McHenry Public Library District

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McHenry Public Library District
809 Front St.
McHenry, IL 60050
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Ozobots®

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots® !

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carre

Classic Book Group

Monday, August 18, 2025 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 "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy " by John Le Carre. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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

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 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

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:

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!

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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

Open

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!

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Time	Sun (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)	Sat (10/04)
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 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 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.	This event is in the "Tweens" group Page Flippers 10:00am–11:00am Tweens Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Welcome to Page Flippers! This month's pick: Mabuhay!, by Zack Sterling. 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.
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1 pm
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			This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Bullying Prevention with Turning Point 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool Children Speaker/ Presentation, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Preschool Children Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a special bullying prevention storytime with Turning Point followed by an activity in anticipation of Bullying Prevention Month, which is the month of October! 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 "Children" group Ozobots® 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Come to the library to code with Ozobots® ! 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 "Children" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group ¡Hora de Cuentos y Manualidad! 5:00pm–5:30pm Preschool Children, Children, En español, Preescolar, Niños Bilingual, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "En español" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Open 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! 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen and Tween Craft n’ Sip: Mini Hanging Potion Bottles 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 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 add some whimsy to your home with these miniature hanging potion bottles. 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
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group ILP: Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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) and make sure to select McHenry Public Library District as how you heard about this program. Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Li 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Discussion Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group 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: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss "The Marlow Murder Club" by Robert Thorogood. 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.