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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
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Rural noir about an exceptional 11-year-old and her grandmother, a local healer, who live in the Great Massasauga Swamp. Family secrets, passionate love and simmering violence. 

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
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 "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.

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.

Virtual - Story Time with Ms. Terri

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

Ms. Terri will share a special story. You can watch on the CLPL YouTube channel. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

DIY Woven Baskets

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by weaving a fun felt basket! 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.

Crochet for Beginners

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn crochet basics in this multi-generational class. Bring your own size J/6.0 mm crochet hook. We’ll provide yarn. Participants in grades 5-8 must be attend with an adult. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required.

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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.
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.

Read With Me

10:00am - 10:15am
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:

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

FULL - Mobile DMV at CLPL - FULL

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

THIS EVENT IS FULL.

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 "Adult" group.

I-PASS On Demand

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Adult Services
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway's mobile customer service team will answer questions about I-PASS, Pay By Plate services, and invoice questions. Trade in your I-PASS transponders for the new sticker tag here. Drop-in; no registration required.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Read With Me

10:15am - 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Read With Me

10:30am - 10:45am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Read With Me

10:45am - 11:00am
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? SOUL Harbour Ranch brings their Pet Partners registered therapy dogs to the library for a cozy, one-on-one reading time, which ensures the best experience for our readers.

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.

CLPL @ MCCD's Earth Day Celebration

12:00pm - 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: Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Offsite
Event Details:

Join CLPL as we celebrate Earth Day with the McHenry County Conservation District and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. There will be crafts, earth-friendly activities, food trucks, live music and puppet shows!

Library Closed - Easter

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

The Library is closed on Easter.

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 "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
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

A book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV by Emily Nussbaum. Copies available at the Circulation desk. 

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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.
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.

Family Evening Story Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring the family and enjoy a story time together. Be ready to dance, sing and enjoy a story! Registration 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 - 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.

Spooky Spring

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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: 8
Event Details:

Do you miss the spookiness of autumn? Do you yearn for pumpkins and ghosts? Join us for an afternoon of spooky crafts and activities. Costumes encouraged. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Terry Savage Talks Money

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Virtual CLPL
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual CLPL
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets, with a presence in television, radio, newspapers, and yes, your local library shelves with several books.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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

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.

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.