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Read With Me

10:30am - 10:45am
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
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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
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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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Resu-MAY I Help You? A Guide to Creating a More Effective Resume

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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Is your resume as effective as it could be? This workshop will review the best practices of writing your resume, from top to bottom using multiple examples of different kinds of resumes.

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Accessibility

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Backyard Birds

2:00pm - 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: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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Do you like to watch birds? Would you like to learn more about them? We'll read a book about the birds that visit our yards and make a bird feeder to attract more! Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

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

DIY Alebrijes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Teen
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Program I & II
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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Learn to create an Alebrije, a Mexican folklore mythical creature. Alebrijes gained popular exposure in the United States with the Disney film "CoCo." Registration with a CLPL card is required.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Best Ways to Plan for College

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 19
Event Details:

Get help to demystify the college prep process so you feel confident about your college plans.

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

Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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All Ages Game and Puzzle Exchange

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family, All Ages
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Trade in your gently used games or puzzles for something new to you. Items may be brought to the Youth or Adult Services desks from Jan. 18-24 and exchanged for a voucher to redeem on the day of the event.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Baby Races!

10:00am - 10:30am
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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Grab your baby and get ready to race! We will race until we find the fastest baby in Crystal Lake. All racing babies must be able to crawl to participate. 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Steen Metz: A Holocaust Survivor Shares His Story

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adult
Off Site
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult
Program Type: General Interest, Offsite
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 141
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For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, CLPL is honored to welcome Holocaust Survivor Steen Metz, who was only 8 years old when his parents and he were arrested and deported to Theresienstadt Concentration Camp from Odense, Denmark in October

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: 12
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Our writers group is back! Join us 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Mario Kart Madness

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Family
Crystal Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Pick your character and kart, and then race to the finish line! We'll take turns playing during this family-friendly event. Nintendo Switch console and controllers provided by the library. CLPL cardholders only.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Preschool Fair

9:30am - 12:00pm
Family
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library
Room: Ames Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Which preschool is the best fit for your family? Do you have questions about hours, location, price or programs offered? Let us simplify your search.

Library Closed for Staff Training

9:00am - 12:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Crystal Lake Public Library
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The library will be closed from 9 am - noon for staff training

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

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

Library Closed - Easter

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

The Library is closed on Easter.

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

Library Closed - Memorial Day

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

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

Library Closed - Independence Day

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

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

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

Library Closed - Labor Day

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