Crystal Lake Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

126 Paddock Street
815.459.1687
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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815.459.1687
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL is HAUNTED! All Day All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Beacon Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Just in time for Halloween Calliope the CLPL Ghost has returned to haunt Adult Services! Search the stacks each day to see where she's hiding.	This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL is HAUNTED! All Day All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Beacon Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Just in time for Halloween Calliope the CLPL Ghost has returned to haunt Adult Services! Search the stacks each day to see where she's hiding.	This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL is HAUNTED! All Day All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Beacon Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Just in time for Halloween Calliope the CLPL Ghost has returned to haunt Adult Services! Search the stacks each day to see where she's hiding.	This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL is HAUNTED! All Day All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Beacon Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Just in time for Halloween Calliope the CLPL Ghost has returned to haunt Adult Services! Search the stacks each day to see where she's hiding.	This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL is HAUNTED! All Day All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Beacon Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Just in time for Halloween Calliope the CLPL Ghost has returned to haunt Adult Services! Search the stacks each day to see where she's hiding.	This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL is HAUNTED! All Day All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Beacon Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Just in time for Halloween Calliope the CLPL Ghost has returned to haunt Adult Services! Search the stacks each day to see where she's hiding.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mystery of the Month Club All Day Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Each month we hand pick a mystery book just for you. Selections will be based on your profile/quiz results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you've never read.
	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 - October All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Ghost Family Portrait	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 - October All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Ghost Family Portrait	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 - October All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Ghost Family Portrait	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 - October All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Ghost Family Portrait	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 - October All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Ghost Family Portrait	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 - October All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Ghost Family Portrait	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Romance of the Month Club All Day Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Each month we hand pick a romance book just for you! Custom selections will be based on your survey results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you’ve never read.
							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 - November All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Paper Turkey
9 am		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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL Pumpkin Patch 9:00am–5:00pm Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library 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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31 Visit the CLPL Pumpkin Patch outside by our main entrance (by the parking lot) during regular library hours. Come see our decorated pumpkins on display!	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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL Pumpkin Patch 9:00am–5:00pm Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library 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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31 Visit the CLPL Pumpkin Patch outside by our main entrance (by the parking lot) during regular library hours. Come see our decorated pumpkins on display!	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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL Pumpkin Patch 9:00am–5:00pm Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library 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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31 Visit the CLPL Pumpkin Patch outside by our main entrance (by the parking lot) during regular library hours. Come see our decorated pumpkins on display!	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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL Pumpkin Patch 9:00am–5:00pm Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library 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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31 Visit the CLPL Pumpkin Patch outside by our main entrance (by the parking lot) during regular library hours. Come see our decorated pumpkins on display! This event is in the "Youth" group Spooky Story Time Dance Party 9:30am–10:00am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special spine-tingling story time focused on music and dance. Costumes encouraged. Registration with a CLPL card is required.	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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group CLPL Pumpkin Patch 9:00am–5:00pm Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library 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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31 Visit the CLPL Pumpkin Patch outside by our main entrance (by the parking lot) during regular library hours. Come see our decorated pumpkins on display!
10 am				This event is in the "Youth" group Preschool Fire Prevention Story Time and Craft 10:00am–11:00am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room 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. Special guests from the Crystal Lake Fire Department will be here to share stories and talk about fire safety. CLPL cardholders only.	This event is in the "Youth" group Spooky Story Time Dance Party 10:30am–11:00am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special spine-tingling story time focused on music and dance. Costumes encouraged. Registration with a CLPL card is required.		This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Morning Meditation 10:00am–10:30am Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Come join Megan as she guides you through some meditation and mindful breathing techniques. All levels welcome. Registration encouraged.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group CLPL Bid Opening - Humidifier Replacement 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Crystal Lake Public Library will open bids submitted for the Humidifier Replacement project.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group A Matter of Balance 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity for age 60+. The program includes eight classes that run up to two-hours each session, presented to a small group of 8-12 participants 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 "Adult" group Over There: The War to End All Wars with Terry Lynch 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest, Offsite Event Details: REGISTER HERE In honor of Veterans Day, please join us to learn about WWI with Terry Lynch of HFK Presents.
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group After School Adventures 3:45pm–5:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "Youth" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Crafts, games or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.
4 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group Not-So-Scary Stories 4:00pm–4:45pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Creep down to Youth Services and join us for some not-so-scary stories and activities. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled CANCELLED Planning for Retirement 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED Juan Pablo Marquez, Northwestern Illinois Market President for BMO Bank, talks about retirement readiness in this educational session. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility ADA accommodations are available with at least 5 days advance notice. Please call 815.459.1687, ext. 8 to make arrangements. This event is in the "Youth" group Family Evening Story Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Knitting in the Round Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to knit in the round while making a basic hat. Bring your own size 6 and size 8 knitting needles (either circular or double pointed needles). The pattern and yarn will be provided. Basic knitting skills required. 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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Night of the Jack-O-Lanterns 6:30pm–8:30pm Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Crystal Lake Public Library 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 "Family" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Other Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Enjoy a fun night of Halloween crafts! Adults and teens are invited to make spooky crafts in the Adult Services DIY area. Kids can make a pumpkin windsock and enjoy not-so-scary stories in Youth Services. We'll have treats, but no tricks.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group An Evening with Author Mary Kubica 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Off Site Waitlist Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest, Offsite Registration Required Event Details: A coalition of McHenry County public libraries are pleased to host Mary Kubica at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium. This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Crafts: Pastry Tart Outlet Covers 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Use clay and acrylic paint to make a light switch or outlet wall cover look like a your favorite pastry tart flavor! Light switch and outlet covers will be provided, or bring one of your own from home to decorate with library supplies. 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group CLPL Writers' Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 our monthly 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 Book Discussion at Cary Ale House: Angel Down by Daniel Kraus 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Off Site Waitlist Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Offsite Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a book discussion of Angel Down ahead of the author Daniel Kraus' visit on 11/6/25!