Library Lovers Expedition 2025
February 1-March 31
All Ages
Your mission in 2025 is to explore 15 libraries in the McHenry County area!
Everyone is welcome, whether you have a library card or not. Register at any of the libraries, and you’ll receive a brochure/map with a brag tag. Then hit the road and visit the participating libraries (in any order) to see what fun they have to offer! You can check out books and materials (you may have to fill out paperwork to do so; please check each library’s circulation policies).
Collect a different brag tag at each library. Go to 12 of the 15 libraries and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of 15 gift baskets, each valued at $50. The baskets are filled with gift cards from local businesses. Visit ALL 15 libraries, and you’ll have the chance to win the Grand Prize basket valued at $150! Winners will be drawn from among the sorted entries and notified by phone or email after April 8. Winners can pick up their prize baskets at River East Public Library in McHenry.
When you visit Crystal Lake Public Library, check out our immense collection of books, audiobooks, movies, music, games and more. Be sure to play the mini golf hole in Youth Services, where you can also do the scavenger hunt and make crafts at the Creation Station. Upstairs in Adult Services, participants can enjoy a trivia scavenger hunt.
Participating Libraries:
1. Algonquin Area Public Library
2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin, IL 60102
aapld.org | 847-458-6060
2. Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington, IL 60010
balibrary.org | 847-382-1300
3. Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013
caryarealibrary.org | 847-639-4210
4. Crystal Lake Public Library
126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
clpl.org | 815-459-1687
5. Fox Lake District Library
225 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake, IL 60020
www2.youseemore.com/foxlake | 847-587-0198
6. Fox River Grove Memorial Library
407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove, IL 60021
frgml.org | 847-639-2274
7. Harvard Diggins Library
900 E. McKinley St., Harvard, IL 60033
harvard-diggins.org | 815-943-4671
8. Huntley Area Public Library
11000 Ruth Road, Huntley, IL 60142
huntleylibrary.org | 847-669-5386
9. Johnsburg Public Library
3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051
johnsburglibrary.org | 815-344-0077
10. Marengo-Union Library District
19714 East Grant Hwy., Marengo, IL 60152
muld.org | 815-568-8236
11. McHenry Public Library
809 Front St., McHenry, IL 60050
mchenrylibrary.org | 815-385-0036
12. Nippersink Public Library
5418 Hill Road, Richmond, IL, 60071
nippersinklibrary.org | 815-678-4014
13. River East Public Library
813 W. IL Route 120, McHenry, IL 60051
rivereastlibrary.org | 815-385-6303
14. Wauconda Area Public Library
801 N. Main St., Wauconda, IL 60084
wauclib.org | 847-526-6225
15. Woodstock Public Library
414 W. Judd St., Woodstock, IL 60098
woodstockpubliclibrary.org | 815-338-0542
