This event is in the "Adult" group Bookies Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bookies 9:30am–11:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
This event is in the "Youth" group Family Story Time Wednesday, January 21, 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 21 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 D&D Beginners Club Wednesday, January 21, 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 21 2026 Wed D&D Beginners Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Board Meeting Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: All Ages The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Library Board 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: The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business.
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 22 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 "Adult" group Memory Café Thursday, January 22, 2026 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Memory Café 10:00am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now 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 Bilingual Story Time/Cuentacuentos Familiar Thursday, January 22, 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 cuentacuentos bilingüe. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Bilingual Story Time/Cuentacuentos Familiar 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 cuentacuentos bilingüe.
This event is in the "Adult" group Readers' Social Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This isn't your typical book club! There's no assigned reading, no discussion to prepare for. Register Now Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Readers' Social Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Off Site Register Now Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This isn't your typical book club! There's no assigned reading, no discussion to prepare for.
This event is in the "Adult" group Project Management 101 - part 1 Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Other at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Michael Spilg, PMI-certified instructor, will offer a beginner-friendly overview of project management methods, including Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid approaches. He'll introduce key team roles, tools, and ways of thinking for each style. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Project Management 101 - part 1 7:00pm–8:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Other Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Michael Spilg, PMI-certified instructor, will offer a beginner-friendly overview of project management methods, including Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid approaches. He'll introduce key team roles, tools, and ways of thinking for each style. 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.
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 23 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 24 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 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 All Ages Game and Puzzle Exchange Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Trade in your gently used games or puzzles for something new to you. Items may be brought to the Youth or Adult Services desks from January 17-23 and exchanged for a voucher to redeem on the day of the event. View Details 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat All Ages Game and Puzzle Exchange 10:00am–12:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages Program Type: General Interest Event Details: Trade in your gently used games or puzzles for something new to you. Items may be brought to the Youth or Adult Services desks from January 17-23 and exchanged for a voucher to redeem on the day of the 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 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 25 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 "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 26 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 Make It Mondays Monday, January 26, 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Make It Mondays 3:45pm–5:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library 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 Winter Sowing Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult Learn how to 'winter sow' for a bumper crop. Master Gardeners will be here to demonstrate. Attendees will leave with their own pre-planted milk jug planter. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Winter Sowing 6:30pm–8:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to 'winter sow' for a bumper crop. Master Gardeners will be here to demonstrate. Attendees will leave with their own pre-planted milk jug planter. 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 - 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 27 2026 Tue 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 Family Evening Story Time Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Bring the family and enjoy a story time together. Prepare to dance and sing! Registration is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Family Evening Story Time 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: Bring the family and enjoy a story time together. Prepare to dance and sing! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adult" group An Evening with Paul Lisnek Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual CLPL Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Adult The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagemen View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue An Evening with Paul Lisnek 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagemen
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group CLPL Writers' Group Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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 our monthly 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. Registration encouraged. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue CLPL Writers' Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now 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 our monthly 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. 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 28 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 and Craft Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Youth Join us for a special story time for preschoolers that includes stories, songs and a fun craft. Registration with a CLPL card is required. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Preschool Story Time and Craft 10:00am–10:45am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special story time for preschoolers that includes stories, songs and a fun craft. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Escape Longbourne: A Jane Austen Themed Escape Room Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen, Adult It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Escape Longbourne: A Jane Austen Themed Escape Room 4:30pm–5:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Escape from Longbourne: A Jane Austen Themed Escape Room Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library Program Type: General Interest Age Group: Teen, Adult It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Escape from Longbourne: A Jane Austen Themed Escape Room 6:00pm–7:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: It is a truth universally acknowledged that those trapped in Mr. Bennet's study must be in want of an escape! You will have 60 minutes to escape Mr.