Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Community Shredding Event / Evento comunitario de destrucción de documentos

Free Community Shredding Event

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

For this year's shredding event, the McHenry Public Library is partnering with the McHenry Moose Lodge #691 and the Johnsburg Public Library.

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Back to School Storytime with NAMI

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Speaker/ Presentation, Storytime

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

We’re excited to partner with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to offer a new youth literacy program focused on mental health and emotional wellness.

McHenry Police

Coffee with the Chief

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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:

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.

Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten Readiness / Preparación para Kínder

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual

Age Group:

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

Explore different stations to help your child become ready for Kindergarten!

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Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Information Table

Age Group:

All Ages
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.

 

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Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Polling Place

Take Down Election Polling Place

9:00am–2:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

MPLD 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.

MPLD 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.

MPLD 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.

MPLD 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.

Set-up Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Polling Place

Take Down Election Polling Place

9:00am–2:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

MPLD 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.

Set-up Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Polling Place

Take Down Election Polling Place

9:00am–2:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

MPLD 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.

MPLD 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.

MPLD 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.

Set-up Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Polling Place

Take Down Election Polling Place

9:00am–2:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

Set-up Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down

Election Polling Place

All Day
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Polling Place

Take Down Election Polling Place

9:00am–2:00pm
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Event Description:

Election Set-up and Take Down