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Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us for a special story time for the youngest of the young. This story time is only meant for babies. We will have stories, songs, and lap-sit games. Registration with a CLPL card is required.  ...

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required.  ...

Summer Adventures

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Drop in to Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games, building, robots, the activity will change each week! No registration required. ...

Basics of Microsoft Excel

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Learn the basics of working with Excel in this class for beginners. Keyboard and mouse skills required. ...

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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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - June

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wind Chime       ...

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required. ...

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. This is a Drop-in story time. No registration required. ...

Coloring for Adults

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Relax and color your stress away! We'll provide the supplies or feel free to bring your own. Registration encouraged. ...

Maker Academy: Embroidery and Hand Sewing

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn simple embroidery stitches and hand sewing. Take home a finished project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is required.  ...

Microsoft Excel Next Steps

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
A continuation of the skills learned in Basics of Excel. Keyboard and mouse skills 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.

Library Foundation Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:
Library Foundation Meeting. ...

Take-and-Make Crafts - June

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wind Chime       ...

Preschool Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs.  Registration with a CLPL card is required. ...

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required.  ...

Summer Adventures

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Drop in to Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games, building, robots, the activity will change each week! No registration required. ...

Caudill Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join Ms. Seanine for a special summer book club. Participants will vote on which books we'll read off the 2025 Rebecca Caudill Book Award nominee list. We will have snacks as we discuss each book. Registration with a CLPL card is required. ...

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Want to break out of your reading rut and try something new? Try our new bi-monthly book club to explore a different genre with a different staff member every meeting! Join Janet for historical fiction with The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee...

Take-and-Make Crafts - June

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wind Chime       ...

Madoli Farms Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Join us at Madoli Farms for an energetic story time on a working farm. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and be ready for some fun! After story time there will be an opportunity to browse and purchase from the farm market as well as view the animals...

Bluestem Book Club

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Ms. Dawn and Ms. Ashlee will lead this book club where participants will vote on which books to read off the Bluestem 2025 nominee list! The club will meet weekly to discuss the selected books and do fun activities. Snacks will be provided. Registrat...

Teen Pride: Colorful Crystal Suncatchers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
June is Pride Month! Come gather and celebrate inclusivity by creating a colorful crystal suncatcher. Each one will be different and unique! All materials provided by the library. Grades 6-12. ...

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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.

Knitting for Beginners

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Learn the basics of knitting in this multi-generational class. Bring your own size 8 knitting needles (circular or straight). We’ll provide the yarn. Participants in grades 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult. CLPL cardholders only. Registration requ...

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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - June

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
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: Mosaic Turtle Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean Paper Wind Chime       ...

Reading Buddies

9:30am - 9:45am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Practice reading with our Very Important Volunteers (VIVs) this summer! Children will be paired with teen volunteers to practice their reading skills and build confidence. Sign up for a 15-minute session. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required....