This event is in the "Adult" group Stay Steady: A Fall Prevention Workshop Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Led by Physical Therapist Dana Tress, this class is designed to help you improve balance, strength, and confidence to reduce your risk of falls. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Stay Steady: A Fall Prevention Workshop 1:30pm–2:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Led by Physical Therapist Dana Tress, this class is designed to help you improve balance, strength, and confidence to reduce your risk of falls. 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 April Fools Party Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Youth Let's celebrate the silliest holiday with games, a whoopee cushion craft and snacks! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 7 2026 Tue April Fools Party 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: Let's celebrate the silliest holiday with games, a whoopee cushion craft and snacks! Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Art Unlimited: Sandcastle Art Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Youth Create a castle painting using glue and sand. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Art Unlimited: Sandcastle Art 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Create a castle painting using glue and sand. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Teen" group Ending the Silence Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen NAMI of McHenry County will help teens to learn the warning signs of mental health conditions, discover strategies to improve mental health, and discuss the importance of open communication about mental health concerns. Cancelled Waitlist View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Cancelled Ending the Silence 6:00pm–7:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: NAMI of McHenry County will help teens to learn the warning signs of mental health conditions, discover strategies to improve mental health, and discuss the importance of open communication about mental health concerns.
This event is in the "Youth" group LEGO® Builders' Club Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest, STEM Age Group: Youth Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 9 2026 Thu LEGO® Builders' Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Financial Fitness: Budgeting & Saving Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Financial Fitness: Budgeting & Saving 7:00pm–8:30pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt. 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 Make It Mondays Monday, April 13, 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 13 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 Financial Fitness: Buying a Home, the Basics Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Financial Fitness: Buying a Home, the Basics 7:00pm–8:30pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership. 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 Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Age Group: Youth Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn new fiber art skills. Take home a fun project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn new fiber art skills. Take home a fun project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 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 "Adult" group AARP Driver Safety Course Thursday, April 16, 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 16 2026 Thu 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 "Adult" group Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.
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 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 "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 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 "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 Messed-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 Messed-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 "Adult" group Aging in Crystal Lake: Preparing for the Unexpected Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult What should you do when an unexpected medical emergency at home—such as a fall or sudden confusion—requires an urgent response and medical care? Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Aging in Crystal Lake: Preparing for the Unexpected 5:30pm–7:00pm 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: What should you do when an unexpected medical emergency at home—such as a fall or sudden confusion—requires an urgent response and medical care? 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 "Adult" group Memory Café Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Join us for an informal social gathering where persons with memory challenges and their care partner can participate in a craft and connect with others. Light refreshments served. New members are always welcome. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Memory Café 10:00am–11:00am 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: Join us for an informal social gathering where persons with memory challenges and their care partner can participate in a craft and connect with others. Light refreshments served. New members are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group National Library Week Author Panel Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult A coalition of McHenry County public libraries are pleased to host a fantastic group of five fiction authors at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium. Register Now Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu National Library Week Author Panel 7:00pm–8:00pm Off Site Register Now Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: A coalition of McHenry County public libraries are pleased to host a fantastic group of five fiction authors at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility ADA accommodations are available with at least 5 days advance notice. Please call 815.459.1687, ext. 8 to make arrangements.