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Escape from Longbourne a Jane Austen Themed Escape Room

Escape Longbourne: A Jane Austen Themed Escape Room

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr.

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

It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr.

Escape from Longbourne a Jane Austen Themed Escape Room

Escape from Longbourne: A Jane Austen Themed Escape Room

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr.

Escape from Longbourne a Jane Austen Themed Escape Room

Escape from Longbourne: A Jane Austen Themed Escape Room

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr.

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:

It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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: Animal Scratch Art

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Take-and-Make Crafts - January

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Animal Scratch Art

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: Animal Scratch Art

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Mystery of the Month Club

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

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
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

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
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 - February

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

Project Management 101 Part 2

Project Management 101 - Part 2

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult
Join us for part 2 of our project management presentation. In this session, you will discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your project management practice.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Join us for part 2 of our project management presentation. In this session, you will discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your project management practice.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, February 6, 2026 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

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

McNulty Irish Dancers

McNulty Irish Dancers

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages

The McNulty Irish Dancers will captivate you with the beautiful, powerful dances of Ireland. In exquisite costumes, exhibiting talent beyond their years, the young dancers will make a lasting impression on you and your family.

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

The McNulty Irish Dancers will captivate you with the beautiful, powerful dances of Ireland. In exquisite costumes, exhibiting talent beyond their years, the young dancers will make a lasting impression on you and your family.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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

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Youth Take-and-Make: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

A variety of custom folded cards on a background of multicolored construction paper

Custom Folded Cards

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

All skills levels are welcome for this card making workshop. Learn how to make unique, personalized cards perfect for any special occasion. The library's Cricut Maker will be available for demonstration. All materials will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All skills levels are welcome for this card making workshop. Learn how to make unique, personalized cards perfect for any special occasion. The library's Cricut Maker will be available for demonstration. All materials will be provided.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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: Love Bug

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: Love Bug