Children ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff each week for stories, songs, and a craft. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information
Homeschool students in grades 5 - 8 are invited to join the Reader Leader book club to read and discuss titles from the 2023 Rebecca Caudill book list. Meetings will be held at 11AM on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Registration is required. Email ilovestories@harvard-diggins.org or call 815-943-4671 to register.
Cursive is a wonderful skill to have, especially when it comes to reading historical documents or signing your name! Learn how to read and write cursive at these free classes taught by Miss Char. All supplies provided. All ages.
Cursive is a wonderful skill to have, especially when it comes to reading historical documents or signing your name! Learn how to read and write cursive at these free classes taught by Miss Char. All supplies provided. All ages.
Bridges come in all shapes ans sizes but all must carry heavy loads. Participants will create a strong bridge using Lego's provided by the Library. Completed designs will be placed on display in the Library. Event is open to kids in Preschool through 5th grade. Registration is required as class size is limited. Call 815-943-4671 […]
Danielle Lincoln Hanna, author of the popular "Mailboat" suspense series set in Lake Geneva, WI will be at Harvard Diggins Library on Monday November 7 at 6:30pm. Danielle will do a reading from her books, offer a Q&A, and sign copies of her books available to purchase. This event is free and open to […]
Children ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff each week for stories, songs, and a craft. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information
Try the suggested project of the month or bring in your own project to work on while socializing with like-minded artists and crafters. This month's project: hand-knitted mug cozies! For students in grades 6-12. Registration required. To sign up, complete the registration form below. Registration for this event will open on November 1, 2022
Cursive is a wonderful skill to have, especially when it comes to reading historical documents or signing your name! Learn how to read and write cursive at these free classes taught by Miss Char. All supplies provided. All ages.
Cursive is a wonderful skill to have, especially when it comes to reading historical documents or signing your name! Learn how to read and write cursive at these free classes taught by Miss Char. All supplies provided. All ages.
Wear your jammies and get ready for some storytime fun! This month, we'll read 'Knight Owl' by Christopher Denise and complete a simple craft. Open to kids in Preschool and Kindergarten. Registration is required. Email ilovestories@harvard-diggins.org to register or call 815-943-4671.
Win a part of Thanksgiving dinner by playing bingo! Registration is required as seating is limited. Participants are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the Library's Little Free Food Pantry. Special note: To keep the event fun and fair to all, participants must check in at the library either in person or by […]
Bring your leftover halloween candy for some sweet STEM fun! Build a catapult, test your strength, or engineer a candy dispenser. Register early as space is limited! To sign up, complete the registration form below. Registration for this event will open on November 1, 2022 *OPEN TO 4th - 12th GRADERS!*
This event has been cancelled due to low registration Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a free presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls! Learn about different choices and streaming services in the TV market and ways to cut your cable costs. You will also learn about how to avoid common robocall […]
Children ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff each week for stories, songs, and a craft. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Homeschool students in grades 5-8 are invited to join the Reader Leader Book Club to read and discuss titles from the 2023 Rebecca Caudill book list. The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11AM through March, 2023. Registration is required. Email ilovestories@harvard-diggins.org or call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Cursive is a wonderful skill to have, especially when it comes to reading historical documents or signing your name! Learn how to read and write cursive at these free classes taught by Miss Char. All supplies provided. All ages.
Create a warm fleece scarf perfect to wear in chilly weather. No sewing needed! This event is open to students in Preschool through 5th grade. All supplies provided. Younger children may require adult assistance. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Join us in conversation Caitlin Doughty, author, mortician, blogger, YouTube personality, and advocate for death acceptance and the reform of Western funeral industry practices. This live virtual author event on Zoom is available to you as part of our participation in Illinois Libraries Present. Free and open to the public, no library card required. *TO […]
Drop-in to create a one-of-a-kind customized holiday snowglobe! You must bring your own figurine to glue into your own snowglobe, no more than 2-inches wide by 3-inches tall—a LEGO figurine like the photo below would be a great choice! Snowglobe materials and mini bottle brush trees will be provided. All ages, one per […]
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION ** Wendy Wesolek, a probation officer from McHenry County Court Services, will discuss the dangers of crimes and harassment when using popular mobile apps like TikTok and Snapchat. This all-ages slideshow presentation is suitable for anyone using social media apps or monitoring those using […]
Children ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff each week for stories, songs, and a craft. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
These Book-Oriented Literary Debaters read good books and have great discussions. Our November selection: A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger. Pick up your copy and register today! To sign up, complete the registration form below. Registration for this event will open on November 1, 2022
Join us for Make & Mingle, Harvard Diggins Library's monthly craft hour for adults. This month, we are hand-stitching wooly felt mitten ornaments using a pattern from Better Homes & Gardens. This project is suitable for beginner sewers using a simple and easy whip-stitch technique. Supplies and seating are limited, so registration is required. […]
Children ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff each week for stories, songs, and a craft. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
From classics to brain-benders, these players know how to have a good time. Game on! This month's featured game: Catan Registration required. For teens in grades 6-12. To sign up, complete the registration form below. Registration for this event will open on November 1, 2022
Kids in Preschool through 5th grade can join the fun of building a holiday village out of Legos supplied by the Library. Creations will be on display in the Library for all to enjoy. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Turn a plain box into a treasure box with paper, paint, and found items. This activity is open to students in 4th and 5th grades. All supplies provided. Registration is required as class size is limited. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.