Upcoming Events

Drop in for an "egg-citing" afternoon of crafts, games, and activities to celebrate our library chickens.
Date:   Saturday/April 26
Time:  2:00-3:30 p.m.

Are you committed to or considering starting at McHenry County College? Learn from McHenry County College staff on how to get started.

When the time comes to choose a Medicare plan or review your existing coverage the options can become overwhelming. This workshop presented by Jane Sanchez of Aegis Resources, Inc.

This support group allows spouses or life partners providing care to their companions to share their unique experiences with other spouses and life partners providing similar care.

Volunteer genealogists from the Kishwaukee Trail Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will help prospective members with applications.

Celebrate May the 4th with Star Wars trivia, bingo, and more. For ages 7 and up. Register once per family.  

Volunteer genealogists from the Kishwaukee Trail Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will help prospective members with applications.

Author Robert Girardi is stopping by the library to explore President Lincoln’s warm relationship with the US Army soldiers in his command. Girardi examines the mutual trust and respect that formed over the course of the war.

Celebrate what would be the 110th birthday of Orson Welles with a screening of The Stranger at the Opera House.

During intermission we’ll have treats and trivia.

Join the Hollow Tree Spinners, a group of spinning enthusiasts, at the library for some fun and collaborative sessions. The meeting is open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. No registration required. 

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses. Attendees must sign safety waivers, and space is limited to children attending the program with their caregiver. More dates may be added later.

You have to study anyway, why not do it with friends and classmates at the library? You bring your work, we’ll provide pizza and drinks. Have an allergy? No worries, bring food from home.
Dates: Tuesday/ May 13

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore.

Join the McHenry County Civil War Roundtable for a series of interesting and informative historical presentations. 

WPL will host Versiti Blood Center. Donated blood will benefit area hospitals. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating.

WPL will host Versiti Blood Center. Donated blood will benefit area hospitals. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating.

No idea is too simple or too complex. Bring your questions, knowledge, and show and tell projects. Discussion is open to any topic relative to the art of quilting: construction, design, tools, books and more. 

The art of storytelling is becoming more and more popular. Local resident Joy Aavang, author and storyteller, invites you to join this group to share memories, history or anything that interests you.