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

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

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Featured Events

Back to School Storytime with NAMI

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Program Type:

Speaker/ Presentation, Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Description:

We’re excited to partner with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to offer a new youth literacy program focused on mental health and emotional wellness.

McHenry Police

Coffee with the Chief

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

Program Type:

Speaker/ Presentation

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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:

Coffee with Police Chief John Birk will begin with a topical presentation or guest speaker. Chief Birk will provide an overview of events or criminal activity within the city over the past month, allowing residents to stay informed.

Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten Readiness / Preparación para Kínder

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual

Age Group:

Preschool Children, Preescolar

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Preschool Children, Preescolar

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual

Registration Required

Event Description:

Explore different stations to help your child become ready for Kindergarten!

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Wonder Lake Farmer & Makers Market

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Information Table

Age Group:

All Ages

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.

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Summer Family Market / Mercados familiares de verano en la biblioteca

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Parking Lot at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Other

Event Description:

This outdoor market collaboration will provide free and fresh groceries to neighbors throughout Northern Illinois. Everyone is welcome. No ID, proof of income, or referral is needed.

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Time	Sun (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Open 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Open 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
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Drop-In 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Technology Class Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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? New to the "cloud" 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.
12 pm
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				This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Conceptos básicos de los teléfonos inteligentes 2 1:00pm–2:30pm En español, Adultos En Español, Technology Class Open Registration Required This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: En español, Adultos Program Type: En Español, Technology Class Registration Required Event Description: Inscríbase en nuestra clase de tecnología sobre cómo usar el teléfono inteligente. para usuarios de Android y Apple. Lo invitamos a participar en una o en ambas sesiones. Disclaimer(s) 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.
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
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition 5:30pm–8:30pm Teens Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the library and make (or take) a character with an experienced Dungeon Master as we play the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game. 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEM Me a Story: Nervous System 6:00pm–7:00pm Children S.T.E.M./ Maker Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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 will be reading Brains: Not Just A Zombie Snack by Stacy McAnulty and making a model of the brain and spinal cord. 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Unusual Places to Find Irish Births and Naturalizations in American Records 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Genealogy Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Widen your search for your Irish ancestor's birth date, place of origin, and their American naturalization details from a variety of underutilized resources! This program focuses on both digital and physical resources, presented by genealogist and librarian Debra Dudek. 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.