McHenry Public Library District

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McHenry Public Library District
809 Front St.
McHenry, IL 60050
United States

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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

water jug with paint and portions cut out hung from a tree

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!

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

Picture Book Bingo

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Age Group:

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children

Registration Required

Event Description:

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Picture Book Bingo!

https://everychildareader.net/cbw/

#mcl

Earthquakes by Sara Gilbert

STEM Me a Story: Earthquakes

Monday, May 11, 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

Waitlist

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 Earthquakes by Sara Gilbert and make a house that withstands earthquakes!

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Classic Book Group

Monday, May 18, 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 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

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Time	Sun (6/28)	Mon (6/29)	Tue (6/30)	Wed (7/01)	Thu (7/02)	Fri (7/03)	Sat (7/04)
All Day							Closing Library Closed All Day for Holiday All Day Branches: McHenry Public Library District
12 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades 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 Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 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 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades 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 Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 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 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades 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 Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 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 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Summer Lunch Program/ Programa de Almuerzo de Verano 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades 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 Event Description: Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Every Monday-Friday* from 12:00-1:00 p.m. *Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 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 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.
1 pm
2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Space Plants with Andertoons 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens Speaker/ Presentation Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: Let's draw plants - in space! 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. Friends sponsorship Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group USA 250 Birthday Bingo 5:00pm–6:00pm Children Games & Activities 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: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate 250 years of the United States of America with a game of patriotic bingo! #America250 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 The Bees’ Needs with McHenry County Conservation District 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Speaker/ Presentation 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: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: Through a short presentation and hands-on activities from the McHenry County Conservation District, learn about the relationships of native plants to their pollinators and some simple ways that we can all help ensure the needs of native bees and o 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 This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group USA 250 Birthday Trivia 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Youth, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Games & Activities Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults, Youth, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us for an exciting #America250 Trivia Night for all ages! It's the perfect opportunity to challenge your USA knowledge and have fun with family and friends. Whether you're a trivia master or just joining for the fun, everyone is welcome!		This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Discussion 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 Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson. 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.