Archived Library News

Teens

Murder Mystery Night

June 6, 2019
Teens, do you enjoy mysteries? Want to put your detective skills to the test? Join us on Tuesday, June 18 at 6pm for “A Murderous Melodrama,” in which a murder occurs during a high school play. Working individually or in […]
Adult Programs

It’s Showtime Trivia! (at Eastgate)

June 6, 2019
Thursday, June 13 at 1:30pm at our Eastgate Branch. Play our Summer Reading theme trivia, featuring questions on movies, plays, musicals, musicians, and TV! Played on computers, in the computer lab using the app, Kahoot. Computer and mouse experience necessary. […]
Teens

Popcorn Tasting Challenge

June 6, 2019
Hey teens! What’re you doing on Thursday, June 13 at 3:30pm? Running with our summer theme let’s taste test popcorn! We’ll have 10 interesting flavors—can you guess what they are? Prizes for top three guessers! Earns 50 Book Bucks.
Family

Canines of McHenry County

May 29, 2019
Presented by the McHenry County Conservation District. Ages 10 years and up. Discover the different species of the canine family that call McHenry County home – including coyotes! Please register: https://aapld.libnet.info/event/1900373
Adult Programs

Galaxy’s Edge: A New Land at Disney!

May 24, 2019
Wednesday, June 05 at 6:30 pm at Eastgate Live Your Star Wars Adventure in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Jackie Kyriazes shares important information when planning your visit! Disney Gift basket drawing for attendees.
Adult Programs

The DNA Results Are In!

May 23, 2019
Tuesday, June 4 at 7 pm at Harnish. What is the difference between Paper Trail family history research and DNA Trail genealogy research and how do they come together to fill out your family tree? Suz Bates, a local genealogist, […]
Youth

Incredible Bats

May 23, 2019
At Eastgate Branch on Wednesday, June 5 at 2 pm. Ages 5-13. Enjoy an interactive presentation discussing current topics that will challenge perceptions on bats and the impact they have on the environment. Then, you can see these amazing creatures […]
All Ages

Showtime at Your Library

May 23, 2019
Lights! Camera! Action! Showtime at Your Library! Sign up today to be a part of the show and start your summer reading adventure! For kids, our prize wheel is back! Read and do activities for a chance to spin the […]
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Youth

Miss Jamie’s Farm

May 16, 2019
Tuesday, May 21 at 10:00am. Miss Jame from the Farm is planting seeds through song to learn values like hard work, healthy eating, and being kind to animals and each other. Please register here.
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Youth

After Hours Family Movie Night

May 13, 2019
Bring the whole family to see The Secret Life of Pets before the sequel comes out! Pizza will be served. Please register everyone who will attend. Doors open at 6:20; no admittance after 6:45pm. Please register here.