Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Dungeons and Dragons Mini Figures on game board

Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Painting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Paint your own Dungeons & Dragons miniature!

 

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Sock snowman with red hat and sweater

Imagination Station

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
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:

Come make your own adorable sock snowman!

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every session.

Sparkly New Friends by Heather Ayris Burnell

Family Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

We'll read a book together and then do an activity while we discuss it. This month's pick is Sparkly New Friends by Heather Ayris Burnell.

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An Evening with Paul Lisnek

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Event Description:

We are thrilled to welcome back WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek. Lisnek will speak about Illinois politics as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming Midterm Elections in November. 

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Sourdough Basics

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Other
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Other
Registration Required
Event Description:

Lindsay from Pink Kitchen Breads will teach us all about sourdough, the starter process, and baking yummy goods. Attendees will go home with their own starter! 

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.

Severe Event Training with Jim Kusz

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Open
Registration Required
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:

Learn what severe events have struck our region and how to prepare for them in the future.

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.

ILP: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Register here: https://bit.ly/ILPStine and select MPLD as your library! 

McHenry County Libraries United: Film Screening of "The Librarians"

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Event Description:
Participate in an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of the powerful movie, The Librarians, at MCC's Luecht Auditorium!

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.

ILP: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Register here:  https://bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett and select MPLD as your library! 

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Financial Fitness 2026: Budgeting & Savings Basics

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Titanic Program Watch Party

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Conference Room (Room 124)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Event Description:

Watch party for virtual presentation of "Lost Treasures of the Titanic"

Please register with a staff member if you would like to attend in-person. 

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.

Lost Treasures of the Titanic

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Watch this virtual program from home or come see it on the big screen at the library, where we will have more Titanic information available. Ask a staff member for more info.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

ILP: Christina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Register here:  https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez and select MPLD as your library! 

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:
Celebrate Earth Month! 

McColly will share stories from his walk along the shoreline, from Rogers Park to Indiana Dunes National Park, and the inspiration behind this remarkable journey.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.

Conceptos Esenciales del Credito

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, En español
Speaker/ Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults, En español
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Event Description:

Una presentación sobre el entendimiento del credito, las puntuaciones de credito, los riesgos communes, el uso responsible del credito y como tomar decisions inteligentes para mantener una buena salud financiera.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

National Library Week Author Panel

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Event Description:

Celebrate National Library Week with an author panel you won't want to miss.

ILP: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:

Register here:  https://bit.ly/ILPKuang and select MPLD as your library! 

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom

Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link before the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer, tablet or smartphone. To learn how to join a Zoom program, click HERE.