Crystal Lake, Illinois
Upcoming events from Crystal Lake Public Library.
51 upcoming events
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make, with a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens; the event is listed for all ages on November 12, 2026, with no specific duration given.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, children and families can enjoy a bilingual story time with music, books, and rhymes. It is open to ages 0–17 for Crystal Lake Public Library cardholders only, and registration is required.
At CrafterNoon, held November 12, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM at the Adult Services desk of the Crystal Lake Public Library, people bring their current craft projects to work on while socializing with other makers. The casual program is for ages 13 and up, and registration is encouraged.
This 90-minute hybrid seminar, held November 12, 2026 at the Crystal Lake Public Library's Ames Room, explains Medicare Parts A, B, and D, supplemental insurance, and Medicare Advantage, including their costs and how each works. It is open to adults 18 and older, requires registration, and is presented by Jane Klinger (Sanchez), a Life & Health broker for Aegis Resources Inc.
On November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, this virtual event features author, educator, and poet Dr. Eve L. Ewing in a conversation about how words and storytelling shape public memory, challenge inequality, and help communities imagine new futures. It is intended for adults aged 18 and older.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make on November 13, 2026, with a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth and a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages.
At this drop-in event on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Crystal Lake Public Library's Adult Services desk, attendees can bring their smartphone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader and get help from library staff with using the device and the library's digital resources. It is open to adults 18 and older.
At Crystal Lake Public Library on November 13, 2026, children and teens ages 0–17 can join a 30-minute Yoga Story Time from 10:00 to 10:30 AM that combines stories with movement; participants should bring a yoga mat or towel. The program is limited to CLPL cardholders and requires registration.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make, with a Raccoon Paper Bag Puppet for youth or a Fabric Wreath for adults and teens. The event is listed for all ages on November 14, 2026, with no specific start or end time given.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library on November 14, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, children and their caregivers can attend a short story time followed by playtime, with drop-in attendance and no registration required. The event is recommended for children from birth to 5 years old, though the listed age range is 0-17.
At this two-hour book discussion for adults 18 and older, held November 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ames Room of Crystal Lake Public Library, participants talk about mystery books, both classic and recent favorites. Registration is encouraged.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make on November 15, 2026, choosing either a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make on November 16, 2026, choosing either a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library's Program I & II rooms on November 16, 2026, from 3:45 to 5:00 PM, kids and teens ages 0-17 can drop in after school to join friends for building activities through Youth Services, with no registration required.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library's Ames Room (also available on Zoom) on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, adults 18 and older can join a hybrid book club to discuss Daniel Mason's *North Woods*, with copies available at the Circulation desk.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make on November 17, 2026: a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages, and no duration is listed.
This 1-hour interactive workshop, led by physical therapist Dana Tress at the Crystal Lake Public Library's Ames Room, teaches adults 18 and older how to get up independently after a fall, with hands-on techniques and exercises.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the Ames Room of the Crystal Lake Public Library, adults 18 and older can attend a screening of Steven Spielberg's blockbuster Disclosure Day, which runs 145 minutes and is rated PG-13.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, participants ages 0-17 can make a cute or ugly sweater craft, with materials provided. The program is for CLPL cardholders only and requires registration.
At CLPL Take & Make on November 18, 2026, people of all ages can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit: a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The listed time is 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, so no specific pickup window is given.
On November 18, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in the Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library, adults 18 and older can join a "Bookies" book discussion of James Herriot's memoir *All Creatures Great and Small*, which recounts his early years as a veterinarian in England's Yorkshire Dales.
On November 18, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM off site, teens ages 13–18 can drop in to make bedazzled key chains at The Break Teen Center's craft session.
At 7:00 to 9:00 PM on November 18, 2026, the Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees holds a meeting in the Ames Room to conduct essential business. The event is open to all ages.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make on November 19, 2026: a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages, and no duration is listed.
A virtual 30-minute story time with Ms. Seanine on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, where children watch a reading of "Beware the Sock Monkeys!" by Jonathan Stutzman on the CLPL YouTube channel. It is open to ages 0-17.
