Events
04 / 21
Start: 9:30 am
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: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. | ||
04 / 22
Start: 10:00 am
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. Start: 3:30 pm
Grades K-5 Celebrate Earth Day with stories and a craft. Registration is required. Start: 6:30 pm
Intrigued by forensic investigation? Come and hear McHenry County Coroner Marlene Lantz share her experience concerning a murder committed 25 years before the investigation began. You must be 16 years or older to attend. Room capacity is limited- sign up today! | ||
04 / 23
Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. Start: 1:30 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. Start: 6:30 pm
Grades K-5 Celebrate Earth Day with stories and a craft. Registration is required.
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04 / 24
Start: 1:00 pm
Ages 2-5 Calling all PreK children! Come to Tot Club, where you'll find stories, crafts, activities, and fun galore! Call to sign up now. Start: 4:00 pm
Ages 12 and up. If you enjoy anime, manga, or are curious about Japanese culture, then drop in and see what this club is all about. Some of the activities include the viewing of anime, lock-ins, and the ever favorite annual PockyPalooza. | ||
04 / 25
Start: 10:00 am
Financial advisor Jim Shultz will make a presentation regarding types of assets, financial goals and objectives, effective money management, and more. The presentation will include an up-to-date snapshot of what is currently happening in this volatile economic time as well as a Q&A session afterwards. This program is for those 18 years and older, a | ||
04 / 26
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04 / 27
Start: 6:30 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: 7:00 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. | ||
04 / 28
Start: 9:30 am
Lapsit is for children aged birth through two years. This storytime is a great opportunity for parents to interact with their caregivers using songs, fingerplays, and of course, books! Start: 9:30 am
Want some assistance navigating the Internet or using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint? Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. | ||
04 / 29
Start: 10:00 am
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. | ||
04 / 30
Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. Start: 1:30 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. Start: 3:30 pm
Would you like some help with your laptop computer? Dan Kane from the MCHS Technology Department will cover basic maintenance, including information about cleaning, scanning for viruses and spy-ware, etc. Be sure to bring your laptop | ||
05 / 1
Start: 6:30 pm
Relax with a fun craft after hours at the Library- our beading expert will lead you through the making of your very own beautiful bracelet. Dress is casual and comfortable. This program is for women 21 years & up. Registration is required, and there is a $2.00 non-refundable materials reimbursement fee.< | ||
05 / 2
Start: 2:00 pm
Featuring the 2008 drama (110 minutes, PG-13), starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, and Jennifer Hudson. Plot summary: based on the book "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, a young girl runs away from her abusive father and finds refuge with three sisters who live i | ||
05 / 3
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05 / 4
Start: 6:30 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: 7:00 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. | ||
05 / 5
Start: 9:30 am
Lapsit is for children aged birth through two years. This storytime is a great opportunity for parents to interact with their caregivers using songs, fingerplays, and of course, books! Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. Start: 4:15 pm
Grades 4-7 Meeting twice a month, children will be able to practice and perform short skits and plays. Other activites include making puppets, as well as designing scenery, costumes, and props. More information is available at the Library. Registration required. Start: 6:30 pm
Art and architectural historian Jeff Mishur will present a slide lecture about the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago (mentioned in the book "The Devil in the White City"). The program will include the design of the fairgrounds and certain pavilions as well as important personalities such as Daniel Burnham and Louis Sullivan. | ||
05 / 6
Start: 10:00 am
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. Start: 6:30 pm
For children in grades K-5. Get your creative juices flowing and make a special gift for your mom. Shhh. It's a surprise! Registration Required. | ||
05 / 7
Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. Start: 1:30 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. Start: 3:30 pm
For children in grades K-5. Get your creative juices flowing and make a special gift for your mom. Shhh. It's a surprise! Registration Required. Start: 6:30 pm
McHenry County Master Gardeners will give a talk about spring planting as well as answer any and all questions about gardening. Free seed packets to all those who participate (plus a pair of gardening gloves to be given away to the first twelve attendees)! This event is courtesy of the University of Illinois Extension Service. | ||
05 / 8
Start: 4:00 pm
Ages 12 and up. If you enjoy anime, manga, or are curious about Japanese culture, then drop in and see what this club is all about. Some of the activities include the viewing of anime, lock-ins, and the ever favorite annual PockyPalooza. Start: 6:30 pm
Ages 6-11 Mother/Daughter teams play against each other in this fun virtual bowling tournament. Team registration is required. Program runs from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | ||
05 / 9
Start: 1:00 pm
The library’s book discussion group is reading Science Fiction this month, and the selection is "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro. Plot summary: three friends who were once students at a special school finally begin to understand their pasts. Copies are available at the front desk. We are now enjoying lunch with | ||
05 / 10
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05 / 11
Start: 6:30 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: 7:00 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. | ||
05 / 12
Start: 9:30 am
Lapsit is for children aged birth through two years. This storytime is a great opportunity for parents to interact with their caregivers using songs, fingerplays, and of course, books! Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. Start: 4:15 pm
Ages 12 and up If you are a responsible Library user and are interested in playing a key role in the development of teen services, then stop by to see what this board is all about.
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05 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. | ||
05 / 14
Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. Start: 1:30 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. | ||
05 / 15
Start: 4:00 pm
Ages 12 and up. If you enjoy anime, manga, or are curious about Japanese culture, then drop in and see what this club is all about. Some of the activities include the viewing of anime, lock-ins, and the ever favorite annual PockyPalooza. | ||
05 / 16
Start: 11:00 am
The Library is sponsoring a walking tour of the Riley Cemetery. Join Alice Wagner as she talks about the “new look” of the cemetery as well as its history. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for that afternoon’s weather (the tour will be cancelled if there is lightning or heavy rain). Start: 1:00 pm
This book club is for older teens aged 16 and up. Great books, great company, and great snacks, makes this the event of the month! The May selection is Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. Copies are available at the circulation desk.
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05 / 17
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05 / 18
Start: 6:30 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: 7:00 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. | ||
05 / 19
Start: 9:30 am
Lapsit is for children aged birth through two years. This storytime is a great opportunity for parents to interact with their caregivers using songs, fingerplays, and of course, books! Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. Start: 4:15 pm
Grades 4-7 Meeting twice a month, children will be able to practice and perform short skits and plays. Other activites include making puppets, as well as designing scenery, costumes, and props. More information is available at the Library. Registration required. Start: 7:30 pm
The public is welcome to attend MULD Board meetings. | ||
05 / 20
Start: 10:00 am
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. Start: 3:30 pm
For children ages 4-8. Learn about butterflies through games, stories, and songs. Registration required. | ||
05 / 21
Start: 10:30 am
Toddler time is for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years. This storytime is a fun time filled with dancing, fingerplays, and books! It is also a great opportunity to bring your tots in for fun social interaction. Start: 1:30 pm
This storytime is for children 3-6 years of age. Storytime activities include the reading of 4-5 books, fingerplays, and a craft. | ||
