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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

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Other

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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.

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

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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	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group ComiCon Art Contest voting All Day 10/10–10/16 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 Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Event Description: Animal Companions: Virtual Art Contest
	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group ComiCon SWAG Bags / ComiCon bolsas de regalo All Day 10/10–10/16 All Ages, Todas las edades Other Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Registration Required 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.
			This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Superhero Storytime - YouTube Recorded Event All Day Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group 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: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Tarjeta de ComiCon/ ComiCon Card All Day Adults, En español, Adultos Bilingual, Arts & Crafts, En Español Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" 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, En español, Adultos Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts, En Español Registration Required 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			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 Required 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 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.
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12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Etch A Sketch Workshop with Princess Etch! 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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						This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" group Superhero Movie Night / Noche de Película de Superhéroe 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adolescentes Movie Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" 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, Adolescentes Program Type: Movie Registration Required 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			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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Comic Book Magnets 4:00pm–4:45pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: This month we will be making comic book magnets!	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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons 5:30pm–8:30pm Teens Games & Activities Closed Registration Required 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 Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Comic Book Magnets 5:00pm–5:45pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: This month we will be making comic book magnets!
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 Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" group Cancelled 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: En español, Adolescentes Program Type: Bilingual, Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Games & Activities Closed Registration Required 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 Event Description: Come join us as we talk about our favorite manga and watch anime.
7 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Etch A Sketch Workshop with Princess Etch! 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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! This event is in the "Adults" group Contemporary Book Discussion Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Closed Registration Required 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 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.		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Cosplay Contest 7:00pm–9:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades Games & Activities 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 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)

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