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Christmas Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Day.

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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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

Teen Crafts Mini Foosball Table

Teen Crafts: Mini Foosball Table

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Teens can make their own Foosball game table using an empty shoe box, wrapping paper, and clothespins. All materials provided. Registration required.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens can make their own Foosball game table using an empty shoe box, wrapping paper, and clothespins. All materials provided. Registration required.

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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

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

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

Noon Year's Eve Party

Noon Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Count down to noon with us during this special story time! We'll sing, dance and make a special craft. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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

Count down to noon with us during this special story time! We'll sing, dance and make a special craft. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

Art Unlimited

Art Unlimited

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Create a 3D sculpture using beads, paint and wire. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a 3D sculpture using beads, paint and wire. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Scented Candle Making for Beginners

Scented Candle Making for Beginners

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Come spark your creativity and learn the basics of making your own scented candle jar to take home. All materials provided. Registration Required. CLPL cardholders only.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come spark your creativity and learn the basics of making your own scented candle jar to take home. All materials provided. Registration Required. CLPL cardholders only.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encouraged.

Register Now
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 over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encouraged.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Animal Scratch Art

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art