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All Day
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Photography Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/1 - 7/22
Virtual
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual
Event Description:
Calling all photography enthusiasts entering grades 6-12! Complete 5 Bingo squares to earn a prize and be entered into a grand prize drawing! Complete more Bingos for more entries (up to 5). The Photography Scavenger Hunt runs from June 1-July 2...

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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 "Children" group.

Take-Home Craft - Rocking Pirate Ship

06/05/2022 @ 12:00pm - 06/11/2022 @ 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this kit beginning June 5th. Learn how to make a Pirate Ship out of a paper plate! Available while supplies last. ...

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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 "Preschool Children" group.

Mini Masterpieces

All Day
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Make art, make crafts, and make friends at this program for creative kids. This month we will embrace our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Oceans of Possibilities, and create a jellyfish with paper chain tentacles. ...

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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.

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.

10 am
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories in the Park - Veteran's Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Veteran's Park (Pearl St.)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:
Join the Youth Services Staff at Veteran's Park, where we will perform skits and songs. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m. the program will be canceled. For y...

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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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.
This event is in the "Preescolar" group.
Cancelled

Octopus Toddler Art / Pulpo- arte para niños pequeños

10:00am - 11:00am
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children, Preescolar
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts
Event Description:
Bring your toddler to the library this summer to enjoy some family time and handprint an octopus on a mug!\ Trae a tu niño pequeño este verano a la biblioteca para disfrutar tiempo en familia y hacer un pulpo de una huella de mano en una taza. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Read Fur Fun

10:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Youth, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:
Come to the library to read to a licensed therapy dog. Dog owners will be present. Sign up for a slot by stopping by or calling the library. ...

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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.
11 am
12 pm
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
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 6, 2022 and ends on August 16, 2022. No meals are served on: ...

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.

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
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 6, 2022 and ends on August 16, 2022. No meals are served on: ...

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.

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
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 6, 2022 and ends on August 16, 2022. No meals are served on: ...

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.

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
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 6, 2022 and ends on August 16, 2022. No meals are served on: ...

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.

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
Event Description:
Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 6, 2022 and ends on August 16, 2022. No meals are served on: ...

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.

1 pm

Internal Library Meetings

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Internal Meeting
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Program Type: Internal Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "En español" group.
This event is in the "Adultos" group.

Pintar una Maceta / Paint a Planter

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bilingual, Arts & Crafts, En Español
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos
Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Bienvenidos a una clase de manualidad en persona. Pintarán una maceta para plantas. Todos los materiales estarán disponibles durante la clase.  Welcome to a craft class in person. You'll get to paint a ceramic planter. All materials will be p...

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.

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adolescentes" group.
Cancelled

Cricut Workshop 1 / Cricut Taller 1

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Teens, Adolescentes
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Event Description:
Bring your friends and have fun learning how to use our new Cricut machine and decorate a color-changing tumbler.   Trae a tus amigos y diviértete aprendiendo a usar nuestras nuevas máquinas Cricut y decorar un vaso que cambia de colores. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Ben's Bubble Show

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:
Do you love bubbles? Join us for a fun interactive show presented by Ben's Bubble Show! ...

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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.
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "En español" group.
This event is in the "Adultos" group.
Cancelled

Alcohólicos Anónimos -Cancelado

4:00pm - 7:30pm
Other
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Lobby
Age Group: En español, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:
Mesa informativa acerca de la organización local Alcohólicos Anónimos. "Le podemos ayudar a ayudarse"  ...
5 pm
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:
Come join us as we talk about our favorite manga and watch anime! ...

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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.
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee with the Chief

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Description:
Our special guests will be your elected officials, including Mayor Wayne Jett, Alderman Glab, Alderman Santi, Alderman McClatchey, Alderwoman Miller, Alderman Devine, Alderman Strach, and City Clerk Ramel. This will be an excellent opportunity t...

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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 "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group.

Bedtime Readiness!

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Description:
Wind down with Miss Skye. We’ll read stories, sing some songs, and get ready for bedtime! ...

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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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Description:
Welcome to our Tween Book Club! We’ll be reading and discussing A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry. The first 10 tweens who register get a free copy of the book! Copies of the book will be available for pickup at the Questions Desk or through ...

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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.
7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

12 Things on Earth That Make Life Possible

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Speaker/ Presentation
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: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:
Earth has sustained life in many different forms for more than 3 billion years. Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium, will take us on a brief history of the earth. She will highlight an (incomplete) list of 12 thing...

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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 "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:
Join us for a presentation designed to help you really squeeze as much as you can from census data of many shapes and sizes. We’ll go through the U.S. Federal population schedules, a non-population schedule, state and territorial censuses, censu...

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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 "Adults" group.

Contemporary Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Description:
Read and discuss The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead: After Cora, a pre-Civil War Georgia enslaved woman, escapes with another enslaved man, Caesar, they seek the help of the Underground Railroad as they flee from stat...

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.

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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.