McHenry Public Library District

10/13/2026

We are excited to announce that a new batch of gardening books will soon be on our shelves and available to check out! Thank you to the McHenry Garden Club for this generous donation that allows our collection of gardening books to grow! Visit our online catalog now and search for gardening to browse our current collection.

10/12/2026

Coffee with the Chief returns tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Join Chief Birk, who will provide an overview of events or criminal activity within the city over the past month

Link to register below

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DiGFPWrLn/

https://mchenry.librarycalendar.com/event/coffee-chief-34237

10/12/2026

We invite you to add your own touch to our Community Ofrenda. The ofrenda will be on display in the vestibule at the library's main entrance from October 12 - November 7. Bring in a photo or drawing of a loved one to the Questions Desk, or email your photo to: [email protected] to add your own touch to our Community Ofrenda.

ESP: Te invitamos a darle tu toque personal a nuestra Ofrenda Comunitaria. La ofrenda estará expuesta en el vestíbulo de la entrada principal de la biblioteca del 12 de octubre al 7 de noviembre. Trae una foto o un dibujo de un ser querido al escritorio de preguntas, o envía tu foto por correo electrónico a [email protected] para agregarla a nuestra Ofrenda Comunitaria.

10/09/2026

Starting October 12, OverDrive and its products, Libby and Kanopy, will require PIN/password verification as an additional security step for patrons accessing digital resources. The change is intended to provide an additional layer of security for digital resource access.

Patrons will need their library card number and PIN to sign in to OverDrive, Libby, and Kanopy. Patrons who already know their PIN do not need to do anything before October 12. Patrons who do not remember their PIN may need to reset it through our regular library card/PIN process. During the CCS migration October 16 - 19, you will not be able to reset library PINs.

You can stop by the Questions Desk at the library or call the library if you have any questions or need assistance with this change.

ESP: A partir del 12 de octubre, OverDrive y sus productos, Libby y Kanopy, requerirán la verificación de PIN/contraseña como medida de seguridad adicional para los usuarios que accedan a los recursos digitales. Este cambio agrega seguridad adicional para el acceso a los recursos digitales.

Los usuarios necesitarán su número de tarjeta de biblioteca y su PIN para iniciar sesión en OverDrive, Libby y Kanopy. Quienes ya conozcan su PIN no necesitan hacer nada antes del 12 de octubre. Quienes no recuerden su PIN, puede restablecerlo con el proceso de verificación de tarjeta de biblioteca/PIN. Durante la migración a CCS, del 16 al 19 de octubre, no podrá restablecer los PIN de la biblioteca.

Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda con este cambio, puede visitar el escritorio de preguntas o llamar a la biblioteca.

10/09/2026

Our Community Ofrenda craft will be on display starting Monday in the library vestibule! Show used books at the Friends Book Sale, Open to the Public Saturday and Sunday, October 17 & 18. Learn more in this week's eNewsletter: https://conta.cc/4Bdnojw

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10/09/2026

The library opens late today, but you can use our digital library anytime.

ESP: La biblioteca habre tarde hoy, pero puedes usar nuestra biblioteca digital cuando quieras.

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10/08/2026

Next week, the Friends of the Library Fall Booksale begins!

Shop used books at unbeatable prices! Open to the Public October 17, 9 am - 5 pm and October 18, 12 - 4 pm.

ESP: ¡La semana que viene comienza la venta de libros de otoño de la Asociación de Amigos de la Biblioteca!

¡Compra libros usados ​​a precios inmejorables! Abierto al público el 17 de octubre de 9 am - 5 pm y el 18 de octubre de 12 - 4 pm.

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10/07/2026

Reminder: the library will be closed this Friday for staff training.

ESP: Recordatorio: la biblioteca estará cerrada este viernes por formación del personal.

The Library will be closed Friday, October 9, from 9 am - 1 pm for staff training.

ESP: La biblioteca estará cerrada el viernes 9 de octubre, de 9 am - 1 pm para la formación del personal.

10/07/2026

Let books be! Kids through 8th grade can celebrate the freedom to read by playing Banned Book Bingo at MPL! Pick up a bingo card at the library and when you read all the books in a row, receive a small reward and enter the grand prize drawing.

10/07/2026

LEGO programs, Storytimes, or crafts for young children happening in October. Register at the link in the comments.

ESP: Programas de LEGO, cuentacuentos y talleres de manualidades para niños pequeños durante el mes de octubre. Inscríbete en el enlace que encontrarás en los comentarios.