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Poster advertising Multicultural Fair at MCHS

Multicultural Fair at MCHS/ Feria Multicultural de MCHS

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Off Site

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Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Information Table

Event Description:

Join us at the third annual Multicultural Fair at MCHS!

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Preschool Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Description:

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every session.

Blackout Poetry Party for Tweens and Teens

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

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: S.T.E.M./ Maker

Registration Required

Event Description:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a blackout poem of your own!

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Twist y Florece

All Day 4/10

Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District

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Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Watch on YouTube

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Description:

Create colorful pipe cleaner flowers at home! Kit includes all materials and easy instructions.

STEM Me a Story

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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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:

This month, we will read Tornadoes by Julie Murray and make tornadoes in a bottle!

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All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group Take Home STEAM Activity: Pom Pom Shooter All Day 6/21–6/26 Youth Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Make a pom pom shooter with a cup and a balloon! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this STEAM activity beginning June 21. Available while supplies last. 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.						Closing LIBRARY CLOSED ALL DAY FOR STAFF TRAINING All Day Branches: McHenry Public Library District
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 - Fort McHenry (Whispering Oaks) 10:00am–10:30am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Storytime Offsite Event 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 Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Fort McHenry/Whispering Oaks Shelter Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join the Youth Services Staff at Fort McHenry (Whispering Oaks), 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 "Preschool Children" group Storytime at Cup of Wonder 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Preschool Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Visit us at Cup of Wonder Cafe in Wonder Lake for a special preschool storytime. Eligible residents will be able to register for a library card as well! 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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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.
1 pm			Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm–5:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Program Type: Internal Meeting
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5 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Battle Prep: Pokémon® TCG 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Registration Required Event Description: Welcome new Trainers! Come learn how to play the official Pokémon® Trading Card Game. Trainers are welcome to bring their own cards and equipment to practice with but it is not required. 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 Dungeons and Dragons® - Junior High Edition 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Open 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. #jhdnd 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 "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos & Crafts: Garden Explorers / Exploradores del Jardín 6:00pm–6:30pm Preschool Children, Children Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Preschool Children, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Registration Required Event Description: Escucha un cuento y luego crea una manualidad inspirada en la historia. ¡Diversión e imaginación para niños de 3-9 años! 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 "Children" group Family Graphic Novel Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Book Discussion Group Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: We'll read a book together and then do an activity while we discuss it. This month's pick is Groucho: The Grouchy Groundhog by Lydia Lukidis. 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.

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