Event List

Creativity and drinks are aplenty as you add some whimsy to your home with these miniature hanging potion bottles.

Read and discuss "The Marlow Murder Club" by Robert Thorogood. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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.

Welcome to Page Flippers! This month's pick: Mabuhay!, by Zack Sterling.

Join McHenry Township Fire Protection District for a special Fire Safety Storytime in conjunction with Fire Safety Week! Afterwards, explore a fire truck!

This month, we will read Blood: Not Just a Vampire Drink, by Stacy McAnulty and make blood slime!

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.

Come to the library to read to a licensed 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.

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

Join us for Elephant & Piggie’s Party! A bilingual storytime celebration inspired by I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems.

Join us for hot apple cider and a night of pumpkin season crafting! 

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.

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.

Let’s explore science and see what dissolves in water!

Join Cold Blooded Parties and the McHenry Public Library as we learn about cold blooded creatures. Please only register the children attending.

Staff review

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

This month, we are going to make plastic planter candy dishes

World Menopause Day is October 18! Break the stigma by learning more about menopause, perimenopause, and supporting your physical and emotional well-being during these changes with OBGYNs from Mercyhealth.

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.