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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
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Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Club SOS

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, General Interest
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We've got some great ideas for fiction, non-fiction and hidden gems for your book club! Enjoy a lively presentation of discussion-worthy titles with Megan and Mary.

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Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

We've got some great ideas for fiction, non-fiction and hidden gems for your book club! Enjoy a lively presentation of discussion-worthy titles with Megan and Mary.

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

Stories of Us Book Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Hey Swifties! Join us for our all new Album and Book Club where every month we pair a novel with a Taylor Swift album for discussion. This month's pairing: "Speak Now (Taylor'...

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Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Hey Swifties! Join us for our all new Album and Book Club where every month we pair a novel with a Taylor Swift album for discussion. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Here's a book club designed for the whole family! Pick up the book at the Circulation Desk, read it together, and then come to the library to talk about it and do fun activities. R...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Here's a book club designed for the whole family! Pick up the book at the Circulation Desk, read it together, and then come to the library to talk about it and do fun activities. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bookies

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Waters by Bonnie Jo CampbellRural noir about an exceptional 11-year-old and her grandmother, a local healer, who live in the Great Massasauga Swamp. Family secrets, passionate ...

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Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Rural noir about an exceptional 11-year-old and her grandmother, a local healer, who live in the Great Massasauga Swamp. Family secrets, passionate love and simmering violence. 

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 "Adult" group.

Hybrid: Night Owls Book Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum. Copies available at the Circulation ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

A book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum. Copies available at the Circulation desk. 

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.

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.

Stories of Us Book Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Hey Swifties! Join us for our all new Album and Book Club where every month we pair a novel with a Taylor Swift album for discussion. This month's pairing: "Red (Taylor's Version)"...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Hey Swifties! Join us for our all new Album and Book Club where every month we pair a novel with a Taylor Swift album for discussion. This month's pairing: "Red (Taylor's Version)" & Normal People by Sally Rooney.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Hybrid: Night Owls Book Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides. Copies available at the Circulation desk.This program ...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

A book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides. Copies available at the Circulation desk.

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.

Family Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program I & II at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Here's a book club designed for the whole family! Pick up the book at the Circulation Desk, read it together, and then come to the library to talk about it and do fun activities. R...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Here's a book club designed for the whole family! Pick up the book at the Circulation Desk, read it together, and then come to the library to talk about it and do fun activities. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bookies

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Women by Kristin HannahAn extraordinary account of the women who served as nurses in Vietnam.  Seen through the eyes of a young nursing student, the story shines the light...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

The Women by Kristin Hannah

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 "Adult" group.

Readers' Social Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club, Offsite
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This isn't your typical book club! There's no assigned reading, no discussion to prepare for. Just bring whatever you happen to be reading and join us at Summer Moon Coffee in Crys...

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Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Offsite
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

This isn't your typical book club! There's no assigned reading, no discussion to prepare for.

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.

Library Closed - Memorial Day

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

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.

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.