McHenry Public Library District

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

Leaping dolphin craft

Imagination Station

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

This month we will be making our own leaping dolphin craft!

Craft & Chat

Craft & Chat

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Bring an unfinished project or start a new one while meeting new friends from the area!

Ruby Lost and Found by Christina Li.

Page Flippers

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Tweens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join Page Flippers! This month's pick: Ruby Lost and Found by Christina Li.

Stuck Together by Brian Smith

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Description:

Welcome to Family Graphic Novel Club! This month's pick is Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together by Brian Smith.

Librarian reading a picture book outside to group of families

Stories in the Park - Veteran's Memorial Park

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Veteran's Park (Pearl St.) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Veteran's Park (Pearl St.)

Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Description:

Join the Youth Services Staff at Veteran's Memorial Park, where we will read stories and dance to music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. (If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (1/01)	Mon (1/02)	Tue (1/03)	Wed (1/04)	Thu (1/05)	Fri (1/06)	Sat (1/07)
All Day	Closing LIBRARY CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY All Day 12/31 - 1/2 Branches: McHenry Public Library District		This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. This event is in the "Preescolar" group. Hora de Cuentos- Los Tres Reyes Magos/ The Three Wise Men All Day Preschool Children, Preescolar Bilingual, Storytime, Virtual Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Preschool Children" group. This event is in the "Preescolar" 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: Preschool Children, Preescolar Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime, Virtual Registration Required Event Description: Aprende acerca de los Tres Reyes Magos y haz una manualidad divertida para llevar a casa Learn about the Three Kings and make a fun take home craft. 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. YouTube - Limited Release Limited Release: This video will be available for a week from the program date. 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. Kit - Spanish Los primeros 25 niños que se registren podrán recoger un kit para esta actividad. El personal se comunicará con los registrados una semana antes del evento para proporcionarles los detalles de la recogida. YouTube The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel. YouTube - Spanish Un evento grabado en YouTube se lanzará hoy en el canal de YouTube de la Biblioteca. Haga clic AQUÍ para visitar el canal de YouTube de la biblioteca.
			This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual) All Day Infants, Toddlers Storytime, Virtual 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, Virtual Event Description: Join us this week for fun stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers! We have a new theme each week! 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. 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) 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.	This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Sensory Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" 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: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Introducing sensory storytime! Designed for toddlers, this storytime takes reading into a more interactive approach with sensory play added in. 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. 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
12 pm
1 pm			Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm - 5:00pm Internal Meeting Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Program Type: Internal Meeting
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Stem Me a Story - Building 5:00pm - 5:45pm Children Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion Group, S.T.E.M./ Maker Closed Registration Required 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: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion Group, S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Event Description: Calling all builders! This month we are reading Pine and the Winter Sparrow by Alexis York Lumbard and building our own pine trees! 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Board Game Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Games & Activities 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 East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a night of tabletop games. Please bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection. 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.
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 Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss Under Orders by Dick Francis. Copies 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.