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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!

 

#dndcraft

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STEM Me a Story

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 Tornadoes by Julie Murray and make tornadoes in a bottle!

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.

Family STEAM Night: Catapult Bowling

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
S.T.E.M./ Maker
Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

Welcome to Family STEAM Night! This month we are going to be catapult bowling!

This program is intended for kids 5 to 9 and their adult. Please register once per family, listing the number of people attending in the special notes field.

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.