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Teen Crafts: Gingerbread Creations

Teen Craft: Gingerbread Creations

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a festive evening of creativity and constructing your own masterpiece using gingerbread, icing, and various snack foods. All materials provided.

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

Join us for a festive evening of creativity and constructing your own masterpiece using gingerbread, icing, and various snack foods. All materials provided.

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.
Gnome

Gnome Ornaments

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Hang out with us in Youth Services and create a fun Gnome Buddy to hang on your tree. 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:

Hang out with us in Youth Services and create a fun Gnome Buddy to hang on your tree. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience 'Little Women: The Musical' at Home

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally present...

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

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.

Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience 'Little Women: The Musical' at Home

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally present...

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

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.

Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience 'Little Women: The Musical' at Home

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally present...

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

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.

Winter Break LEGO

Winter Break Drop-in LEGO®

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Drop in and build with the library's LEGO® collection. Build something BRICK-tacular on your own or with a friend! No registration required.

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

Drop in and build with the library's LEGO® collection. Build something BRICK-tacular on your own or with a friend! No registration required.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve.

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.

Noon Year's Eve

Noon Years Eve Party

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
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.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Battleship

Life Size Battleship

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Think you can win a life-sized game of Battleship? Grab your family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon of humongous fun! Drop-in, no registration required. 

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

Think you can win a life-sized game of Battleship? Grab your family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon of humongous fun! Drop-in, no registration required. 

New Year's Eve

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

Library Closed

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Mystery of the Month Club logo

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
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.

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....

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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

Friday, January 3, 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

Morning Meditation

Morning Meditation

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

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

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

After School Adventures

After School Adventures

Monday, January 6, 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...

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.

Frosting Bag

Beginning Cake Decorating

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Learn basic decorating skills in this beginner class that instructs how to use a frosting bag to create simple borders. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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

Learn basic decorating skills in this beginner class that instructs how to use a frosting bag to create simple borders. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Winter Story Time Dance Party

Winter Story Time Dance Party

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us for a snow-tally fun story time focused on music and dance! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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

Join us for a snow-tally fun story time focused on music and dance! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

LEGO Builders Club

LEGO® Builders' Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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: 7
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. 

Teen Crafts: Snow Globes

Teen Craft: Snow Globes

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Upcycle small old figurines and jars to make a beautiful snow globe! Bring your creativity, and we'll provide the rest.

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

Upcycle small old figurines and jars to make a beautiful snow globe! Bring your creativity, and we'll provide the rest.

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.

Illinois Libraries Present

Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

  Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host ...

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

 

After School Adventures

After School Adventures

Monday, January 13, 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...

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.

VR Mania

Teen VR Mania

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 can come and use the library’s Meta Quest 2 VR Headset and watch everyone’s realistic experience on the big screen. Stay for a little while or the whole tim...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: General Interest, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 can come and use the library’s Meta Quest 2 VR Headset and watch everyone’s realistic experience on the big screen. Stay for a little while or the whole time. Registration encouraged.