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Closed for Memorial Day
Closed for Memorial Day
The Library will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 28.
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Pin Pennant Craft
Pin Pennant Craft
Summer Reading Club members of all ages have the option to collect pinback buttons as they read along this summer. Kick off Summer Reading Club with us by stopping by the Library to craft a simple felt pennant to hold your pins (since we know many of our avid readers will earn way more pins […]
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Summer Storytime
Summer Storytime
Join library staff for stories and activities featuring works by favorite authors. Sessions will be held at the Lions Park pavilion but will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. Registration is required. Summer Storytime is perfect for Preschool through 3rd graders. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers With Dr. Temple Grandin
Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers With Dr. Temple Grandin
***NEW RESCHEDULED DATE! Previously scheduled event date was April 3, 2024**** Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades. Her memoir, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, was […]
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Lunch & Listen :The Mystery of Locked Rooms
Lunch & Listen :The Mystery of Locked Rooms
It's storytime for big kids! Bring your lunch and listen to staff read a portion of 'The Mystery of Locked Rooms' by Lindsay Currie then complete activities that compliment the book. Enjoy a virtual visit with author Lindsay Currie, too! This activity meets weekly on Wednesdays beginning June 5 and is appropriate for students in […]
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Movie Matinee: Mean Girls (2024, PG-13)
Movie Matinee: Mean Girls (2024, PG-13)
Join us every Thursday morning June 6 - August 1 at 10:00am for a movie screening in the Burbank Meeting Room. Movie genres and ratings will alternate each week - parents please take note. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Light snacks and drinks with a secure lid are welcome. Today's movie: Mean Girls […]
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Build it! Club
Build it! Club
Join us for an evening of Lego building fun with a unique building challenge. All ages welcome. Register by clicking on the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Air Dry Clay Mosaics
Air Dry Clay Mosaics
Create a colorful mosaic using the natural shades of assorted beans. All ages welcome. This activity will be held at the Lions Park pavilion. In the event of inclement weather, it will be moved to the library. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Make & Mingle
Make & Mingle
Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's craft time for adults. Today we will be making button bouquets. All supplies will be provided. This event's location has been moved indoors to the Library's Burbank Meeting Room as of 6/8/24. Sessions will be offered at 1:00pm and 6:00pm - please only register for one session. […]
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Make & Mingle
Make & Mingle
Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's craft time for adults. Today we will be making button bouquets. All supplies will be provided. This event location has moved indoors to the Library's Burbank Meeting Room as of 6/8/24. Sessions will be offered at 1:00pm and 6:00pm - please only register for one session. To […]
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Summer Storytime
Summer Storytime
Join library staff for stories and activities featuring works by favorite authors. Sessions will be held at the Lions Park pavilion but will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. Registration is required. Summer Storytime is perfect for Preschool through 3rd graders. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Free
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Lunch & Listen: The Mystery of Locked Rooms
Lunch & Listen: The Mystery of Locked Rooms
It’s storytime for big kids! Bring your lunch and listen to staff read a portion of ‘The Mystery of Locked Rooms‘ by Lindsay Currie then complete activities that compliment the book. Enjoy a virtual visit with author Lindsay Currie, too! This activity meets weekly on Wednesdays beginning June 5 and is appropriate for students in […]
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Movie Matinee: Wish (PG)
Movie Matinee: Wish (PG)
Join us every Thursday morning June 6 - August 1 at 10:00am for a movie screening in the Burbank Meeting Room. Movie genres and ratings will alternate each week - parents please take note. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Light snacks and drinks with a secure lid are welcome. Today's movie: Wish (2023), […]
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Chicken Ball Game Craft
Chicken Ball Game Craft
Summer getting boring already? Head to the library to craft this silly chicken game using repurposed materials. It's harder to play than it looks! All ages welcome. Younger children will require adult assistance. Register by clicking the RSVP link below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Crafter’s UFO Night
Crafter’s UFO Night
Calling all crafters! Got a stash of UFO’s (Unfinished Objects)? Spend an evening with fellow crafters getting those UFO’s closer to completion. All who knit, crochet, cross stich, embroider, sew, and paper craft are invited. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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The History of American Pie
The History of American Pie
