This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 12 2025 Tue No Stress Back to School Story Time and Craft 1:00pm–1:45pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 12 2025 Tue No Stress Back to School Story Time and Craft 1:00pm–1:45pm 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, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of McHenry County will share books to build empathy, strengthen emotional awareness, and foster connections as children go back to school.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Reducing Food Waste with The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Reducing Food Waste with The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County 7:00pm–8:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Learn how food waste can affect not just your wallet but the environment as well. We will teach you strategies to reduce your waste and educate you on the many initiatives that are being implemented in McHenry County.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Trash Craft: Resin Art Locker Magnets 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth, Teen Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Trash Craft: Resin Art Locker Magnets 6:30pm–7:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Youth, Teen Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to decorate your locker with amazing resin art magnets using various upcycled items. 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 Aug 15 2025 Fri Fire Preparedness for Kids 2:00pm–2:45pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Fire Preparedness for Kids 2:00pm–2:45pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Prepare with Pedro provides an introduction to emergency preparedness to children in a fun and educational way. Through storytelling and hands-on activities, children will build muscle memory and basic coping skills.
This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Tween Nostalgic Board Game Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Tween Nostalgic Board Game Night 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: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Do you miss playing games like Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders? Let's get together and play games from when we were younger. There will be snacks! Registration required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 23 2025 Sat 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation 9:30am–10:15am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 23 2025 Sat 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation 9:30am–10:15am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Congratulations to our graduates! Join us for a party with books, dancing and snacks. Registration is required with Youth Services staff. Please call (815) 459-1687 ext. 6, or visit the Youth Services desk to register.
This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 23 2025 Sat 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation 11:00am–11:45am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 23 2025 Sat 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation 11:00am–11:45am Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Congratulations to our graduates! Join us for a party with books, dancing and snacks. Registration is required with Youth Services staff. 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 Aug 24 2025 Sun The Discovery of Magic with William Pack 2:00pm–4:00pm Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 24 2025 Sun The Discovery of Magic with William Pack 2:00pm–4:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: William Pack, “The Chicago Magic Expert,” cracks open his magic history scrapbooks to reveal a secret world of colorful characters, amusing adventures, and arcane knowledge. 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 "Adult" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Memory Café 10:00am–11:00am Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 26 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 Registration Required Event Details: Individuals with memory related challenges and their caregivers are invited to join us for an informal social gathering and fun activity. Light refreshments will be served. 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 26 2025 Tue CLPL Writers' Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 26 2025 Tue CLPL Writers' Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Adult Services Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Calling all writers! Join us for our newly relaunched writers' group*. Bring your current work in progress or drafts to work or receive feedback on, or just connect with fellow local writers in a casual, loose structure environment.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 27 2025 Wed CLPL Social: Totally '90s Trivia Night 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 27 2025 Wed CLPL Social: Totally '90s Trivia Night 7:00pm–8:30pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: How well do you remember the '90s? Join us to test your knowledge of the totally awesome final decade of the 20th century! Dressing for the decade is encouraged!Teams and Single Players welcome! 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 Aug 29 2025 Fri Public Works Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Youth Off Site Full Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group Aug 29 2025 Fri Public Works Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Off Site Full Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Do you like big vehicles? The Crystal Lake Public Works Department is partnering with the library for a story time and tour! After a short story time, we will be treated to a tour of the trucks that the city uses to keep our roads safe.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Crystal Lake Public Library Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Branches: Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Mystery of the Month Club All Day Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Mystery of the Month Club All Day Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, General Interest Registration Required 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 Sep 2 2025 Tue Romance of the Month Club All Day Teen, Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Romance of the Month Club All Day Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, General Interest Registration Required 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 Sep 2 2025 Tue Art Unlimited 4:00pm–4:45pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Art Unlimited 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Get creative by making your own abstract art. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
Sep 5 2025 Fri Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–12:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Closing Sep 5 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–12:00pm 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 Sep 8 2025 Mon After School Adventures 3:45pm–5:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 8 2025 Mon After School Adventures 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, building and robots. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing 6:30pm–8:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing 6:30pm–8:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Full 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 Sep 12 2025 Fri Yoga Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Yoga Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Crystal Lake Public Library Waitlist Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Program I & II Age Group: Youth Program Type: General Interest, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a story time focused on movement and fun. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 14 2025 Sun From Perseverance to Hope 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 14 2025 Sun From Perseverance to Hope 2:00pm–3:00pm Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Library Branch: Crystal Lake Public Library Room: Ames Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Join us as local author Bea Pedersen (After Seven When The Rates Are Cheaper) shares powerful and heartfelt stories of overcoming adversity with grace, humor, and unwavering faith. Disclaimer(s) 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 Sep 15 2025 Mon After School Adventures 3:45pm–5:00pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 15 2025 Mon After School Adventures 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, building and robots. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.
This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Keep Calm and Color On! 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth Crystal Lake Public Library Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Keep Calm and Color On! 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: General Interest Registration Required Event Details: Join us for coloring and other mindful activities. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen, Adult Virtual CLPL Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual CLPL Library Branch: Virtual CLPL Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: General Interest Event Details: REGISTER HERE