This event is in the "Adults" group Preventing Household Food Waste Wednesday, August 27, 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 Despite food insecurity across the nation, each American household throws away thousands of dollars of food per year. That means also throwing away the water, energy, and land used to grow and make it! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Preventing Household Food Waste 7:00pm–8:00pm Speaker/ Presentation Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: Despite food insecurity across the nation, each American household throws away thousands of dollars of food per year. That means also throwing away the water, energy, and land used to grow and make it! 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group Dungeons and Dragons® - Junior High Edition Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Tweens Join us at the library and make (or take) a character as we play through different D&D modules in the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game with an experienced Dungeon Master. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Dungeons and Dragons® - Junior High Edition 5:30pm–7:30pm Games & Activities Waitlist Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the library and make (or take) a character as we play through different D&D modules in the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game with an experienced Dungeon Master. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Diamond Art Craft / Manualidad arte de diamente Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos ¿Le gustaría aprender una nueva técnica artística llamada "Pintura de Diamante"? Los invitamos a inscribirse para aprender cómo se utilizan pequeñas cuentas brillantes para crear diseños tipo mosaico. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Aug 30 2025 Sat Diamond Art Craft / Manualidad arte de diamente 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, En Español Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español Registration Required Event Description: ¿Le gustaría aprender una nueva técnica artística llamada "Pintura de Diamante"? Los invitamos a inscribirse para aprender cómo se utilizan pequeñas cuentas brillantes para crear diseños tipo mosaico. 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 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.
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This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual) All Day Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Storytime, Virtual Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this virtual storytime features a new theme every week. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual) All Day Storytime, Virtual Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime, Virtual Event Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this virtual storytime features a new theme every week. 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. YouTube The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.
Internal Library Meetings Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Internal Meeting View Details Sep 2 2025 Tue Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm–5:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Program Type: Internal Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group Read Fur Fun Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Come to the library to read to a certified therapy dog. Dog owner will be present. This program is for kids in grades K through 5. Sign up for a slot by stopping by or calling the library. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Read Fur Fun 4:00pm–6:00pm Storytime Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Come to the library to read to a certified therapy dog. Dog owner will be present. This program is for kids in grades K through 5. Sign up for a slot by stopping by or calling 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Most Haunted Locations of Illinois - The Scariest Places Tuesday, September 2, 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 This presentation takes you on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places across the state. From wandering ghosts in the North Woods, to a haunted B&B in Chicago and beyond. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Most Haunted Locations of Illinois - The Scariest Places 7:00pm–8:00pm Speaker/ Presentation Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: This presentation takes you on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places across the state. From wandering ghosts in the North Woods, to a haunted B&B in Chicago and beyond. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Mini Masterpieces Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Preschool Children Let’s create one-of-a-kind handprint tea towels for Grandparent’s Day! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Mini Masterpieces 10:00am–10:30am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Preschool Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Let’s create one-of-a-kind handprint tea towels for Grandparent’s Day! 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. Accompanying Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group Wednesday Table Top Games Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Adults Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group ¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad! Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños ¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. ¡Manualidad incluida! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Sep 3 2025 Wed ¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad! 5:00pm–5:30pm Bilingual, Storytime Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: ¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. ¡Manualidad incluida! 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 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Morse Code Bracelets and Keychains Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Creativity and drinks are aplenty as you create a secret message on a keychain or bracelet. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Morse Code Bracelets and Keychains 5:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Creativity and drinks are aplenty as you create a secret message on a keychain or bracelet. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Discussion Group Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Book Discussion Group Age Group: Adults Read and discuss "Cold Moon" by Jeffery Deaver. 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Mystery Book Discussion Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss "Cold Moon" by Jeffery Deaver. 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.
This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Sensory Play Storytime Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Stories come to life with Sensory Play Storytime. Interactive aspects such as ASL words of the day and sensory bin play are perfect for toddlers and parents to practice together. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Sensory Play Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Stories come to life with Sensory Play Storytime. Interactive aspects such as ASL words of the day and sensory bin play are perfect for toddlers and parents to practice together. 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. Accompanying Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "All Ages" group McHenry Library Sign Up Event at Home Depot Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Information Table Age Group: All Ages Join us for a Library Card Sign-up Event at the McHenry Home Depot during their Kids' Workshop. We'll help new cardholders sign up for library cards, answer questions, and hand out special giveaways to those getting a new card or renewing the View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 6 2025 Sat McHenry Library Sign Up Event at Home Depot 9:00am–12:00pm Information Table Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Information Table Event Description: Join us for a Library Card Sign-up Event at the McHenry Home Depot during their Kids' Workshop. We'll help new cardholders sign up for library cards, answer questions, and hand out special giveaways to those getting a new card or renewing the 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 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group Page Flippers Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Book Discussion Group Age Group: Tweens Welcome to Page Flippers! This month's pick: Dog Squad, by Chris Grabenstein. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Page Flippers 10:00am–11:00am Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Welcome to Page Flippers! This month's pick: Dog Squad, by Chris Grabenstein. 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.
This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Conceptos básicos de los teléfonos inteligentes 1 Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: En Español, Technology Class Age Group: En español, Adultos Inscríbase en nuestra clase de tecnología sobre cómo usar el teléfono inteligente. para usuarios de Android y Apple. Lo invitamos a participar en una o en ambas sesiones. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Conceptos básicos de los teléfonos inteligentes 1 1:00pm–2:30pm En Español, Technology Class Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: En español, Adultos Program Type: En Español, Technology Class Registration Required Event Description: Inscríbase en nuestra clase de tecnología sobre cómo usar el teléfono inteligente. para usuarios de Android y Apple. Lo invitamos a participar en una o en ambas sesiones. Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones! Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am–10:00am Storytime Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft. 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. Accompanying Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. No Siblings No older siblings, please.
This event is in the "Children" group STEM Me a Story: Nervous System Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker Age Group: Children This month, we will be reading Brains: Not Just A Zombie Snack by Stacy McAnulty and making a model of the brain and spinal cord. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 8 2025 Mon STEM Me a Story: Nervous System 6:00pm–7:00pm S.T.E.M./ Maker Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Children Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Event Description: This month, we will be reading Brains: Not Just A Zombie Snack by Stacy McAnulty and making a model of the brain and spinal cord. 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.
Internal Library Meetings Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Internal Meeting View Details Sep 9 2025 Tue Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm–5:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Program Type: Internal Meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Teens Join us at the library and make (or take) a character with an experienced Dungeon Master as we play the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition 5:30pm–8:30pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the library and make (or take) a character with an experienced Dungeon Master as we play the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Wednesday Table Top Games Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Games & Activities Age Group: Adults Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Unusual Places to Find Irish Births and Naturalizations in American Records Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Widen your search for your Irish ancestor's birth date, place of origin, and their American naturalization details from a variety of underutilized resources! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Unusual Places to Find Irish Births and Naturalizations in American Records 7:00pm–8:30pm Genealogy Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Registration Required Event Description: Widen your search for your Irish ancestor's birth date, place of origin, and their American naturalization details from a variety of underutilized resources! 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.
This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones! Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am–10:00am Storytime Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take home craft. 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. Accompanying Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. No Siblings No older siblings, please.