Week Calendar

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 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 preschool-aged children with stories and songs.  Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Practice reading with our Very Important Volunteers (VIVs) this summer! Children will be paired with teen volunteers to practice their reading skills and build confidence. Sign up for a 15-minute session. CLPL cardholders only.

Practice reading with our Very Important Volunteers (VIVs) this summer! Children will be paired with teen volunteers to practice their reading skills and build confidence. Sign up for a 15-minute session. CLPL cardholders only.

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. 

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.

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. 

Join us at Madoli Farms for an energetic story time on a working farm. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and be ready for some fun!

Practice reading with our Very Important Volunteers (VIVs) this summer! Children will be paired with teen volunteers to practice their reading skills and build confidence. Sign up for a 15-minute session. CLPL cardholders only.

Laura Doherty is a nationally touring children's performer and award-winning recording artist. Please bring a chair or blanket and join us at Veteran Acres Park, 431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60012. No registration is required.

Do you need a little help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Bring your device and your questions to this drop-in event. CLPL staff will help you navigate your device and the library's digital resources.

Practice reading with our Very Important Volunteers (VIVs) this summer! Children will be paired with teen volunteers to practice their reading skills and build confidence. Sign up for a 15-minute session. CLPL cardholders only.

Practice reading with our Very Important Volunteers (VIVs) this summer! Children will be paired with teen volunteers to practice their reading skills and build confidence. Sign up for a 15-minute session. CLPL cardholders only.

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. 

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.

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

Relax and color your stress away! We'll provide the supplies or feel free to bring your own. Registration encouraged.

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

Join Ms. Seanine for a special summer book club. Participants will vote on which books we'll read off the 2025 Rebecca Caudill Book Award nominee list. We will have snacks as we discuss each book. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Ms. Dawn and Ms. Ashlee will lead this book club where participants will vote on which books to read off the Bluestem 2025 nominee list! The club will meet weekly to discuss the selected books and do fun activities. Snacks will be provided.

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. 

A screening and discussion of the 2024 PBS American Experience documentary Fly With Me (TV-14, 112  min.). This program is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Crystal Lake Branch.

If you think you've gotten all you can out of one of your old tees and/or jeans, bring them in and alter them for even more use as a bag.

Library Foundation Meeting.