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Star Party! Astrology under the city lights.

Star Party! Astronomy Under the City Lights

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Parking Lot at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

Explore the moon, stars and planets above using our provided telescopes. Presented by the Lake County Astronomical Society. In case of cancellation, the weather backup date will be...

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Event Description:

Explore the moon, stars and planets above using our provided telescopes. Presented by the Lake County Astronomical Society. In case of cancellation, the weather backup date will be Thursday, April 10.

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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.
John Daly, a Caucasian male with short blonde hair, light eyes, and a full smile. He is wearing a gray suit, over a white dress shirt with a gray tie. Photo taken against a light olive green background.

Financial Fitness 2025: Planning for Retirement

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Planning for Retirement on ZoomJoin John Daly, CFP, for this information packed session about getting ready to retire. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how much money y...

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

Planning for Retirement on Zoom

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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.

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.

Multicultural Fair Flier / Boletin informativo de la feria multicultural

MCHS Multicultural Fair / Feria Multicultural MCHS

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Bilingual, Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Description:

Listen, Taste, Smell and See the WorldCome visit our booth at the McHenry High School Upper Campus Multicultural Fair. There will be food trucks, local vendors, interactive booths,...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Bilingual, Speaker/ Presentation
Event Description:

Listen, Taste, Smell and See the World

Come visit our booth at the McHenry High School Upper Campus Multicultural Fair. There will be food trucks, local vendors, interactive booths, performances, music and more!

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.

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.

The Kids' Table logo

Tasty Tuesday: Black Bean Tacos with The Kids' Table

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Live on Zoom at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Youth
Event Description:

Join The Kids' Table for Tasty Tuesday as we learn how to make black bean tacos! Please register once per family.#WOTYC25 ADULT SUPERVISION/SUPPORT/ASSISTANCEAdult s...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

Join The Kids' Table for Tasty Tuesday as we learn how to make black bean tacos! Please register once per family.

#WOTYC25

 

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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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.
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...

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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.

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: 45
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.
McHenry County College Dual Credit logo in yellow and white lettering against a purple background

College Readiness with MCC

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Description:

Teens! Thinking about your future after high school and what you can do to get started now?  Join staff from McHenry County College's College and Career Readiness Office for a...

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

Teens! Thinking about your future after high school and what you can do to get started now?

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.

AARP Driver Safety Program

AARP Safe Driving Course

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This two-day course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.Additionally, you'll learn:How to reduce driver distractions.Essential f...

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

This two-day course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.

Additionally, you'll learn:

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Speaker/ Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

This two-day course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.Additionally, you'll learn:How to reduce driver distractions.Essential f...

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

This two-day course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.

Additionally, you'll learn:

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.