McHenry Public Library District

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McHenry Public Library District
809 Front St.
McHenry, IL 60050
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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figures on a game board

Dungeons & Dragons® Miniature Painting

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room West (Room 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Paint your own Dungeons & Dragons® miniature!

#dndcraft

Storytime at Cup of Wonder

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool Children

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Preschool Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Description:

Visit us at Cup of Wonder Cafe in Wonder Lake for a special preschool storytime. Eligible residents will be able to register for a library card as well!

Your Skin Holds You In by Becky Baines

STEM Me a Story

Monday, January 12, 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 will read Your Skin Holds You In by Becky Baines and learn more about how important our skin is to our body!

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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.

Introduction to Genealogy & Getting Organized

Introduction to Genealogy & Getting Organized (w/ MCIGS)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Genealogy

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join genealogists from the McHenry Library and the McHenry County Genealogical Society to learn how to start researching your own family history. Topics we will cover include where to find and how to cite genealogical evidence.

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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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.
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 "Preschool Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Upcoming 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. 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. No Caregiver For children without a caregiver. Caregiver must remain in building during program.			This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Sensory Play Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Upcoming 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Ozobots® 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: 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 "Adults" group McHenry County Libraries United: Film Screening of "The Librarians" 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: Participate in an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of the powerful movie, The Librarians, at MCC's Luecht Auditorium! 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 Mystery 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: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco. 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.