McHenry Public Library

809 N. Front St. (Route 31)

McHenry IL 60050

(815) 385-0036
 

Open: M-Th. 9-9; Fri. & Sat. 9-5; Sun. 12-4

 

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Upcoming Programs/Events:
(Registration required unless noted)

The library will be closed July 4 and 5 for the holiday. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 6.

Stories the Park -- Tuesday mornings at 10-10:30 a.m. at Veteran's Park on Pearl St. No program June 30. Program cancelled if raining.

Children's Art Contest - Entries accepted until July 10. Prizes in four grade levels. Details at YPS desk.

Teen Digital Photo Contest - Entries accepted until July 11. Details at YPS desk.

Clase de computadora para nivel inicial en Español: miércoles 15 de julio del 2009 entre 6 a 8 p.m. y jueves 16 julio del 2009 entre 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. Para adultos de 18 años o más.  Limitado a 10 personas por clase. En esta clase se enseñara los básicos de la computadora en español.

Resume Building Workshop: 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Back in the job hunting market? Learn how to develop a resume and get pointers on cover letter writing. You’ll have time to create a resume and ask the instructor questions. Bring a portable memory device (flash drive) to save your work.

Movie: 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 2. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Ages 18 and up.

History Book Discussion Group: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2. "Sinking of the Eastland: America's Forgotten Tragedy" by Jay Bonansinga. Ages 18 and up.

Guitar Hero Tournament: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 for grades 6-12. Teams of two to four players. Prizes awarded.

"Wright 3" Family Book Discussion and Virtual Tour: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wed. July 8. Ages 8-13 with parent. Get copy of book when you register.

Make a Box Theater: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Grades 1-4. Make a theater out of an ordinary shoe box.

Fiction Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Monday, July 13. "The Queen of the Big Time" by Adriana Trigiani. Ages 18 and up.

Guys Read: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. "A House Called Awful End" by Philip Ardagh. For boys age 10 and up.

Mario Power Tennis Tournament for Wii: 1-3 p.m .Wed. July 15. Ages 7-11.

Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group: 1 p.m. Friday, July 17. "Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why we Need a Green Revolution and How it Can Renew America" by Thomas L. Friedman. For ages 18 and up.

Classic/Vintage Car Show: has been cancelled for July 18. Sorry!



To register for programs or to view our full calendar of events, click here.

 

 

Operation Renovation

The library board has approved a renovation/remodel project for the library building to start this fall and be completed next summer! The best part is that taxpayers won't see an increase in their library tax. For details and updates, click here.
 


On June 11 the Today Show ran a segment on the important role libraries play during the recession, using data and resources provided by the ALA and public libraries. Check it out:
 
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/31237988#31237988
 


McHenry Public Library Invites You to Be Creative @ Your Library This Summer!

Don't be bored this summer -- stop by the McHenry Public Library and register for Summer Reading Club!

We have Summer Reading Clubs for all levels, even adults! You can also sign up for programs that are held throughout the summer.

Thanks to our many prize donators and sponsors -- we couldn't put on Summer Reading Club without your help!


New! Mango Online Language Learning Courses


Mango is the place to go to learn foreign languages at your own pace and in a fun and engaging way. Features several languages, even ESL, and a translation tool.


New! Recorded Books (distributed by NetLibrary) offers an expanding selection of more than 10,000 eAudiobook titles. The latest best-sellers, book club favorites, timeless classics and award- winning literature may now be downloaded over the internet in an easily accessible format. You can use this service from home or work, but not from within the library. You'll need a valid library card number to use the service. Click here to get started.


One-Stop Research with WebFeat!

It's like one-stop shopping! Search all of our electronic resources simultaneously using this search tool. Just click on the logo to get started.


Ask us! Send us your questions via Instant Messaging.

This service is available one half-hour after opening and one half-hour before. Staff may be unavailable during busy times.

OverDrive Media Console for Mac is available! Nearly all OverDrive WMA Audiobooks in our download collection are now compatible with the iPod®, iPhoneT, iPod touch®, and iPod nano®, as well as Zune® and lots of other portable devices. With OverDrive Media Console for Mac, OverDrive MP3 Audiobooks can be downloaded and enjoyed on Macs. The built-in Burn Wizard can be used to burn MP3 Audiobooks to CD, and the Transfer Wizard allows quick and easy transfer to Apple® devices.

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