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Take-and-Make Crafts - September

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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Take-and-Make Crafts - September

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: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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Take-and-Make Crafts - September

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: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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Take-and-Make Crafts - September

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: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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Take-and-Make Crafts - September

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: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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Take-and-Make Crafts - September

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: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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Take-and-Make Crafts - September

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: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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Crochet for Beginners

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult

Learn crochet basics in this multi-generational class. Bring your own size J/6.0 mm crochet hook. We’ll provide yarn. Participants in grades 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required.

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

Learn crochet basics in this multi-generational class. Bring your own size J/6.0 mm crochet hook. We’ll provide yarn. Participants in grades 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required.

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 "Youth" group
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Take-and-Make Crafts - September

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: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

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Lunch & Learn Book Corner for Fall

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest, Offsite
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages

Crystal Lake Public Library presents a Fall Book Corner with children's, teen and adult favorites in partnership with the Crystal Lake Park District. Enjoy lunch with family or friends while revisiting special books and learning about new ones.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest, Offsite
Event Details:

Crystal Lake Public Library presents a Fall Book Corner with children's, teen and adult favorites in partnership with the Crystal Lake Park District. Enjoy lunch with family or friends while revisiting special books and learning about new ones.

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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

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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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

Offsite Event
Library Branch: CLPL Take & Make
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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Youth Take-and-Make: Fall Wreath

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

CLPL Writers' Group

Tuesday, September 23, 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.

Upcoming
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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

This event is in the "Teen" group

FSA ID Workshop

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen

An FSA ID is required to begin filling out the FAFSA and getting your college financial aid. You'll get information on how to obtain an FSA ID, help with questions, and troubleshoot any issues.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

An FSA ID is required to begin filling out the FAFSA and getting your college financial aid. You'll get information on how to obtain an FSA ID, help with questions, and troubleshoot any issues.

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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

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

Johnny Appleseed Festival

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages

Join CLPL Staff in downtown Crystal Lake during the Johnny Appleseed Festival. We will offer a fun activity, an opportunity to sign up for a library card and have information available about library programs.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join CLPL Staff in downtown Crystal Lake during the Johnny Appleseed Festival. We will offer a fun activity, an opportunity to sign up for a library card and have information available about library programs.

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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

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 - September

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: Fall Wreath

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: Fall Wreath

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen VR Game Night

Monday, September 29, 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.

Upcoming
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.

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.