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Take-and-Make Crafts - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Make It Mondays

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Hand Stitch a Holiday Ornament

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Hand stitch a holiday ornament to take home.  All supplies provided.

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

Hand stitch a holiday ornament to take home.  All supplies provided.

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 - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Adult" group

Memory Café

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Meeting
Age Group:
Adult

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

 

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

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

 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn new fiber art skills. Take home a fun project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn new fiber art skills. Take home a fun project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is 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.

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 - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

LEGO® Builders' Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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. 

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Registration Required
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 "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 - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

CrafterNoon

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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
Registration Required
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, December 11, 2025 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
Registration Required
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 "Teen" group

Teen Crafts: Korean Lotus Lantern Craft

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teen

Come learn about the Korean lantern festival and make a lotus lantern for yourself or as a gift for someone else. View a short documentary on Korea at the end of the class.

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

Come learn about the Korean lantern festival and make a lotus lantern for yourself or as a gift for someone else. View a short documentary on Korea at the end of the class.

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.

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 - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time!  Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time!  Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Device Drop-In

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

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.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

A Christmas Carol-a-thon

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family

Join us every Friday afternoon for a screening of a different adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".
Friday, Dec. 5 "A Christmas Carol" (1951) 86 min, TV-G

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

Join us every Friday afternoon for a screening of a different adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".
Friday, Dec. 5 "A Christmas Carol" (1951) 86 min, TV-G

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 - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with this special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with this special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.

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 - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

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 - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman

This event is in the "Youth" group

Make It Mondays

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Stop by Youth Services for a surprise, hands-on activity. Crafts, games or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Hybrid: Night Owls Book Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Our evening book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our evening book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. 

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.

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.

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 - December

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: Melted Snowman

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: Melted Snowman