McHenry County...it's that time again!

On February 1st, Library Lovers Expedition 2026 kicks off! Last year 3,105 people participated in this magical journey with us.

Register at your home library to receive your brochure and your very 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 15 libraries for a chance to win the Grand Prize Gift Basket, valued at $150.

Stay tuned for more information about an extra twist we've added to the 2026 Expedition to celebrate *five years* of exploring the wonderful things McHenry County libraries have to offer.

Your 15 participating libraries are:
Algonquin Area Public Library District
Barrington Area Library
Cary Area Public Library
Crystal Lake Public Library
Fox Lake District Library
Fox River Grove Memorial Library
Harvard Diggins Library
Huntley Area Public Library
Johnsburg Public Library
Marengo-Union Library District
McHenry Public Library District
Nippersink Public Library District
River East Public Library
Wauconda Area Public Library
Woodstock Public Library (Woodstock, IL)

We can't wait to see you! #LLE26