Upcoming Events

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. 

Join us as local author Bea Pedersen (After Seven When The Rates Are Cheaper) shares powerful and heartfelt stories of overcoming adversity with grace, humor, and unwavering faith.

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. 

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. 

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games, building and robots. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.

Our evening book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. 

A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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.

Join us for a screening of 2024's "Saturday Night" Runtime: 109 minutes. Rated R.

 Join us for coloring and other mindful activities. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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Stories and songs for preschool-aged children. Adults encouraged to leave the room to build kids' independence. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini

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. 

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

Join Ms. Karamy as she shares a story. You never know what surprises she has in store for you! Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

Learn crochet basics in this multi-generational class. Bring your own size J/6.0 mm crochet hook. We’ll provide yarn. Participants in grades 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required.

Enjoy a story time at Dream Riders TLC, 4701 N. Oak St., Crystal Lake. We'll share stories and meet special horses that work with kids. This program takes place outdoors and will be held weather permitting. Kids will interact with horses and hay.