McHenry Public Library District

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

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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!

Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Classic Book Group

Monday, December 15, 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 "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

Shark and Bot by Brian Yanish

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Description:

We will read a book together and do an activity while we discuss the book. This month's pick is Shark and Bot by Brian Yanish.

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Time	Sun (10/17)	Mon (10/18)	Tue (10/19)	Wed (10/20)	Thu (10/21)	Fri (10/22)	Sat (10/23)
All Day		This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Lapsit with Miss Jessie: YouTube Recorded Event All Day Infants, Toddlers Storytime Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" 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 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 Reptile 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: Join us for a storytime where we will celebrate National Reptile Day! Today you will meet the library's reptile puppets who will join us for stories and rhymes! 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: "Oh No!" 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 will read Oh No! (Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World) by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Dan Santat. We will then make our own robots! 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.
10 am				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.
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12 pm
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4 pm		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 4:30pm–5:00pm 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Grab 'n Go After School Supper/ Cena después de la escuela para Recoger 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades Other This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" 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, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Event Description: Drive to the north side of the building, look for the WELCOME Banner. If the Banner is out, that means we have meals, knock on the door by the Banner for service. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Afternoon 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required 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: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Description: Come earn service hours from the McHenry Public Library by attending this drop-in teen volunteer event.	This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group Pintar una calabaza / Pumpkin painting 4:30pm–5:30pm En español, Preadolescentes Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preadolescentes" 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, Preadolescentes Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Ven a la biblioteca este otoño para pintar una calabaza para decorar tu porche. Come to the library to paint a pumpkin this Fall to take home and decorate your porch.	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Grab 'n Go After School Supper/ Cena después de la escuela para Recoger 4:00pm–5:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades Other This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" 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, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Event Description: Drive to the north side of the building, look for the WELCOME Banner. If the Banner is out, that means we have meals, knock on the door by the Banner for service.
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Tweens Book Discussion Group Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Tweens Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Welcome to our Tween Book Club! We’ll be reading and discussing Cape by Kate Hannigan. The first 10 tweens who register get a free copy of the book!
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 Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow. 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Chicago Roller Skating History 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual 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, Virtual Registration Required Event Description: Roll down memory lane with author Marcie Hill as she discusses 135+ years of roller skating in Chicago. 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.