McHenry Public Library District

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McHenry Public Library District
809 Front St.
McHenry, IL 60050
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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

Open

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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Summer Family Market / Mercados familiares de verano en la biblioteca

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Parking Lot at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Other

Event Description:

This outdoor market collaboration will provide free and fresh groceries to neighbors throughout Northern Illinois. Everyone is welcome. No ID, proof of income, or referral is needed.

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Ozobots®

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

Age Group:

Children

Open

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:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots® !

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carre

Classic Book Group

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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 "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy " by John Le Carre. 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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Time	Sun (5/23)	Mon (5/24)	Tue (5/25)	Wed (5/26)	Thu (5/27)	Fri (5/28)	Sat (5/29)
All Day		This event is in the "Infants" group Lapsit with Miss Jessie: YouTube Recorded Event All Day Infants Storytime Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Infants Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Get comfy and join Miss Jessie for some lap bounces and rhymes that you can do with your baby at home! Disclaimer(s) YouTube The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.	This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Food and Fun Storytime: YouTube Recorded Event All Day Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Event Description: This storytime will have your mouth watering! This week we will have fun talking all about different kinds of foods. Disclaimer(s) YouTube The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.	This event is in the "Children" group Stem Me a Story - "A Big Mooncake for Little Star": YouTube Recorded Event All Day Children Book Discussion Group, Games & Activities Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: This month we will read "A Big Mooncake for Little Star" by Grace Lin and then explore the phases of the moon with some activities, including one that you might be able to eat! Disclaimer(s) Kit (25) The first 25 kids who register should pick up an activity kit at the Questions Desk either in person or through a curbside pickup appointment before the program. YouTube The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.
10 am				This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Preschool Storytime - Zoom Virtual Event 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Storytime Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Preschool Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Preschoolers who love books and stories will enjoy Preschool Storytime! We will share new and classic picture books, flannel board and puppet stories, fingerplays to support early literacy and experiences with a variety of literature. 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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Little Explorers - Maya Lin and Architecture: Zoom Virtual Event 1:30pm–2:00pm Preschool Children Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, S.T.E.M./ Maker Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Preschool Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Event Description: Let’s learn about the world around us through crafts, science experiments, games and movies. This month we will create marshmallow launchers! Disclaimer(s) Kit (35) The first 35 kids who register should pick up an activity kit at the Questions Desk either in person or through a curbside pickup appointment before the program. 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.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Volunteer Afternoon for Teens Live on Zoom 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Description: Learn about teen volunteer opportunities you can do from home and earn service hours from the McHenry Public Library at the same time! Miss Anna will be hosting this program through Zoom. 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.
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7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Program -- Great Decisions with Professor Gary Midkiff 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group, Speaker/ Presentation Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: This month we're discussing Chapter 4: Struggles Over the Melting Arctic by Stephanie Pezard. Copies of the Great Decisions book are available at the Questions Desk. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Spring Pies, Tarts and Crisps -- A Virtual Program 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: Chef Susan Maddox will prepare three new “favorite” pies, tarts, and crisps. Along with the pastries, you’ll learn some great tips and techniques to make crusts and toppings. 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.