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

seashell trinket dish

Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Seashell Trinket Dish

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Full

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Creativity and drinks are aplenty as you create a beautiful trinket dish using seashells and decorative napkins!

1000 Books before Kindergarten surrounded by aquatic animals

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Toddlers, Preschool Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Description:

Celebrate with us as we congratulate this year's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program finishers. We will hear a storytime and hold a special graduation ceremony!

Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan

Page Flippers

Saturday, August 2, 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 us for Page Flippers! This month's pick: Save Me a Seat, by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan.

Family STEAM Night: Roller Coasters

Family STEAM Night: Roller Coasters

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker

Registration Required

Event Description:

Welcome to Family STEAM Night! This month we will create our own roller coasters!

bingo

Back-to-School Bingo / Bingo de regreso a la escuela

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Program Type:

Bilingual, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Youth, Niños

Waitlist

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Youth, Niños

Program Type: Bilingual, Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Description:

El comienzo de clases está a la vuelta de la esquina. ¡Ven a la biblioteca a jugar bingo por útiles escolares!

The start of school is just around the corner. Come to the library to play Bingo for school supplies!

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Time	Sun (8/25)	Mon (8/26)	Tue (8/27)	Wed (8/28)	Thu (8/29)	Fri (8/30)	Sat (8/31)
9 am		This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am–10:00am 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: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a 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. 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. No Siblings No older siblings, please.	This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones! 9:30am–10:00am 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: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a 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. 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. No Siblings No older siblings, please.
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: Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every 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. No Caregiver For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.		This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Little Explorers: Paper Plate Greenhouse 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: Create a paper plate greenhouse and learn about seed germination! 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.
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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						This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Drop In 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Technology Class 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: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Description: Do you have a device that you can't figure out? Were you gifted a new device and have no idea where to start? Drop in and get help from our knowledgeable librarians! 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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group Dungeons and Dragons- Junior High Edition 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens Games & Activities 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: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the library and make (or take) a character as we play through different D&D modules in the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game with an experienced Dungeon Master. 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 "Children" group Ozobots 6:00pm–7:00pm Children 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: S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Event Description: Come to the library to code with Ozobots! 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. Landmark Commission School Presentation Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124)