Crystal Lake Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

126 Paddock Street
815.459.1687
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Virtual CLPL

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815.459.1687
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
United States

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Sun-Sat: Closed

Off Site

9:00am-10:00pm

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-10:00pm

CLPL Take & Make

Closed

United States

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Sun-Sat: Closed

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
All Day	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	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	Closing Veterans Day All Day Crystal Lake Public Library Branches: Crystal Lake Public Library Description: The Library is closed for Veterans Day.	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	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	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	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 Dinosaur 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: Get ready to rock' n' roar in this T-Rextra special story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
10 am					This event is in the "Youth" group Dinosaur 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: Get ready to rock' n' roar in this special story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required.	This event is in the "Adult" group Device Drop-In 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Adult Services Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me 10:00am–10:15am 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: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers. This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me 10:15am–10:30am 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: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers. This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me 10:30am–10:45am 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: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers. This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me 10:45am–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: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.
11 am
12 pm					This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group CrafterNoon 12:00pm–1:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: 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.
1 pm							This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Creative Writing Workshop 1:00pm–3:30pm 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: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: You've got a story in you! McHenry County College Instructor, Laura Power will lead an afternoon seminar on the basics of creative writing with lecture, exercises, and feedback.
2 pm
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 LEGO® Builders' Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: General Interest, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. Registration with a CLPL card is required.	This event is in the "Youth" group Dinovember Celebration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready for a roaring good time? Let's celebrate dinosaurs with crafts and games! Registration with a CLPL card is required.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Reel Life Movies: Wicked Pt. 1 5:30pm–8:30pm 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: Movie Registration Required Event Details: A screening and discussion of 2024's "Wicked Pt. 1." (160 min. PG ). This program is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Crystal Lake Branch.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group ABCs of McHenry County Property Taxes 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: McHenry County Assessor Alex Benitez, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio, and McHenry County Treasurer Donna Kurtz will lead a panel discussion on the ABCs Of McHenry County Property Taxes.&nbs Disclaimer(s) Accessibility ADA accommodations are available with at least 5 days advance notice. Please call 815.459.1687, ext. 8 to make arrangements. 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. 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 Cancelled CANCELLED - FAFSA Follow-up 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group 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: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: What happens after a FAFSA is completed? 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.