We've compiled a guide for McHenry County food pantries, broken out by city. No one in our community should have to battle hunger. We hope this guide will prove helpful if you yourself or someone you know needs to utilize these services, or if you would like to help out
November 26, 2024
Head west with us as we venture out to Marengo to visit and tour the Marengo-Union Library District.
July 13, 2023
Never underestimate the tenacity of children or the value of a penny. Come check out this unique library that was built, in part, with a million pennies and houses a 100-plus-year-old butterfly collection.
June 29, 2023
Buckle up because this Library Lovers Expedition visit is heading beyond our boundaries...county that is, but it will be an adventure you won't want to miss our exploration of the Wauconda Library.
June 9, 2023
River East Public Library may be the smallest library in the county, but they also have a few things that no other library in the area has to offer.
May 4, 2023
As libraries evolve, they have taken on more services and offerings to meet the needs of patrons. One of the newest areas of expansion areas can be seen in Algonquin's Makerspace.
April 27, 2023
The Huntley Library underwent a tremendous renovation over a year ago and what has come out on the other side is more than just a physical transformation.
April 12, 2023
Journey up, or down, Route 31 to the McHenry Public Library for a tour of the resources they have to offer as well as some unique programs.
April 6, 2023
Join me as we journey to the Johnsburg Public Library for a tour, a little Library Lovers Expedition scratch-and-win activity, and a chance to meet Sparky Butterscotch, a real character.
March 14, 2023
The Woodstock Public Library has some pretty amazing sights to see that might make you forget for a second that you are in a library.
March 13, 2023
The Cary Area Public Library continues to reshape what they offer to better suit their patrons. From the Seed Library to the Library of Things, they are about more than just books.
March 9, 2023
Just a stone's throw away from the Metra station, the Fox River Grove Memorial Library has something for all ages. Come along as I tour the library and learn about how they serve the Fox River Grove community.
March 8, 2023
Explore the Crystal Lake Public Library and learn about the origins of the popular Library Lovers Expedition, as well as discover materials, programs, and services you had no idea the library offered.
March 7, 2023
Join the Library Lovers Expedition by taking a tour of 13 local libraries and get enter into a drawing for one of several amazing gift baskets.
February 1, 2023
After learning about other neighbors adding radon mitigation fans to their homes, we started down the path to better educate ourselves, implement our own monitoring system, and ultimately having a mitigation fan added to our home as well. You may want or need to add one to yours as well.
January 25, 2023
Sit back and stay awhile as you flip through over 100 photos from Huntley's Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony.
June 6, 2022
Wonderful weather prevailed for the Fox River Grove Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, and we've got the photos to prove it. So if you didn't make it out, sit back and enjoy our little recap.
June 1, 2022
Whatever you think you know about the Crystal Lake Park District, there is most likely so much more that you are missing. Come along and let's see if we can uncover a few new things.
November 15, 2021
If you host or manage events, then you need to read this! We understand how tough events can be and want to help with one of the more challenging aspects...marketing your event! See our top 9 reasons why you should take 5 minutes to add your event to the McHenry
September 2, 2021
Steve Gavers is a cancer warrior. What follows is not only his Spotlight Story, but the story of his survivorship which lead to the Gavers Barndance and the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation...which has profoundly impacted the community.
July 2, 2021
The Crystal Lake Public Library is reopened after COVID restrictions are lowered and their repair project nears completion. Join me as a take stroll around, both inside and out, to checkout what's new!
June 29, 2021
If you host or manage events, then you need to read this! We understand how tough events can be and want to help with one of the more challenging aspects...marketing your event! See our top 9 reasons why you should take 5 minutes to add your event to the McHenry
June 17, 2021