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Saturday Story Time and Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
A story time for every little one! Join us for a short story time followed by playtime for children and their caregivers to enjoy. Recommended for children ages Birth - 5 yrs. with their caregiver. Drop-in, no registration is required.  ...

Paint and Plant

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
The weather is warming up and it's time to start planting! Join us for a relaxing paint session on a new, clay flower pot. Then, fill it with soil and pick a seed from our upcoming Seed Library to take home and grow! All materials supplied by the lib...

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       ...

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       ...

After School Adventures

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. We'll have a different activity each week including crafts, games, building, robots, and more! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. ...

Custom Bleached Tees

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Other
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Create your own custom t-shirt by spraying bleach over stencils on dark fabric! Bring a shirt of your own or use one of ours (sizes and quantity limited). Bleach, stencils, gloves and masks will be provided by the library. Dress for a mess! We'll mee...

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 - 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       ...

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. ...

McHenry County College: It’s OK to Be Undecided in College: Exploration & Resources

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Still undecided or want to change careers? Join us at the Crystal Lake Public library on Tuesday, May 14th at 6pm to learn from McHenry County College staff about career exploration and resources. Take a career assessment to discover what career opti...

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 - 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       ...

Hybrid - Bookies Book Discussion Group

9:30am - 11:30am
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: 25
Event Details:
This month's book is Washington Square by Henry James. A masterly novel that deftly interweaves the public and private faces of nineteenth-century New York society in a moving tale of romance and innocence destroyed. Get copies at the Circu...

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.

Library Board 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 Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct 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
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       ...

Virtual - Story Time with Ms. Seanine

10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Ms. Seanine will read a funny story. Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel. ...

Memory Café

10:00am - 11:30am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join our informal social gathering where persons with memory issues and their care partners can connect with others in similar situations. Held the third Thursday of the month. New members are always welcome. ...

Crochet 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 crochet basics in this multi-generational class. Bring your own size H/5.0mm crochet hook. We’ll provide yarn. Participants in grades 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult. CLPL cardholders only. Registration 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.

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       ...

Dream Riders 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: 15
Event Details:
Enjoy a Library storytime at Dream Riders TLC, 4701 N. Oak St., Crystal Lake. We will share stories and meet special horses that work with kids. This program will take place outdoors and will be held weather permitting. Kids will interact with horses...

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       ...

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       ...

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       ...

After School Adventures

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. We'll have a different activity each week including crafts, games, building, robots, and more! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. ...

Hybrid - Night Owls 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:
A brand new book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman. Copies available at the Circulation desk.  This program will be offered on Zoom and in person simultaneously. ...

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.

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       ...