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Name: Preschool Fair / Feria Preescolar
Start: 2024-11-23T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-23T13:00:00-06:00
Location: McHenry Public Library District

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Preschool Fair / Feria Preescolar

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: All Ages

Event Description:

Are you looking for information about preschools or child care in the upcoming year? Come meet representatives from local preschools, childcare centers, and community organizations!

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Imagination Station: Codes

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

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Did you know that the Navajo used their native language to create codes during World War II? This month we are going to make our own decoder wheel and learn how to decipher codes.

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STEM Me a Story

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

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S.T.E.M./ Maker

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Children

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: Children

Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

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This month's pick: Blizzard, by John Rocco.

Activity: make your own sled!

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Coffee with the Chief

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

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Speaker/ Presentation

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Adults

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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: 32

Event Description:

Coffee with Police Chief John Birk will begin with a topical presentation or guest speaker. Chief Birk will provide an overview of events or criminal activity within the city over the past month, allowing residents to stay informed.

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All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group. December Take Home Craft: Beaded Snowflake All Day 12/15 - 12/21 Youth Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Make a beaded snowflake! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning December 15. Available while supplies last. 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.
			This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preescolar" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. Hora de Cuentos All Day Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Storytime, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Preescolar" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime, Virtual Event Description: ¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. 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. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. ILP: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) All Day 12/20 - 12/22 Adults, Teens, All Ages Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Adults, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual Event Description: Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) Disclaimer(s) Library card required You must have a valid McHenry Public Library District library card number to attend this program. Register in person or call 815-385-0036 x102
			This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual) All Day Infants, Toddlers Storytime, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime, Virtual Event Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme every week. 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. 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. Winter Bash 10:00am - 11:00am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Registration This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Description: Join Miss Steffanie and Miss Skye for this year’s Winter Bash! Let's read stories and make a craft to celebrate winter. 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. 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 "Preschool Children" group. Little Explorers 10:00am - 10:30am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Open 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: 5 Event Description: Let's explore science! This month we will be making snowstorms in a jar! 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. 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.		This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Sensory Play Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Open Registration This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Description: Stories come to life with Sensory Play Storytime. Interactive aspects such as ASL words of the day and sensory bin play are perfect for toddlers and parents to practice together. 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. 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 "Tweens" group. Page Flippers 10:00am - 11:00am Tweens Book Discussion Group Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Description: Welcome to Page Flippers! This month's pick: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser. 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.
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2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Description: Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection. 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.	Library Staff Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124)		This event is in the "Adults" group. Internet Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Technology Class Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Description: Join us for our Internet Basics class! We'll cover the differences between each of the big three browsers (Safari, Firefox, and Google Chrome), navigation, and settings. 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.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group. This event is in the "Adolescentes" group. Adorno de muñeco de nieve derretido / Melted Snowman Decoration 5:00pm - 5:45pm Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group. This event is in the "Adolescentes" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Description: ¿Buscas una manualidad de invierno fácil y divertida? Acompañanos hacer lindos adornos de muñecos de nieve derretidos. Are you looking for an easy and fun winter craft? Join us in making cute melted snowman decorations. 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 "Tweens" group. Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tweens Games & Activities Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. Waitlist Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Description: Join us at the library and make (or take) a character as we play through different D&D modules in the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game with an experienced Dungeon Master. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Art Lab 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Description: Calling all artists! Come to the library to make a snowflake painting. 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Classic Book Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open 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 "Cricket on the Hearth & The Chimes" by Charles Dickens. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Internal Meeting Event Description: The public is welcome to attend.

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