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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Week Calendar

Featured Events

colorful mosaic penguin art

Art Lab

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Let’s use an art technique with tape and paint to create a penguin masterpiece!

Lego® bricks

Lego® Builders Junior

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

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

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

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: S.T.E.M./ Maker

Registration Required

Event Description:

Come to the library to build with Lego® bricks!

Lego® bricks

Lego® Builders

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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 build with Lego® bricks!

Snowman made of white play dough

Little Explorers

Monday, December 29, 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 winter shapes out of snow dough!

Tres Reyes Magos / Three Kings

Celebración de los Reyes Magos / Three Kings Celebration

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, 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: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Performance

Registration Required

Event Description:

¡Ven, acompáñanos a una hora de cuento, manualidades, bebidas calientes y pan dulce!

Come join us for stories, crafts, hot chocolate, and sweet bread!

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Time	Sun (2/22)	Mon (2/23)	Tue (2/24)	Wed (2/25)	Thu (2/26)	Fri (2/27)	Sat (2/28)
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adultos" group AARP Free Tax Aid 9:00am–2:00pm Adults, Adultos Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults, Adultos Program Type: Other Event Description: The Tax-Aide program will run Mondays - Wednesdays from February 3 through April 13, 2026. 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 Polish Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się z biblioteką. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adultos" group AARP Free Tax Aid 9:00am–2:00pm Adults, Adultos Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults, Adultos Program Type: Other Event Description: The Tax-Aide program will run Mondays - Wednesdays from February 3 through April 13, 2026. 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 Polish Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się z biblioteką. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adultos" group AARP Free Tax Aid 9:00am–2:00pm Adults, Adultos Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adultos" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults, Adultos Program Type: Other Event Description: The Tax-Aide program will run Mondays - Wednesdays from February 3 through April 13, 2026. 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 Polish Nasza biblioteka robi wszystko co tylko możliwe aby wszyscy mogli skorzystać z naszych programów. Jeżeli mają państwo jakiekolwiek pytania dotyczące dostępności lub specyficzne potrzeby prosimy o skontaktowanie się z biblioteką. 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.
10 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Self Care Crafts @MPLD 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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: Relax and unwind at MPLD while making a variety of self care items!
11 am
12 pm
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
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group ILP: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation, 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: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual Event Description: Register here: https://bit.ly/ILPStine and select MPLD as your library!	This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Timelines, Checklists, and Logs 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Genealogy Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Live on Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Registration Required Event Description: This presentation (with accompanying handout) explores a research methodology that can break down genealogical brick walls. 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. 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.