Pies are as American as pizza is American: we took a great idea, adapted it to our needs, and ran with it. Our ancestors used what they had available locally and made the most from it. You might be thinking that pies are just for dessert, but for our American ancestors, they were often considered […]
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Summer Storytime
Summer Storytime
Join library staff for stories and activities featuring works by favorite authors. Sessions will be held at the Lions Park pavilion but will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. Registration is required. Summer Storytime is perfect for Preschool through 3rd graders. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Minute-to-Win-it Olympics
Minute-to-Win-it Olympics
No need to travel to Paris to participate in the Olympics this summer. Come to the library and be ready for fun in Minute-to-Win-it Olympics! No athletic skill is required. Just a great sense of humor and willingness to laugh 'til your sides hurt. This activity is open to students in 5th grade and up. […]
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Lunch & Listen: The Mystery of Locked Rooms
Lunch & Listen: The Mystery of Locked Rooms
It’s storytime for big kids! Bring your lunch and listen to staff read a portion of ‘The Mystery of Locked Rooms‘ by Lindsay Currie then complete activities that compliment the book. Enjoy a virtual visit with author Lindsay Currie, too! This activity meets weekly on Wednesdays beginning June 5 and is appropriate for students in […]
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Movie Matinee: Ordinary Angels (PG)
Movie Matinee: Ordinary Angels (PG)
Join us every Thursday morning June 6 - August 1 at 10:00am for a movie screening in the Burbank Meeting Room. Movie genres and ratings will alternate each week - parents please take note. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Light snacks and drinks with a secure lid are welcome. Today's movie: Ordinary Angels […]
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Soda Bottle Bird Feeder Craft
Soda Bottle Bird Feeder Craft
Recycle a soda bottle into a cozy feeder for the birds. All ages welcome. Younger children will require adult assistance. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Wedded Bliss Through the Ages
Wedded Bliss Through the Ages
Once upon a time, many ancient marriages were by capture, not consent. From Queen Victoria to the brides of Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva, this program looks at the traditions, superstitions, and customs influencing celebrity and society weddings, historical lakeshore extravaganzas, and local ceremonies. Presented by returning guest speaker Chris Brookes of Black Point […]
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Summer Storytime
Summer Storytime
Join library staff for stories and activities featuring works by favorite authors. Sessions will be held at the Lions Park pavilion but will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. Registration is required. Summer Storytime is perfect for Preschool through 3rd graders. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Bead Buddy Keychain
Bead Buddy Keychain
Use scraps of felt and a wooden bead to make a cute keychain. All ages welcome. Young children will require adult assistance. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Bead Buddy Keychain
Bead Buddy Keychain
Use scraps of felt and a wooden bead to make a cute keychain. All ages welcome. Young children will require adult assistance. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Lunch & Listen: The Mystery of Locked Rooms
Lunch & Listen: The Mystery of Locked Rooms
It’s storytime for big kids! Bring your lunch and listen to staff read a portion of ‘The Mystery of Locked Rooms‘ by Lindsay Currie then complete activities that compliment the book. Enjoy a virtual visit with author Lindsay Currie, too! This activity meets weekly on Wednesdays beginning June 5 and is appropriate for students in […]
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Movie Matinee: Migration (PG)
Movie Matinee: Migration (PG)
Join us every Thursday morning June 6 - August 1 at 10:00am for a movie screening in the Burbank Meeting Room. Movie genres and ratings will alternate each week - parents please take note. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Light snacks and drinks with a secure lid are welcome. Today's movie: Migration (2023), […]
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Campfire Stories with Jim May
Campfire Stories with Jim May
Enjoy an evening together around the campfire while eating snacks and listening to Jim May performing some of his famous expressive and descriptive stories. All ages. Copies of Jim’s books and CDs will be available to purchase following the event. Event provided in partnership with McHenry County Conservation District. Limited seating is available. Please bring […]
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Car Maintenance 101
Car Maintenance 101
Whether you are an experienced driver needing a refresher, or a new driver, join us with Nisi Rockcastle, auto mechanic at DeCraene’s Service Center in Harvard, to learn the basics of car maintenance. You’ll learn all about: getting familiar with your owner's manual, and with what's under the hood, how to check & fill fluids, […]
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Library closes @ 3PM
Library closes @ 3PM
The Library will close at 3PM on Wednesday, July 3 in honor of Independence Day. The Library will also be closed on Thursday, July 4. Regular hours resume Friday, July 5.
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Library Closed Today
Library Closed Today
The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Regular hours resume Friday, July 5.