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Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 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
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.

Blippo & Beep: I Feel Funny by Sarah Weeks

Family Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children
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 Blippo & Beep: I Feel Funny, by Sarah Weeks.

 

 

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
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!

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 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
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.

Hurricanes by Julie Murray

STEM Me a Story

Monday, March 9, 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
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:

This month, we will read Hurricanes by Julie Murray and attempt to build a structure that can withstand a hurricane.

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Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

#hsdnd

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.

Daebak, It’s K-Pop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Description:

Calling all K-Pop fans! Join us for an evening of everything K-Pop including crafts, music video viewings and snacks. 

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.

Crochet Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
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.

Blackout Poetry Party for Tweens and Teens

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Event Description:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a blackout poem of your own!

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.

Crochet Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
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.

Twist y Florece

All Day
Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Description:

Create colorful pipe cleaner flowers at home! Kit includes all materials and easy instructions.

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.

Kit (25)

The first 25 kids who register should pick up an activity kit at the Questions Desk either in person or through a curbside pickup appointment before the program.

Kit - Spanish

Los primeros 25 niños que se registren podrán recoger un kit para esta actividad. El personal se comunicará con los registrados una semana antes del evento para proporcionarles los detalles de la recogida.

Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

#hsdnd

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® - High School Edition

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

#hsdnd

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.

Seed Starting Class for Tweens and Teens

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Event Description:

Grow a green thumb with this basic introduction to seed starting. 

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.

Crochet Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
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.