Upcoming Events

Stories and songs for preschool-aged children. Adults encouraged to leave the room to build kids' independence. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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. 

A screening and discussion of  2024's "The Last Showgirl." (85 min., R). This program is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Crystal Lake Branch. 
Registration encouraged.

Join us at Sandy Oaks Farm Market for an energetic story time on a working farm. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and be ready for fun!

Calling all crafters! Pack up your current projects and head over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encouraged.

Join us for a story time focused on movement and fun. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Do you need a little help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Bring your device and your questions to this drop-in event. CLPL staff will help you navigate your device and the library's digital resources.

A story time for every little one! Join us for a short story time followed by playtime for children and their caregivers to enjoy. Recommended for children ages Birth - 5 yrs. with their caregiver. Drop-in, no registration is required. 

Join us as local author Bea Pedersen (After Seven When The Rates Are Cheaper) shares powerful and heartfelt stories of overcoming adversity with grace, humor, and unwavering faith.

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. 

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 and robots. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.

Our evening book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. 

A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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.

Join us for a screening of 2024's "Saturday Night" Runtime: 109 minutes. Rated R.

 Join us for coloring and other mindful activities. Registration with a CLPL card is required.