McHenry Public Library

For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.

All programs will be held in the library Meeting Room, unless otherwise noted.

Holiday Stamping: Make winter and holiday cards and other items using supplies provided from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. This program is free and limited to 25 participants. For ages 18 and up.

Radio Players Holiday: This professional group is back with a holiday-themed program to take patrons back to the age of live radio from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Ages 10 and up.

Classic Literature Group: The Classic Literature Discussion Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss Sherlock Holmes mysteries by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Teens Read: Teens in ninth through 12th grade can discuss "The Looking Glass Wars" by Frank Beddor from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Kids' Holiday Program: "Christmas Capers with Dave Herzog's Marionettes" will be presented from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. There is a $1 fee. Participants can have their picture taken with Santa.

Book Munchers: The Book Munchers Œ(formerly Cereal Kids) for kids in first through third grade will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 22. The December theme is surprises.

Library closings: The library will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31, and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

Drop-in Craft: Stop by the Storytime Room Dec. 26-30 and make a New Year's headband to take home.

Monopoly Tournament: An official tournament for kids in fifth through 12th grade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 3. Limited to 30 players. Free pizza and pop will be provided.

Movie at the library: Watch the movie "Hairspray" at 1 p.m. Jan. 3. For ages 18 and up. Free popcorn will be provided.

History Book Discussion: Join the History Book Discussion Group at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 to talk about "James A. Garfield" by Ira Rutkow.