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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

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: Garden Gnome

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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

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: Garden Gnome

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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

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: Garden Gnome

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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

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: Garden Gnome

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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

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: Garden Gnome

Toddler Art Studio

Toddler Art Studio

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Process-based art designed specifically for toddlers. Dress for a mess! Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Process-based art designed specifically for toddlers. Dress for a mess! Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

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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

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: Garden Gnome

Preschool Story Time and Craft

Preschool Story Time and Craft

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for a special story time for preschoolers that includes stories, songs and a fun craft. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time for preschoolers that includes stories, songs and a fun craft. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Critcut Mug Press Workshop

Cricut Mug Press Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basic functions of the Cricut Mug Press, and make a coffee mug cap to take home. All materials provided. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of the Cricut Mug Press, and make a coffee mug cap to take home. All materials provided. 

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.

Critcut Mug Press Workshop

Cricut Mug Press Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basic functions of the Cricut Mug Press, and make a coffee mug cap to take home. All materials provided. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of the Cricut Mug Press, and make a coffee mug cap to take home. All materials provided. 

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.

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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

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: Garden Gnome

Learn to Knit a Market Bag. A green market bag filled with oranges and abstract orange shapes on a dark blue background

Learn to Knit a Market Bag

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Come join us for two fun nights of knitting! With farmers market and harvesting season right around the corner, let's get ready by creating something special. We will provide pattern and yarn to create your own market bag.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for two fun nights of knitting! With farmers market and harvesting season right around the corner, let's get ready by creating something special. We will provide pattern and yarn to create your own market bag.

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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

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Happy Hedgehog

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: Happy Hedgehog

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, May 1, 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

CLPL Mini Art Show

CLPL Mini Art Show

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

Register Now
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:

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

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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

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Happy Hedgehog

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: Happy Hedgehog

CLPL Mini Art Show

CLPL Mini Art Show

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

Register Now
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:

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

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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

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Happy Hedgehog

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: Happy Hedgehog

CLPL Mini Art Show

CLPL Mini Art Show

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

Register Now
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:

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

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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

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Happy Hedgehog

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: Happy Hedgehog

CLPL Mini Art Show

CLPL Mini Art Show

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

Register Now
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:

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

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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

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Happy Hedgehog

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: Happy Hedgehog

CLPL Mini Art Show

CLPL Mini Art Show

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

Register Now
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:

Calling artists of all ages! Be a part of our CLPL Mini Art Show. Pick up your 4"x4" mini canvas from the Adult or Youth Services desks from May 1-22. Take your canvas home and create.

Tween Craft Hour

Tween Craft Hour

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Are you feeling crafty? Are you ready for spring flowers? We'll provide materials to make a bouquet or flower wreath that will survive any kind of weather. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Register Now
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:

Are you feeling crafty? Are you ready for spring flowers? We'll provide materials to make a bouquet or flower wreath that will survive any kind of weather. Registration with a CLPL card is required.