McHenry Public Library District

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McHenry Public Library District
809 Front St.
McHenry, IL 60050
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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

A model train and a landscape with green grass, trees, and small building are made to scale. The display is filled with detailed and carefully place objects.

N Gauge Trains with Northwest N-Trak Model Railroad Club

12/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/07/2025 @ 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Program Type: Other

Event Description:

Drop in to see operating model train layouts! Northwest N-Trak, a model railroad club based in Palatine, will display some of its N-scale layouts at the library.

MCDH

Heart-age Screening with the McHenry County Dept. of Health

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:00pm

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Description:

This is a drop-in event. Come in any time between 9:30am and 1pm. Chairs will be available if there is a brief waiting period. Registration is not required.

Sticker sheet with different images

Teen DIY Sticker Sheets

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Learn how to create your own sticker sheet using Cricut Design Space!

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool Children

Open

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.

xochitl-quetzel danza azteca

Celebración para La Virgen de Guadalupe / Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Event Description:

Los esperamos para celebrar a la Virgen de Guadalupe con el grupo Xochitl-Quetzel Danza Azteca. ¡Habrá chocolate Caliente y pan dulce!

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Time	Sun (8/15)	Mon (8/16)	Tue (8/17)	Wed (8/18)	Thu (8/19)	Fri (8/20)	Sat (8/21)
All Day		This event is in the "Children" group Stem Me a Story: "If I Built a House" All Day Children Book Discussion Group, Arts & Crafts, Virtual 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, Arts & Crafts, Virtual Registration Required Event Description: This month we are reading If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen and then we will design and construct our own houses. 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. 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 Jungle Storytime - YouTube Recorded Event All Day Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Storytime 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 Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Take a walk on the wild side with this fun and energetic storytime! At the end you’ll be roaring for more! 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.
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Friends Outdoor Book Donation Drive 9:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Parking Lot Age Group: Adults Event Description: The Friends are hosting a one-time, outdoor drop-off book donation event in our North parking lot.
10 am			This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Hora de Cuentos 10:15am–10:45am En español, Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: En español, Preescolar, Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: ¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños que quieren escuchar los dos idiomas! Para niños de 2-6 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado.	This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Storytime Closed Registration Required 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Preschool Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Preschoolers who learn to 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) No Caregiver For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Niños" group Back-to-School Bingo / Bingo de regreso a la escuela 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Children, En español, Niños Bilingual, Games & Activities Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Niños" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Parking Lot Age Group: Youth, Children, En español, Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Come to the library to play bingo and the chance to win back-to-school supplies. Ven a la biblioteca para jugar bingo y tener la oportunidad para ganar útiles para el regreso a clases.
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages Other This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Description: Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program! 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano Agarra y Listo 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages Other This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Description: Grab 'n Go Summer Lunch Program! 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children" group Ranger Tales: True Stories from America's National Parks 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Children Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group 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: Parking Lot Age Group: Youth, Children Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Description: You'll discover stories and facts you've never known in this funny and educational anthology exploring The Great Smokey Mountains, Yellowstone, The Everglades, and more!
2 pm		This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Detenedor de lápiz / Pencil Holder 2:15pm–3:00pm En español, Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: En español, Preescolar, Niños Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Ven a la biblioteca para hacer un detenedor de lápiz para regreso a la escuela. Come to the library to make a pencil holder for back to school!
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7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Classic Book Discussion Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Closed Registration Required 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: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein. A human born on another planet comes to Earth. The visitor brings into doubt the values and self-evident truths of western society. Classic Book Discussion Group If you enjoy classic titles that stand the test of time, join us monthly for a lively discussion after you read the selected book. Copies of the book are available at the Checkout Desk or through a curbside pickup appointment.	This event is in the "Adults" group MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Internal Meeting Event Description: The public is welcome to attend. If you need special assistance to attend the meeting, contact the library director at least four hours before the start of the meeting. 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.