McHenry Public Library District

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

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Featured Events

Poster advertising Multicultural Fair at MCHS

Multicultural Fair at MCHS/ Feria Multicultural de MCHS

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Information Table

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades

Program Type: Information Table

Event Description:

Join us at the third annual Multicultural Fair at MCHS!

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

blackout poetry with colored markers

Blackout Poetry Party for Tweens and Teens

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Program Type:

S.T.E.M./ Maker

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

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

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: S.T.E.M./ Maker

Registration Required

Event Description:

Come celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a blackout poem of your own!

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Twist y Florece colorful pipe cleaner flowers

Twist y Florece

All Day 4/10

Watch on YouTube at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes

Open

Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District

Room: Watch on YouTube

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Preadolescentes, Adolescentes

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Description:

Create colorful pipe cleaner flowers at home! Kit includes all materials and easy instructions.

Tornadoes by Julie Murray

STEM Me a Story

Monday, April 13, 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 Tornadoes by Julie Murray and make tornadoes in a bottle!

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.

Time	Sun (7/12)	Mon (7/13)	Tue (7/14)	Wed (7/15)	Thu (7/16)	Fri (7/17)	Sat (7/18)
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group LEGO® SPIKE™ Class offered by the McHenry County ROE 10:00am–11:30am 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: Get ready to build, code, and create! In this fun, hands-on class, students will use the LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential set to explore the basics of robotics and programming. 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group Indoor Obstacle Course 10:00am–10:30am Toddlers, Preschool Children, Preescolar Games & Activities This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Preescolar" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Children, Preescolar Program Type: Games & Activities Event Description: See if you can finish our indoor obstacle course! 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
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Learn about Raptors with Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens Speaker/ Presentation This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Event Description: Learn more about raptors and the critical role they play in the food chain, along with conservation efforts in an educational program with the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group LEGO® SPIKE™ Class offered by the McHenry County ROE 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Get ready to build, code, and create! In this fun, hands-on class, students will use the LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential set to explore the basics of robotics and programming. 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			This event is in the "Children" group Read Fur Fun 4:00pm–6:00pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Come to the library to read to a certified therapy dog. Dog owner will be present. This program is for kids ages 5 to 10 years old. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons® - High School Edition 5:30pm–8:30pm Teens Games & Activities Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room West (Room 136) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the library and make (or take) a character with an experienced Dungeon Master as we play the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Crochet Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Come to the library to learn how to crochet or work on your latest project! All levels welcome. Bring your own project and yarn or participate in a simple project. 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 "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos & Crafts: Beach Day / Día de Playa 6:00pm–6:30pm Preschool Children, Children Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Preschool Children, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual Registration Required Event Description: Escucha un cuento y luego crea una manualidad inspirada en la historia. ¡Diversión e imaginación para niños de 3-9 años! 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 "Children" group Family Farm Escape Room 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: A windstorm blew through the farm and made a real mess of things. Can you figure out how to bring everything to rights? Join us for a farm-themed escape room! 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.