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Summer is almost here....which means our Summer Reading Program is almost here too!"Dig Into Reading" starts MONDAY, JUN...
05/30/2026

Summer is almost here....which means our Summer Reading Program is almost here too!

"Dig Into Reading" starts MONDAY, JUNE 1 and runs through July 31. Read, log your reading minutes and win great prizes! The program is open to patrons of all ages and to ALL students (and their siblings) who attend a school in the city of Crystal Lake. Register in person or online.

Added Incentive For kids ~ sign up next week (June 1-7) and you'll be entered into our drawing for a chance to win one of two giant dinosaur stuffed animals.

Visit our website for more information:
https://www.clpl.org/join-the-summer-reading-program-dig-into-reading/

05/29/2026

📚 How’d we do? 😃

05/28/2026

🦋 Fly away butterfly! Fly! 🦋

~Teen Crafters ~ If you love crafting and are looking for fun activities for the summer, check out The Creative Drop! St...
05/27/2026

~Teen Crafters ~
If you love crafting and are looking for fun activities for the summer, check out The Creative Drop!

Students in grades 9-12 can stop by our Adult Services DIY Area (on the main floor) and enjoy a different craft each week. The Creative Drop will be open 1-3 pm Tuesdays and 10 am-Noon on Thursdays. Here's a list of what we've got planned for you:

• June 2 and 4 Bee Habitat 🐝
• June 9 and 11 Painted Rocks 🎨
• June 16 and 18 Washi Tape Bracelets
• June 23 and 25 Pipe Cleaner Flowers 🌺
• June 30 and July 2 Crumpled Paper Art
• July 7 and 9 Sticker Making ✂️
• July 14 and 16 Fuse Bead Creations
• July 21 and 23 Friendship Bracelets 😀
• July 28 and 30 Custom Pins 🌼

Thank you to the more than 160 people who attended the recent author event at MCC with authors Jane Hamilton and Elizabe...
05/26/2026

Thank you to the more than 160 people who attended the recent author event at MCC with authors Jane Hamilton and Elizabeth Berg. The event was presented in partnership with McHenry County Libraries Unite.

The library is closed today, Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

The library is closed today, Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

Our June/July Program Guide should be arriving in your mailbox soon! You can read all about the wonderful programs we ha...
05/23/2026

Our June/July Program Guide should be arriving in your mailbox soon! You can read all about the wonderful programs we have planned (including our Summer Reading Program) online.
Registration opens at 9 am Wednesday, May 27.
Read the program guide here:https://www.clpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-July-2026-Program-Guide.pdf

Reminder ~ the library will be closed Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.
05/22/2026

Reminder ~ the library will be closed Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.

05/22/2026

We had a great time doing lunchtime crafts at and this year! 😊

05/21/2026

🐾 We had SO many library staff pets we had to make a part two!

🐾 Want to play along? Drop your answers (and photos!) in the comments.

05/20/2026

📚 Who are we kidding? Those 17 books will be the best you ever checked out!

Address

126 W Paddock Street
Crystal Lake, IL
60014

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18154591687

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