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Baby Time

9:30am–10:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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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

Summer Adventures

1:00pm–2:30pm
Youth
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, building, robots - the activity will change every week! Drop in. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Hybrid: Night Owls Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our evening book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. 

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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 - June

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
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: Hot Air Balloon

This event is in the "Youth" group

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tuesday Night Movie: A Real Pain

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of 2024's "A Real Pain" Runtime: 89 minutes. Rated R.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Fun with Origami

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your origami game! We'll provide the paper and instructions to make Pokémon characters, Pac-Man and more. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

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 - June

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
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: Hot Air Balloon

This event is in the "Youth" group

Preschool Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bookies

9:30am–11:30am
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Summer Adventures

1:00pm–2:30pm
Youth
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, building, robots - the activity will change every week! Drop in. No registration required.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Committee of the Whole - Facilities

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Crystal Lake Public Library
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 tour the Facility.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Caudill Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
All Ages
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. Additional details can be found in the Agenda.

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 - June

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
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: Hot Air Balloon

This event is in the "Youth" group

Virtual - Storytime with Ms. Karamy

10:00am–10:30am
Youth
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Karamy as she shares a story. You never know what surprises she has in store! Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Bluestem Book Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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

What's the Rush? - Pollinators and Their Importance

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Homegrown National Park Movement!

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 - June

All Day
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
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: Hot Air Balloon

This event is in the "Youth" group

Dream Riders Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Youth
Off Site
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Dog Man Book Party

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Dav Pilkey's hit Dog Man series with games, activities and other supa awesome fun! Registration with a CLPL card is required.