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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, May 2, 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

Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day!

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Come to the library and choose a free comic book while supplies last. One comic per person. Comic books will be distributed at the Youth and Adult Services desks. No registration i...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Come to the library and choose a free comic book while supplies last. One comic per person. Comic books will be distributed at the Youth and Adult Services desks. No registration is required.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

Mindful Mobility and Meditation

Mindful Mobility and Meditation

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Come join Megan as she guides you through some mindful movement followed by meditation and breathing techniques. All levels welcome. Will include chair yoga and some standing exerc...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come join Megan as she guides you through some mindful movement followed by meditation and breathing techniques. All levels welcome. Will include chair yoga and some standing exercises with a break between movement and mediation sections.

Illinois Libraries Present Dan Santat

Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Youth program)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimagi...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

Sunburned Wisdom with Dave Martin

Sunburned Wisdom: Observations and Dispatches From a Big, Old Goofy World with Dave Martin

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Join award winning singer/songwriter, and storyteller, Dave Martin, on a joyful musical ride. Drawing on his family background, working life, and interests and observations of the ...

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Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join award winning singer/songwriter, and storyteller, Dave Martin, on a joyful musical ride.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

Revenge of the Fifth

Revenge of the Fifth

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars! Stop by the DIY tables in Adult Services to make stickers and buttons with a Star Wars theme and wear your fandom for all to see!

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Star Wars! Stop by the DIY tables in Adult Services to make stickers and buttons with a Star Wars theme and wear your fandom for all to see!

Revenge of the Fifth

Revenge of the Fifth

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Let out your dark side and celebrate all things Star Wars! Get your costumes ready and stop by Youth Services for games, crafts and out of this galaxy fun! No registration required...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Event Details:

Let out your dark side and celebrate all things Star Wars! Get your costumes ready and stop by Youth Services for games, crafts and out of this galaxy fun! No registration required. 

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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 e...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

CrafterNoon

CrafterNoon

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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 encoura...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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 Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

Device Drop In

Device Drop-In

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adult
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 devic...

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.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

The Stories of Us, several stacked books with two open books with pages fanned out, headphones bookending four books all one a distressed wood background

Stories of Us Book Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Hey Swifties! Join us for our all new Album and Book Club where every month we pair a novel with a Taylor Swift album for discussion. This month's pairing: "Red (Taylor's Version)"...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Hey Swifties! Join us for our all new Album and Book Club where every month we pair a novel with a Taylor Swift album for discussion. This month's pairing: "Red (Taylor's Version)" & Normal People by Sally Rooney.

Take and Make Craft logo

Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

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Take-and-Make Crafts - May

All Day
CLPL Take & Make
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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: Spring BlossomsAdult/Teen Take-and-Make: Stress Balls  

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: Spring Blossoms

I-Pass On Demand

I-PASS On Demand

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway's mobile customer service team will answer questions about I-PASS, Pay By Plate services, and invoice questions.  Trade in your I-PASS transponders for th...

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

The Illinois Tollway's mobile customer service team will answer questions about I-PASS, Pay By Plate services, and invoice questions.  Trade in your I-PASS transponders for the new sticker tag here.  Drop-in; no registration required.