McHenry Public Library District

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

Introduction to Genealogy & Getting Organized

Introduction to Genealogy & Getting Organized (w/ MCIGS)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join genealogists from the McHenry Library and the McHenry County Genealogical Society to learn how to start researching your own family history. Topics we will cover include where to find and how to cite genealogical evidence.

Project Linus

Blanket Making with Project Linus

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Come to the library to make no-sew blankets for Project Linus to give to kids in need. Parents and caregivers should plan to stay and assist younger children.

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Persuasion By Jane Austen

Classic Book Group

Monday, January 19, 2026 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 "Persuasion" by Jane Austen. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

Books and Boards Homeschool Support Group

Books and Boards

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Youth

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Youth

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Description:

Introducing Books and Boards, a support group for homeschool children and their families to read independently and play board games. All groups and ages are welcome!

How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace

Family STEAM Night: Snowman Traps

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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:

This month we are going to read How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace and make our own snowman traps!

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All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group June Take Home Craft: Rainbow Suncatcher All Day 6/1–6/7 Youth Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Make a rainbow suncatcher! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this craft beginning June 1. Available while supplies last. 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 "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group ¡Aventura de Arte! / Adventure Art! All Day Preschool Children, Preescolar Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, 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: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual Registration Required Event Description: ¡Es una manualidad súper fácil de hacer y perfecta para el verano! Regístrese para recibir un kit para llevar a casa. It's a super easy craft to make and perfect for summer! Register to get a take-home kit. 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. Kit (25) The first 25 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.
1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Manualidad: Pintando Cerámica / Craft: Painting Ceramics 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, En español, Adultos Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" 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, 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. 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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Art Lab 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Come to the library to make colorful sand art creations. 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Knotted Bookmarks 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" 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: 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! 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.