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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
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.

 

#MCL

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
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
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
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!

 

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