Event List

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

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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

Hand Stitch a Holiday Ornament

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adult

Hand stitch a holiday ornament to take home. All supplies provided.

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hand stitch a holiday ornament to take home. All supplies provided.

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

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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

Memory Café

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

General Interest, Meeting

Age Group:

Adult

Individuals with memory related challenges and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informal social gathering. Light refreshments will be served.

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: General Interest, Meeting

Registration Required

Event Details:

Individuals with memory related challenges and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informal social gathering. Light refreshments will be served.

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

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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

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

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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

CrafterNoon

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

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.

Register Now

Registration Required

Register Now

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.

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

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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

Device Drop-In

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adult

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.

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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.

3 movie covers of A Christmas Carol movies and a lamppost

A Christmas Carol-a-thon

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Family

Join us every Friday afternoon for a screening of a different adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".
Friday, Dec. 5 "A Christmas Carol" (1951) 86 min, TV-G

Register Now

Registration Required

Register Now

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us every Friday afternoon for a screening of a different adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".
Friday, Dec. 5 "A Christmas Carol" (1951) 86 min, TV-G

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

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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

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

View Details

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

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

View Details

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

Hybrid: Night Owls Book Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult

Our evening book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani. Copies available at the Circulation Desk.

Register Now

Registration Required

Register Now

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Our evening book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani. Copies available at the Circulation Desk.

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.

Zoom - Invite

To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.

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

View Details

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

Tuesday Night Movie - Superman

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adult

Join us for a screening of 2025's "Superman." Runtime: 122 minutes. Rated PG-13.

Register Now

Registration Required

Register Now

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a screening of 2025's "Superman." Runtime: 122 minutes. Rated PG-13.

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

View Details

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

Bookies

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult

West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

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Registration Required

Register Now

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

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

View Details

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

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

View Details

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

A Christmas Carol-a-thon

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Family

Join us every Friday afternoon for a screening of a different adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".
Friday, Dec. 5 "A Christmas Carol" (1951) 86 min, TV-G

Register Now

Registration Required

Register Now

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us every Friday afternoon for a screening of a different adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".
Friday, Dec. 5 "A Christmas Carol" (1951) 86 min, TV-G