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All Day
This event is in the "Youth" group

Take-Home Craft - Beaded Snowflake

12/05/2021 @ 12:00pm–12/11/2021 @ 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 beaded snowflake craft beginning 12/5. Available 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

Dance Party 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:

This week we will be moving and grooving during storytime! Wear your comfy clothes and get ready to try all different types of dance styles.

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 "Children" group

Imagination Station

All Day
Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Make your own snowman out of a mason jar lid!

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "En español" group
This event is in the "Adultos" group

Árbol festivo manualidad / Holiday Tree Craft

All Day
Adults, En español, Adultos
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts, En Español
Closed
Registration Required
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
Event Description:

El video presenta las instrucciones para crear una manualidad de un árbol navideño. Regalamos bolsas con los materiales para crear la manualidad disponibles el 10 de diciembre o puede programar una cita y recoger los materiales en el acero.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool Children" group

Mini Masterpieces

All Day
Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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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 symmetrical snowflakes with cotton swabs.

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.

9 am
Closing

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING

9:00am–1:00pm
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District
10 am
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool Children
Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
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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
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
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
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

4:30pm–5:00pm
En español, Preescolar, Niños
Bilingual, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
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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
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Todas las edades" group
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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.

This event is in the "Niños" group

Pequeños Picassos

4:00pm–4:45pm
Niños
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Ven a la biblioteca para escuchar un cuento y mezclar medios para hacer arte.


Come to the library to listen to a story and create mix media artwork based on the book.

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
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee with the Chief

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Description:

Coffee with Chief John Birk will begin with a presentation of a topic or guest speaker. Chief Berk will overview events or criminal activities within the city over the past month, allowing residents to stay informed.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to our Tween Book Club! We’ll be reading and discussing your favorite book from 2021! Please be prepared to discuss 1-3 books that you have read and loved this year!

This event is in the "En español" group
This event is in the "Adultos" group

Computación

6:30pm–8:30pm
En español, Adultos
Clase de Tecnologia, Technology Class
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: En español, Adultos
Program Type: Clase de Tecnologia, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Description:

En la clase aprenderas sobre cómo redactar y enviar un correo electrónico y cómo realizar búsquedas.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility Spanish

La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas  acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Soup & Sides

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Description:

Chefs Susan and Michael Maddox will demonstrate how to make a variety of soups and sides to add to your holiday meals. 

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.