Upcoming Events

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

Staff review

¡Acompañanos a pintar conchas marinas con pintura inflable! Es una gran manualidad para este verano.

Join us in painting sea shells with puffy paint! It's a great craft for this summer. 

Join the Youth Services Staff at Petersen Park Shelter A, where we will read stories and dance to music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. (If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond –join us for a celebration of Africa’s culture and folk tale traditions with dramatic storytelling and engaging characters.

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.

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.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Visit McHenry Public Library's table at the Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market! We'll be visiting May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, and September 17.

Blue zones are just five geographic regions around the world where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

Join McHenry Public Library as we experience the Magic of Brian Holt! Not only will we see magic, we can be part of the magic tricks as well!

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.

Let's explore science! This month we will make our own bubble snake!

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

Drop off your Stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library! Join your favorite bedtime companion for a bedtime storytime, and then make them a nameplate for their sleepover journal.

Come learn the basics of Canva! Jenny will teach you how to use this free graphic design software for personal, school, or business purposes. Attend one or both sessions! 

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025.

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

Come to the library to code with Ozobots® !

Read and discuss "One Hundred Years of  Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment.