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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A model train and a landscape with green grass, trees, and small building are made to scale. The display is filled with detailed and carefully place objects.

N Gauge Trains with Northwest N-Trak Model Railroad Club

12/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/07/2025 @ 3:00pm

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

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Other

Event Description:

Drop in to see operating model train layouts! Northwest N-Trak, a model railroad club based in Palatine, will display some of its N-scale layouts at the library.

MCDH

Heart-age Screening with the McHenry County Dept. of Health

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:00pm

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Conference Room (Room 124)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Description:

This is a drop-in event. Come in any time between 9:30am and 1pm. Chairs will be available if there is a brief waiting period. Registration is not required.

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Teen DIY Sticker Sheets

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Learn how to create your own sticker sheet using Cricut Design Space!

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

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: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Description:

Books, music, and activities! We'll feature a new theme every session.

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Celebración para La Virgen de Guadalupe / Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Event Description:

Los esperamos para celebrar a la Virgen de Guadalupe con el grupo Xochitl-Quetzel Danza Azteca. ¡Habrá chocolate Caliente y pan dulce!

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Time	Sun (1/18)	Mon (1/19)	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
All Day			This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual) All Day Infants, Toddlers Storytime, Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Watch on YouTube Age Group: Infants, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime, Virtual Event Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this virtual storytime features a new theme every week. 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. YouTube The YouTube video will be released on the Library's YouTube Channel starting today. Click HERE to visit the Library’s YouTube Channel.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group Books and Boards 10:00am–11:00am Youth Games & Activities This event is in the "Youth" group 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! 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 "Adults" group True Crime Book Discussion Group [offsite] 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Are you a crime junkie?
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Drop-In 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Technology Class Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Description: Bring in your device to learn more about it! Our librarians are happy to answer your technology questions. Drop-in or register for a reminder before the event. 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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2 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Dog Man Readers Theater part 1 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Welcome to a two-session Dog Man program! In this session, we will create puppets and get assigned a script to use in Part Two's Readers Theater presentation on Thursday, February 12, at 6 pm. 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 "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.
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4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Blanket Making with Project Linus 5:00pm–8:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming 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. 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 Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Painting 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Upcoming 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 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 Family STEAM Night: Snowman Traps 6:00pm–7:00pm Children S.T.E.M./ Maker Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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! 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 Classic Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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. Classic Book Discussion Group If you enjoy classic titles that stand the test of time, join us monthly for a lively discussion after you read the selected book. Copies of the book 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Event Description: The public is welcome to attend.