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Twist y Florece colorful pipe cleaner flowers

Twist y Florece

All Day 4/10
Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Watch on YouTube
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Description:

Create colorful pipe cleaner flowers at home! Kit includes all materials and easy instructions.

clothespins with popsicle stick catapult and white ping pong ball with face.

Family STEAM Night: Catapult Bowling

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to Family STEAM Night! This month we are going to be catapult bowling!

This program is intended for kids 5 to 9 and their adult. Please register once per family, listing the number of people attending in the special notes field.

Artwork with blue background yellow, purple, and red dots, and black trees

Spring Artzy Thursday

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Calling all artists! Celebrate Spring by creating a forest of trees using cotton swabs!

two glasses with colorful paper towel between them

Little Explorers

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Let's grow a rainbow!

Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Classic Book Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Read and discuss Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. 

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Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Crochet Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
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.

Indoor Obstacle Course

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers, Preschool Children, Preescolar
Games & Activities
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children, Preescolar
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Description:

See if you can finish our indoor obstacle course!

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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Fiesta Days Parade

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Event Description:

Look for the Library's float in the Fiesta Days Parade! 

 

https://mchenryfiestadays.com/

Take Home STEAM Activity: Window Garden

All Day 7/20–7/25
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Description:

Make a window greenhouse and grow some bean plants! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this STEAM activity beginning July 20. 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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Imagination Station: Grass Heads

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M./ Maker
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Event Description:

Get ready to plant some seeds - we're making grass heads!

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.

Tween and Teen Craft: Fairy House Painting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Make some magic - paint your own ceramic fairy house!

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.

Stories in the Park - Miller Point

10:00am–10:30am
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Program

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Speaker/ Presentation, S.T.E.M./ Maker
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, S.T.E.M./ Maker
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County as we learn how to support the natural world 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.

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons® - Junior High Edition

5:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens
Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Description:

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.

#jhdnd

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.

Mini Masterpieces: Swirly Flowers

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool Children
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

Create vibrant, swirly flowers with washable tempera paint! 

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.

Accompanying Caregivers

This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Stories in the Park - Veteran's Memorial Park

10:00am–10:30am
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children
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.

Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages, Todas las edades
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 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

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.

Internal Library Meetings

1:30pm–5:00pm
Internal Meeting
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Program Type: Internal Meeting

Storytime Meet and Greet

2:00pm–3:30pm
Preschool Children, Children
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

Join us for an enchanting story time experience! After the story time, get a one-on-one visit with the character with an autograph and photo op! All ages welcome - costumes welcome too!

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.