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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
11
2026
Sun
Take-and-Make Crafts - January
Library Branch:
CLPL Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Take-and-Make Crafts - January
Library Branch:
CLPL Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Take-and-Make Crafts - January
Library Branch:
CLPL Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Take-and-Make Crafts - January
Library Branch:
CLPL Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Take-and-Make Crafts - January
Library Branch:
CLPL Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Take-and-Make Crafts - January
Library Branch:
CLPL Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
CLPL Take & Make
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Take-and-Make Crafts - January
Library Branch:
CLPL Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth,
Teen,
Adult,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Baby Time
9:30am–10:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Toddler Time
9:30am–10:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
A special story time that includes songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for our exuberant toddlers! Registration with a CLPL card is required.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Preschool Story Time
9:30am–10:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
A story time for preschool-aged children with stories and songs. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Family Story Time
10:30am–11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Family Story Time
10:30am–11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Youth Services
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Family Story Time
10:30am–11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Virtual - Story Time with Ms. Alyssa
10:00am–10:30am
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch:
Virtual CLPL
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Ms. Alyssa will share a special story. Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.
This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Bilingual Story Time/Cuentacuentos Familiar
10:30am–11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Get ready to have fun with music, books and rhymes in this special bilingual story time. Prepárate para divertirte con música, libros y rimas en este especial cuentacuentos bilingüe.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Read With Me
10:00am–10:15am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
General Interest
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 "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Read With Me
10:15am–10:30am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
General Interest
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 "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Read With Me
10:30am–10:45am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
General Interest
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 "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Read With Me
10:45am–11:00am
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
General Interest
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Teen,
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
CrafterNoon
12:00pm–1:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Adult Services
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Calling all crafters! Pack up your current projects and head over to the library for a casual program where you can socialize with other makers while you work. Registration encouraged.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Make It Mondays
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 or building. The activity will change every week. Drop in. No registration required.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
LEGO® Builders' Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
General Interest,
STEM
Event Details:
Join other LEGO®-loving kids for brick-building fun. Try a building challenge or create your own. Use the library's LEGO® collection for this program. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Monarch Book Club
4:15pm–5:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Book Club,
General Interest
Event Details:
Learn about the Monarch awards then hear two of the Monarch nominees read aloud. After the stories, we'll have some hands-on fun. Registration with a CLPL card is required.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
Youth
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Maker Academy: Cross Stitch, Embroidery and Hand Sewing
6:30pm–8:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Program I & II
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
General Interest
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 "Adult" group
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
SCORE: Why and How to Measure
6:30pm–8:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
**SCORE Land of Lincoln has implemented a $10 fee to attend their webinars. All fees are collected through SCORE's website & benefit their organization.**
Disclaimer(s)
Zoom - Invite
To access this program, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting to the email you have given within 24 hours of the program.
Zoom - Recording
Library staffers will be recording this LIVE Zoom program. This video may be used in other Library publications and promotions, including, but not limited to Facebook and YouTube.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Reel Life Movies: The Fire Inside
6:00pm–8:30pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Ames Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
A screening and discussion of 2024's "The Fire Inside." (109 min. PG-13). This program is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Crystal Lake Branch. Registration encouraged.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig
7:00pm–8:00pm
Virtual CLPL
Library Branch:
Virtual CLPL
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
General Interest
Event Details:
Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
All Ages
Crystal Lake Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Library Foundation Meeting
7:00pm–9:00pm
Crystal Lake Public Library
Library Branch:
Crystal Lake Public Library
Room:
Ames Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Meeting
Event Details:
Library Foundation Meeting.
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