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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

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Make It Mondays

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

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.

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.

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 - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn new fiber art skills. Take home a fun project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn new fiber art skills. Take home a fun project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

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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 "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 - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, STEM
Age Group:
Youth

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. 

Register Now
Registration Required
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
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 - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Monarch Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Learn about the Monarch awards then hear two of the Monarch nominees read aloud. After the stories, we'll have some hands-on fun. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the Monarch awards then hear two of the Monarch nominees read aloud. After the stories, we'll have some hands-on fun. 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 "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time!  Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time!  Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

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 - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with this special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with this special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

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 - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

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 - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Make It Mondays

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

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.

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.

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 - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Tween Paint N' Sip

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Relax and paint a winter scene while sipping a cozy beverage. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and paint a winter scene while sipping a cozy beverage. 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 "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Pokémon Trade and Play

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Want to hang out with Pokémon card collectors? Stop by the library with your card collection to talk, trade and play the card game. Have cards but don't know how to play? We will teach you. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to hang out with Pokémon card collectors? Stop by the library with your card collection to talk, trade and play the card game. Have cards but don't know how to play? We will teach you. 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 "All Ages" group

Take-and-Make Crafts - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Virtual - Storytime with Ms. Karamy

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join Ms. Karamy as she shares a story. You never know what surprises she has in store for you! Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Karamy as she shares a story. You never know what surprises she has in store for you! Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Chicago Bears Staley Da Bear Tackles Reading

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Special guest Staley Da Bear combines education and comedy in an engaging show celebrating reading and learning. CLPL cardholders only please. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit Youth Services desk to register.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Special guest Staley Da Bear combines education and comedy in an engaging show celebrating reading and learning. CLPL cardholders only please. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit Youth Services desk to register.

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 - December

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Click on the link below to view and register to pick up one of our Take-and Make Crafts below:

Youth Take-and-Make: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman