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Make It Mondays

Monday, March 16, 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.

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

Disguise a Duck

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Disguise a duck for our Rubber Duck Cosplay Library! Pick up your rubber duck from the Adult or Youth Services desk March 1-20. Take your duck home, dress it up, then return it to the Adult or Youth Services desk by March 30th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disguise a duck for our Rubber Duck Cosplay Library! Pick up your rubber duck from the Adult or Youth Services desk March 1-20. Take your duck home, dress it up, then return it to the Adult or Youth Services desk by March 30th.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Beaded Plants

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Think Spring! Make a beaded plant that will never need watering. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Upcoming
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:

Think Spring! Make a beaded plant that will never need watering. Registration with a CLPL card is 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

Disguise a Duck

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Disguise a duck for our Rubber Duck Cosplay Library! Pick up your rubber duck from the Adult or Youth Services desk March 1-20. Take your duck home, dress it up, then return it to the Adult or Youth Services desk by March 30th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disguise a duck for our Rubber Duck Cosplay Library! Pick up your rubber duck from the Adult or Youth Services desk March 1-20. Take your duck home, dress it up, then return it to the Adult or Youth Services desk by March 30th.

This event is in the "Youth" group

D&D Beginners Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Learn the basics of D&D! You will learn how to play by working together to defeat monsters. Adventurers are welcome to bring their own dice. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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

Learn the basics of D&D! You will learn how to play by working together to defeat monsters. Adventurers are welcome to bring their own dice. Registration with a CLPL card is 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

Disguise a Duck

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Disguise a duck for our Rubber Duck Cosplay Library! Pick up your rubber duck from the Adult or Youth Services desk March 1-20. Take your duck home, dress it up, then return it to the Adult or Youth Services desk by March 30th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disguise a duck for our Rubber Duck Cosplay Library! Pick up your rubber duck from the Adult or Youth Services desk March 1-20. Take your duck home, dress it up, then return it to the Adult or Youth Services desk by March 30th.

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

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

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

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

Disguise a Duck

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Disguise a duck for our Rubber Duck Cosplay Library! Pick up your rubber duck from the Adult or Youth Services desk March 1-20. Take your duck home, dress it up, then return it to the Adult or Youth Services desk by March 30th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disguise a duck for our Rubber Duck Cosplay Library! Pick up your rubber duck from the Adult or Youth Services desk March 1-20. Take your duck home, dress it up, then return it to the Adult or Youth Services desk by March 30th.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Read With Me

Saturday, March 21, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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, March 21, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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, March 21, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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, March 21, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adult" group

Gardening 101- Starting Your Vegetable Garden

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the dos and don'ts of starting your vegetable garden. Master Gardener Doug Moore, along with other Master Gardeners will be here to teach us the basics.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the dos and don'ts of starting your vegetable garden. Master Gardener Doug Moore, along with other Master Gardeners will be here to teach us the basics.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Spy School

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Calling all spies! Are you ready to use your skills and spy know-how to solve the puzzles and complete your mission? Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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

Calling all spies! Are you ready to use your skills and spy know-how to solve the puzzles and complete your mission? Registration with a CLPL card is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

A, B, C, Ds of Medicare

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

This hybrid educational seminar will help you understand your Medicare choices. Learn about Medicare A & B, Supplemental Insurance, Part D (Prescription Drug), Medicare Advantage, their costs and how each option works.

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

This hybrid educational seminar will help you understand your Medicare choices. Learn about Medicare A & B, Supplemental Insurance, Part D (Prescription Drug), Medicare Advantage, their costs and how each option works.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Art Unlimited: Tissue Paper "Stained Glass" Jar

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Create a stained glass decorative jar using tissue paper. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Upcoming
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 stained glass decorative jar using tissue paper. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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

CLPL Writers' Group

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Calling all writers! Join us our monthly writers' group. Bring your current work in progress or drafts to work or receive feedback on, or just connect with fellow local writers in a casual, loose structure environment.

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

Calling all writers! Join us our monthly writers' group. Bring your current work in progress or drafts to work or receive feedback on, or just connect with fellow local writers in a casual, loose structure environment.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Memory Café

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

Individuals with memory related challenges and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informal social gathering and fun activity. Light refreshments will be served. New members are always welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Individuals with memory related challenges and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informal social gathering and fun activity. Light refreshments will be served. New members are always welcome.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen VR Game Night

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen

Students in grades 6-12 can come and use the library’s Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, Nintendo Switch, or play a tabletop board game, while hanging with other teens. Snacks will be provided. Stay for a little while or the whole time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 can come and use the library’s Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, Nintendo Switch, or play a tabletop board game, while hanging with other teens. Snacks will be provided. Stay for a little while or the whole time.

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.

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

Playwriting Workshop

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Chicago playwright, Bill Daniel will lead an afternoon seminar on the basics of playwriting with lecture, exercises, and feedback.

Come prepared to write - notebooks & pens/pencils or laptops are encouraged.

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

Chicago playwright, Bill Daniel will lead an afternoon seminar on the basics of playwriting with lecture, exercises, and feedback.

Come prepared to write - notebooks & pens/pencils or laptops are encouraged.

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 "Youth" group

Make It Mondays

Monday, March 30, 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.

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

Making the Most of Social Security

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

Stacy Bromann, of The Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stacy Bromann, of The Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows.

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.

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, April 3, 2026 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

Library Closed - Easter Sunday

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