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Women's Lit at CLPL: A Pop-up Book Club with the MCC English Department

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

A collaboration between CLPL and McHenry County College brings a literature classroom to the library!

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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 - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Winter Fairy Garden

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy a fairy exciting afternoon as you create a magical winter wonderland. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Crafter Dark Social Hour

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Knitters and crafters pack up your current projects and head over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encouraged.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
All Ages
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 - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Between the Covers Romance Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us this month to discuss In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. Copies available at the Circulation desk.

 

Zoom meeting Registration Link

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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Library Closed

9:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Handmade Holiday

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn about Furoshiki (the Japanese wrapping style using fabric) and other budget/eco-friendly options for gift-wrapping, like mini cloth drawstring or paper gift bags. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

After School Adventures

3:45pm - 5:00pm
Youth
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.

CLPL Social: Body at the Winterfest! A Holiday Murder Mystery Game

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Something sinister is afoot at the annual Cozy Corners Winterfest, and if there's something the charming townsfolk love more than hot cocoa, romantic snowball fights and holiday cookie bake-offs it's their secrets. 

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 - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Maker Academy

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (Youth event)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Teen, Family
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Family
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

 

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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 Foundation Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
All Ages
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 - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

City on Fire by Don Winslow

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
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: Festive Tree

CrafterNoon

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Pack up your current projects and head over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encouraged.

LEGO® Builders' Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth
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, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.