Upcoming Events

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.

¿Le gustaría aprender Inglés conversacional y vocabulario? Practique y lea en grupo. Empezamos con lo más básico, todos niveles de conocimiento son bienvenidos. Hay la opción de asistir en línea por Zoom. 

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.

Join the Youth Services Staff at Fort McHenry (Whispering Oaks), 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.

Join McHenry Public Library in welcoming Starr Chief Eagle, who will provide an interactive and educational dive into Lakota Culture that will explore the language, art, and knowledge of the Lakota people.

The public is welcome to attend.

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.

Learn how planting natives and removing invasive species can make you a part of the Homegrown National Park movement.

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 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.