Upcoming Events

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Cuento y Creación: Celebrando la Amistad / Story and Creation: Celebrating Friendship

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Bilingual, Storytime

Age Group:

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

Acompáñanos a la hora de cuento sobre amor y amistad. ¡Crea tu propia caja de San Valentín! Haz tu caja con cartón, corazones de espuma y pegatinas. 

 

Tech Support

Tech Drop-In

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bring in your device to learn more about it! Our librarians are happy to answer your technology questions. Drop-in or register for a reminder before the event. 

Wonder Lake Winter Market information, Valentine's Day from 10 AM to 1 PM, 7602 Hancock Drive

Wonder Lake Winter Market

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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 Library Staff offsite at the Wonder Lake Winter Market! Learn about library services and programs and get information about registering for a library card.

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Classic Book Group

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

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

Read and discuss The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk. Digital editions may be available from Libby or hoopla.

Family STEAM Night: ice skate, bobsled, ski, snowboard, and hockey clip art with colored Olympic rings

Family STEAM Night: Winter Olympics

Wednesday, February 18, 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 our activities will all be Winter Olympics-inspired!

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Informational Table - Birth to Five Illinois

9:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Information Table
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Information Table
Event Description:

Meet the team from Birth to Five Illinois to learn about services and resources available for families and children in our area. 

 

Wonder Lake Winter Market

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Information Table
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Information Table
Event Description:

Visit Library Staff offsite at the Wonder Lake Winter Market! Learn about library services and programs and get information about registering for a library card.