This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Mystery Book Discussion Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Mystery Book Discussion Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: 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. Mystery Book Discussion Group Copies of the title are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Coffee with the Chief 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Coffee with the Chief 6:30pm–8:30pm Speaker/ Presentation Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: Coffee with Police Chief John Birk will begin with a topical presentation or guest speaker. Chief Birk will provide an overview of events or criminal activity within the city over the past month, allowing residents to stay informed. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Creepy Craft Night at MPLD 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Creepy Craft Night at MPLD 7:00pm–8:30pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist 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 us for hot apple cider and a night of pumpkin season crafting! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Stamping with Mallory 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Stamping with Mallory 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Full 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Internal meeting 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Internal meeting 2:00pm–3:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Internal Meeting Event Description: Staff review
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 2:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Menopause 101 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Menopause 101 3:00pm–4:00pm Speaker/ Presentation Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Tech Drop-In 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Technology Class Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Tech Drop-In 11:00am–12:00pm Technology Class Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Description: Do you have a device that you can't figure out? New to the "cloud" 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Classic Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Classic Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. Classic Book Discussion Group If you enjoy classic titles that stand the test of time, join us monthly for a lively discussion after you read the selected book. Copies of the book are available at the Checkout Desk or through a curbside pickup appointment. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Event Description: The public is welcome to attend.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group This event is in the "Niños" group Oct-Nov 2025 MPLD Community Ofrenda All Day 10/25–11/2 Adults, Youth, All Ages, En español, Adultos, Niños Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group This event is in the "Niños" group Oct-Nov 2025 MPLD Community Ofrenda All Day 10/25–11/2 Other Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Adults, Youth, All Ages, En español, Adultos, Niños Program Type: Other Event Description: Tendremos un altar/ofrenda para celebrar El Día de los Muertos que será accesible toda la semana. Pase para aprender acerca de los símbolos y tradiciones. Si desea puede agregar una foto de un ser querido.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon An Evening with Mary Kubica 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 27 2025 Mon An Evening with Mary Kubica 7:00pm–8:00pm Speaker/ Presentation Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: A coalition of McHenry County public libraries are pleased to host Mary Kubica on Monday, October 27th at 7 p.m. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 29 2025 Wed NEW! True Crime Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 29 2025 Wed NEW! True Crime Book Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss "Highway of Tears" by Jessica McDiarmid. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Event Description: The public is welcome to attend.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Internal meeting 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Internal meeting 2:00pm–3:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Internal Meeting Event Description: Staff review
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required 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.