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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Rocking Snowman Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Coffee Cup Cozie...

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: Rocking Snowman

Game and Puzzle Exchange

All Ages Game and Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Trade in your gently used games or puzzles for something new to you. Items may be brought to the Youth or Adult Services desks from Jan. 18-24 and exchanged for a voucher to redeem...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Trade in your gently used games or puzzles for something new to you. Items may be brought to the Youth or Adult Services desks from Jan. 18-24 and exchanged for a voucher to redeem on the day of the event.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Rocking Snowman Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Coffee Cup Cozie...

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: Rocking Snowman

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Rocking Snowman Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Coffee Cup Cozie...

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: Rocking Snowman

Baby Races

Baby Races!

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Grab your baby and get ready to race! We will race until we find the fastest baby in Crystal Lake. All racing babies must be able to crawl to participate. Registration with a CLPL ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Grab your baby and get ready to race! We will race until we find the fastest baby in Crystal Lake. All racing babies must be able to crawl to participate. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

After School Adventures

After School Adventures

Monday, January 27, 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.

Steen Metz: A Holocaust Survivor Tells His Story

Steen Metz: A Holocaust Survivor Shares His Story

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest, Offsite
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, CLPL is honored to welcome Holocaust Survivor Steen Metz, who was only 8 years old when his parents and he were arrested and deported t...

Register Now
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest, Offsite
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, CLPL is honored to welcome Holocaust Survivor Steen Metz, who was only 8 years old when his parents and he were arrested and deported to Theresienstadt Concentration Camp from Odense, Denmark in October

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Rocking Snowman Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Coffee Cup Cozie...

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: Rocking Snowman

Family Evening Story Time

Family Evening Story Time

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Bring the family and enjoy a story time together. Be ready to dance and sing! Registration is required. 

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Bring the family and enjoy a story time together. Be ready to dance and sing! Registration is required. 

Paddock Street Writers Guild Meet-Up

Paddock Street Writers Guild Monthly Meet-Up

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Our writers group is back! Join us to meet up and check in with other local writers. Bring whatever you're working on or find some inspiration here and get some writing done! Regis...

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

Our writers group is back! Join us to meet up and check in with other local writers. Bring whatever you're working on or find some inspiration here and get some writing done! Registration encouraged.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Rocking Snowman Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Coffee Cup Cozie...

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: Rocking Snowman

Family Mario Kart Madness

Family Mario Kart Madness

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Pick your character and kart, and then race to the finish line! We'll take turns playing during this family-friendly event. Nintendo Switch console and controllers provided by the ...

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

Pick your character and kart, and then race to the finish line! We'll take turns playing during this family-friendly event. Nintendo Switch console and controllers provided by the library. CLPL cardholders only.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Rocking Snowman Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Coffee Cup Cozie...

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: Rocking Snowman

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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: Rocking Snowman Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Coffee Cup Cozie...

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: Rocking Snowman

Preschool Fair

Preschool Fair

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Which preschool is the best fit for your family? Do you have questions about hours, location, price or programs offered? Let us simplify your search. Our annual Preschool Fair incl...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Which preschool is the best fit for your family? Do you have questions about hours, location, price or programs offered? Let us simplify your search.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Program I & II 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: Program I & II
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.

Library Closed

Friday, February 7, 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

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Library Foundation Meeting.

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

Library Foundation Meeting.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business.

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

The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Program I & II 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: Program I & II
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.

Library Closed

Friday, March 7, 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

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Library Foundation Meeting.

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

Library Foundation Meeting.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business.

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

The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, April 2, 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.