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Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, August 1, 2025 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

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Mystery of the Month Club

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 11:45pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Romance of the Month Club

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 11:45pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: Indian Prairie Elementary

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Cute Caterpillar

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Morning Meditation

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Come join Megan as she guides you through some meditation and mindful breathing techniques. All levels welcome. 
Registration encouraged.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join Megan as she guides you through some meditation and mindful breathing techniques. All levels welcome. 
Registration encouraged.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Cute Caterpillar

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Cute Caterpillar

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: Canterbury Elementary

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: North Elementary

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Cute Caterpillar

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: West Elementary

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: Glacier Ridge Elementary

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Cute Caterpillar

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: Coventry Elementary

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Cute Caterpillar

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: Woods Creek Elementary

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

National Night Out

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages

Visit our table in at National Night Out in downtown Crystal Lake. This free family-friendly event is a time to connect, have fun and promote a safer, stronger community together.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Visit our table in at National Night Out in downtown Crystal Lake. This free family-friendly event is a time to connect, have fun and promote a safer, stronger community together.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Cute Caterpillar

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Adult" group

Device Drop-In

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult

Do you need a little help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Bring your device and your questions to this drop-in event. CLPL staff will help you navigate your device and the library's digital resources.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Do you need a little help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Bring your device and your questions to this drop-in event. CLPL staff will help you navigate your device and the library's digital resources.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: South Elementary

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Principals READ: Husmann Elementary

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.

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

Join your principal and assistant principal as they share stories and celebrate reading. Feel free to wear spirit wear or school colors. No library card or registration required.