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Northern Illinois Food Bank flyer for Summer Family Markets at the Library

Summer Family Market / Mercados familiares de verano en la biblioteca

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Parking Lot at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages, Todas las edades
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Todas las edades
Program Type: Other
Event Description:

This outdoor market collaboration will provide free and fresh groceries to neighbors throughout Northern Illinois. Everyone is welcome. No ID, proof of income, or referral is needed. 

ozobots and colored lines

Ozobots®

Monday, August 18, 2025 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:

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:

Come to the library to code with Ozobots® !

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carre

Classic Book Group

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Room 124) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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 "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy " by John Le Carre. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla.

Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-emma! by Jenny Alvarado

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room East (Room 135) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room East (Room 135)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Description:

Welcome to Family Graphic Novel Club! This month's pick is Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-emma!, by Jenny Alvarado.

PREVENTING HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE

Preventing Household Food Waste

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136) at McHenry Public Library District

Program Type:

Speaker/ Presentation

Age Group:

Adults
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:

Despite food insecurity across the nation, each American household throws away thousands of dollars of food per year. That means also throwing away the water, energy, and land used to grow and make it!

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Back to School Storytime with NAMI

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Speaker/ Presentation, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: McHenry Public Library District
Room: Meeting Rooms East and West (135 & 136)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Speaker/ Presentation, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Description:

We’re excited to partner with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to offer a new youth literacy program focused on mental health and emotional wellness.

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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.