This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen, Adult Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Foundation Meeting Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: All Ages Library Foundation Meeting. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Library Foundation Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Library Foundation Meeting.
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 "All Ages" group Take-and-Make Crafts - January 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: Animal Scratch Art View Details Offsite 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 "All Ages" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Take-and-Make Crafts - January All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Animal Scratch Art
This event is in the "Youth" group Preschool Story Time Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program I at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Family Story Time Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group LEGO® Builders' Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest, STEM Age Group: Youth Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 14 2026 Wed LEGO® Builders' Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Reel Life Movies: The Fire Inside Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult A screening and discussion of 2024's "The Fire Inside." (109 min. PG-13). This program is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Crystal Lake Branch. Registration encouraged. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Reel Life Movies: The Fire Inside 6:00pm–8:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: A screening and discussion of 2024's "The Fire Inside." (109 min. PG-13). This program is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Crystal Lake Branch. Registration encouraged.
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 "All Ages" group Take-and-Make Crafts - January 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: Animal Scratch Art View Details Offsite 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 "All Ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Take-and-Make Crafts - January All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Animal Scratch Art
This event is in the "Youth" group Virtual - Story Time with Ms. Alyssa Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Virtual CLPL Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Ms. Alyssa will share a special story. Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Virtual - Story Time with Ms. Alyssa 10:00am–10:30am Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Ms. Alyssa will share a special story. Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.
This event is in the "Youth" group Bilingual Story Time/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Get ready to have fun with music, books and rhymes in this special bilingual story time.Prepárate para divertirte con música, libros y rimas en este especial hora de cuentos bilingüe. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Bilingual Story Time/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 10:30am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to have fun with music, books and rhymes in this special bilingual story time.Prepárate para divertirte con música, libros y rimas en este especial hora de cuentos bilingüe.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group CrafterNoon Thursday, January 15, 2026 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 15 2026 Thu CrafterNoon 12:00pm–1:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Monarch Book Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Book Club, General Interest Age Group: Youth Learn about the Monarch awards then hear two of the Monarch nominees read aloud. After the stories, we'll have some hands-on fun. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Monarch Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Book Club, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the Monarch awards then hear two of the Monarch nominees read aloud. After the stories, we'll have some hands-on fun. Registration with a CLPL card 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 "All Ages" group Take-and-Make Crafts - January 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: Animal Scratch Art View Details Offsite 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 "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Take-and-Make Crafts - January All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Animal Scratch Art
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 "All Ages" group Take-and-Make Crafts - January 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: Animal Scratch Art View Details Offsite 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 "All Ages" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Take-and-Make Crafts - January All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Animal Scratch Art
This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:15am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Read With Me 10:00am–10:15am Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.
This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Read With Me 10:15am–10:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.
This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Read With Me 10:30am–10:45am Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.
This event is in the "Youth" group Read With Me Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Read With Me 10:45am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.
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 "All Ages" group Take-and-Make Crafts - January 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: Animal Scratch Art View Details Offsite 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 "All Ages" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Take-and-Make Crafts - January All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Animal Scratch Art
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jane Austen Tea Party Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: All Ages You and your family are cordially invited to a Jane Austen tea in honor of Jane's 250th birthday. Formal attire encouraged. There will be games, crafts and of course, tea! Registration required with a CLPL card. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Jane Austen Tea Party 1:30pm–2:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Full Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: You and your family are cordially invited to a Jane Austen tea in honor of Jane's 250th birthday. Formal attire encouraged. There will be games, crafts and of course, tea! Registration required with a CLPL card.
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 "All Ages" group Take-and-Make Crafts - January 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: Animal Scratch Art View Details Offsite 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 "All Ages" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Take-and-Make Crafts - January All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Animal Scratch Art
This event is in the "Youth" group Baby Time Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Join us for a special story time for the youngest of the young. This story time is only meant for babies. We will have stories, songs, and lap-sit games. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Baby Time 9:30am–10:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special story time for the youngest of the young. This story time is only meant for babies. We will have stories, songs, and lap-sit games. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Family Story Time Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: A story time for every little one! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, dancing, and more! Suggested for ages Birth - 5 years with a caregiver. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Science Explorers Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest, STEM Age Group: Youth Come explore with us! We will be using STEM-based activities to explore the world around us. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Science Explorers 1:00pm–1:45pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Come explore with us! We will be using STEM-based activities to explore the world around us. Registration with a CLPL card is required.