Upcoming Events

Join us for a screening of 2024's "Here" Runtime: 104 minutes. Rated PG.

Create cute keychains and magnets using Perler bead patterns. All supplies provided. Registration with CLPL card is required. 

A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs.  Registration with a CLPL card is required.

The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan

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. 

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

Join Ms. Seanine for a special summer book club where participants vote on which books to read from the 2026 Rebecca Caudill Book Award nominee list. Enjoy snacks while we discuss each book. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business. Additional details can be found in the Agenda.

Join us for a stellar story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Enjoy this funny tale and learn an important lesson: "Don't Trust Fish" by Neil Sharpson. Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

Join us for a stellar story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Join Ms. Dawn and Ms. Ashlee for a special summer book club. Participants will vote on which books to read from the Bluestem 2026 nominee list! The club will meet weekly to talk about the selected books and do fun activities.

Enjoy a library story time at Dream Riders TLC, 4701 N. Oak St., Crystal Lake. We will share stories and meet special horses that work with kids. This program will take place outdoors and will be held weather permitting.

Ever wanted to be in the library after close? Join us for our first After Hours Game Night! Bring a group or show up solo to play a variety of board, card, and video games in Adult Services after we've closed for the evening.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.