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CLPL Writers' Group

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Calling all writers! Join us for our newly relaunched 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.

Register Now
Registration Required
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 us for our newly relaunched 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 "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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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

¡A Jugar Lotería! Loteria Night!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Come and play Loteria at the library! Loteria is very similar to Bingo, but uses pictures instead of numbers. All "ganadores" (winners) will get a prize! This event is for all ages. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required.

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

Come and play Loteria at the library! Loteria is very similar to Bingo, but uses pictures instead of numbers. All "ganadores" (winners) will get a prize! This event is for all ages. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

All Levels

All levels welcome.  ¡Principiantes bienvenidos!

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 "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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

This event is in the "Teen" group

Level Up: Fuse Bead Gaming Characters

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen

Come have fun with fuse beads! We'll have templates for you to work from or you can go online and find your favorite gaming character to create and fuse together. Max size is 6 inches a side.

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

Come have fun with fuse beads! We'll have templates for you to work from or you can go online and find your favorite gaming character to create and fuse together. Max size is 6 inches a side.

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 "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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Feel Good Friday Movie: Tron Legacy

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:15pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family

Join us for a screening of 2010's blockbuster hit "Tron Legacy" Runtime: 126 minutes. Rated PG.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of 2010's blockbuster hit "Tron Legacy" Runtime: 126 minutes. Rated PG.

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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

This event is in the "Teen" group

VR Game Night

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teen

Students in grades 6-12 can come and use the library’s Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, Nintendo Switch, or play a tabletop board game, while hanging with other teens. Snacks will be provided. Stay for a little while or the whole time.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 can come and use the library’s Meta Quest 2 VR Headset, Nintendo Switch, or play a tabletop board game, while hanging with other teens. Snacks will be provided. Stay for a little while or the whole time.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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 - July

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

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: Patriotic Wind Catcher

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Morning Meditation

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Come join Megan as she guides you through some meditation and mindful breathing techniques. All levels welcome. 
Registration encouraged.

Register Now
Registration Required
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.

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

Veterans Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed for Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Veterans Day.

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Library Closed

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed the day after Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed the day after Thanksgiving.