At this 2-hour Crystal Lake Public Library program on November 19, 2026 (6:00–8:00 PM), participants aged 13 and up bring their own book to decorate with library-supplied gems while watching the 1998 film You've Got Mail; all decorating materials are provided and registration is required.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit for the November event at CLPL Take & Make on November 20, 2026, open to all ages. The youth kit is a raccoon paper bag puppet, and the adult/teen kit is a fabric wreath.
At the Memory Café on November 20, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Ames Room of Crystal Lake Public Library, people with memory-related challenges and their care partners can take part in a craft and socialize over light refreshments. The event is for adults 18 and older.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make on November 21, 2026, for all ages. The options are a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth and a fabric wreath for adults and teens.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library on November 21, 2026, children and teens ages 0–17 can read aloud one-on-one with a trained Pet Partners therapy dog during a 15-minute session from 10:00 to 10:15 AM. Registration is required, and the program is limited to library cardholders.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library on November 21, 2026, children and teens ages 0–17 can spend a 15-minute one-on-one session reading aloud to a trained therapy dog from SOUL Harbour Ranch. The session is open to library cardholders only and requires registration.
On November 21, 2026, from 10:30 to 10:45 AM at the Crystal Lake Public Library, children ages 0–17 (Crystal Lake cardholders only, registration required) can practice reading one-on-one with a trained therapy dog from SOUL Harbour Ranch in a 15-minute session.
At Crystal Lake Public Library on November 21, 2026, children and teens ages 0–17 can read aloud to a trained therapy dog from SOUL Harbour Ranch in a 15-minute, one-on-one session from 10:45 to 11:00 AM. Registration is required, and the session is open to CLPL cardholders only.
Take-and-Make Crafts for November, held at CLPL Take & Make on 2026-11-22, lets participants register to pick up a craft kit: a Raccoon Paper Bag Puppet for youth or a Fabric Wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make on November 23, 2026, for all ages: a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library on November 23, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, participants use spy skills to solve puzzles and complete a mission in this event for ages 0-17. Registration is required, and it is limited to CLPL cardholders.
At this drop-in session on November 23, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Ames Room at Crystal Lake Public Library, teens ages 13–18 can make crumpled-paper art and custom zipper tags, with no registration required.
On November 24, 2026, CLPL Take & Make offers take-and-make craft kits for all ages: a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth and a fabric wreath for adults and teens, registered for through an online link.
At the Crystal Lake Public Library on November 24, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, toddlers take part in process-based art designed for their age, with messy activities so participants should dress accordingly. The event is for ages 0-17, is limited to CLPL cardholders, and requires registration.
At the Adult Services Crystal Lake Public Library on November 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, writers can bring works in progress or drafts for feedback or simply connect with other local writers in a casual setting. The monthly group is open to ages 13 and up and to writers of all experience levels.
At Crystal Lake Public Library on November 24, 2026, families can attend a 30-minute Family Evening Story Time from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, where they can enjoy stories together with singing and dancing. The event is for ages 0-17, and registration is required.
On November 25, 2026, the CLPL Take & Make event lets people register to pick up a take-home craft kit, either a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages, and the listed time is 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Science Explorers is a 45-minute STEM program at the Crystal Lake Public Library on November 25, 2026, from 1:00 to 1:45 PM, where participants explore the world around them through hands-on science activities. It is open to ages 0–17, limited to CLPL cardholders, and requires registration.
The Crystal Lake Public Library is closed to the public on November 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for Thanksgiving Eve. No age group is listed, and no activities are offered during the closure.
The Crystal Lake Public Library is closed all day on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2026, with no activities or services offered. No age group is listed for the event.
The Crystal Lake Public Library is closed all day on November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving, so no activities or services are offered. No age group is listed.
Participants can register to pick up a take-and-make craft kit at CLPL Take & Make on November 28, 2026, choosing either a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages.
At CLPL Take & Make on November 29, 2026, participants can register to pick up a take-home craft kit: a raccoon paper bag puppet for youth or a fabric wreath for adults and teens. The event is open to all ages.
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