Week Calendar

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. 

A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs.  Registration with a CLPL card is required.

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

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. 

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.

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. 

Ms. Terri will read the story The Sun Never Hurries by Roxane Turcotte. Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

Join us for a story time all about firefighters! We'll have a story, and activities and maybe even a visit from our Crystal Lake firefighters. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Enjoy a library story time at Dream Riders TLC, 4701 N. Oak St., Crystal Lake. We will share stories and meet special horses that work with kids. This program will take place outdoors and will be held weather permitting.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? Read With Me is a special initiative of the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. Register for a 15-minute session to read with a dog.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? Read With Me is a special initiative of the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. Register for a 15-minute session to read with a dog.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? Read With Me is a special initiative of the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. Register for a 15-minute session to read with a dog.

Would your child like to practice reading with a trained therapy dog? Read With Me is a special initiative of the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. Register for a 15-minute session to read with a dog.

Learn the physics behind your favorite roller coaster as we build our own marble roller coasters! Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Journey into the woods - and other enchanted places with some wonderful local authors!

Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity for age 60+.  The program includes eight classes that run up to two-hours each session,  presented to a small group of 8-12 participants

Using zombie themed fabric, a beanie hat, and your imagination, create a hat to keep you warm and scare away strangers. All materials provided. Registration required.

Join us for a book club designed for the whole family! Pick up the book at the Circulation desk, read it together, and then come to the library to talk about it and do fun activities. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Whether you manufacture a product, offer a service or sell on social media from your home, we will offer you the opportunity to share experiences with other business owners.

The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business. Additional details can be found in the Agenda.