McHenry Public Library District

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

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.

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Time	Sun (10/24)	Mon (10/25)	Tue (10/26)	Wed (10/27)	Thu (10/28)	Fri (10/29)	Sat (10/30)
10 am				This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Halloween Bash - Zoom Virtual Event 10:00am–10:30am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group 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: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Get ghoulish with the library from your own home this Halloween! Dress up and join Miss Jessie and Miss Steffanie for spooky stories! 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.	This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Little Explorers: Fizzy Cloud Dough 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Let’s learn about the world around us through crafts, science experiments, games and movies. This month we will create cloud dough sculptures and then experiment with vinegar. Will the dough create foam? Will your creation melt? Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
11 am					This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Little Explorers: Fizzy Cloud Dough 11:00am–11:30am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Let’s learn about the world around us through crafts, science experiments, games and movies. This month we will create cloud dough sculptures and then experiment with vinegar. Will the dough create foam? Will your creation melt? Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Caregivers This program is designed for children and their caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
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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 "Tweens" group Tween Paint 'n Sip - Erupting Baking Soda Masterpieces 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: This month we will be painting with our own paint that we will make from baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring! Messy but fun!	This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Niños" group Altar para el Dia de Los Muertos / Altar for Dia de los Muertos 4:30pm–5:30pm En español, Niños Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: En español, Niños Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Ven hacer y decorar un altar para el Día de Los Muertos y aprende más sobre esta celebración. Come to the library to make and decorate an altar for the Day of the Dead and learn more about this celebration.	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			This event is in the "Tweens" group Cancelled Tween Paint 'n Sip - Erupting Baking Soda Masterpieces 5:15pm–6:15pm Tweens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: This month we will be painting with our own paint that we will make from baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring! Messy but fun!
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group LGBTeaQ 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Teens Event Description: Hang out with your rainbow fam and tell us what you’ve been reading or watching, and whatever else might be on your mind in an open and accepting environment. No registration required.		This event is in the "Adults" group Author in the Spotlight Chris Bohjalian 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Virtual Event 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: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Event Description: Author Chris Bohjalian, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 22 books adapted into three movies and a TV series, will speak in this live virtual event about his newest release "The Hour of the Witch". The tale is a historical thr 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 "Teens" group Write On! 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Games & Activities 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 Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Need more writing in your life? Join our writing club, where you can work on your personal stories and hang out with your friends! Feel free to bring your own device or use one of the library’s computers.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions -- In-person or Virtual 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 Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Roles of International Organizations in a Global Pandemic by Mara Pillinger 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.