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Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-emma! by Jenny Alvarado

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children
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 Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-emma!, by Jenny Alvarado.

PREVENTING HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE

Preventing Household Food Waste

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Speaker/ Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation
Registration Required
Event Description:

Despite food insecurity across the nation, each American household throws away thousands of dollars of food per year. That means also throwing away the water, energy, and land used to grow and make it!

handprint towels

Mini Masterpieces

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool Children
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 create one-of-a-kind handprint tea towels for Grandparent’s Day!

 

 

Hora de cuento a bilingual storytime!

¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad!

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Bilingual, Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

¡Haremos cuentos bilingües, rimas, música, baile y más para niños interesados en escuchar ambos idiomas! Para niños de 3-9 años y sus padres o proveedores de cuidado. ¡Manualidad incluida!

Morse code bracelet

Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Morse Code Bracelets and Keychains

Thursday, September 4, 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
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 secret message on a keychain or bracelet.

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McHenry County Department of Health's Operation Dropbox

All Day 5/1–5/31
All Ages
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages
Event Description:

Every year during May, the McHenry County Department of Health partners with local organizations for "Operation Dropbox," collecting donations for Veterans Path to Hope to support veter
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FREE Comic Book Day

9:00am–5:00pm
All Ages
Other
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry. The library has a selection of free comic books for you to choose from. Drop in and choose one just for you.

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Día de los Niños y los libros / Day of the Children & Books

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, All Ages, Todas las edades
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Youth, All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance
Registration Required
Event Description:

¡Ven acompañanos a celebrar Día de los Niños y de los libros con RC Juggles que hara arte con globos! ¡Tambien jugaremos Loteria y tendremos botana y manualidad!

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Accessibility

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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.

Mano a Mano

6:00pm–8:30pm
All Ages
Information Table
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Information Table
Event Description:

Find Mano a Mano at our Día del niño y el libro program! 

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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.

Youth and Family Center (YFC)

6:00pm–8:30pm
All Ages
Information Table
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Information Table
Event Description:

Find YFC at our Día del niño y el libro program! 

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.