Upcoming Events

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.

Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.

Have you ever wanted to learn to meditate but didn't know where to start? Come join Megan as she guides you through some basic meditation and mindful breathing techniques. All levels welcome.

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.

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!

Still undecided or want to change careers? Join us at the Crystal Lake Public library to learn from McHenry County College staff about career exploration and resources.

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.

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.

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.

Put your crocs in four-wheel-drive and come make jibbitz with us! No crocs? No worries! Silicone charm bracelets will be provided for those who don't have a pair. Feel free to mix, match and trade your charms here, too. 

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

Our monthly writers group is back! Join us every month to meet up and check in with other local writers. Bring whatever you're working on or find some inspiration here and get some writing done!

Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! Come play with bubbles big and small. Drop-in. No registration required.

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences. 

Drop in to Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games, building, robots, the activity will change each week! No registration required.

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences. 

Are you committed to or considering starting at McHenry County College? Learn how to get started from McHenry County College staff.

Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades.

Drop in to Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games, building, robots, the activity will change each week! No registration required.

Stop by and visit the Mobile Museum of Tolerance throughout the day to engage in dialogue and participate in immersive experiences.