McHenry County Treasurer Donna Kurtz will present a review of the property tax exemptions available, including the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program that provides tax relief for qualified senior citizens with a 3% loan interest rate to pay up to $7,500 for a senior’s property tax bill. Learn about convenient and safe ways […]
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Preschoolers ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft each week. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Interested in supporting the Library? Join the Friends of the Library at their next meeting on Monday, February 3 at 6PM and learn how you can show your library love! The group is responsible for coordinating book sales and hosting the annual Tea Party to raise funds for library programs. Registration is not required. All […] |
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Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. This event is free; a library card is not required for participation. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Do you love to crochet? Whether beginner or pro, bring your supplies and spend time crocheting with friends. This activity is open to students in 5th – 12th grade. Free; a library card is not required. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is considered an American classic, read in schools and universities across the United States. His 2013 novel, The Good Lord Bird, won the National Book Award for Fiction and was adapted by […] |
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Love to build with Legos? Come to the library for a fun evening with a new building challenge each month. All ages are welcome. This event is free; a library card is not required to participate. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's monthly craft activity just for the adults. Today, just in time for Valentine's Day, we will be creating a decorative garland inspired by the Queen of Hearts guards from the classic Alice in Wonderland using a real deck of cards. All supplies provided. This program is FREE […]
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Join us for Make & Mingle, the Library's monthly craft activity just for the adults. Today, just in time for Valentine's Day, we will be creating a decorative garland inspired by the Queen of Hearts guards from the classic Alice in Wonderland using a real deck of cards. All supplies provided. This program is FREE […]
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Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is free; a library card is not required for participation. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Valentine's Day is around the corner so visit the library to turn old puzzle pieces into a work of 'heart'! Kids Crafternoon is perfect for kids in Preschool - 5th grades. All supplies provided. Younger children may need adult assistance. Register by clicking the RSVP button. This activity is free, no library card required. For […]
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Calling all crafters! Work on your UFO's (unfinished objects) with fellow crafters. All crafts welcome. Register by clicking on the RSVP button. This event is free; no library card required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Join us with Harvard native Lon Haldeman, who will present a program at the Library about his long and unique bicycling career. Lon has raced and toured across the United States over 100 times in the past 44 years. His fastest time of 7 days, 14 hours, at almost 400 miles per day, still stands as […]
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The Library will be closed today in honor of Presidents' Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, February 18. |
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Homeschool students in 5th - 10th grades are invited to join the Reader Leader Book Club. The club meets monthly at 11AM on February 18, March 18 and April 22. Copies of the monthly book selection will be available to check out at the Library. This event is free; a library card is not required […]
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Do you love to crochet? Whether beginner or pro, bring your supplies and spend time crocheting with friends. This activity is open to students in 5th – 12th grade. Free; a library card is not required. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Do you need money for college? Scholarships are a great source of college funds but writing a persuasive application essay can be a challenge. Join staff from McHenry County College as they present Winning Ways to Scholarships on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30PM. Get tips and tricks for scholarship success. Register by clicking the RSVP […]
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National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. Her connection to nature is captured in her latest, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a collection of sketches and essays […] |
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Check out a copy of the graphic novel 'White Bird" by R.J. Palacio. Read it on your own then join the discussion and watch the movie. Open to students in 6th - 12th grades. This event is free; a library card is not required to participate. Register by clicking the RSVP button. Call 815-943-4671 for […]
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Before the exhibit leaves the Library, join us with exhibit host Jason Rehorst, Geologist and Paleontologist from the Virtual Museum of Geology to learn about Minerals, Fossils, & Crystals! Learn about the science of Geology and the hobby of rock collecting. Jason will cover the differences between these types of stones, how to build a […]
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Preschoolers ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join staff for stories, songs, and a craft. This event is free; a library card is not required for participation. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
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Get the latest backyard gardening tips on site selection, starting seeds, purchasing plants, pest prevention and plant care from local farmers Rob and Sarah Thompson of Bramblewood Farm in Harvard. They'll share their expertise gained from growing produce for their own family as well as local farmers markets. Register by clicking the RSVP button. This […]
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