Events
02 / 8
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02 / 9
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02 / 10
Start: 6:30 pm
Grades 3-5 Grab your dad or favorite male adult and sign up now! Our February selection is "Midnight for Charlie Bone." by Jenny Nimmo. Share this story about a boy who discovers his magical gift and is thrown into a world of adventure that includes a mysterious box, a missing girl, and a number of other strange, exciting characters. Copies of this book are available at the library. | ||
02 / 11
Start: 3:30 pm
Ages 12 and up. Not a fan of Valentine’s day? Celebrate in a different kind of way. Come to the library where you can make black duct tape roses, write anti-candy heart messages, participate in romance novel Mad Libs, and more.
Start: 6:30 pm
Ages 12 and up. Not a fan of Valentine’s Day? Celebrate in a different kind of way. Come to the library where you can make black duct tape roses, write anti-candy heart messages, participate in romance novel Mad Libs, and more!
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02 / 12
Start: 3:30 pm
Grades 2-4 This afterschool book club for younger patrons meets every second Thursday of each month. February's book selection is "Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers" by Deborah Dadey. Sign-up now! Copies of the title are available at the library. Program lst approximately 45 minutes. | ||
02 / 13
Start: 11:00 am
Grades 2-5 Create a heart shaped bag to keep your sweets in. Registration required.
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02 / 14
Start: 1:00 pm
The library’s book discussion group is reading Romance Fiction this month, and the selection is "It’s in His Kiss" by Julia Quinn. Plot summary: set in Regency England, a young woman from high society becomes involved with a man and a treasure hunt. Copies are available at the front desk. We are now enjoying | ||
02 / 15
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02 / 17
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02 / 18
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02 / 19
Start: 11:00 am
Learn about radio’s unusual arrival in Chicago, how the city jump-started the networks, its forgotten role in launching Mike Wallace and other stars, and much more! Alfred Balk, local author of "The Rise of Radio, from Marconi through the Golden Age", will present many little-known facts about Chicago’s impact on the radio broadcasting business. Start: 6:00 pm
Grades 5-8 Grab your mother or favorite female adult and sign up now! February's title to be announced. Don't miss this opportunity for great discussions and of course, refreshments! Copies of the book will be made available at the circulation desk. Program lasts 45 minutes. Start: 6:00 pm
Calling moviegoers of all ages, including kids, moms & dads, grandmas & grandpas! We’re going to be showing a movie about a man who finds the solution to all his problems in his daughter's imaginary world. | ||
02 / 20
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02 / 21
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02 / 22
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02 / 23
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02 / 24
Start: 6:30 pm
Grades K-6 We'll supply the masks. You supply the imagination. Decorate your mask in the Mardi Gras way! Paint, jewels, feathers, and more will be provided. Program last approximately 45 minutes. Registration is required. | ||
02 / 25
Start: 3:30 pm
Grades K-6 We'll supply the masks. You supply the imagination. Decorate your mask in the Mardi Gras way! Paint, jewels, feathers, and more will be provided. Program last approximately 45 minutes. Registration is required. Start: 6:30 pm
Ages 12 and up. Decorate a full face masks in full Mardi Gras style. Beads, paint, feathers, jewels, and other decorating materials will be provided. Registration is required. | ||
02 / 26
Start: 4:00 pm
Ages 12 and up. Decorate a full face masks in full Mardi Gras style. Beads, paint, feathers, jewels, and other decorating materials will be provided. Registration is required. | ||
02 / 27
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02 / 28
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The McHenry County Historical Society’s mobile history museum “The James” will be in the parking lot by the library from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (all day)
Celebrate Roald Dahl's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" with movie watching, chocolate hunting, Golden Tickets, and more! At 11:00 a.m. view the orginal movie based on the book Program including movie, is approximately 2 hours. Rated G. At 2:00 p.m. view the new version with Johnny Depp. Program including movie, is approximately 2 1/2 hours. Rated PG. Each movie will be followed by a search for the Golden Ticket. Finders of the Golden Ticket will win a ride in the Library's own glass elevator! | ||
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03 / 4
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03 / 5
Start: 6:30 pm
Travel along with the events of Lincoln’s life in Illinois, from his arrival in 1830 until he left for Washington as President-elect in 1861, and then along the route of his funeral train. Visit historic sites related to Abraham Lincoln and his family. This virtual tour is presented by David G. | ||
03 / 6
Start: 6:30 pm
It’s BUNCO time! Come and join us for an evening of fun and prizes- dress is casual and comfortable. This program is for women 21 years & up, and registration is required. See you there!! | ||
03 / 7
Start: 2:00 pm
Featuring the 1994 comedy/drama starring Nicolas Cage, Shirley MacLaine, and Austin Pendleton. Plot summary: a former First Lady requests a particular Secret Service Agent for her protection detail. Elevator service is available. | ||
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