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Take-and-Make Crafts - November

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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 Owl Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Cupcake Liner Flow...

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: Paper Owl

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Take-and-Make Crafts - November

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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 Owl Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Cupcake Liner Flow...

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: Paper Owl

Sew Fun

Sew Fun!

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sewing with a sewing machine, and make a tote bag. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sewing with a sewing machine, and make a tote bag. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - November

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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 Owl Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Cupcake Liner Flow...

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: Paper Owl

Spy School

Spy School: Waffles Undercover

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Calling all spies! Are you ready to use your skills and spy know-how to solve the puzzles and complete your mission? Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all spies! Are you ready to use your skills and spy know-how to solve the puzzles and complete your mission? Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Paddock Street Writers Guild Monthly Meet-Up

Paddock Street Writers Guild Monthly Meet-Up

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

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...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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! Registration encouraged.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - November

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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 Owl Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Cupcake Liner Flow...

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: Paper Owl

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library

CLPL will close for the holiday at 5 pm on Wednesday, 11/27/2024.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

CLPL will close for the holiday at 5 pm on Wednesday, 11/27/2024.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library will be closed for  Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for 

Thanksgiving Day.

Day after Thanksgiving

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library will be closed for day after Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for day after Thanksgiving.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - November

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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 Owl Adult and Teen Take-and-Make: Cupcake Liner Flow...

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: Paper Owl

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Mystery of the Month Club

All Day
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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. ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
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.

Romance of the Month Club

Romance of the Month Club

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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....

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

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: Festive Tree

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

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: Festive Tree

After School Adventures

After School Adventures

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

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, n...

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. 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.

Stuffy

Stuffy Sleepover

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab a stuffed friend and come to our special story time event! Following stories, your stuffed animal will be invited to spend the night at the library. Pick ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab a stuffed friend and come to our special story time event! Following stories, your stuffed animal will be invited to spend the night at the library.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

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: Festive Tree

Women's Lit at CLPL

Women's Lit at CLPL: A Pop-up Book Club with the MCC English Department

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A collaboration between CLPL and McHenry County College brings a literature classroom to the library! Join MCC's women's literature students and instructor Laura Power for a conver...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

A collaboration between CLPL and McHenry County College brings a literature classroom to the library!

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Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

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: Festive Tree

Winter Fairy

Winter Fairy Garden

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Enjoy a fairy exciting afternoon as you create a magical winter wonderland. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy a fairy exciting afternoon as you create a magical winter wonderland. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Knitters and 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 encoura...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Knitters and 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.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Committee of the Whole of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding an in person meeting at the library to consider essential business.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Committee of the Whole of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding an in person meeting at the library to consider essential business.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Festive Tree Adult/Teen Take-and-Make: Quilled Tree O...

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: Festive Tree