Event List

Join us for a special story time for the youngest of the young. This story time is only meant for babies. We will have stories, songs, and lap-sit games. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games, building, robots - the activity will change every week! Drop in. No registration required.

Pick your character and kart then race to the finish line! We'll take turns playing during the family-friendly event. Nintendo Switch console and controllers provided by the library. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. This is a Drop-in story time. No registration required.

Create cute keychains and magnets using Perler bead patterns. All supplies provided. Registration with CLPL card is required. 

A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs.  Registration with a CLPL card is required.

A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games, building, robots - the activity will change every week! Drop in. No registration required.

Join Ms. Seanine for a special summer book club where participants vote on which books to read from the 2026 Rebecca Caudill Book Award nominee list. Enjoy snacks while we discuss each book. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Join us for a stellar story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Ms. Alyssa will share a special story. Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

Join us for a stellar story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Join Ms. Dawn and Ms. Ashlee for a special summer book club. Participants will vote on which books to read from the Bluestem 2026 nominee list! The club will meet weekly to talk about the selected books and do fun activities.

Enjoy a library story time at Dream Riders TLC, 4701 N. Oak St., Crystal Lake. We will share stories and meet special horses that work with kids. This program will take place outdoors and will be held weather permitting.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.