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White yeti with blue face feet, hands, and tummy on blue background

January Take Home Craft: Paper Yeti

All Day 1/11 - 1/17
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Make a paper yeti! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning January 11. Available while supplies last. 

 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a paper yeti! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning January 11. 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.
purple, pink, and blue salt and watercolor snowflakes

Mini Masterpieces

Wednesday, January 14, 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

Create a snowflake masterpiece with watercolors, white crayon, and table salt!

Open
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:

Create a snowflake masterpiece with watercolors, white crayon, and table salt!

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.
pile of red diamond art crystals on a circular platter

Diamond Art Book Covers

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring the book you've always wanted to level up--and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate-- while we bedazzle book covers! Gently used books will be provided if you do not have your own. 

Full
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:

Bring the book you've always wanted to level up--and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate-- while we bedazzle book covers! Gently used books will be provided if you do not have your own. 

ball of blue yarn with crochet hook

Crochet Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

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.
Dog Man Readers Theater Part 1 and Part 2 with Petey and Dog Man

Dog Man Readers Theater part 1

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Welcome to a two-session Dog Man program! In this session, we will create puppets and get assigned a script to use in Part Two's Readers Theater presentation on Thursday, February 12, at 6 pm.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to a two-session Dog Man program! In this session, we will create puppets and get assigned a script to use in Part Two's Readers Theater presentation on Thursday, February 12, at 6 pm.

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.
Project Linus

Blanket Making with Project Linus

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Come to the library to make no-sew blankets for Project Linus to give to kids in need. Parents and caregivers should plan to stay and assist younger children.

 

#MCL

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

Come to the library to make no-sew blankets for Project Linus to give to kids in need. Parents and caregivers should plan to stay and assist younger children.

 

#MCL

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.
Dungeons and Dragons Mini Figures on game board

Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Painting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Paint your own Dungeons & Dragons miniature!

 

#dndcraft

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Paint your own Dungeons & Dragons miniature!

 

#dndcraft

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.
Sock snowman with red hat and sweater

Imagination Station

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come make your own adorable sock snowman!

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

Come make your own adorable sock snowman!

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.
Polymer clay pins

DIY Polymer Clay Pins

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come make your very own set of polymer clay pins!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come make your very own set of polymer clay pins!

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, February 7, 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!

Full
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.
Tiger made out of red, white, and black hearts

February Take Home Craft: Paper Heart Tiger

All Day 2/8 - 2/14
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Make a paper heart tiger! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning February 8. Available while supplies last. 

 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a paper heart tiger! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning February 8. 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.
hands holding knitting needles in a heart

Craft & Chat

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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:

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

Dog Man Readers Theater Part 1 and Part 2 with Petey and Dog Man

Dog Man Readers Theater part 2

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for the second part of our Dog Man program! In this session, we will be performing our Dog Man Readers Theater!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for the second part of our Dog Man program! In this session, we will be performing our Dog Man Readers Theater!

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.
child with container of blue water and ice cubes

Little Explorers

Monday, February 16, 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

Come to the library to go ice fishing!

Open
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:

Come to the library to go ice fishing!

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.
ball of blue yarn with crochet hook

Crochet Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

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.
yarn woven heart with stripes

Art Lab: Heart Art

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

We'll learn how to weave and create heart art.

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

We'll learn how to weave and create heart art.

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.
colorful masks

¡Crea tu máscara de Carnaval! / Carnival Mask-Making Celebration

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Age Group:
All Ages, Todas las edades

Celebra el Carnaval creando tu propia máscara festiva con plumas, brillantina y colores vibrantes inspirados en los desfiles tradicionales del Carnaval de todo el mundo.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebra el Carnaval creando tu propia máscara festiva con plumas, brillantina y colores vibrantes inspirados en los desfiles tradicionales del Carnaval de todo el mundo.

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.

Small canvas on easel with blue, pink, yellow, and green paint

Mini Canvases

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Big ideas on mini canvases - it's miniature painting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Big ideas on mini canvases - it's miniature painting!

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.
Relax in cursive with heart

Self Care Crafts @MPLD

Saturday, February 28, 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

Relax and unwind at MPLD while making a variety of self care items!  

Waitlist
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:

Relax and unwind at MPLD while making a variety of self care items!  

hands holding knitting needles in a heart

Craft & Chat

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

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

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.
colorful lines with oil pastels and watercolors

Mini Masterpieces

Friday, March 13, 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

Experiment with oil pastels and watercolors to make some fun art!

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:

Experiment with oil pastels and watercolors to make some fun art!

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.
multicolored pom pom caterpillars on green leaves

March Take Home Craft: Pom Pom Caterpillars

All Day 3/15 - 3/21
McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Make caterpillars out of pom poms! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning March 15. Available while supplies last. 

 

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make caterpillars out of pom poms! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning March 15. 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.
ball of blue yarn with crochet hook

Crochet Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

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.
Popsicle Sticks Galore with pink, green, yellow, and teal popsicle sticks in different arrangements

Imagination Station: Popsicle Sticks Galore

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

This month we are going to find out what we can make with our imagination and popsicle sticks!

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

This month we are going to find out what we can make with our imagination and popsicle sticks!

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.