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DIY Zoetrope Animation (YouTube)

All Day
Tweens, Teens
S.T.E.M./ Maker, Virtual
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Can't make it to our in-person program? Watch our YouTube video to learn how to make your own Zoetrope, which you can use to make your own animation!
9 am

Baby and Toddler Holiday Art and Playtime

9:30am - 10:15am
Infants, Toddlers
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:

Make adorable holiday arts and crafts using the child’s hands or feet. We will use acrylic paint, so dress for a mess!

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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic/ Clínica de vacunación contra el COVID-19

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens, En español, Adultos, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Bilingual, Other
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults, Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens, En español, Adultos, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Bilingual, Other
Event Description:

The Illinois Department of Health will host a FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Library. Enter the clinic at Entrance A on the north side of the building.

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.

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.
10 am

Baby and Toddler Holiday Art and Playtime

10:30am - 11:15am
Infants, Toddlers
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Make adorable holiday arts and crafts using the child’s hands or feet. We will use acrylic paint, so dress for a mess!

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.

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: 9
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

Little Explorers

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:

Let’s learn about the world around us through crafts, science experiments, games and movies. This month we will use shaving cream and cornstarch to make “snow fluff” and use it to sculpt!

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.
2 pm

Winter Movie Night / Noche de Película de Invierno

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Children, All Ages, En español, Niños, Todas las edades
Movie
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth, Children, All Ages, En español, Niños, Todas las edades
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Description:

Come to the library and enjoy a seasonal movie with your family. 

Ven a la biblioteca para ver la pelicula de invierno.
3 pm
4 pm

Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Ven a celebrar el día de la Virgen de Guadalupe con un cuento y una manualidad.

Come celebrate Virgin of Guadalupe Day with a story and a craft.

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.

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: 3
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.
6 pm

DIY Zoetrope Animation

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
S.T.E.M./ Maker
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: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Come to the library to make your own Zoetrope, which you can use to make your own animation!
7 pm

Emily Dickinson "I Dwell in Possibility" with Betsey Means

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Performance
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: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Description:

Betsey Means from WomanLore will perform as Emily Dickinson (1830-1886).

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.