Events
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.
Ages 2-5
This new club consists of the reading of one or two short books, followed by an age appropriate craft/acitivity.
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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.
The library’s book discussion group is reading Fantasy Fiction this month, and the selection is The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue. Plot summary: a seven year old boy is kidnapped by hobgoblins and replaced with a changeling. Copies are available at the front desk. We are now enjoying lunch with our discussion, so bri
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Grades PreK-K
$3.00 registration fee due at sign-up.
Split light apart and blend colors together, as we explore the world of rainbows! Program pesented by the Discovery Center Museum Hands-On Outreach. The program will be held at the Library.
Grades PreK-K
Split light apart and blend colors together, as we explore the world of rainbows! There is a $4.00 fee for this program, due at registration.
Grades 1-8
Design more advanced circuits with sound components and build a working "flashlight" from scratch. There is a $4.00 fee for this program due at registration.
Ages 12 and up. Program runs approximately 3 hours.
Celebrate the release of Twilight at this "fantabulous" party. Start off with the viewing of the movie, followed by acitivites, crafts, and snacks.
Movie is rated PG-13. Run Time 122 minutes.
Lapsit Storytime is for children aged birth through two years. This storytime is a great opportunity for cargivers to interact with their babies using songs, fingerplays, and of course, books!
Draw a still life using oil pastels with help from instructor Lorie Gillespie! This art session is three hours long; wear clothing that you won’t mind getting smudged. The program is for those aged 16 & up- class size is limited. Registration is required, and there is a $3.00 non-refundable materia
