Events
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. | ||
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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 / 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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03 / 14
Start: 1:00 pm
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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03 / 18
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Why was the Reading Room moved into Dr. | ||
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03 / 21
Start: 10:00 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 11:30 am
End: 12:30 pm
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. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
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. | ||
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03 / 28
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:18 pm
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! Start: 1:00 pm
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 | ||
