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Color Your Fandom

Random Fandom Week: Color Your Fandom

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Drop in and relax while coloring pages from a variety of fandoms. Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Event Details:
Drop in and relax while coloring pages from a variety of fandoms. Coloring pages and supplies will be provided. ...
Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - April

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Magical Fairy Friend      

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:
Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Magical Fairy Friend       ...
After School Adventures

After School Adventures

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise hands-on activity. We'll have a different activity each week including crafts, games, building, robots, and more! This is a drop-in program, n

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Stop by Youth Services for a surprise hands-on activity. We'll have a different activity each week including crafts, games, building, robots, and more! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. ...
Build a D&D Character

Random Fandom Week: Build a DND Character!

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we roll the dice and build your custom character from scratch with character-building sheets. Then, paint your own tabletop miniature to get the game going! Fun for the

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us as we roll the dice and build your custom character from scratch with character-building sheets. Then, paint your own tabletop miniature to get the game going! Fun for the whole family. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Library staffers regularly take photos to use in library publications and promotional fliers. Written consent will be obtained from those named in a photo.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - April

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Magical Fairy Friend      

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:
Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Magical Fairy Friend       ...
Superhero Trivia

Random Fandom Week: Superhero Trivia

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us for all kinds of superhero trivia! Questions may come from DC, Marvel, or some other universe. Match your wits against other fans and find out how much you know! Registrati

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us for all kinds of superhero trivia! Questions may come from DC, Marvel, or some other universe. Match your wits against other fans and find out how much you know! Registration with a CLPL card is required.  ...
Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean paper w

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean paper wind chime     ...
Wizards and Wands

Random Fandom Week: Wizards and Wands

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Get a wand and a spell book then test your magical abilities with potions and herbology lessons. Wear your robes if you'd like! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Get a wand and a spell book then test your magical abilities with potions and herbology lessons. Wear your robes if you'd like! Registration with a CLPL card is required. ...

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Committee of the Whole of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding an in person meeting at the library to consider essential business. Addition

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:
The Committee of the Whole of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding an in person meeting at the library to consider essential business. Additional details can be found in the Agenda. ...
Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug      

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:
Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug       ...

Virtual - Storytime with Ms. Terri

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ms. Terri will share a special story. Watch on the CLPL YouTube Channel.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Ms. Terri will share a special story. Watch on the CLPL YouTube Channel. ...
Pokemon Party

Random Fandom: Pokémon Party

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Celebrate all things Pokémon with games, crafts and activities at our Pokémon Party! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Celebrate all things Pokémon with games, crafts and activities at our Pokémon Party! Registration with a CLPL card is required. ...
Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug      

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug       ...

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:
The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training ...
Super Hero Story Time

Random Fandom Week: Superhero Story Time

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's story time! Join us for a fun action-packed story time all about your favorite superheroes. Wear your favorite costume and be prepared for fun

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's story time! Join us for a fun action-packed story time all about your favorite superheroes. Wear your favorite costume and be prepared for fun! Registration with a CLPL card is required.  ...
Free Comic Book Day! Graphic

Free Comic Book Day!

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come to the library and choose a free comic book while supplies last. One comic per person. Comic books will be distributed at the Youth and Adult Services desks. No registration i

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Come to the library and choose a free comic book while supplies last. One comic per person. Comic books will be distributed at the Youth and Adult Services desks. No registration is required. ...
Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug      

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug       ...
Fandom Fest Graphic

Fandom Fest

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Free Comic Book Day is on May the Fourth this year! Pick up your free comic book and stay for fandom fun with crafts, photo ops and activity stations.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Free Comic Book Day is on May the Fourth this year! Pick up your free comic book and stay for fandom fun with crafts, photo ops and activity stations. ...
Garden Party Story Time

CLPL @ Crystal Lake's Garden Party

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at Downtown Crystal Lake's Garden Party! We will be sharing spring stories near the gazebo.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Join us at Downtown Crystal Lake's Garden Party! We will be sharing spring stories near the gazebo. ...
Saturday Morning Star Wars

Random Fandom Week: Saturday Morning Star Wars

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Grab your free comic and come down to the Ames Room in your Star Wars pajamas for a showing of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. We'll have themed snacks available for a light br

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:
Grab your free comic and come down to the Ames Room in your Star Wars pajamas for a showing of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. We'll have themed snacks available for a light breakfast!     Registration Recommended ...

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photos

Library staffers regularly take photos to use in library publications and promotional fliers. Written consent will be obtained from those named in a photo.

Refe Tuma

Meet Local Author: Refe Tuma

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join local author Refe Tuma for a crash course in storytelling (and a little mad science) with heroes, villains, and the physics of storytelling, as Refe inspires them to craft com

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:
Join local author Refe Tuma for a crash course in storytelling (and a little mad science) with heroes, villains, and the physics of storytelling, as Refe inspires them to craft compelling stories in books, games, songs and even every day conversation...
Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug      

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug       ...
Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug      

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below: Youth Take-and-Make: Little Ladybug       ...
After School Adventures

After School Adventures

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise hands-on activity. We'll have a different activity each week including crafts, games, building, robots, and more! This is a drop-in program, n

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Stop by Youth Services for a surprise hands-on activity. We'll have a different activity each week including crafts, games, building, robots, and more! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. ...