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Family STEAM Night: Catapult Bowling

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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S.T.E.M./ Maker

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Children

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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.

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Spring Artzy Thursday

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Description:

Calling all artists! Celebrate Spring by creating a forest of trees using cotton swabs!

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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!

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

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.

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Time	Sun (7/19)	Mon (7/20)	Tue (7/21)	Wed (7/22)	Thu (7/23)	Fri (7/24)
All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day for Fiesta Days Parade All Day Branches: McHenry Public Library District	This event is in the "Youth" group Take Home STEAM Activity: Window Garden All Day 7/20–7/25 Youth Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Make a window greenhouse and grow some bean plants! Come to the Questions Desk or schedule a curbside pickup of this STEAM activity beginning July 20. Available while supplies last. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Stories in the Park - Miller Point 10:00am–10:30am Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Storytime This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool Children" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Miller Point Park Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Children, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join the Youth Services Staff at Miller Point Park, where we will read stories and dance to music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. (If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m. 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 "Preschool Children" group Mini Masterpieces: Swirly Flowers 10:00am–10:30am Preschool Children Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool Children" group Upcoming 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: Create vibrant, swirly flowers with washable tempera paint! 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.
11 am
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.	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	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Fiesta Days Parade 1:30pm–3:00pm All Ages, Todas las edades Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Todas las edades" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades Event Description: Look for the Library's float in the Fiesta Days Parade! https://mchenryfiestadays.com/
2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Program 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Speaker/ Presentation, 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: Speaker/ Presentation, S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Event Description: Join the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County as we learn how to support the natural world around us. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Imagination Station: Grass Heads 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M./ Maker Registration Required Event Description: Get ready to plant some seeds - we're making grass heads! 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.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween and Teen Craft: Fairy House Painting 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 Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Description: Make some magic - paint your own ceramic fairy house! 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 Dungeons and Dragons® - Junior High Edition 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Open 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 "Adults" group Urban Agroforestry: a Look at an Urban Food Forest 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Speaker/ Presentation Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation Registration Required Event Description: In this presentation, we will explore urban agroforestry. The art of integrating trees, perennial plants, and annual beds into urban landscapes; to enhance food security, boost biodiversity, and improve urban microclimates.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Classic Book 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: Conference Room (Room 124) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Description: Read and discuss The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. Classic Book Discussion Group If you enjoy classic titles that stand the test of time, join us monthly for a lively discussion after you read the selected book. Copies of the book 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group MPLD Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) Age Group: Adults Event Description: The public is welcome to attend.

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