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Aging In Crystal Lake: Preparing for the Unexpected.

Aging in Crystal Lake: Preparing for the Unexpected

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

What should you do when an unexpected medical emergency at home—such as a fall or sudden confusion—requires an urgent response and medical care?

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

What should you do when an unexpected medical emergency at home—such as a fall or sudden confusion—requires an urgent response and medical care?

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.

Memory Cafe

Memory Café

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for an informal social gathering where persons with memory challenges and their care partner can participate in a craft and connect with others. Light refreshments served. New members are always welcome.

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

Join us for an informal social gathering where persons with memory challenges and their care partner can participate in a craft and connect with others. Light refreshments served. New members are always welcome.

Text: National Library Week Author Panel. Five author portraits on a bookshelf background.

National Library Week Author Panel

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

A coalition of McHenry County public libraries are pleased to host a fantastic group of five fiction authors at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium.

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Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

A coalition of McHenry County public libraries are pleased to host a fantastic group of five fiction authors at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

ADA accommodations are available with at least 5 days advance notice. Please call 815.459.1687, ext. 8 to make arrangements.

Community Connections: Volunteer Fair. A diverse group of young people ins t-shirts and shorts working outdoors on a volunteer project.

Community Connections Volunteer Fair

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult

Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out about their volunteer needs. 

Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Looking for opportunities to volunteer and ways to get involved with community organizations? Stop by the library to meet representatives from local organizations and find out about their volunteer needs. 

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Make It Mondays

Make It Mondays

Monday, April 27, 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.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

CLPL Writers' Group Graphic

CLPL Writers' Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Calling all writers! Join 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, loosely structured environment.

Register Now
Registration Required
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 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, loosely structured environment.

Critcut Mug Press Workshop

Cricut Mug Press Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basic functions of the Cricut Mug Press, and make a coffee mug cap to take home. All materials provided. 

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

Learn the basic functions of the Cricut Mug Press, and make a coffee mug cap to take home. All materials provided. 

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.

Preservation Week: Photo Scanning Assistance. Vintage photographs scattered on a light blue-green background

Preservation Week Photo Scanning Assistance

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult Services at Crystal Lake Public Library
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help scanning old print photos? Sign up for a 30 minute appointment for assistance with the Library's Epson FastFoto scanner. Learn how to quickly scan a stack of same-size photos and save to a USB drive or cloud storage.