McHenry Public Library District

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

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Mon: Closed

Tue-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

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

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Featured Events

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.

knotted bookmark with bees

Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Knotted Bookmarks

Thursday, June 5, 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

Open

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 make your own knotted bookmark using friendship bracelet techniques!

Arcoíris de cerámica con pintura / ceramic rainbow with paint

Manualidad: Pintando Cerámica / Craft: Painting Ceramics

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, En español, Adultos

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)

Age Group: Adults, En español, Adultos

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Colorea Nuestro Mundo: Unase a pintar arcoíris y regaderas de cerámica.

Color Our World: Join us to complete a ceramic rainbow or watering can painting craft.

colorful painted shells

Pintando Conchas / Shell Painting

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual

Age Group:

Tweens, Preadolescentes

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Tweens, Preadolescentes

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual

Registration Required

Event Description:

¡Acompañanos a pintar conchas marinas con pintura inflable! Es una gran manualidad para este verano.

Join us in painting sea shells with puffy paint! It's a great craft for this summer.

Librarian reading a picture book outside to group of families

Stories in the Park - Petersen Park Shelter A

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

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Description:

Join the Youth Services Staff at Petersen Park Shelter A, 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.

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Time	Sun (4/27)	Mon (4/28)	Tue (4/29)	Wed (4/30)	Thu (5/01)	Fri (5/02)	Sat (5/03)
All Day					This event is in the "All Ages" group. McHenry County Department of Health's Operation Dropbox All Day 5/1 - 5/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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
9 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group. FREE Comic Book Day 9:00am - 5:00pm All Ages Other This event is in the "All Ages" 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 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. 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.
10 am						This event is in the "Infants" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Sensory Play Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am 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 come to life with Sensory Play Storytime. Interactive aspects such as ASL words of the day and sensory bin play are perfect for toddlers and parents to practice together. 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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2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 an afternoon of tabletop games. You can 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group. ILP: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Virtual 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: Virtual Event Description: Register for this program through ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENTS (ILP) here and make sure to select McHenry Public Libra 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Art Lab 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts 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 Registration Required Event Description: This month we will read Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair, Disney Artist Extaordinaire by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville. Then we'll decorate flower pots inspired by her art design and love of colors. 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.		This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. 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 This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" 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: 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! 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mano a Mano 6:00pm - 8:30pm All Ages Information Table This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Youth and Family Center (YFC) 6:00pm - 8:30pm All Ages Information Table This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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 Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. 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.