Friday, February 9, 2024

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Friday and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday 12 - 4 pm

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Get ready to vote between some amazing series! Which one of these books will be the winner? Only YOU can decide! Participants must be in 4th-8th grade to submit a bracket. Only one (1) bracket entry per person. Make sure to fill out your full name, school, and phone number so we can reach you if you win! Any brackets missing these details will not be eligible for prizes.

Brackets are now available to download or pick up at the Questions Desk to turn in. All brackets must be turned in to the Question's Desk by Sunday, February 18 at 4 pm!

All students can vote online, even if they did not submit a bracket. A link to vote will be posted here on the first day of each round of voting. Voting will end at 5 pm. on the dates listed below.

Voting Dates:

Sweet 16: February 20th - 26th

Elite Eight: February 28th - March 5th

Final Four: March 7th -13th

Championship: March 15th - 21st

We are so excited to invite you once again to explore the libraries that serve McHenry County! Take a tour of our area libraries to see what they have to offer.

The expedition goes on through March 30!

Register at any library to receive your brochure and first brag tag. Each library will have a unique brag tag to pick up when you visit their location!

Visit at least 12 libraries to be entered into a raffle for a gift basket valued at $50. Visit all 14 libraries for a chance to win the Grand Prize Gift Basket, valued at $140.

Make sure to follow McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition McHenry County Library Lovers Expedition on Facebook.

AARP's Tax-Aide Program is a volunteer-based program that provides FREE tax preparation help for low to moderate-income taxpayers, particularly those aged 60 and up.

The Tax-Aide program will run Mondays - Wednesdays from February 5 through April 10, 2024.

If you qualify for tax help, please contact Senior Services at 815-356-7457 to make an appointment at our library or for more information.

Black Voices and Black History on OverDrive and Libby

Much of the focus of Black History Month is centered on the history of African Americans. However, it is equally important that we recognize what it currently means to be Black in America while also highlighting the joy that can be found in books written by Black authors.

Use your library card to access a large collection of digital content including eBooks, eAudiobooks and Magazines powered by OverDrive. Take this collection mobile with Libby, an app for smartphones and tablets.

Featured eAudiobooks 🎧

Such a Fun Age

by Kiley Reid

The Fifth Season

by N. K. Jemisin

The Hate U Give

by Angie Thomas

Featured eBooks 📚

Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture by Emma Dabiri

Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin—A Parents' Story

by Sybrina Fulton

The Crossover

by Kwame Alexander

February is Black History Month! Celebrate with this collection of digital comic books featuring Black comic book writers and artists, Black-lead stories, and retellings of pivotal moments in Black-American history told through the comic book art form. Take hoopla on the go with the mobile app for Android and iOS.

Upcoming Programs for Adult

ILP Romance & Regency with Bridgerton’s Julia Quinn, in Conversation with Sarah MacLean

Live on Zoom - Tuesday, February 20

7 - 8 pm



Julia Quinn has written close to 40 novels including her popular series about the Bridgerton family which premiered on Netflix in 2020. Her newest novel, Queen Charlotte, is co-written with television pioneer Shonda Rhimes.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

Sponsored by the Friends of the McHenry Public Library.

Wednesday Board Game

Wednesday, February 14

2 - 4 pm

Join us for an afternoon of tabletop games. You can bring your own games to share or enjoy one from our collection.

Computación: internet, redes sociales y más

Sabado 17 de febrero

11 am - 1 pm

En la clase aprenderan sobre el manejo de teclado, e-mail, redes sociales, búsqueda en Internet para programas de aprendizaje gratuitos como por ejemplo aprender inglés.

Greece - Where Past Is Present

Live on Zoom

Thursday, February 22

7 - 8 pm

This is the country where Western civilization was born! See the classic monuments of 2500 years ago, and hear their stories in history and myth. Marvel at the temples on Athens’ Acropolis.

Manualidad: Flores de fieltro / Craft: Felt Flowers

Sabado 24 de febrero / Saturday, February 24

1 - 2 pm

Acompañanos para aprender como hacer una manualidad con flores de fieltro. 

Join us to learn how to make a banner craft with felt flowers.

Storytime for Little Ones!

Monday, February 12

Tuesday, February 13

9:30 - 10 am

Stories, songs, and rhymes - oh my! Geared towards babies and toddlers, this storytime features a new theme each week as well as a take-home craft. (For ages up to 3 years)

Retrato de Arte Pop / Pop Art Portrait

Jueves 15 de febrero / Thursday, February 15

5 - 6 pm

Convierte fotografías en blanco y negro en increíbles retratos de arte pop, creando un conjunto de 4 minipinturas. (Para los grados 4 - 12)

Turn black and white photos into amazing pop art portraits, making a set of 4 mini paintings. (For grades 4 - 12)

Real World Robotics

Friday, February 16

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

In Snapology's Real World Robotics class, students interested in technology will create robotic models inspired by real-life robotic technologies. 

(For grades 4 - 8)

Page Flippers

Saturday, February 17

10 - 11 am

Join Miss Jen for a brand new book club geared towards kids in grades 4-6. This month we will be reading The Magic in Changing Your Stars by Leah Henderson.

(For grades 4 - 6)

We have a new Preface Newsletter now available on our website. You can download a digital copy or pick up a physical copy at the Library.

The Library is hiring.

Check our website for a full listing of employment opportunities at the Library.