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Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway

Be ready for the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 9 with a pair of solar eclipse glasses.  The Library will give away solar eclipse glasses the week of April 1 while supplies last. Eclipse glasses are the safest way to view the solar eclipse.  Limit one pair of glasses per person.  Call 815-943-4671 for […]

Build it! Night

Large Meeting Room

Join us for an evening of LEGO building fun with a unique building challenge.  All ages welcome.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-93-4671 for more information.

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Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway

Be ready for the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 9 with a pair of solar eclipse glasses.  The Library will give away solar eclipse glasses the week of April 1 while supplies last. Eclipse glasses are the safest way to view the solar eclipse.  Limit one pair of glasses per person.  Call 815-943-4671 for […]

Galaxy Painted Pots

Large Meeting Room

Get ready for the next solar eclipse and gardening season with a galaxy painted pot.  Teens in grades 6- 12 are welcome to participate.  All supplies provided.  Register by clicking on the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway

Be ready for the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 9 with a pair of solar eclipse glasses.  The Library will give away solar eclipse glasses the week of April 1 while supplies last. Eclipse glasses are the safest way to view the solar eclipse.  Limit one pair of glasses per person.  Call 815-943-4671 for […]

Charlie Donlea Online Book Discussion

Online

On Wednesday April 10 at 7pm, several libraries in McHenry County will welcome author Charlie Donlea to a free in-person event at McHenry County College. You can join us for a pre-event book discussion with Charlie on Zoom. To sign up for this online book discussion with Charlie Donlea on Zoom, please click here. You will […]

Recurring Event Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Large Meeting Room

Preschoolers ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for stories, songs, and a craft each week.  Registration is required.  Click on the RSVP button below to register.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

Checkmate Chess Club

Large Meeting Room

Love to play chess? Join us on Tuesday evenings for friendly chess games.  Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, all skill levels are welcome.  This activity is open to participants age 11 and up.  Registration is required.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Kids Crafternoon: Spring in a Jar Terrarium

Large Meeting Room

Bring spring inside by crafting a cute terrarium.  Kids Crafternoon is perfect for Preschoolers through 5th graders.  All supplies provided.  Younger children will require adult assistance.  Register by clicking the RSVP button below.  Call 815-943-4671 for more information.

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Charlie Donlea Author Event

Out of Library

Celebrate National Library Week at an in-person offsite event with other McHenry County libraries to meet Charlie Donlea, USA Today and #1 International bestselling author of several novels includingThe Suicide House. His eighth thriller, Long Time Gone, explores the science of forensic genealogy and will be released in June 2024. Books will be available to […]

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