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Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, April 4, 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

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.

The Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake, Springtime Tea with the Crystal Lake Park District

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Crystal Lake Public Library is one of the Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake to be featured in this Crystal Lake Park District event! Enjoy a lovely lunch with family and friends while ...

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

Crystal Lake Public Library is one of the Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake to be featured in this Crystal Lake Park District event!

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.

The Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake, Springtime Tea with the Crystal Lake Park District

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Crystal Lake Public Library is one of the Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake to be featured in this Crystal Lake Park District event! Enjoy a lovely lunch with family and friends while ...

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

Crystal Lake Public Library is one of the Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake to be featured in this Crystal Lake Park District event!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Saturday Story Time and Play

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

A story time for every little one! Join us for a short story time followed by playtime for children and their caregivers to enjoy. Recommended for children ages Birth - 5 yrs. with...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A story time for every little one! Join us for a short story time followed by playtime for children and their caregivers to enjoy. Recommended for children ages Birth - 5 yrs. with their caregiver. Drop-in, no registration is required. 

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.

CLPL @ MCCD's Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Offsite
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Join CLPL as we celebrate Earth Day with the McHenry County Conservation District and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. There will be crafts, earth-friendly activities...

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

Join CLPL as we celebrate Earth Day with the McHenry County Conservation District and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. There will be crafts, earth-friendly activities, food trucks, live music and puppet shows!

Library Closed - Easter

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed on Easter.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Easter.

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.

Community Connections Volunteer Fair

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out abou...

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

Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out about their volunteer needs. 

Featured Organizations:

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.

Community Connections Volunteer Fair

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out abou...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out about their volunteer needs. 

Featured Organizations:

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

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.

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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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.

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.

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!

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.

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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Saturday Story Time and Play

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

A story time for every little one! Join us for a short story time followed by playtime for children and their caregivers to enjoy. Recommended for children ages Birth - 5 yrs. with...

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A story time for every little one! Join us for a short story time followed by playtime for children and their caregivers to enjoy. Recommended for children ages Birth - 5 yrs. with their caregiver. Drop-in, no registration is required. 

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.

Garden Party Story Time

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Join library staff at Downtown Crystal Lake's annual Garden Party. We will have crafts to make. The Garden Party will have a flower sale, native plants, craft fair, vintage fair, w...

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

Join library staff at Downtown Crystal Lake's annual Garden Party. We will have crafts to make. The Garden Party will have a flower sale, native plants, craft fair, vintage fair, workshops, a ballet performance, face painting and live music.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
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.

Rockhound Fest with the Crystal Lake Park District

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Event Details:

The Crystal Lake Public Library will have a rock painting craft at this fun and educational event!  This drop-in program will also include historic jewelry demos, break open g...

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

The Crystal Lake Public Library will have a rock painting craft at this fun and educational event!  This drop-in program will also include historic jewelry demos, break open geodes, lapidary art, mining, and archeology during the 1800s.

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, June 6, 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

Library Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, August 1, 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

Library Closed - Labor Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, September 5, 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

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, October 3, 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

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, November 7, 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

Veterans Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed for Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Veterans Day.