McHenry Public Library District

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

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 (8/10)	Mon (8/11)	Tue (8/12)	Wed (8/13)	Thu (8/14)	Fri (8/15)	Sat (8/16)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Find Your Wild 2025 All Day 5/24 - 8/31 All Ages, Todas las edades Other This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Program Type: Other Event Description: Join the Challenge
12 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Todas las edades" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 2, 2025 and ends on August 15, 2025. 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.
1 pm			Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm - 5:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Program Type: Internal Meeting
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday Table Top Games 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Internal meeting 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Internal Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Internal Meeting Event Description: Staff review
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market 5:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages Information Table Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Information Table Event Description: Visit McHenry Public Library's table at the Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market! We'll be visiting May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, and September 17. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Crochet Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Come to the library to learn how to crochet or work on your latest project! All levels welcome. Bring your own project and yarn or participate in a simple project. 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.