All Ages

July 10 – Hamilton: The Exhibition Bus Trip

In-person registration only. Fee of $35 per person (cash, check or credit card) includes ticket and coach bus transportation. LIMIT TWO (2) tickets per person (exception made for parents with minor children). Alexander Hamilton’s remarkable story has inspired millions of […]

All Ages

Tie Dye

Wednesday, June 19 at 2:30pm. Bring a white T-shirt, socks, a pillowcase or whatever you can think to tie dye and we’ll provide the dye and rubber bands. Families are invited to drop-in anytime between 2:30-3:30 pm.

Teens

Murder Mystery Night

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)

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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 […]