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Free Comic Book Day. 1st Saturday in May! May 3, 2025.

FREE Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry. The library has a selection of free comic books for you to choose from. Drop in and choose one just for you.

Mars! : Earthlings Welcome by Stacy McAnulty

STEM Me a Story

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

Age Group:

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
Event Description:

Book: Mars! Earthlings Welcome by Stacy McAnulty

Activity: Build a Mars rover!

Woman, dog, and child reading a book

Read Fur Fun

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Come to the library to read to a licensed therapy dog. Dog owner will be present. This program is for kids in grades K through 5. 

Sign up for a slot by stopping by or calling the library.

fork stamped tulip art

Mini Masterpieces

Friday, May 9, 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
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Flowers are blooming outside, so let's create fork stamped tulip art!

 

 

Leaping dolphin craft

Imagination Station

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
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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
Event Description:

This month we will be making our own leaping dolphin craft!

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Uff Da! Researching My Norwegian Roots

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Genealogy
Closed
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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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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.