This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Craft: Watering the Colors Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Teen Event Details: Create simple abstract "watercolor" designs on cool motivational mini-signs. Register Now Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Teen Craft: Watering the Colors 6:00pm - 7:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Create simple abstract "watercolor" designs on cool motivational mini-signs. Disclaimer(s) 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.
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. Community Connections Volunteer Fair Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Event Details: Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out abou... 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat Community Connections Volunteer Fair 10:00am - 12:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out about their volunteer needs. Featured Organizations:
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. Community Connections Volunteer Fair Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Event Details: Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out abou... 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat Community Connections Volunteer Fair 10:00am - 12:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out about their volunteer needs. Featured Organizations:
This event is in the "Youth" group. After School Adventures Monday, April 28, 2025 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... This event is in the "Youth" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon After School Adventures 3:45pm - 5:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mystery of the Month Club All Day Adult Services at 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. ... Register Now Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu Mystery of the Month Club All Day Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Adult Services 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. 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.... Register Now Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu Romance of the Month Club All Day Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 50 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.
Library Closed for Staff Training Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training Closing May 2 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am - 12:00pm Branches: Crystal Lake Public Library Description: The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training
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. Free Comic Book Day! All Day Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages Event Details: Come to the library and choose a free comic book while supplies last. One comic per person. Comic books will be distributed at the Youth and Adult Services desks. No registration i... 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. May 3 2025 Sat Free Comic Book Day! All Day Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Come to the library and choose a free comic book while supplies last. One comic per person. Comic books will be distributed at the Youth and Adult Services desks. No registration is required.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mindful Mobility and Meditation Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen, Adult Event Details: Come join Megan as she guides you through some mindful movement followed by meditation and breathing techniques. All levels welcome. Will include chair yoga and some standing exerc... Register Now Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 3 2025 Sat Mindful Mobility and Meditation 10:00am - 11:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Come join Megan as she guides you through some mindful movement followed by meditation and breathing techniques. All levels welcome. Will include chair yoga and some standing exercises with a break between movement and mediation sections.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Youth program) Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult Event Details: Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimagi... Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 3 2025 Sat Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Youth program) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.
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. Sunburned Wisdom: Observations and Dispatches From a Big, Old Goofy World with Dave Martin Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Event Details: Join award winning singer/songwriter, and storyteller, Dave Martin, on a joyful musical ride. Drawing on his family background, working life, and interests and observations of the ... Register Now Required 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. May 4 2025 Sun Sunburned Wisdom: Observations and Dispatches From a Big, Old Goofy World with Dave Martin 2:00pm - 3:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Join award winning singer/songwriter, and storyteller, Dave Martin, on a joyful musical ride.
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. Revenge of the Fifth Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Services at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Event Details: Let out your dark side and celebrate all things Star Wars! Get your costumes ready and stop by Youth Services for games, crafts and out of this galaxy fun! No 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. May 5 2025 Mon Revenge of the Fifth 4:00pm - 7:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Event Details: Let out your dark side and celebrate all things Star Wars! Get your costumes ready and stop by Youth Services for games, crafts and out of this galaxy fun! No registration required.
This event is in the "Youth" group. DIY Photo Holder Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Youth Event Details: Create your own unique photo holder to hold your special memories. All supplies provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 6 2025 Tue DIY Photo Holder 5:00pm - 5:45pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Create your own unique photo holder to hold your special memories. All supplies provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Silly Story Time Dance Party Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest, Storytime Age Group: Youth Event Details: Shake your sillies out in this special story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Waitlist Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 8 2025 Thu Silly Story Time Dance Party 10:00am - 10:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Shake your sillies out in this special story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Silly Story Time Dance Party Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest, Storytime Age Group: Youth Event Details: Come shake your sillies out in this special story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 8 2025 Thu Silly Story Time Dance Party 11:00am - 11:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Come shake your sillies out in this special story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Adult" group. I-PASS On Demand Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Event Details: The Illinois Tollway's mobile customer service team will answer questions about I-PASS, Pay By Plate services, and invoice questions. Trade in your I-PASS transponders for th... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 12 2025 Mon I-PASS On Demand 3:00pm - 7:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: The Illinois Tollway's mobile customer service team will answer questions about I-PASS, Pay By Plate services, and invoice questions. Trade in your I-PASS transponders for the new sticker tag here. Drop-in; no registration required.
This event is in the "Youth" group. After School Adventures Monday, May 12, 2025 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... This event is in the "Youth" group. May 12 2025 Mon After School Adventures 3:45pm - 5:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. SCORE: How I Build Relationships and Generate Leads on LinkedIn Using AI in Less Than 20 Minutes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Event Details: Join SCORE Mentor Ben Erickson and learn strategies, templates, & tools to generate LinkedIn leads for your small business without posting content. Discussion will includ... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue SCORE: How I Build Relationships and Generate Leads on LinkedIn Using AI in Less Than 20 Minutes 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Join SCORE Mentor Ben Erickson and learn strategies, templates, & tools to generate LinkedIn leads for your small business without posting content. 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. Zoom - Recording Library staffers will be recording this LIVE Zoom program. This video may be used in other Library publications and promotions, including, but not limited to Facebook and YouTube.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult Event Details: Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. Desmond is a professor of sociology at ... Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Knitting for Beginners Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult Event Details: Learn the basics of knitting in this multi-generational class. Bring your own size 8 knitting needles (circular or straight). We’ll provide the yarn. Participants in grades 5-8 mus... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 15 2025 Thu Knitting for Beginners 6:00pm - 8:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn the basics of knitting in this multi-generational class. Bring your own size 8 knitting needles (circular or straight). We’ll provide the yarn. Participants in grades 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult. CLPL cardholders only. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Read With Me Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:15am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Event Details: 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 rea... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 17 2025 Sat Read With Me 10:00am - 10:15am Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 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.
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. Garden Party Story Time Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Storytime Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Event Details: Join library staff at Downtown Crystal Lake's annual Garden Party. We will have crafts to make. The Garden Party will have a flower sale, native plants, craft fair, vintage fair, w... Offsite Event 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. May 17 2025 Sat Garden Party Story Time 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Storytime Event Details: Join library staff at Downtown Crystal Lake's annual Garden Party. We will have crafts to make. The Garden Party will have a flower sale, native plants, craft fair, vintage fair, workshops, a ballet performance, face painting and live music.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Read With Me Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:30am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Event Details: 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 rea... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 17 2025 Sat Read With Me 10:15am - 10:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Read With Me Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Event Details: 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 rea... Register Now Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 17 2025 Sat Read With Me 10:30am - 10:45am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: 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.