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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.

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

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 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

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

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.

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

Open

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.

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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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:
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. End of Summer Foam Party with Absolute Science 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Peterson Park Shelter C Age Group: Youth Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Program with a foam party by Absolute Science! This event will take place at Petersen Park Shelter C. 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. 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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12 pm		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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required 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 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.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Lego® Builders 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children S.T.E.M./ Maker Open Registration Required 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: S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Event Description: Come to the library to build with Lego® bricks! 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Seashell Trinket Dish 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 as you create a beautiful trinket dish using seashells and decorative napkins! 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 3 6:30pm - 8:30pm En español, Adultos Clase de Tecnologia Open Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group. This event is in the "Adultos" group. Open 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 tercera 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. Introduction to Canva 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Technology Class Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Description: Come learn the basics of Canva! Jenny will teach you how to use this free graphic design software for personal, school, or business purposes. Attend one or both sessions! 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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