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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
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. 

Sticker sheet with different images

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
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

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
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.

xochitl-quetzel danza azteca

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
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! 

Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

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
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

NaNoWriMo Kit

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by picking up a kit at the library! Kits are for grades 4-12 and are available while supplies last.

Lapsit with Miss Jessie

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

Get comfy and join Miss Jessie for some lap bounces and rhymes that you can do with your baby at home!

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.

Give Thanks Storytime

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:

What are you thankful for? I know we here at the library are thankful for you! Join Miss Jessie for this virtual storytime where we will sing songs and read stories about what we are grateful for.

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.

NaNoWriMo Kit

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by picking up a kit at the library! Kits are for grades 4-12 and are available while supplies last.
Closing

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District

NaNoWriMo Kit

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by picking up a kit at the library! Kits are for grades 4-12 and are available while supplies last.

NaNoWriMo Kit

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by picking up a kit at the library! Kits are for grades 4-12 and are available while supplies last.

Take-Home Kit - Paper Plate Maze / Laberinto de plato de papel

11/21/2021 @ 12:00pm–11/24/2021 @ 5:00pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this fun paper plate maze kit beginning 11/21. For grades K-5. Available while supplies last.

Take-Home Kit - Paper Plate Maze / Laberinto de plato de papel

11/26/2021 @ 9:00am–11/27/2021 @ 5:00pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this fun paper plate maze kit beginning 11/21. For grades K-5. Available while supplies last.

NaNoWriMo Kit

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by picking up a kit at the library! Kits are for grades 4-12 and are available while supplies last.

NaNoWriMo Kit

All Day
Tweens, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Description:

Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by picking up a kit at the library! Kits are for grades 4-12 and are available while supplies last.

Thankfulness Storytime

All Day
Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us online where you will listen to stories about being thankful, discuss what you and your child are thankful for, and create a craft!

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.
1 pm
Cancelled

Rockness Music

1:00pm–1:45pm
Preschool Children, Children
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come join Rockness Music where kids participate in singing, dancing, and learning during this fun and energetic music show!

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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

Hora de Cuentos

4:30pm–5:00pm
En español, Preescolar, Niños
Bilingual, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
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. 

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
Closing

LIBRARY CLOSES EARLY FOR HOLIDAY

5:00pm–9:00pm
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District
6 pm
7 pm

Sacagawea: Adventures with Lewis and Clark with Martina Mathisen

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Performance
Closed
Registration Required
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: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

You've heard of Lewis and Clark-the men who explored the western half of the United States.

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.

Great Decisions -- In-person or Virtual

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration Required
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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
Event Description:

The End of Globalization? By Anne O. Krueger 

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.