Event List

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

This month we are going to explore colors, light, and reflections as we make our own kaleidoscopes!

La mejor manera de celebrar el Mes del Helado es disfrutar de un helado mientras escuchas un cuento al aire libre. 

¡Trae una cobija!

Join the Youth Services Staff at Veteran's Memorial Park, where we will read stories and dance to music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. (If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

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.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

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

Visit McHenry Public Library's table at the Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market! We'll be visiting May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, and September 17.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we’ll get kids excited about the science that’s all around us!

Come to the library to learn how to crochet or work on your latest project! All levels welcome. Bring your own project and yarn or participate in a simple project.

Have some fun in the sun at parachute playtime! We’ll play games and sing songs while making new friends.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

Come learn the foundations of knitting in this fun, interactive beginners class! The library will provide yarn and needles. You may bring your own needles if you prefer (size 8; 5.0 mm recommended). Join one session or both. 

Connect with McHenry Public Library at the Fiesta Days Beach Bash! 

https://mchenryfiestadays.com/music-fest-weekend/#beach-bash

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

Bring an unfinished project or start a new one while meeting new friends from the area! 

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Deathly Hallows? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Deathly Hallows? Register and find out!

Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.

Join the Youth Services Staff at Miller Point Park, where we will read stories and dance to music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. (If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m.