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Indie Lens Pop-Up: The Librarians

McHenry County Libraries United: Film Screening of "The Librarians"

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Speaker/ Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
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!
Hurricanes by Julie Murray

STEM Me a Story

Monday, March 9, 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 will read Hurricanes by Julie Murray and attempt to build a structure that can withstand a hurricane.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 10, 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
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.

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

Classic Book Group

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Magazine/Newspaper Area at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Magazine/Newspaper Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Read and discuss "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

Family STEAM Night: Marie Curie, red background, red and yellow danger radioactive sign and green slime sliding down

Family STEAM Night: Marie Curie

Wednesday, March 18, 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:

Welcome to Family STEAM Night! Let's learn about Marie Curie and make "radioactive" slime!

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Storytime for Little Ones (Virtual)

All Day
Infants, Toddlers
Storytime, Virtual
Virtual Event
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.
7 pm

Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Virtual
Event Description:
Celebrate Earth Month! 

McColly will share stories from his walk along the shoreline, from Rogers Park to Indiana Dunes National Park, and the inspiration behind this remarkable journey.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Financial Fitness 2026: Retirement Reality with Jill Schlesinger

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Live on Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Description:

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

Disclaimer(s)

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.