Events
06 / 12
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: 6:00 pm
Calling all kids, moms & dads, grandmas & grandpas! We’re going to be showing a movie about a zebra who dreams of becoming a racehorse (102 minutes, rated PG) on a large projection screen. You bring your picnic dinner, and we’ll provide beverages and dessert. Please register all those who will be attending. Wh | ||
06 / 13
Start: 1:00 pm
For the June meeting, it’s Reader’s Choice! In honor of the kid’s Summer Reading Program, we are each selecting a Newbery award-winning book to read. At the meeting, we will then take turns talking about the book we chose. All | ||
06 / 14
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06 / 15
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. | ||
06 / 16
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: 1:00 pm
You must be a participant in the Summer Reading Program to attend. This week's movie features a small insect that decides to sue the human race for stealing and eating honey! (90 minutes, Rated PG) 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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06 / 17
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: 11:00 am
Ages 4-8 Make a special gift for dad for his special day. Registration required. | ||
06 / 18
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: 3:00 pm
Weekly Bingo for participants of the Summer Reading Program. Held upstairs in the meeting room.
Start: 6:00 pm
Grades 6-8 Grab your mom, or favorite female adult, and sign up now! The June title is Flush by Carl Hiaasen. Don't miss this opportunity for great discussion and of course, refreshments! Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. | ||
06 / 19
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 Father/Son teams play against each other in this fun virtual bowling tournament. Team registration is required. Program lasts two hours. | ||
06 / 20
Start: 1:00 pm
Ages 16-22 The June selection is Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Start: 2:30 pm
Ages 11-15 The June selection is Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Start: 6:00 pm
Ages 12 and up. "The body of music librarian, Melinda Carey, was discovered in the meeting room of the local library, with no immediate cause of death evident. were natural causes to blame or did she meet a more sinister demise?" Can you solve this murer mystery? | ||
06 / 21
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06 / 22
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. | ||
06 / 23
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: 1:00 pm
You must be a participant in the Summer Reading Program to attend. This week's movie features four zoo animals who escape, only to become shipwrecked on a small island. (86 minutes, Rated PG) 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. | ||
06 / 24
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
You must be a participant of the Summer Reading Program to attend. Ages 12 and up.
Start: 6:30 pm
You must be a participant in the Summer Reading Program to attend. Ages 7 -12 Spend an evening playing Mario Kart. It doesn't matter whether you are an experienced player or a first time thrill seeker, you are invited to come join in the fun. Space is limited, so registration is required. Event runs to 8:30 p.m. | ||
06 / 25
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. | ||
06 / 26
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. | ||
06 / 27
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06 / 28
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06 / 29
Start: 2:00 pm
All Ages Space is limited. Registration is required. www.sandisylver.com
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. | ||
06 / 30
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. | ||
07 / 1
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. | ||
07 / 2
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. | ||
07 / 3
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. | ||
07 / 4
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07 / 5
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07 / 6
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. | ||
07 / 7
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. | ||
07 / 8
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: 12:00 pm
Come for this special outdoor storytime, held by the play area at the Marengo Park District. 45 minutes. | ||
07 / 9
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: 2:00 pm
You must be a participant in the Summer Reading Program to attend. For patrons going into Grades 1 -3 . Registration required. Space is limited. McHenry County Conservation District will be giving an exciting presentation about wildlife in McHenry County. Start: 3:00 pm
Weekly Bingo for participants of the Summer Reading Program. Held upstairs in the meeting room.
Start: 6:00 pm
Ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Registration is required. Play Rock Band 2 on the big screen. Program runs from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | ||
07 / 10
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
Bring in a pair of flip-flops to beatify- you will receive a small canvas bag to decorate as well (plus, you can pick out a free paperback to take home in your new tote). And, that’s not all! We will be sampling chocolates from around the world as well as mixing up individual batches of foot spa products to take home and try. | ||
07 / 11
Start: 1:00 pm
It’s Reader’s Choice once more for July- everyone may select any memoir that they wish to read, and then we’ll get together to talk about those selections. We now have lunch with our discussion, so bring your lunch along. We would love to have you to join our group! | ||
07 / 12
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Use your imagination to turn an ordinary sock into a puppet with personality. Registration required.
Special guest Sandi Sylver, a gifted ventriloquist, will be entertaining us along with her friends "Toodles", "Mrs. Ida Know-Why", "Mrs. Adelia Rose, and "Shari Cary." Great fun!
