This event is in the "Adult" group AARP Driver Safety Course Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Drivers 55+ refresh your driving skills in this two-day course and you could reduce your auto insurance costs. $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP. Registration required; must attend both sessions. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 17 2026 Fri AARP Driver Safety Course 10:00am–2:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Drivers 55+ refresh your driving skills in this two-day course and you could reduce your auto insurance costs. $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP. Registration required; must attend both sessions. 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 Toys for Tots Youth Ambassador Reading Event Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Join us for a celebration of reading! Along with our McHenry County Toys for Tots Youth Ambassador, author Gabriel Hamilton will share his book, My Trip to Jamaica. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Toys for Tots Youth Ambassador Reading Event 4:00pm–4:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a celebration of reading! Along with our McHenry County Toys for Tots Youth Ambassador, author Gabriel Hamilton will share his book, My Trip to Jamaica.
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 - April 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: Garden Gnome View Details 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 "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Take-and-Make Crafts - April All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Garden Gnome
This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read With Me 10:00am–10:15am Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 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, April 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read With Me 10:15am–10:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 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, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read With Me 10:30am–10:45am Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 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, April 18, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read With Me 10:45am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required 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 "All Ages" group Take-and-Make Crafts - April 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: Garden Gnome View Details 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 "All Ages" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Take-and-Make Crafts - April All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Garden Gnome
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Accessible Transit and Travel Tips for Independent Living Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen, Adult Want to learn how older adults and people with disabilities can save money on public transportation? Want to learn how to make sure your trip on public transit is accessible? Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Accessible Transit and Travel Tips for Independent Living 2:00pm–3:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn how older adults and people with disabilities can save money on public transportation? Want to learn how to make sure your trip on public transit is accessible?
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 - April 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: Garden Gnome View Details 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 "All Ages" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Take-and-Make Crafts - April All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Garden Gnome
This event is in the "Youth" group Baby Time Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Join us for a special story time for the youngest of the young. This story time is only meant for babies. We will have stories, songs, and lap-sit games. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Baby Time 9:30am–10:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special story time for the youngest of the young. This story time is only meant for babies. We will have stories, songs, and lap-sit games. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Family Story Time Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Make It Mondays Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Stop by Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Make It Mondays 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. Crafts, games or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Hybrid - Night Owls Book Club Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult A book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While Also in an Actual Cult) by Bethany Joy Lenz. Copies available at the Circulation desk. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Hybrid - Night Owls Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: A book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While Also in an Actual Cult) by Bethany Joy Lenz. Copies available at the Circulation desk.
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 - April 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: Garden Gnome View Details 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 "All Ages" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Take-and-Make Crafts - April All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Garden Gnome
This event is in the "Youth" group Toddler Time Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Toddler Time 9:30am–10:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Family Story Time Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Services at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. This is a Drop-in story time. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. This is a Drop-in story time. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Tuesday Night Movie: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult Join us for a screening of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Runtime: 123 minutes. Rated PG. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tuesday Night Movie: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 6:00pm–8:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a screening of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Runtime: 123 minutes. Rated PG.
This event is in the "Youth" group Tweens Read Nonfiction Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Youth Earth Day is April 22! Let's get inspired by Be the Change: Rob Greenfield's Call to Kids: Making a Difference in a Messes-Up World. Pick up the book at the circulation desk, read and be ready to share your thoughts. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Tweens Read Nonfiction 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Earth Day is April 22! Let's get inspired by Be the Change: Rob Greenfield's Call to Kids: Making a Difference in a Messes-Up World. Pick up the book at the circulation desk, read and be ready to share your thoughts.
This event is in the "Adult" group Financial Fitness: Retirement Reality Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach? View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Financial Fitness: Retirement Reality 7:00pm–8:30pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach? 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Take-and-Make Crafts - April 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: Garden Gnome View Details 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 "All Ages" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Take-and-Make Crafts - April All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Garden Gnome
This event is in the "Youth" group Preschool Story Time Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program I at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Family Story Time Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Earth Day Recycled Planters Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth Get creative and celebrate Earth Day! Create a planter out of recycled materials and grow a new plant. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Recycled Planters 3:00pm–3:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and celebrate Earth Day! Create a planter out of recycled materials and grow a new plant. Registration with a CLPL card is required.