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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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7 pm

MPLD Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
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.