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CLPL @ MCCD's Earth Day Celebration

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Event Details:
Let's celebrate Earth Day with the McHenry County Conservation District! Explore Earth friendly activity and craft stations. Plant seeds, take a guided hike, view a puppet show and more! Please bring a picnic lunch. No registration is required. ...

Those Were the Days Radio Players Live - Classic Comedy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Those Were the Days Radio Players of Lake County are a popular live "radio performance" group complete with sound effects! Join us for a wonderful hour of comedy entertainment. ...

Paddock Street Writers Guild Monthly Meet-Up

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Our monthly writers group is back! Join us every month 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! ...

CLPL Social: Happiest Trivia Night on Earth

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Do you love Disney? Come on out to happiest trivia night on earth to show off your knowledge of the films, the parks and the history of the iconic cultural institution that Mickey (and Walt) built! Register as a group* or come solo and meet some n...

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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.

Overdose Prevention Training (Age 14+)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Learn to identify and respond to opioids and overdoses. Then, learn how to reverse an overdose using naloxone, a life-saving nasal spray.   ...

Knitting for Beginners

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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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: 0
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...

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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.

Random Fandom Week: Drop-In Crafts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Join us for some fun crafting and good company. Whether you know what a "fandom" is or not, there's something for everyone! Supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity.  ...

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Library staffers regularly take photos to use in library publications and promotional fliers. Written consent will be obtained from those named in a photo.

Lucy! An Original Solo Musical - Based on the Life of Lucille Ball

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Show creator and actress Jillann Gabrielle brings Lucille Ball alive in stories and song, from the legendary comedienne's struggles to her triumphs. Meet the real Lucy – and find out why she was a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. ...

Random Fandom Week: Build a DND Character!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Join us as we roll the dice and build your custom character from scratch with character-building sheets. Then, paint your own tabletop miniature to get the game going! Fun for the whole family. ...

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Library staffers regularly take photos to use in library publications and promotional fliers. Written consent will be obtained from those named in a photo.

Random Fandom Week: Fandom Feud!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Can you guess the top answers on the board? Adults and Teens in grades 6-12 can face off against each other to see who really knows their fandoms. Prizes and bragging rights included!    ...

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Library staffers regularly take photos to use in library publications and promotional fliers. Written consent will be obtained from those named in a photo.

Mystery of the Month Club

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:
Each month we hand pick a mystery book just for you. Selections will be based on your profile/quiz results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you've never read. Each month a book will be placed on hold and you will be notified when...

Romance of the Month Club

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:
Each month we hand pick a romance book just for you! Custom selections will be based on your survey results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you’ve never read. Each month a book will be placed on hold and you’ll be notified when ...

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
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: Little Ladybug Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Ocean paper wind chime     ...

CANCELLED - Random Fandom Week: PokéPlushies

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Cancelled
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest

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Accessibility

ADA accommodations are available with at least 5 days advance notice. Please call 815.459.1687, ext. 8 to make arrangements.

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Library staffers regularly take photos to use in library publications and promotional fliers. Written consent will be obtained from those named in a photo.

Committee of the Whole 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:
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. ...

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

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: Little Ladybug       ...

Random Fandom Week: Barbie Murder Mystery Night (16+)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Hi Barbie! Join us in our own pink world and solve the Barbie murder mystery! Costumes highly encouraged - which Barbie will you be? Ages 16+ ...

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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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
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: Little Ladybug       ...

Free Comic Book Day!

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: 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. ...

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
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: Little Ladybug       ...

Fandom Fest

9:00am - 4:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Free Comic Book Day is on May the Fourth this year! Pick up your free comic book and stay for fandom fun with crafts, photo ops and activity stations. ...

CLPL @ Crystal Lake's Garden Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Join us at Downtown Crystal Lake's Garden Party! We will be sharing spring stories near the gazebo. ...

Random Fandom Week: Saturday Morning Star Wars

10:00am - 12:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:
Grab your free comic and come down to the Ames Room in your Star Wars pajamas for a showing of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. We'll have themed snacks available for a light breakfast!     Registration Recommended ...

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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Library staffers regularly take photos to use in library publications and promotional fliers. Written consent will be obtained from those named in a photo.