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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

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Mystery of the Month Club

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Each month we hand pick a mystery book just for you. Selections will be based on your profile/quiz results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you've never read. ...

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Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Each month we hand pick a mystery book just for you. Selections will be based on your profile/quiz results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you've never read.

Romance of the Month Club

Romance of the Month Club

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Each month we hand pick a romance book just for you! Custom selections will be based on your survey results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you’ve never read....

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Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Each month we hand pick a romance book just for you! Custom selections will be based on your survey results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you’ve never read.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - June

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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wi...

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: Mosaic Turtle

Bubble Bonanza

Summer Reading Program Kickoff: Bubble Bonanza

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Come play with bubbles big and small. Drop-in. No registration required.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Come play with bubbles big and small. Drop-in. No registration required.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - June

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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wi...

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: Mosaic Turtle

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Take-and-Make Crafts - June

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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wi...

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: Mosaic Turtle

Babytime

Baby Time

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

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 c...

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Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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. 

Storytime

Family Story Time

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

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. 

Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Other at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences.  Developed in collaboration with the Midwe...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences. 

Summer Adventures

Summer Adventures

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

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

Pride Craft-stravaganza

Pride Craft-stravaganza!

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Kick off Pride 2024 with us by stopping by and making something special at our colorful craft night! Supplies and snacks will be provided, just bring your creativity! 

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Kick off Pride 2024 with us by stopping by and making something special at our colorful craft night! Supplies and snacks will be provided, just bring your creativity! 

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.
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Take-and-Make Crafts - June

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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wi...

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: Mosaic Turtle

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! 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: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Storytime Worm

Family Story Time

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Other at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences.  Developed in collaboration with the Midwe...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences. 

Starting MCC: Next Steps

Starting at MCC: Next Steps for Incoming Students

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Are you committed to or considering starting at McHenry County College? Learn how to get started from McHenry County College staff. They will review next steps, timelines, and expe...

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Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Are you committed to or considering starting at McHenry County College? Learn how to get started from McHenry County College staff.

Disclaimer(s)

Cancellation

Due to this program's popularity, please give the library 24-hours notice if you can't attend so we can notify the next person on the waiting list.

Dr. Temple Grandin RESCHEDULED

Virtual - Illinois Libraries Present: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - June

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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wi...

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: Mosaic Turtle

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program I at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

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

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

Storytime Worm

Family Story Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

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. 

Summer Adventures

Summer Adventures

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

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

Mobile Museum of Tolerance bus

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Other at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences.  Developed in collaboration with the Midwe...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences. 

Books

Caudill Book Club

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join Ms. Seanine for a special summer book club. Participants will vote on which books we'll read off the 2025 Rebecca Caudill Book Award nominee list. We will have snacks as we di...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Ms. Seanine for a special summer book club. Participants will vote on which books we'll read off the 2025 Rebecca Caudill Book Award nominee list. We will have snacks as we discuss each book. Registration with a CLPL card is required.