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AARP Free Tax Aid

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Adultos
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0...

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0036 x102. 

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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.

Accessibility Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

Accessibility Spanish

La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas  acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.

Barbara Ginty, a Caucasian female seemingly in her 30s with long brown hair, thick-rimmed black glasses and a full smile. Her arms are crossed across her chest and she is wearing a large, long black sweater. Background is a blurred cityscape.

Financial Fitness 2025: Navigating Student Loans: Understanding Your Options

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Navigating Student Loans: Understanding Your Options on ZoomJoin Barbara Ginty, CFP®  CEPA®, as she guides you through the complex landscape of student loans, emphasizing how ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Navigating Student Loans: Understanding Your Options on Zoom

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

AARP Free Tax Aid

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Adultos
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0...

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0036 x102. 

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.

Accessibility Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

Accessibility Spanish

La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas  acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.

AARP Free Tax Aid

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Adultos
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0...

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0036 x102. 

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.

Accessibility Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

Accessibility Spanish

La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas  acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.

Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
Stan Tekiela, a nature photographer with a camouflaged, heavy-duty camera standing on a tripod against a backdrop of fall foliage.

McHenry County Libraries Present: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

 UPDATE: Please enter in the North (Main) Entrance of the college and park in LOT A.  The Conference Center is located in Building A across from the library.Uncommon Fact...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

 

UPDATE: Please enter in the North (Main) Entrance of the college and park in LOT A.  The Conference Center is located in Building A across from the 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.
Alexis Nikole Nelson, a young black female with shoulder-length dark, tight curls with bangs. She wears modern-shaped glasses, a light blue crocheted sweater with fringe, and fuschia lipstick. There are mint leaves in her hair and between her smile.

ILP: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Description:

Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) here and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as how you heard about this program....

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Virtual
Event Description:

Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) here and make sure to select McHenry Public Libra

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.

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Brian Michalski, a light-skinned male wearing a sleeveless shirt, shorts, a full covering, and sunglasses against a hot, wavy, pure sand mound in the desert of Africa.

Virtual: Wild West Africa with Brian Michalski

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Over 50 countries in, Brian Michalski navigates his most challenging region to date. Through gorgeous original photos, unearth fascinating firsthand experiences in Mauritania, Sene...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Description:

Over 50 countries in, Brian Michalski navigates his most challenging region to date. Through gorgeous original photos, unearth fascinating firsthand experiences in Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone.

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.

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

MPLD Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

The public is welcome to attend. If you need special assistance to attend the meeting, contact the library director at least four hours before the start of the meeting.  Board...

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

The public is welcome to attend.

Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.

Getting Started at MCC

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Description:

Learn about getting started at McHenry County College! Staff from the college will go over all that MCC has to offer. The conversation will cover certificates, associate's degrees,...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Description:

Learn about getting started at McHenry County College! Staff from the college will go over all that MCC has to offer.

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.
Presented by: SCORE Fox Valley, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Old National Bank, and the McHenry Public Library District

SCORE: Home-Based Business: Options and Plans for Growth

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This SCORE of Fox Valley workshop will concentrate on various options for growing the home-based business along with how to develop the strategies needed to sustain growth.&nb...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Description:

This SCORE of Fox Valley workshop will concentrate on various options for growing the home-based business along with how to develop the strategies needed to sustain growth.  The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and Old National B

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.
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Stamping with Mallory

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join Mallory as she leads us through stamping seasonal cards!

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join Mallory as she leads us through stamping seasonal cards!

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.
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Introduction to Google Docs

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an introduction to Google Docs. We will be discussing the difference between Google Docs and other word processing programs, the various functions, and how to use templ...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us for an introduction to Google Docs. We will be discussing the difference between Google Docs and other word processing programs, the various functions, and how to use templates.

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.
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Classic Book Group

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Read and discuss Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Description:

Read and discuss Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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.
Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
Terry Savage, a Caucasian female with short and curled auburn hair, light blue eyes and sapphire earrings. She wears red lipstick and a dark blue blazer against a white background.

Financial Fitness 2025: Terry Savage Talks Money

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Terry Savage Talks MoneyTerry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets, with a presence in television, radio, newspapers, and yes, ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Terry Savage Talks Money

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.

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Caron Primas Brennan

Uff Da! Researching My Norwegian Roots

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Caron will share what she has learned through researching her own elusive Norwegian great-grandparents and discovering cousins in Scandinavia.  She will discuss things to know...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Caron will share what she has learned through researching her own elusive Norwegian great-grandparents and discovering cousins in Scandinavia.  She will discuss things to know, lessons learned, research locations and guides, and other helpful

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.
Tech Support

Tech Drop-In

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Do you have a device that you can't figure out? Were you gifted a new device and have no idea where to start? Drop in and get help from our knowledgeable librarians!

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Description:

Do you have a device that you can't figure out? Were you gifted a new device and have no idea where to start? Drop in and get help from our knowledgeable librarians!

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.
Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.
Everyone in my family has killed someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Discussion Group:

Copies of the title are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment.

Event Description:

Read and discuss Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digit...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Description:

Read and discuss Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Copies of the title are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment.

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.
Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat, Saturday May 3rd at 2pm, live on Zoom.

ILP: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

More information coming soon! Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) here and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District a...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Description:

More information coming soon! 

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Google Sheets logo

Introduction to Google Sheets

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an introduction to Google Sheets. We will be discussing the difference between Google Sheets and other spreadsheet programs, the various functions, and some basic formu...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join us for an introduction to Google Sheets. We will be discussing the difference between Google Sheets and other spreadsheet programs, the various functions, and some basic formulas.

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.
Game Dice

Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Description:

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

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.