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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

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: Animal Scratch Art

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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

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: Animal Scratch Art

Preschool Fair

Preschool Fair

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Family

Which preschool is the best fit for your family? Do you have questions about hours, location, price or programs offered? Let us simplify your search.

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

Which preschool is the best fit for your family? Do you have questions about hours, location, price or programs offered? Let us simplify your search.

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Mystery 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 mystery book just for you. Selections will be based on your profile/quiz results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you've never read.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 mystery book just for you. Selections will be based on your profile/quiz results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you've never read.

Romance of the Month Club

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
Registration Required
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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

Babytime

Baby Time

Monday, February 2, 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

Storytime

Family Story Time

Monday, February 2, 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

Make It Mondays

Make It Mondays

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Storytime Worm

Family Story Time

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services 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. This is a Drop-in story time. No registration required.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
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. This is a Drop-in story time. No registration required.

Hedgehog Book Folding Craft

Hedgehog Book Folding Craft

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Make an adorable hedgehog craft using a paperback book. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Upcoming
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:

Make an adorable hedgehog craft using a paperback book. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Project Management 101 Part 2

Project Management 101 - Part 2

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult
Join us for part 2 of our project management presentation. In this session, you will discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your project management practice.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:
Join us for part 2 of our project management presentation. In this session, you will discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your project management practice.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Storytime Worm

Family Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

D&D Beginners Club

D&D Beginners Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth

Learn the basics of D&D! During this 3 session series you will work together to create characters, battle monsters, and play a special one shot. Some dice will be provided for play, adventurers are welcome to bring their own.

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

Learn the basics of D&D! During this 3 session series you will work together to create characters, battle monsters, and play a special one shot. Some dice will be provided for play, adventurers are welcome to bring their own.

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Crafter Dark Social Hour

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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
Registration Required
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.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages

The Committee of the Whole of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding an in person meeting at the library to consider essential business.

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Committee of the Whole of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Crystal Lake will be holding an in person meeting at the library to consider essential business.

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Take-and-Make Crafts - February

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: Love Bug

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: Love Bug

Bilingual Family Story Time

Bilingual Story Time/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Thursday, February 5, 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. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Origami Hearts and 3d Duct Tape Hearts

Teen Crafts: Origami Hearts & 3D Duct Tape Hearts

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen

Try out a simple origami heart design (which can double as a love note) and a 3D duct tape heart.

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

Try out a simple origami heart design (which can double as a love note) and a 3D duct tape heart.

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.