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Library Closed for Staff Training

9:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

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 - April

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: Beautiful Butterfly

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

Mindful Mobility and Meditation

10:00am - 11:30am
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come join Megan as she guides you through some mindful movement followed by meditation and breathing techniques. All levels welcome. Will include chair yoga and some standing exercises with a break between movement and meditation sections.

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake, Springtime Tea with the Crystal Lake Park District

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Off Site
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Crystal Lake Public Library is one of the Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake to be featured in this Crystal Lake Park District 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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - April

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: Beautiful Butterfly

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake, Springtime Tea with the Crystal Lake Park District

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Crystal Lake Public Library is one of the Seven Wonders of Crystal Lake to be featured in this Crystal Lake Park District 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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - April

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: Beautiful Butterfly

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Baby Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

After School Adventures

3:45pm - 5:00pm
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. We'll have a different activity each week including crafts, games, building, robots, and more! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join Barbara Ginty, CFP®  CEPA®, as she guides you through the complex landscape of student loans, emphasizing how these debts can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement savings.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom - Recording

Library staffers will be recording this LIVE Zoom program.  This video may be used in other Library publications and promotions, including, but not limited to Facebook and YouTube.

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 - April

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: Beautiful Butterfly

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Youth" group.

Maker Academy

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn fiber art skills. Take home a finished 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 "All Ages" group.

Library Foundation 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:

Library Foundation Meeting.

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 - April

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: Beautiful Butterfly

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Preschool Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Youth" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Animal Clothespin Magnets

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come create fun clothespin animal magnets with us. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Uncommon Facts About Common Birds with Stan Tekiela

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Off Site
Waitlist
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and author/writer Stan Tekiela, originator of the popular state-specific field guides such as Birds of Illiinois Field Guide, Trees of Illinois Field Guide and many more, will present fascinating facts and tidbits

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Watercolor Loose Florals Workshop

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let loose with watercolor as you learn how to paint flowers with Audrey Ra Design, a local teaching artist. In this workshop you’ll learn how to paint flowers in the loose style. Requires a Crystal Lake Public Library card.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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.

Take-and-Make Crafts - April

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: Beautiful Butterfly

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Spring Story Time Dance Party

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We'll put a spring in your step during this special story time focused on music and dance. Registration with a CLPL card is required.