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xochitl-quetzel danza azteca

Celebración para La Virgen de Guadalupe / Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

Los esperamos para celebrar a la Virgen de Guadalupe con el grupo Xochitl-Quetzel Danza Azteca. ¡Habrá chocolate Caliente y pan dulce! 

Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Classic Book Group

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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 "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

Shark and Bot by Brian Yanish

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

We will read a book together and do an activity while we discuss the book. This month's pick is Shark and Bot by Brian Yanish.

Winter Storytime

Hora de cuento invernal / Winter Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Bilingual, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

¡Ven a celebrar una nevada de hora de cuentos y una súper divertida manualidad! (Para edades de 3 - 9 años)


Come celebrate a super fun snowy storytime and craft! (For ages 3 - 9 years)

 

 

 

colorful mosaic penguin art

Art Lab

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
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:

Let’s use an art technique with tape and paint to create a penguin masterpiece!

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Family Graphic Novel Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Book Discussion Group
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to Family Graphic Novel Club! This month's pick is Duck Moves In!, by Kirk Reedstrom.

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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.

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.