McHenry Public Library District

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

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

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Featured Events

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!

Dungeons and Dragons Mini Figures on game board

Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Painting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Paint your own Dungeons & Dragons miniature!

#dndcraft

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.

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10 am						This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Little Explorers 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool 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: Preschool Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Let’s explore science and see what dissolves in water! 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 "Adults" group Stamping with Mallory 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts 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 Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Join Mallory as she leads us through stamping seasonal cards! 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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5 pm				This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" group Elephant & Piggie Party / fiesta de Elefante y Cerdita 5:00pm–6:00pm Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group This event is in the "Niños" 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: Preschool Children, Children, Preescolar, Niños Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Join us for Elephant & Piggie’s Party! A bilingual storytime celebration inspired by I Am Invited to a Party! by Mo Willems. 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 Crochet Club 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 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.
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7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Creepy Craft Night at MPLD 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts 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 Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Join us for hot apple cider and a night of pumpkin season crafting! 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.