McHenry Public Library District

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McHenry Public Library District
809 Front St.
McHenry, IL 60050
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Featured Events

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Little Explorers

Monday, April 20, 2026 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 grow a rainbow!

Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim

Classic Book Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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 Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

Styx and Scones in the Cracked Crystal by Jay Cooper.

Family Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Description:

We'll read a book together and then do an activity while we discuss it. This month's pick is Styx and Scones in the Cracked Crystal by Jay Cooper.

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Art Lab: Water Jug Bird Feeders

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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 create bird feeders out of recycled water jugs!

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Time	Sun (4/26)	Mon (4/27)	Tue (4/28)	Wed (4/29)	Thu (4/30)	Fri (5/01)	Sat (5/02)
9 am		This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones 9:30am–10:00am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Open 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, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each session as well as a take home craft. 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. No Siblings No older siblings, please.			This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones 9:30am–10:00am Infants, Toddlers Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Open 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, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each session as well as a take home craft. 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. No Siblings No older siblings, please.		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Free Comic Book Day 9:00am–5:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades Other This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group 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: Mark your calendars! Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is almost here. On the first Saturday in May, May 2, libraries across the country will be celebrating one of the best days of the year for fans. 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 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 Mini Masterpieces 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group 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: Use sponge painting to create some fun designs! 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. Bid Pre Meeting for Parking Lot and Skylight Projects 10:00am–4:00pm Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Parking Lot Event Description: Bid Pre Meeting for Parking Lot and Skylight Projects 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Bytes: Android® 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Technology Class 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: Technology Class Registration Required Event Description: Byte size, easy-to-digest tutorial for anybody struggling with aspects of their Android. Attendees will need their own device and must know their Google Play ID and password. 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.
12 pm
1 pm			Internal Library Meetings 1:30pm–5:00pm Internal Meeting Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Program Type: Internal Meeting
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					This event is in the "Tweens" group Dungeons and Dragons® - Junior High Edition 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens Games & Activities Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Waitlist Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the library and make (or take) a character as we play through different D&D modules in the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game with an experienced Dungeon Master. #jhdnd 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 Art Lab: Water Jug Bird Feeders 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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 create bird feeders out of recycled water jugs! 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 Craft & Chat After Dark 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Magazine/Newspaper Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: For our evening crowd! Bring an unfinished project or start a new one while meeting new friends from the area. 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 Finding Bible Records in Genealogy 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Genealogy Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Family Bibles are commonly listed in genealogy reference books as starting places for building your family tree. But where would you go if you didn't inherit your ancestor's prized possession? 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.