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Sew Fun!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sewing with a sewing machine, and make a tote bag. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Spy School: Waffles Undercover

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: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all spies! Are you ready to use your skills and spy know-how to solve the puzzles and complete your mission? Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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

Paddock Street Writers Guild Monthly Meet-Up

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Our monthly writers group is back! Join us every month to meet up and check in with other local writers. Bring whatever you're working on or find some inspiration here and get some writing done! Registration encouraged.

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

CLPL will close for the holiday at 5 pm on Wednesday, 11/27/2024.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for 

Thanksgiving Day.

Day after Thanksgiving

All Day
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for day after Thanksgiving.

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

Mystery of the Month Club

All Day
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Each month we hand pick a mystery book just for you. Selections will be based on your profile/quiz results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you've never read.

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

Romance of the Month Club

All Day
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Each month we hand pick a romance book just for you! Custom selections will be based on your survey results. Find a new favorite author or be surprised by a book you’ve never read.

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 "Youth" group.

Stuffy Sleepover

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas, grab a stuffed friend and come to our special story time event! Following stories, your stuffed animal will be invited to spend the night at the library.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Winter Fairy Garden

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: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy a fairy exciting afternoon as you create a magical winter wonderland. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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.

Handmade Holiday

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn about Furoshiki (the Japanese wrapping style using fabric) and other budget/eco-friendly options for gift-wrapping, like mini cloth drawstring or paper gift bags. All supplies will be provided. 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.

CLPL Social: Body at the Winterfest! A Holiday Murder Mystery Game

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: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Something sinister is afoot at the annual Cozy Corners Winterfest, and if there's something the charming townsfolk love more than hot cocoa, romantic snowball fights and holiday cookie bake-offs it's their secrets. 

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.

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.

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: 0
Event Details:

Grab your grown-up and come to Youth Services to learn simple embroidery stitches and hand sewing. Take home a finished project that you have made together. 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 "Family" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (Youth event)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Teen, Family
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Family
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

 

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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.

LEGO® Builders' 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: General Interest, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Craft: Paper Quilling

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

Learn a bit about the craft of paper quilling and create your own project, as a gift for yourself or for someone else. We will focus on gift tags and tree ornaments.

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.

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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 "Youth" group.

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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 "Youth" group.

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Jingle Bell Rock 'n' Read

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "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.