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.

Stories and songs for preschool-aged children. Adults encouraged to leave the room to build kids' independence. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini

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. 

Join Ms. Karamy as she shares a story. You never know what surprises she has in store for you! Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crystal Lake Public Library presents a Fall Book Corner with children's, teen and adult favorites in partnership with the Crystal Lake Park District. Enjoy lunch with family or friends while revisiting special books and learning about new ones.

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.

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.

Join us for a screening of 2024's "Saturday Night" Runtime: 109 minutes. Rated R.

 Join us for coloring and other mindful activities. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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 accompanied by an adult. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required.

Our evening book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. 

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The Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to conduct essential business.