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Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-emma! by Jenny Alvarado

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 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:

Welcome to Family Graphic Novel Club! This month's pick is Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-emma!, by Jenny Alvarado.

PREVENTING HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE

Preventing Household Food Waste

Wednesday, August 27, 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
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:

Despite food insecurity across the nation, each American household throws away thousands of dollars of food per year. That means also throwing away the water, energy, and land used to grow and make it!

handprint towels

Mini Masterpieces

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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
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:

Let’s create one-of-a-kind handprint tea towels for Grandparent’s Day!

 

 

Hora de cuento a bilingual storytime!

¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad!

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Bilingual, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. ¡Manualidad incluida!

Morse code bracelet

Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Morse Code Bracelets and Keychains

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Creativity and drinks are aplenty as you create a secret message on a keychain or bracelet.

Filters
Age Group

Find Your Wild 2025

All Day 5/24–8/31
All Ages, Todas las edades
Other
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

Join the Challenge

Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
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.

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.

MPLD Budget and Appropriations Hearing and Regular Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
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.

Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
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.

Upcycled Windchimes

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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:

Express your creativity by designing a windchime utilizing upcycled materials! 

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
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Room Setup - In Service Meeting

8:00pm–8:45pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING

9:00am–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District

Stamping with Mallory

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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:

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.

Art Lab

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
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:

This month we will make wind chimes with washers!

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.

Internal Library Meetings

1:30pm–5:00pm
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Program Type: Internal Meeting

Family Graphic Novel Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to Family Graphic Novel Club! This month's pick is Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-emma!, by Jenny Alvarado.

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.

Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
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.

Preventing Household Food Waste

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Open
Registration Required
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:

Despite food insecurity across the nation, each American household throws away thousands of dollars of food per year. That means also throwing away the water, energy, and land used to grow and make it!

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
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Diamond Art Craft / Manualidad arte de diamente

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, En español, Adultos
Arts & Crafts, En Español
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Event Description:

¿Le gustaría aprender una nueva técnica artística llamada "Pintura de Diamante"? Los invitamos a inscribirse para aprender cómo se utilizan pequeñas cuentas brillantes para crear diseños tipo mosaico.

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.

Library Closed for Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
McHenry Public Library District

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 virtual 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.

Internal Library Meetings

1:30pm–5:00pm
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Program Type: Internal Meeting

Read Fur Fun

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Come to the library to read to a certified therapy dog. Dog owner will be present. This program is for kids ages 5 to 10 years old. 

Sign up for a slot by stopping in 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.

Most Haunted Locations of Illinois - The Scariest Places

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Open
Registration Required
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:

This presentation takes you on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places across the state. From wandering ghosts in the North Woods, to a haunted B&B in Chicago and beyond.

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.

Mini Masterpieces

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts
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:

Let’s create one-of-a-kind handprint tea towels for Grandparent’s Day!

 

 

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.

Wednesday Table Top Games

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
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.

¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad!

5:00pm–5:30pm
Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Bilingual, Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. ¡Manualidad incluida!

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.