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Caudill Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. ...

Read the Rainbow Pride Celebration

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 71
Event Details:
Everyone is welcome when CLPL celebrates Pride 2024! Join us for crafts, games, music and more! Refreshments available from Joe + Dough from 6:30-7:30 pm. Bring a T-shirt, tote, or something else to tie dye with us! Craft supplies are limited...

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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.

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       ...

Bluestem Book Club

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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...

Dive Into Reading: Teen Tie-Dye Beach Towels

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Tie-Dye at the library! Come create a tie-dyed beach towel and customize it with your name, a word, or special design. We'll meet on the library lawn. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

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 - 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
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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....

Reading Buddies

9:45am - 10:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
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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....

Reading Buddies

10:00am - 10:15am
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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....

Reading Buddies

10:30am - 10:45am
Crystal Lake Public Library
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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....

Reading Buddies

10:45am - 11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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....

Story Time at the Park

11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 185
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, songs, games and lots of fun at this outdoor story time. Please bring a blanket and be prepared for fun! Program is held weather permitting. Registration is required. ...

Feel Good Friday Movies: Wonka

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join us for a screening of  the 2023's Wonka. Runtime: 112 minutes. Rated PG. ...

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       ...

Summer Family Concerts: Crystal Lake Strikers

10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Enjoy a Strikers performance, meet the musicians and see their instruments up close. We have partnered with the Crystal Lake Park District to present these amazing performers. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Today's concert will be held at...

Home of the Brave Heritage Fest

10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
CLPL will join with the Crystal Lake Park District to commemorate the veterans who defend our country. A Blue & Gold Star Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m.  Also enjoy music, crafts and stories!  CLPL will have fun supplies to make thank...

Computación Básica

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: En Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
¡Aprende los conceptos básicos de computación y domina las habilidades informáticas que necesitas para tener éxito en el mundo digital de hoy! Se requiere registro.   ...

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       ...

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. ...

Library Closed

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:
The Library is closed for Independence Day. ...

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. ...

Caudill Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. ...

Bluestem Book Club

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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...

Summer Family Concerts: Laura Doherty

10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Laura Doherty is a nationally touring children's performer and award-winning recording artist. Please bring a chair or blanket and join us at Veteran Acres Park, 431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60012. No registration is required.   Rain l...