Jul 4 2025 Fri Library Closed for Holiday All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed for Holiday All Day Branches: McHenry Public Library District
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 6 - 12 2025 July Take Home Craft: Colorful Paper Spinner All Day 7/6–7/12 Youth Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 6 - 12 2025 July Take Home Craft: Colorful Paper Spinner All Day 7/6–7/12 Arts & Crafts Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Make a colorful paper spinner! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning July 6. Available while supplies last. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Imagination Station 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Imagination Station 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open 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 are going to explore colors, light, and reflections as we make our own kaleidoscopes! 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 "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Hora de Cuentos con Helados / Ice Cream Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Hora de Cuentos con Helados / Ice Cream Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Bilingual, Storytime Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Parking Lot Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: La mejor manera de celebrar el Mes del Helado es disfrutar de un helado mientras escuchas un cuento al aire libre. ¡Trae una cobija! 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.
This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Stories in the Park - Veteran's Memorial Park 10:00am–10:30am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Storytime This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Stories in the Park - Veteran's Memorial Park 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Veteran's Park (Pearl St.) Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join the Youth Services Staff at Veteran's Memorial Park, 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. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: 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. 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.
Jul 8 2025 Tue Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm–5:00pm Internal Meeting Jul 8 2025 Tue Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm–5:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Program Type: Internal Meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition 5:30pm–8:30pm Teens Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition 5:30pm–8:30pm Games & Activities Open 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 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 "All Ages" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market 5:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Information Table Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market 5:00pm–8:00pm Information Table Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Information Table Event Description: 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. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: 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. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Science Heroes: Brighter, Bolder, Better 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth Performance Full Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Science Heroes: Brighter, Bolder, Better 2:00pm–3:00pm Performance Full Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Youth Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Description: Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we’ll get kids excited about the science that’s all around us! 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. Friends sponsorship Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Crochet Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Crochet Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Parachute Play 10:00am–10:30am Toddlers, Preschool Children Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Parachute Play 10:00am–10:30am Games & Activities Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Parking Lot Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Have some fun in the sun at parachute playtime! We’ll play games and sing songs while making new friends. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Beginning Knitting 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 12 2025 Sat Beginning Knitting 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Come learn the foundations of knitting in this fun, interactive beginners class! The library will provide yarn and needles. You may bring your own needles if you prefer (size 8; 5.0 mm recommended). Join one session or both. 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 "All Ages" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Fiesta Days Beach Bash 12:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Information Table Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 13 2025 Sun Fiesta Days Beach Bash 12:00pm–4:00pm Information Table Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Information Table Event Description: Connect with McHenry Public Library at the Fiesta Days Beach Bash! https://mchenryfiestadays.com/music-fest-weekend/#beach-bash 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Craft & Chat 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Deathly Hallows Escape Room 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens, Teens Performance Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Deathly Hallows Escape Room 2:00pm–4:00pm Performance Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Description: Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Deathly Hallows? Register and find out!Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled. 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. Friends sponsorship Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Deathly Hallows Escape Room 4:15pm–6:15pm Tweens, Teens Performance Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Deathly Hallows Escape Room 4:15pm–6:15pm Performance Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Description: Can you solve the puzzles and answer the clues to escape the Deathly Hallows? Register and find out!Sign up for one session of the four sessions offered. Duplicate registrations will be canceled. 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. Friends sponsorship Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.
This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Stories in the Park - Miller Point 10:00am–10:30am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Storytime This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Stories in the Park - Miller Point 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Miller Point Park Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join the Youth Services Staff at Miller Point Park, 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. 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.