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

Book Madness Brackets

All Day 2/1 - 2/26
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Tweens
Event Description:
2023 Book Madness: Dazzling Diverse Reads Get ready to vote between some dazzling diverse reads! Which of these books is the best? Only you can decide! Brackets will be available on the library’s website or at the Question's Desk starting Febru...

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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: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Event Description:
AARP's Tax-Aide Program is a volunteer-based program that provides FREE tax preparation help for low- to moderate-income taxpayers, particularly those aged 60 and up. If you qualify for tax help, please contact Senior Services starting mid-January...

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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 Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

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 "Adults" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Event Description:
AARP's Tax-Aide Program is a volunteer-based program that provides FREE tax preparation help for low- to moderate-income taxpayers, particularly those aged 60 and up. If you qualify for tax help, please contact Senior Services starting mid-January...

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 Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

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.

Mini Masterpieces - Valentine's Day Wreath

All Day
Arts & Crafts, Virtual
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, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Description:
Make art, make crafts, and make friends at this program for creative kids. This month we will make a wreath made out of hearts!   ...

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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.

YouTube - Limited Release

Limited Release: This video will be available for a week from the program date.

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

9:30am - 10:00am
Bilingual, 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, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Description:
¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas!que quieren escuchar los dos idiomas! Para niños de 2-6 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado.  Bilingual stories, rhymes, music, dan...

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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.

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

Valentine’s Day Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:
Join Miss Steffanie and Miss Skye while we read Valentine’s Day themed books, sing, and dance. We will also create a Valentine’s Day craft. ...

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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.

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:
Children of all ages are welcome to come to the library to read to a licensed therapy dog. Dog owner 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
1 pm

Internal Library Meetings

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Internal Meeting
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Program Type: Internal Meeting
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham Chat

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Speaker/ Presentation
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:
Love the graphic novel series Real Friends? Join us at the library for a watch party of a virtual author visit with writer Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham! They will talk about their books, answer your questions, and share an ...

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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.

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.

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

Alcohólicos Anónimos

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.

DIY Felt Heart Wall Hanging

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Description:
Love is in the air! This month we are going to make a special felt heart wall hanging. ...

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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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Niños" group.
This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group.
This event is in the "Adolescentes" group.

Manualidad de San Valentin/ Valentine's day Craft

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Description:
¿No tienes ideas para regalar este 14 de febrero? No te preocupes, ven hacer una pieza de arte que les encantaría. Estaremos haciendo rosas de papel en forma de corazón.  Don't have any ideas on what to give this February 14?  Don't worr...

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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.

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

CANCELED- Coffee with the Chief

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Speaker/ Presentation
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Description:
Coffee with Chief John Birk will begin with Director of Economic Development Doug Martin. Chief Birk will provide an overview of events or criminal activity within the city over the past month, allowing residents to stay informed. esidents ...

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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.
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Adults
Event Description:
Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award-winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal-winning boo...

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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.

Friends sponsorship

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Contemporary Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Description:
Read and discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry: Agreeing to a holiday escape to the country, literary agent Nora keeps running into a bookish, hardheaded, arrogant editor she knows from Manhattan, and wishes she didn't, even as she discovers t...

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Find Our Ancestors by Researching the Neighbors

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Genealogy
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:
Neighborhood, cluster, or FAN (family, associates, and neighbors) research can often be the key to breaking through brick walls. When records left by our ancestors don’t tell their story, we look for the records of the people around them because our ...

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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.

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.