McHenry Public Library District

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

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

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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.

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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All Day	Closing LIBRARY CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day Branches: McHenry Public Library District					This event is in the "Children" group Art Lab All Day Children Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: This month we will be making art with paper snowflakes! 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. 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.
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group This event is in the "Niños" group This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" group COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic/ Clínica de vacunación contra el COVID-19 9:00am–1:00pm Adults, Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens, En español, Adultos, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes Bilingual, Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group This event is in the "Niños" group This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" group 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, Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens, En español, Adultos, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes Program Type: Bilingual, Other Event Description: The Illinois Department of Health will host a FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Library. Enter the clinic at Entrance A on the north side of the building. 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. Accessibility Spanish La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.
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) 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. No Caregiver For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.
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4 pm			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 "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 "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Los Tres Reyes Magos / Three Kings Day 5:00pm–6:00pm En español, Preescolar, Niños, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes, Todas las edades 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 This event is in the "Preadolescentes" group This event is in the "Adolescentes" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" 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, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes, Todas las edades Program Type: Bilingual, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Aprende acerca de los 3 reyes magos y haz una manualidad divertida. Learn about the 3 kings and make a fun craft. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility Spanish La biblioteca hace lo mejor posible para asegurar que todos puedan acceder a los eventos. Si tiene alguna preocupación en cuestión de accesibilidad o requiere ciertas acomodaciones no dude en contactarnos.
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7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery 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 Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. eBook and eAudio are available on Hoopla. eBook is available on Overdrive/Libby. Mystery Book Discussion Group Copies of the title are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. 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.