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ComiCon Art Contest voting

All Day 10/10 - 10/16
All Ages, Todas las edades
Other
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

Animal Companions: Virtual Art Contest

ComiCon SWAG Bags / ComiCon bolsas de regalo

All Day 10/10 - 10/16
All Ages, Todas las edades
Other
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 288
Event Description:

Come to the Questions Desk during ComiCon Week to pick up a SWAG bag filled with comics and more! A few lucky winners will find a Golden Ticket that can be redeemed for a special prize! While supplies last.

Superhero Storytime - YouTube Recorded Event

All Day
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Description:

Come join us for this action packed storytime! Dress up as your favorite superhero, wear your favorite superhero t-shirt, or just enjoy and participate in the fun!

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.

Tarjeta de ComiCon/ ComiCon Card

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: 4
Event Description:

El video presenta las instrucciones para crear una manualidad de una tarjeta para ComiCon. Regalamos bolsas con los materiales para crear la manualidad disponibles el 15 de octubre. 

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

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: 11
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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Etch A Sketch Workshop with Princess Etch!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Description:

Learn how to draw with Princess Etch!  Jane Labowitch (aka Princess Etch) is a full-time Etch A Sketch artist who started playing with an Etch A Sketch when she was 4. From that point on, Jane's etching skills grew with her drawing skills.
2 pm

Superhero Movie Night / Noche de Película de Superhéroe

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adolescentes
Movie
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Teens, Adolescentes
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Description:

Come to the library to watch a superhero movie to celebrate ComiCon!

Ven a la biblioteca para ver la pelicula de Superhéroes para celebrar ComiCon.
3 pm
4 pm

Grab 'n Go After School Supper/ Cena después de la escuela para Recoger

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
Other
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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.

Comic Book Magnets

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

This month we will be making comic book magnets!

Grab 'n Go After School Supper/ Cena después de la escuela para Recoger

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
Other
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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.
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 Room West (Room 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.

Comic Book Magnets

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

This month we will be making comic book magnets!
6 pm
Cancelled

JUNTOS - Zoom Virtual Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm
En español, Adolescentes
Bilingual, Speaker/ Presentation
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: En español, Adolescentes
Program Type: Bilingual, Speaker/ Presentation
Event Description:

Ven a al programa de juntos, 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.

Anime Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 10
Event Description:

Come join us as we talk about our favorite manga and watch anime.
7 pm

Etch A Sketch Workshop with Princess Etch!

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Jane Labowitch (aka Princess Etch) is a full-time Etch A Sketch artist who started playing with an Etch A Sketch when she was 4. From that point on, Jane's etching skills grew with her drawing skills. Learn how to draw with Princess Etch!

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 Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:

Read and discuss Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty:

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.

Cosplay Contest

7:00pm - 9:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
Games & Activities
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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: Games & Activities
Event Description:

Topic: Cosplay Contest
Time: Oct 13, 2021, 07:00 PM Central Time (the US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Tema: Concurso de cosplay
Hora: 13 de octubre de 2021 a las 07:00 p.m., hora central (EE. UU. Y Canadá)