Week Calendar

Name: Tween Craft n’ Sip: DIY Snow Globes
Start: 2024-12-23T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-23T18:00:00-06:00
Location: McHenry Public Library District

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Snowman inside a snow globe that's made out of an upside-down jar

Tween Craft n’ Sip: DIY Snow Globes

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Description:

Creativity and drinks are plentiful this month as we create our own snow globe!

Colorful warriors made out of pipecleaners and straws

Guerrero limpiapipas / Pipe Cleaner Warrior

All Day 12/26

Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual

Age Group:

Preadolescentes, Adolescentes

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Watch on YouTube

Age Group: Preadolescentes, Adolescentes

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 26

Event Description:

Regístrate para recibir un kit para llevar a casa y diviértete creando guerreros con materiales muy simples.

Sign up to receive a take-home kit and have a blast creating warriors out of very simple materials.

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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.

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 - 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.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Description:

Read and discuss Death and the Conjuror, by Tom Mead. 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.

Celebración de los Reyes Magos / Three Kings Celebration

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Description:

¡Ven acompañanos a un Hora de Cuento, manualidades, bebidas calientes, y pan dulce!

Come join us for stories, crafts, hot beverages, and sweet bread!

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

Mini Masterpieces

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool Children

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: 15

Event Description:

Make a sparkly winter masterpiece with corks, paint, and other 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.

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.

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Time	Mon (1/27)	Tue (1/28)	Wed (1/29)	Thu (1/30)	Sat (2/01)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. Manualidad: Chocolate caliente / Hot Chocolate Craft All Day Children, Niños Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Niños" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Children, Niños Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Description: ¿Interesado en hacer una manualidad de invierno? ¡Registrate para recoger un kit para llevar a casa! Interested in making a winter craft? Register to pick up a take-home kit! 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. 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. Kit - Spanish Los primeros 25 niños que se registren podrán recoger un kit para esta actividad. El personal se comunicará con los registrados una semana antes del evento para proporcionarles los detalles de la recogida. 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.
9 am	This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am - 10:00am 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: 28 Event Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft. 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 "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am - 10:00am 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: 28 Event Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Preschool Children Storytime 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: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Description: Books, music, and activities! We'll feature 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. No Caregiver For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.
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1 pm		Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm - 5:00pm Internal Meeting 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. Manualidad: Pintar / Craft: Paint 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, En español, Adultos Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Description: Unase a hacer una manualidad con pintura. Join us to complete a painting craft. 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 "Adults" group. Internal meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Internal Meeting Event Description: Staff review		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.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Craft: DIY Gnomes 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Description: Come to the library to paint and decorate your own gnome! 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. Imagination Station 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: 28 Event Description: Come in from the cold to make some snow dough and build with it! 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 "Children" group. Family Graphic Novel Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Book Discussion Group Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Description: Welcome to Family Graphic Novel Club! This month's pick is Blue, Barry, and Pancakes by Dan Abdo. 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Post-Election Update with Paul Lisnek 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Teens Speaker/ Presentation Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Event Description: McHenry Public Library District is honored to virtually join The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and the Schaumburg Library as they host WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek to speak about life after the election. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. The History of Elvis Presley 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open 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: 54 Event Description: On January 8, 2025, Elvis Presley would have turned 90 years old. Join us as Gary Wenstrup provides audio clips, video footage, and an interesting discussion of "The King" throughout his whirlwind life. 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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