zoom Virtual Event 6:00pm - 8:00pm En español, Adolescentes Bilingual, Speaker/ Presentation Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adolescentes" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: En español, Adolescentes Program Type: Bilingual, Speaker/ Presentation Event Description: JUNTOS es un taller de 5 sesiones para promover la educación de los niños y hacer de la educación una meta familiar. 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. 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group. Write On! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Games & Activities Closed Registration 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Description: Need more writing in your life? Join our writing club, where you can work on your personal stories and hang out with your friends! Feel free to bring your own device or use one of the library’s computers.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. The History of Knitting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual 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, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 73 Event Description: From 10th century Egyptian artisans to the online hobbyist forums of today, knitting has been a treasured part of the human experience. 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. Great Decisions -- In-person or Virtual 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Closed Registration 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Description: The Korean Peninsula by Scott Snyder 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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