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1000 Books before Kindergarten surrounded by aquatic animals

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

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Storytime

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Youth, Toddlers, Preschool Children

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Description:

Celebrate with us as we congratulate this year's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program finishers. We will hear a storytime and hold a special graduation ceremony!

Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan

Page Flippers

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Tweens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join us for Page Flippers! This month's pick: Save Me a Seat, by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan.

Family STEAM Night: Roller Coasters

Wednesday, August 6, 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

Open

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:

Welcome to Family STEAM Night! This month we will create our own roller coasters!

Back-to-School Bingo / Bingo de regreso a la escuela

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Program Type:

Bilingual, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Youth, Niños

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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Youth, Niños

Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Description:

El comienzo de clases está a la vuelta de la esquina. ¡Ven a la biblioteca a jugar bingo por útiles escolares!

The start of school is just around the corner. Come to the library to play Bingo for school supplies!

Purple, blue, and yellow bath bombs in white tub

Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Bath Bombs

Thursday, August 7, 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

Open

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 while you create a luxurious bath bomb with your favorite scents.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Find Your Wild 2025 All Day 5/24–8/31 All Ages, Todas las edades Other This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Event Description: Join the Challenge
	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World! / Lectura de Verano 2025: ¡Colorea Nuestro Mundo! All Day 6/1–7/31 All Ages, Todas las edades Games & Activities This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Program Type: Games & Activities Event Description:
				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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
9 am						Landmark Commission Movie Meeting 9:00am–10:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
10 am			This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Stories in the Park - Miller Point 10:00am–10:30am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Storytime This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Miller Point Park Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join the Youth Services Staff at Miller Point 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. 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 "Youth" group Obstacle Course 10:00am–10:30am Youth Games & Activities This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Parking Lot Age Group: Youth Program Type: Games & Activities Event Description: Ready to get out some energy? See how many times you can complete our obstacle course! 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 Mini Masterpieces 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Let’s create colorful art with homemade puffy paint! 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Drop-In 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Technology Class 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 Program Type: Technology Class Event Description: Do you have a device that you can't figure out? New to the "cloud" and have no idea where to start? Drop in and get help from our knowledgeable librarians! 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group Fiesta Days Beach Bash 12:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Information Table Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Information Table Event Description: Connect with McHenry Public Library at the Fiesta Days Beach Bash! https://mchenryfiestadays.com/music-fest-weekend/#beach-bash 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Bring an unfinished project or start a new one while meeting new friends from the area! 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Deathly Hallows Escape Room 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens, Teens Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Description: Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Deathly Hallows? Register and find out! Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled. 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. Friends sponsorship Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Bomb Disposal Escape Room 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens, Teens Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Description: Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to defuse the bomb in time? Register and find out! Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled. 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. Friends sponsorship Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Family Market / Mercados familiares de verano en la biblioteca 2:00pm–3:30pm All Ages, Todas las edades Other This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Parking Lot Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Event Description: This outdoor market collaboration will provide free and fresh groceries to neighbors throughout Northern Illinois. Everyone is welcome. No ID, proof of income, or referral is needed. 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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Deathly Hallows Escape Room 4:15pm–6:15pm Tweens, Teens Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Description: Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Deathly Hallows? Register and find out! Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled. 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. Friends sponsorship Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Bomb Disposal Escape Room 4:15pm–6:15pm Tweens, Teens Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Description: Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to defuse the bomb in time? Register and find out! Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled. 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. Friends sponsorship Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.
5 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group Dungeons and Dragons® - Junior High Edition 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens Games & Activities Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Closed 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: Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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 "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Clase de Tecnología: El Teclado 1 6:30pm–8:30pm En español, Adultos Clase de Tecnologia Closed Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Closed 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: En español, Adultos Program Type: Clase de Tecnologia Registration Required Event Description: Únase a la primera clase donde podrá practicar el uso del teclado y computación. Si asiste a las 3 clases, recibirá un certificado después de terminar. Disclaimer(s) 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Event Description: The public is welcome to attend.

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