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VIVs Wanted!

Calling All Very Important Volunteers
Ages 12-17
June 1-July 31
(Various times)
Would you like to help out at the library this summer? The library is looking for Very Important Volunteers (VIVs) who are interested in learning new skills and earning volunteer service hours. Pick up an application at the Adult or Youth Services desks. Volunteers must be 12 years old by June 1. Applications due May 2.

April May 2025 Program Guide

April/May 2025 Program Guide

The library’s April/May 2025 Program Guide should be arriving in your mailbox soon. We have a lot of wonderful programs planned including a Mobile DMV event, Volunteer Fair, Financial Fitness Series and Museum Week activities, to name a few. Registration will open at 9 a.m. Friday, March 28.

Click here to read the April/May 2025 Program Guide online

Keeping Families Covered diaper drive

Donate to the 'Keeping Families Covered' Diaper Drive

April 1-30
The Crystal Lake Public Library is proud to partner with Keeping Families Covered, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers, period supplies and incontinence products to local families. A donation box will be available in the library’s lobby beginning Tuesday, April 1. Visit keepingfamiliescovered.org for more information and additional ways to provide assistance.

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Spring Seed Library is Open!

The Spring Seed Library opened March 1. The seed catalog is located in Adult Services. We have over 7,000 seed packets featuring flowers and vegetables to choose from. CLPL cardholders may select up to 10 seed packets per visit. Please only select two flower varieties per visit. Plant, grow and harvest! The Seed Library will be open to CLPL cardholders in March and will open to non-cardholders starting April 1.