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Wednesday Table Top Games

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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
Registration Required
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.
clothespins with popsicle stick catapult and white ping pong ball with face.

Family STEAM Night: Catapult Bowling

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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

Welcome to Family STEAM Night! This month we are going to be catapult bowling!

This program is intended for kids 5 to 9 and their adult. Please register once per family, listing the number of people attending in the special notes field.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

Welcome to Family STEAM Night! This month we are going to be catapult bowling!

This program is intended for kids 5 to 9 and their adult. Please register once per family, listing the number of people attending in the special notes field.

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.

Titanic Program Watch Party

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Watch party for virtual presentation of "Lost Treasures of the Titanic"

Please register with a staff member if you would like to attend in-person. 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Event Description:

Watch party for virtual presentation of "Lost Treasures of the Titanic"

Please register with a staff member if you would like to attend in-person. 

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.

Lost Treasures of the Titanic

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Watch this virtual program from home or come see it on the big screen at the library, where we will have more Titanic information available. Ask a staff member for more info.

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

Watch this virtual program from home or come see it on the big screen at the library, where we will have more Titanic information available. Ask a staff member for more info.

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.

Story time for little ones

Storytime for Little Ones

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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 session as well as a take home craft.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 session 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.
Artwork with blue background yellow, purple, and red dots, and black trees

Spring Artzy Thursday

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children

Calling all artists! Celebrate Spring by creating a forest of trees using cotton swabs!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all artists! Celebrate Spring by creating a forest of trees using cotton swabs!

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.
Christina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection in conversation with Carmen Alvarez

ILP: Christina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Register here:  https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez and select MPLD as your library! 

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

Register here:  https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez and select MPLD as your library! 

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.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
McHenry Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District
Sensory Story Time

Sensory Play Storytime

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Stamping with Mallory

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join Mallory as she leads us through stamping seasonal cards!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

Stamping with Mallory

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join Mallory as she leads us through stamping seasonal cards!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.
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.
two glasses with colorful paper towel between them

Little Explorers

Monday, April 20, 2026 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 grow a rainbow!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 grow a rainbow!

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.
Cuentos & Craft

Cuentos & Crafts

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Age Group:
Preschool Children, Children

Escucha un cuento y luego crea una manualidad inspirada en la historia. ¡Diversión e imaginación para niños de 3-9 años!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Description:

Escucha un cuento y luego crea una manualidad inspirada en la historia. ¡Diversión e imaginación para niños de 3-9 años!

 

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.

Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Classic Book Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

Read and discuss Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. 

Classic Book Discussion Group:

If you enjoy classic titles that stand the test of time, join us monthly for a lively discussion after you read the selected book. Copies of the book are available at the Checkout ...

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

Read and discuss Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. 

Classic Book Discussion Group

If you enjoy classic titles that stand the test of time, join us monthly for a lively discussion after you read the selected book. Copies of the book 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.
Virtual Storytime

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.

Virtual Event
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.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool Children

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every session.

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

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every session.

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.

No Caregiver

For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.
Magnifying glass with the phrase True Crime on a notebook

True Crime Book Group

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a crime junkie? Join us at Toast and Roast for an engaging discussion about Murder Book: A Graphic Memoir of a True Crime Obsession Copies of the book are available at the Checkout Desk.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Are you a crime junkie? Join us at Toast and Roast for an engaging discussion about Murder Book: A Graphic Memoir of a True Crime Obsession Copies of the book are available at the Checkout Desk.

Internal Library Meetings

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Program Type: Internal Meeting
Walking Chicago's Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Celebrate Earth Month! 

McColly will share stories from his walk along the shoreline, from Rogers Park to Indiana Dunes National Park, and the inspiration behind this remarkable journey.

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

McColly will share stories from his walk along the shoreline, from Rogers Park to Indiana Dunes National Park, and the inspiration behind this remarkable journey.

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.

Jill Schlesinger, a green-eyed, middle-aged white female with light brown hair, wearing a sleeveless slate blue dress and silver necklace. She is photographed against a plain mauve backdrop.

Financial Fitness 2026: Retirement Reality with Jill Schlesinger

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

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

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

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.

MPLD Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults

The public is welcome to attend.

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 22, 2026 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
Registration Required
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.
Styx and Scones in the Cracked Crystal by Jay Cooper.

Family Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Children

We'll read a book together and then do an activity while we discuss it. This month's pick is Styx and Scones in the Cracked Crystal by Jay Cooper.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

We'll read a book together and then do an activity while we discuss it. This month's pick is Styx and Scones in the Cracked Crystal by Jay Cooper.

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.