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Take-Home Kit - Snowy Owl / Búho cubierto de nieve

12/19/2021 @ 12:00pm - 12/23/2021 @ 9:00pm
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 snowy owl kit beginning 12/19. For grades K-5. Available while supplies last.
Closing

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District
Closing

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

All Day
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District

Four Seasons Storytime

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: 28
Event Description:

During this storytime we will learn the difference between winter, spring, summer, and fall! We will sing songs and read stories all about the different times of the year.

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.

Stem Me a Story (YouTube)

All Day
Children
Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Description:

Can't make it to our in-person program? Watch our YouTube recording instead! This month we will learn about snow as we read the book The Story of Snow: The Science Behind Winter’s Wonder by Mark Cassino.
10 am

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: 8
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

Alien's Alive

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Preschool Children, Children
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 93
Event Description:

Come join The Story Ship on their "Alien's Alive" virtual show! Sean Driscoll & his robot Martin take kids on a virtual space adventure through the planets in this exciting children's 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.

Posada

1:00pm - 2:30pm
En español, Preescolar, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes, Todas las edades
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
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, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes, Todas las edades
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Ven a la biblioteca para celebrar una posada en familia y aprender sobre la tradición.

Come to the library to celebrate a posada and learn about tradition.
2 pm

Stem Me a Story

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children
Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Description:

This month we will learn about snow as we read the book The Story of Snow: The Science Behind Winter’s Wonder by Mark Cassino. We will then take on the challenge of building our own snow shovels!

Disclaimer(s)

No Caregiver

For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.
3 pm
4 pm

Hora de Cuentos

4:30pm - 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: 14
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. 
5 pm
6 pm

LGBTeaQ

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Teens
Event Description:

Hang out with your rainbow fam and tell us what you’ve been reading or watching, and whatever else might be on your mind in an open and accepting environment. No registration required. 

Write On!

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: 7
Event Description:

Need more writing in your life? Join our writing club, where you can work on your personal stories and hang out with your friends! Feel free to bring your own device or use one of the library’s computers.
7 pm

Classic 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 Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:

Read and discuss The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.

Chronicles the off-beat and occasionally extraterrestrial journeys, notions, and acquaintances of galactic traveler Arthur Dent.

Classic Book Discussion Group

If you enjoy classic titles that stand the test of time, 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.
Cancelled

MPLD Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Internal Meeting
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Internal Meeting
Event Description:

The public is welcome to attend. If you need special assistance to attend the meeting, contact the library director at least four hours before the start of the meeting.