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.

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

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. Seanine will read a funny story. You can watch the video on the CLPL YouTube channel.

Get ready to have fun with music, books and rhymes in this special bilingual story time. Registration with a CLPL card is required.

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. New members are always welcome.

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.

Kristen Henmueller from Chasing Creativity Art Studio will guide you in painting a colorful hummingbird. Requires a Crystal Lake Public Library card. Registration required.

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.

Let's go for the gold! We will have STEM based activities and games to celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympics. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Kristen Henmueller from Chasing Creativity Art Studio will guide you in painting a colorful hummingbird. Requires a Crystal Lake Public Library card. Registration required.

Let's go for the gold! We will have STEM based activities to celebrate the 2026 Winter Olympic games. Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

Want to hang out with fellow Pokémon card collectors? Stop by the library to talk, craft and play! Have cards but don't know how to play? We will teach you! Registration with a CLPL card is required. 

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.

Join us for a screening of "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey." Runtime: 139 minutes. Rated R

Are you ready for a fun and friendly Bingo competition with a twist? There will be black lights, snacks and prizes! Registration with a CLPL card is required.

A book club for readers who do their best after dark! Join us this month to discuss The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong. Copies available at the Circulation desk. 

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