Event List

Brush Calligraphy Workshop

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adult

Revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist.

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist.

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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

Feel Good Friday Movie: Downton Abbey: A New Era

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:15pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adult

Join us for a screening of 2022's "Downton Abbey: A New Era" Runtime: 125 minutes. Rated PG.
Registration encouraged.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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 2022's "Downton Abbey: A New Era" Runtime: 125 minutes. Rated PG.
Registration encouraged.

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

The Discovery of Magic with William Pack

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

General Interest

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

William Pack, “The Chicago Magic Expert,” cracks open his magic history scrapbooks to reveal a secret world of colorful characters, amusing adventures, and arcane knowledge.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: General Interest

Registration Required

Event Details:

William Pack, “The Chicago Magic Expert,” cracks open his magic history scrapbooks to reveal a secret world of colorful characters, amusing adventures, and arcane knowledge.

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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

Memory Café

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

General Interest

Age Group:

Adult

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

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: General Interest

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

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.

CLPL Writers' Group

Tuesday, August 26, 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

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Microsoft Excel 365 Next Steps

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Computer Lab at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adult

A continuation of the skills learned in Basics of Excel. Keyboard and mouse skills required.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

A continuation of the skills learned in Basics of Excel. Keyboard and mouse skills 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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

CLPL Social: Totally '90s Trivia Night

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library

Program Type:

General Interest

Age Group:

Adult

How well do you remember the '90s? Join us to test your knowledge of the totally awesome final decade of the 20th century!

Dressing for the decade is encouraged!

Teams and Single Players welcome!

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library

Room: Ames Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: General Interest

Registration Required

Event Details:

How well do you remember the '90s? Join us to test your knowledge of the totally awesome final decade of the 20th century!

Dressing for the decade is encouraged!

Teams and Single Players welcome!

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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

Take-and-Make Crafts - August

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: Cute Caterpillar

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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: Cute Caterpillar

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day

Crystal Lake Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Crystal Lake Public Library

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

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

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

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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: Fall Wreath

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

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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: Fall Wreath

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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.