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Women's Lit at CLPL

Women's Lit at CLPL: A Pop-up Book Club with the MCC English Department

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A collaboration between CLPL and McHenry County College brings a literature classroom to the library! Join MCC's women's literature students and instructor Laura Power for a conver...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

A collaboration between CLPL and McHenry County College brings a literature classroom to the library!

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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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Winter Fairy

Winter Fairy Garden

Wednesday, December 4, 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:

Enjoy a fairy exciting afternoon as you create a magical winter wonderland. 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy a fairy exciting afternoon as you create a magical winter wonderland. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Knitters and crafters pack up your current projects and head over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encoura...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Knitters and crafters pack up your current projects and head over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encouraged.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Text: Between the Covers Romance Book Club Image: Three couples in silhouette in front of red and pink hearts and an open red book against a light blue background

Between the Covers Romance Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us this month to discuss In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. Copies available at the Circulation desk. Zoom meeting Registration LinkRegistration Linkhttps://us02web....

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us this month to discuss In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. Copies available at the Circulation desk.

 

Zoom meeting Registration Link

Registration Link

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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Library Closed

Friday, December 6, 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

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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

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Handmade Holiday

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Learn about Furoshiki (the Japanese wrapping style using fabric) and other budget/eco-friendly options for gift-wrapping, like mini cloth drawstring or paper gift bags. All supplie...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn about Furoshiki (the Japanese wrapping style using fabric) and other budget/eco-friendly options for gift-wrapping, like mini cloth drawstring or paper gift bags. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

After School Adventures

After School Adventures

Monday, December 9, 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.

A Body at the Winterfest: A Holiday Murder Mystery Game

CLPL Social: Body at the Winterfest! A Holiday Murder Mystery Game

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Something sinister is afoot at the annual Cozy Corners Winterfest, and if there's something the charming townsfolk love more than hot cocoa, romantic snowball fights and holiday co...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Something sinister is afoot at the annual Cozy Corners Winterfest, and if there's something the charming townsfolk love more than hot cocoa, romantic snowball fights and holiday cookie bake-offs it's their secrets. 

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.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Maker Academy

Maker Academy

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn simple embroidery stitches and hand sewing. Take home a finished project that you have made together. Registration with a CLP...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn simple embroidery stitches and hand sewing. Take home a finished project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (Youth event)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Family
Event Details:

  Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illu...

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

 

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.

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Library Foundation Meeting.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Library Foundation Meeting.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

City on Fire by Don WinslowMeet author Don Winslow, joining us on Zoom.  He'll talk about his book and take some questions!  This is a great book for crime fiction-lovers...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

City on Fire by Don Winslow

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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

CrafterNoon

CrafterNoon

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Pack up your current projects and head over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encoura...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Pack up your current projects and head over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encouraged.

LEGO

LEGO® Builders' Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, STEM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. Registration with a CLPL card...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. Registration with a CLPL card is required.