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.

Join CLPL Staff in downtown Crystal Lake during the Johnny Appleseed Festival. We will offer a fun activity, an opportunity to sign up for a library card and have information available about library programs.

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 us for a screening of 2025' s "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" Runtime: 124 minutes. Rated R.
Registration encouraged.

A great opportunity to meet eleven fantastic authors from the Chicago area in a fun social setting.  The Midwest Smoke Food Truck will be on site with delicious food options.

Re-energize your book club with some new ideas in fiction and non-fiction - and even some hidden gems! Enjoy a lively discussion of book titles from Megan and Mary. Bring your own suggestions to share as well!

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.

Learn basic machine sewing skills while making a cool craft. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Learn the basic functions of the Cricut Maker and Hat Press, and make a baseball cap to take home. All materials provided. Registration Required. CLPL cardholders only.

Discover the art of macramé in this hands-on program where you'll create macrame keychains. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

Create an axolotl (an aquatic salamander!) using fuse beads. All supplies will be provided. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

An FSA ID is required to begin filling out the FAFSA and getting your college financial aid. You'll get information on how to obtain an FSA ID, help with questions, and troubleshoot any issues.

This isn't your typical book club! There's no assigned reading, no discussion to prepare for.

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.

Join Karen Chan, Certified Financial Planner Emeritus®, to learn tips for reducing expenses and setting up a budget, the do's and don'ts when you can't pay all your bills, insights on applying for assistance programs, why tapping your retirement a