It’s finally here! The Summer Reading Program kicks off THIS WEEK on June 1st! This year’s theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Children in Pre-K to 8th grade can read to earn small prizes, and when they complete the program they will receive a free t-shirt and a paperback book of their choice. Babies and toddlers will earn […]
Summer is ALMOST HERE! This week is pretty quiet as we gear up for summer programming. Registration for summer programs is now in full swing, and we are so excited to see so many programs filling up quickly! Several YS staff members had the pleasure of visiting with are schools over the past few weeks. Shoutout to Westfield, Eastview, Neubert, […]
Are you a homeschooling family, or are you considering homeschooling your children in the future? Six McHenry County Libraries will be participating in an upcoming Homeschool Education Series. These sessions, which are offered in person and virtually, will be presented by local homeschool guru Kathy Wentz. Each session is on a Monday evening from 5:45 to 7:45pm. All programs are […]
The school year is winding down, which means the Library is winding up for summer programming! The June/July newsletter should be arriving in your mailboxes this week. Registration for summer programs begins on 5/17. The Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 1st. This year’s theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Children can read to earn small prizes, and […]
Does your child need a little confidence boost when reading aloud? Book Buddies pairs children entering grades 1-8 with a teen volunteer who will listen to the child read, and encourage/assist them as needed. It’s a great program for struggling readers, or even those who need some practice reading out loud with expression. Summer 2022 Book Buddies Dates are: Mondays […]
Celebrate the stories and heritage of Jewish Americans this month by reading a book with your child! Our staff has put together a list of fiction and nonfiction stories for kids that will give them insight on the Jewish experience, both in America and abroad, and in the past as well as the present. Enjoy! Jewish American Heritage Month for […]
Happy Mother’s Day! It looks like we will FINALLY be getting some sun–and maybe those legendary May flowers!–this week. Come on in to check out one of our many books celebrating moms, grandmas, and other fantastic women in our lives. With temps in the 80s this week, it feels like summer is on the way! The Summer Reading Program kicks […]
Are you looking for some great reads to celebrate AAPI Heritage month? Look no further than the Library! Our staff has put together a list of fiction and nonfiction books that we think you will love. There’s something for everyone here, whether you are in the mood for fiction, folklore, or a biography. Enjoy! Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage […]
