Friday, September 24, 2021
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12-4 p.m.

Come to the Questions Desk for more details or visit our website.

Visite el mostrador de preguntas para obtener más detalles o visite nuestro sitio web.
Upcoming Youth Programs
sábado 25 de septiembre/
Saturday, September 25, 2-3 p.m.

Come to the library or join us via Zoom to see a live stream of children’s musician Jose Luis Orozco sing your favorite songs. For all ages.

Ven a la biblioteca o únete a nosotros a través de Zoom para ver una transmisión en vivo del músico infantil José Luis Orozco cantando tus canciones favoritas. Para todas las edades.
Watch on YouTube starting
Monday, September 27

Get ready to shake all your sillies out in this fun and interactive story time! We’ll bring out scarves and shakers to play along!
Monday, September 27 and
Tuesday, September 28

Get ready to shake all your sillies out in this fun and interactive story time! We’ll bring out scarves and shakers to play along! This story time is suitable for babies and toddlers up to 3 yrs.
martes 28 de septiembre/
Tuesday, September 28,
10:15-10:45 a.m.

¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños que quieren escuchar los dos idiomas! Para niños de 2-6 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado.
 
Bilingual stories, rhymes, music, dance and more for children interested in hearing both English and Spanish! For children ages 2-6 and their parents or caregiver.
Tuesday, September 28,
4-5 p.m.

Come earn service hours from the McHenry Public Library by attending this drop-in teen volunteer event. You must bring a signed Volunteer Application form on the day of the event.
For ages 13 to 18.
Wednesday, September 29,
9:30-10 a.m.

Want to make a child’s day better? Come to the library to create cards for hospitalized children!
For kids ages 3 to 6.
Thursday, September 30,
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Need more writing in your life? Join our writing club, where you can work on your personal stories and hang out with your friends! Feel free to bring your own device or use one of the library’s computers.
For grades 6 to 12.
Upcoming Adult Programs
Watch on YouTube starting
Friday, September 10

2021 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. In this program, William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts from those who lived through the conflagration of 1871. You must register with your email address to get the link to the presenter's video. 

This is not a series. It is a video you can watch anytime between September 10th and October 9th.
Monday, September 27,
7-8 p.m.

From 10th century Egyptian artisans to the online hobbyist forums of today, knitting has been a treasured part of the human experience. Explore the changes in the craft as it spread around the world. Knitting historian Liz Kristan will blend historical images, antique items, and handmade recreations to explore the little-known secrets of knitting. 
Tuesday, September 28,
7-8:30 p.m.

The Korean Peninsula by Scott Snyder: The Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump to repair the rift between North and South have lost any momentum as Pyongyang continues to test long-range missiles for its nuclear weapons program. As the rift between the U.S. and China grows further, South Korea may end up in the middle of the two superpowers. What does the future hold for the U.S. relationship with the ROK?
Wednesday, October 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

Author Chris Bohjalian, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 22 books adapted into three movies and a TV series, will speak in this live virtual event about his newest release "The Hour of the Witch". A historical thriller set in 1662 Boston — inspired by the first divorce in North America for domestic violence — and America’s original witch hunt. To learn more about Chris go to his website at https://chrisbohjalian.com/bio/.
Coming Soon: Coffee with the Chief

A patron favorite is coming back soon! This bimonthly event, Coffee with the Chief will begin in a few weeks. Mark your calendars for the first Tuesday of the month and join us for a conversation over coffee with Chief of Police John R. Birk. Stay tuned for more details.
Have a Question/Need Help?
If you have a question, call us at 815-385-0036, use our online chat service, email mplref@mchenrylibrary.org or stop in.
If you have a temporary digital library card, you’re encouraged to come in during open hours and get a new, physical library card at the Checkout Desk.