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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Memory Café 10:00am–11:00am Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Memory Café 10:00am–11:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest, Meeting Registration Required Event Details: Individuals with memory related challenges and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informal social gathering. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing 6:30pm–8:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing 6:30pm–8:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn new fiber art skills. Take home a fun project that you have made together. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 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.
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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 10 2025 Wed LEGO® Builders' Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 10 2025 Wed LEGO® Builders' Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, STEM Registration Required Event Details: Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu CrafterNoon 12:00pm–1:30pm Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu CrafterNoon 12:00pm–1:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Adult Services Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Monarch Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Monarch Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Book Club, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the Monarch awards then hear two of the Monarch nominees read aloud. After the stories, we'll have some hands-on fun. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Teen Crafts: Korean Lotus Lantern Craft 6:00pm–7:30pm Teen Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Teen Crafts: Korean Lotus Lantern Craft 6:00pm–7:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Come learn about the Korean lantern festival and make a lotus lantern for yourself or as a gift for someone else. View a short documentary on Korea at the end of the class. Disclaimer(s) Photos Library staffers regularly take photos to use in library publications and promotional fliers. Written consent will be obtained from those named in a photo.
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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read 9:30am–10:00am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read 9:30am–10:00am Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Device Drop-In 10:00am–12:00pm Adult Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Device Drop-In 10:00am–12:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Adult Services Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read 11:00am–11:30am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read 11:00am–11:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with a special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Dec 12 2025 Fri A Christmas Carol-a-thon 1:30pm–3:30pm Teen, Adult, Family Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Dec 12 2025 Fri A Christmas Carol-a-thon 1:30pm–3:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us every Friday afternoon for a screening of a different adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".Friday, Dec. 5 "A Christmas Carol" (1951) 86 min, TV-G
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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read 10:00am–10:30am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read 10:00am–10:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Dance, sing and ring in the fun as we celebrate the holiday season with this special story time! Registration with a CLPL card is required. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.
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 Dec 14 2025 Sun Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 14 2025 Sun Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman
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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Make It Mondays 3:45pm–5:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Make It Mondays 3:45pm–5:00pm 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 or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Hybrid: Night Owls Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Hybrid: Night Owls Book Club 7:00pm–8:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now 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 The Twelve Days of Murder by Andreina Cordani. Copies available at the Circulation Desk. Disclaimer(s) 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.
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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Tuesday Night Movie - Superman 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Tuesday Night Movie - Superman 6:00pm–8:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now 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 2025's "Superman." Runtime: 122 minutes. Rated PG-13.
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Tween Paint N' Sip 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Tween Paint N' Sip 6:30pm–7:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Relax and paint a winter scene while sipping a cozy beverage. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages CLPL Take & Make Offsite Event 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Take-and-Make Crafts - December All Day CLPL Take & Make 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: Melted Snowman