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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Escucha un cuento y luego crea una manualidad inspirada en la historia. ¡Diversión e imaginación para niños de 3-9 años!

Join us for an intriguing evening exploring the mysterious world of cryptids with Chad Lewis.

Join the Youth Services Staff at Fort McHenry 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.

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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Welcome new Trainers! Come learn how to play the official Pokémon® Trading Card Game. Trainers are welcome to bring their own cards and equipment to practice with but it is not required.

Our Relationship to the Land: Aldo Leopold and His Journey to the Land Ethic - with Jennifer Sterling

This presentation with Jennifer Sterling traces the pivotal moments in land conservationist Aldo Leopold’

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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

We'll read a book together and then do an activity while we discuss it. This month's pick is Groucho: The Grouchy Groundhog by Lydia Lukidis.

Visit us at Cup of Wonder Cafe in Wonder Lake for a special preschool storytime. Eligible residents will be able to register for a library card as well!

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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

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What is cloud storage, and do you already have it? Where are your files actually saved, and how can you free up space when you're running out?

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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Through a short presentation and hands-on activities from the McHenry County Conservation District, learn about the relationships of native plants to their pollinators and some simple ways that we can all help ensure the needs of native bees and o

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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Let's draw plants - in space! 

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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Celebrate 250 years of the United States of America with a game of patriotic bingo!

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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Read and discuss Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.