Crystal Lake Public Library

10/08/2026

Do you have a favorite book that’s also a movie? Some of our favorites are: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Because of Winn Dixie, Tuck Everlasting, Babe, Paddington, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Hunger Games and Ella Enchanted. We’re looking forward to seeing Wildwood, based on the book by Colin Meloy! 📖🎬🍿

10/08/2026

Our Dancing & Crafting Party celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month was a hit ~ especially with the younger patrons! 🪅

10/07/2026

Day of the Dead Event/
Un Evento del Día de los Mu***os
All ages w/caregiver
Monday, Oct. 12
2-3 pm
Ames Room
Come learn about the Day of the Dead as we craft together. Make your own picture frame to add a loved one to our community display. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required. Register on the library's website.

Ven a aprender sobre el Día de los Mu***os mientras hacemos
manualidades juntos. Crea tu propio cuadro para incluir a un ser querido en nuestra ofrenda. Solo para usuarios con tarjeta de la Biblioteca Pública de Crystal Lake. Se requiere inscripcíon

10/06/2026

Our Catalog is Growing!

Rolling Meadows Library and Wauconda Area Public Library District are joining Cooperative Computer Services (CCS), a group of 34 area libraries that share an online catalog. Sharing resources means our patrons have more materials to choose from when borrowing.

While we add Rolling Meadows and Wauconda libraries to CCS, our catalog will have limited services from Oct. 17-20.

The library will be remain open during this transition period. You can check out materials at our Circulation Desk. Our self-checkout machines will not be available. Patrons will be able to use the catalog, but with limited functionality.

Item availability will not be accurate after close of day on Oct. 15, and features such as My Account, renewals, and placing or maintaining holds won’t be available. Access to some electronic resources won’t be possible. Find More Illinois and hoopla will have limited services.

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be able to check any materials back in until Oct. 20. Materials returned from Oct. 17-19 will be checked in as if they were returned on Oct. 20.

Visit our website to learn more about limited catalog services during the transition period www.clpl.org

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

📚 Let books be. Protect the freedom to read.

10/02/2026

😏 We may all not be a manager, but we still want to hear what you have to say.

10/01/2026

Look for the library booth at the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department's Open House this Saturday, October 3 from 9 am to noon at Station 1 (100 W. Woodstock St.). There'll be lots of fun activities for visitors of all ages. See you there!