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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms

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
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Free Comic Book Day

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...

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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms

Mindful Mobility and Meditation

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
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.

Illinois Libraries Present Dan Santat

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
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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms

Sunburned Wisdom with Dave Martin

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 ...

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Required
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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms

Revenge of the Fifth

Revenge of the Fifth

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars! Stop by the DIY tables in Adult Services to make stickers and buttons with a Star Wars theme and wear your fandom for all to see!

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars! Stop by the DIY tables in Adult Services to make stickers and buttons with a Star Wars theme and wear your fandom for all to see!

Revenge of the Fifth

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...

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. 

Teen STEAM Galaxy Jars

Teen STEAM: Galaxy Jars

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate the Revenge of the Fifth by making your very own Galaxy in a Jar. Glitter and glow in the dark acrylic paints will be used. Registration required.

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Celebrate the Revenge of the Fifth by making your very own Galaxy in a Jar. Glitter and glow in the dark acrylic paints will be used. Registration required.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms

DIY Photo Holder

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
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.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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 e...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Committee of the Whole of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding an in person meeting at the library to consider essential business.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Committee of the Whole of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding an in person meeting at the library to consider essential business.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms

Silly Story Time Dance Party

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
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.

Silly Story Time Dance Party

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
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come shake your sillies out in this special story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

CrafterNoon

CrafterNoon

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Calling all 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 encoura...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Calling all 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.

Teen Crafts Mother's Day Cards with Fuse Beads

Mother's Day Cards with Fusebeads

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Make a fun and easy Mother's Day card using fusebeads and scrapbooking paper.

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Make a fun and easy Mother's Day card using fusebeads and scrapbooking paper.

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Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

Offsite Event
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: Spring Blossoms