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Stories in the Park - Veteran's Memorial Park

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Veteran's Park (Pearl St.) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
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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 Memorial Park, where we will read stories and dance to music. 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.

knotted bookmark with bees

Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Knotted Bookmarks

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens
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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
Event Description:

Creativity and drinks are aplenty as you make your own knotted bookmark using friendship bracelet techniques!

Arcoíris de cerámica con pintura / ceramic rainbow with paint

Manualidad: Pintando Cerámica / Craft: Painting Ceramics

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, En español, Adultos
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Colorea Nuestro Mundo: Unase a pintar arcoíris y regaderas de cerámica.

Color Our World: Join us to complete a ceramic rainbow or watering can painting craft.

colorful painted shells

Pintando Conchas / Shell Painting

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual

Age Group:

Tweens, Preadolescentes
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Preadolescentes
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Description:

¡Acompañanos a pintar conchas marinas con pintura inflable! Es una gran manualidad para este verano.

Join us in painting sea shells with puffy paint! It's a great craft for this summer. 

Librarian reading a picture book outside to group of families

Stories in the Park - Petersen Park Shelter A

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Join the Youth Services Staff at Petersen Park Shelter A, where we will read stories and dance to music. 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.

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Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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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.

Tech Drop-In

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Description:

Do you have a device that you can't figure out? Were you gifted a new device and have no idea where to start? Drop in and get help from our knowledgeable librarians!

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Accessibility

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Classic Book Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration Required
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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
Event Description:

Read and discuss Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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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.

Financial Fitness 2025: Terry Savage Talks Money

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Terry Savage Talks Money

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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.

Uff Da! Researching My Norwegian Roots

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Genealogy
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Description:

Caron will share what she has learned through researching her own elusive Norwegian great-grandparents and discovering cousins in Scandinavia.  She will discuss things to know, lessons learned, research locations and guides, and other helpful

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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.