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AARP Free Tax Aid

9:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Adultos
Other
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0036 x102. 

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 Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

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.

Exploring Cold Blooded Creatures with Cold Blooded Parties

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth
Speaker/ Presentation
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

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

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.

Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Storytime for Little Ones!

9:30am - 10:00am
Infants, Toddlers
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

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.

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.

A Very "Cool" Show with Mr. Freeze!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Speaker/ Presentation
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Join McHenry Public Library in welcoming Mr. Freeze from Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory for a show with lots of surprises and some fun facts about the extreme cold.

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- Junior High Edition

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Join us at the library and make (or take) a character as we play through different D&D modules in the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game with an experienced Dungeon Master.

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.

Sensory Play Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Infants, Toddlers
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

Tech Drop-In

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Description:

Do you have a device that you can't figure out? Were you gifted a new device and have no idea where to start? Drop in and get help from our knowledgeable librarians!

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.

Set-up Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

AARP Free Tax Aid

9:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Adultos
Other
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0036 x102. 

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 Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

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.

Internal meeting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Internal Meeting
Event Description:

Staff review

Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Polling Place

Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual)

All Day
Infants, Toddlers
Storytime, Virtual
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 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.

AARP Free Tax Aid

9:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Adultos
Other
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0036 x102. 

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 Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

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.

Internal Library Meetings

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Lobby
Program Type: Internal Meeting

Read Fur Fun

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Study Room #3 (Room 129)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

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.

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.

Star Party! Astronomy Under the City Lights

7:30pm - 8:30pm
All Ages
Speaker/ Presentation
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.

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.

Take Down Election Polling Place

9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

AARP Free Tax Aid

9:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Adultos
Other
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults, Adultos
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

As of 2/20/25, MPLD no longer has open appointments for AARP Tax-Aide. If you need help finding another tax-aide location, please contact the Adult Services department at 815-385-0036 x102. 

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 Polish

Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się  z biblioteką.

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.

Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: DIY Tea Towels

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Description:

Join us in decorating tea towels for spring!

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.

Financial Fitness 2025: Planning for Retirement

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
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

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.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Description:

Read and discuss Something Wicked by David Housewright. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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.

Candy Land Preschool Prom / Prom infantil Candy Land

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool Children, Preescolar
Bilingual, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Preescolar
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Description:

Get ready to twirl through Candy Land Storytime: Prom Edition! Join us for dancing, fun, and a craft after an enchanting Storytime. Fancy attire is welcome!

 

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.