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Virtual - Story Time with Ms. Seanine

10:00am–10:30am
Youth
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ms. Seanine will share a story. Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Brush Calligraphy Workshop

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist.

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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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Adult" group

Feel Good Friday Movie: Downton Abbey: A New Era

12:00pm–2:15pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of 2022's "Downton Abbey: A New Era" Runtime: 125 minutes. Rated PG.
Registration encouraged.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

9:30am–10:15am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Congratulations to our graduates! Join us for a party with books, dancing and snacks. Registration is required with Youth Services staff. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

This event is in the "Youth" group

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

11:00am–11:45am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Congratulations to our graduates! Join us for a party with books, dancing and snacks. Registration is required with Youth Services staff. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

The Discovery of Magic with William Pack

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

William Pack, “The Chicago Magic Expert,” cracks open his magic history scrapbooks to reveal a secret world of colorful characters, amusing adventures, and arcane knowledge. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen STEAM: Rube Goldberg Machines

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens, get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills! Rube Goldberg machines are chain-reaction contraptions that perform simple tasks in the most complicated ways.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Adult" group

Memory Café

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Individuals with memory related challenges and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informal social gathering and fun activity. Light refreshments will be served.

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.
This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Evening Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the family and enjoy a story time together. Prepare to dance and sing! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

CLPL Writers' Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Join us for our newly relaunched writers' group*. Bring your current work in progress or drafts to work or receive feedback on, or just connect with fellow local writers in a casual, loose structure environment.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Microsoft Excel 365 Next Steps

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

A continuation of the skills learned in Basics of Excel. Keyboard and mouse skills 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group

Preschool Story Time and Craft

10:00am–10:30am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time for preschoolers that includes stories, songs and a fun craft. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

CLPL Social: Totally '90s Trivia Night

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

How well do you remember the '90s? Join us to test your knowledge of the totally awesome final decade of the 20th century! 

Dressing for the decade is encouraged!

Teams and Single Players welcome!

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group

Public Works Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Youth
Off Site
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like big vehicles? The Crystal Lake Public Works Department is partnering with the library for a story time and tour! After a short story time, we will be treated to a tour of the trucks that the city uses to keep our roads safe.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar