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Illustrated bunny family walking to the library

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

It's Take Your Child to the Library Day! The organizers of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event, encourage families to discover all the magical fun and creativity that comes from a library!  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

It's Take Your Child to the Library Day! The organizers of Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event, encourage families to discover all the magical fun and creativity that comes from a library!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Tiger made out of red, white, and black hearts

February Take Home Craft: Paper Heart Tiger

All Day 2/8 - 2/14
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Make a paper heart tiger! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning February 8. Available while supplies last. 

 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a paper heart tiger! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning February 8. Available while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Dog Man Readers Theater Part 1 and Part 2 with Petey and Dog Man

Dog Man Readers Theater part 2

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for the second part of our Dog Man program! In this session, we will be performing our Dog Man Readers Theater!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for the second part of our Dog Man program! In this session, we will be performing our Dog Man Readers Theater!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Books and Boards Homeschool Support Group

Books and Boards

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth

Introducing Books and Boards, a support group for homeschool children and their families to read independently and play board games. All groups and ages are welcome!

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Description:

Introducing Books and Boards, a support group for homeschool children and their families to read independently and play board games. All groups and ages are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
multicolored pom pom caterpillars on green leaves

March Take Home Craft: Pom Pom Caterpillars

All Day 3/15 - 3/21
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Make caterpillars out of pom poms! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning March 15. Available while supplies last. 

 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make caterpillars out of pom poms! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning March 15. Available while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Great Big Games with checkers board, connect four, and uno cards on blue background

Great Big Games!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Age Group:
Youth

Drop in and play great big games!

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Event Description:

Drop in and play great big games!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Bee finger puppet made of construction paper with googly eyes

April Take Home Craft: Bee Finger Puppet

All Day 4/19 - 4/25
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Make a bee finger puppet! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning April 19. Available while supplies last. 

 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a bee finger puppet! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning April 19. Available while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Green paper dragon with black eyes and nostrils, yellow ears and horns, and orange flames

May Take Home Craft: Paper Dragon

All Day 5/10 - 5/16
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Make a paper dragon! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning May 10. Available while supplies last. 

 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a paper dragon! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning May 10. Available while supplies last. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.