McHenry Public Library

809 N. Front St. (Route 31)

McHenry IL 60050

(815) 385-0036
 

Open: M-Th. 9-9; Fri. & Sat. 9-5; Sun. 12-4

 

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Please note: the library will be closed to the public Monday, May 12 for parking lot seal coating and striping. No items will be due that day. We're sorry for the inconvenience. You may use this website to check your account, place holds, renew items and use electronic research tools. If raining, the library will be open and the work will be scheduled for a future date.

 

Upcoming Programs: (registration required unless noted)

May

May 5-11 — Art Show. High School students display their art. Reception May 6 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room.

May 7 -- 7 p.m. Special Board of Trustees meeting. Public is welcome.

May 10—10-11 a.m. Girls Read. “Our Only May Amelia.” For girls 10 and up and a guest.

May 10 — 2-3 p.m. Go “Fetch” Science Club for ages 6-10.

May 12 - Library closed to the public for parking lot seal coating and striping

May 12—Fiction Book Group 7 p.m. “A Bend in the Road.” Ages 18 and up.

May 12-18 — Advanced Placement Student Art Show. Reception is May 13 at 6 p.m. in the Storytime Room.

May 13 — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Guys Read. “Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery.” For guys 10 and up w/guest.

May 14 & 15 — Computer Basics/Intro to Internet class. 10-11:30 a.m. each day. For ages 18 and up.

May 15 -- 7:30 p.m. Friends of the Library meeting. All are welcome.

May 17 — 10 a.m. Create a Butterfly Garden w/help from the Garden Club. Ages 5-10.

May 17 — DDR/Guitar Hero/Wii — 3:30-4:30 p.m. For ages 10-18.

May 18—Laughter Yoga w/Marlene. 1-2 p.m. All ages.

May 18—24 — Drop-in Craft. Stop by the Storytime Room and make a spring duck to celebrate Spring.

May 19—Classic Literature Group 7 p.m.—”The Plague.” Ages 18 and up.

May 19 — Writer’s Group with Phyllis. 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up.

May 20 — All Aboard for Storytime Metra Train Ride and lunch at the Choo-Choo. Ages 3-6. Fee. 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

May 20 — Non-fiction Book Group. “Final Exam.” 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up.

May 22— 2-3 p.m. Reading Rainbow with a Scientific Twist. For preschool—6 yrs. with parent.

May 24 & 25 — AARP Safe Driving Class. 12-4 p.m. each day. Two-part class for drivers 50 and better. $10 fee.

May 24 — Book Munchers. 1-2 p.m. Theme is Sports. Bring your book; do an activity.

May 26 — Closed for Memorial Day

May 28 — Spinebreakers Teen Book Group. “Nineteen Minutes.” Snacks provided. Grades 9-12.

May 30 — Close at 1 p.m. for staff development

 

To view our full calendar of events and to register, click here. 

 

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Last modified: 07/20/07