September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

If you’ve been thinking of getting a library card – or renewing your expired card – now is the perfect time!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Crystal Lake Public Library is offering extra incentives to new and existing patrons to get/or use their library card.
• The first 100 people to sign up for a new library card in the month of September will receive a free CLPL mug!
• Plus, new and existing cardholders can enter our drawing for four gift bag prizes. We’ll have two gift bags for
new cardholders and two gift bags for current cardholders. Submit your entry at the Circulation Desk.

Learn more about the Library Card Sign-Up Month prize bags.

Read the August/September 2026 Program Guide!

Take a look at what we have planned for August and September.

Our “Principals Read” programs start Tuesday, July 28. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month: sign up for a card, or use your card, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win great prizes! Read the details about these programs and more in our program guide.

Read the August/September Program Guide online. 

Thank You Summer Reading Program Sponsors!

The following businesses donated prizes to our ‘Dig Into Reading’ Summer Reading Program that helped motivate and reward our readers. We appreciate their generosity!

Abalabix Books
All Seasons Orchard
Anime & Things
Black Market Bakery
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burger King
Casting Whimsy Tea
Chicago Dogs
Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Stars FC
Chicago White Sox
Classic Cinemas
Costco
Country Donuts
Crystal Lake Park District
Culver’s
Dolphin Swim Club
Downtown Crystal Lake Association
Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen
First Watch
Garden Creations by Vicki Coleman
Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria & Pub
Kane County Cougars
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Marvin’s Toy Store
McDonald’s
McHenry County Fair Association
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Outback Steakhouse
Panda Express
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Raue Center For The Arts
Rejuvenation Bodyworks
Richard Walker’s Pancake House
Texas Roadhouse
The Village Squire
Urban Air Adventure Park
Volo Museum
Walmart
Xtreme Wheels Roller Skating Center

Notice to the Public of Pesticide Application on Rights-of-Way (415 ILCS 61)

1. Crystal Lake Public Library, on 8/19/2026, between the hours
   of 6:30 AM & 9:00 AM.
2. Brand/Common/Scientific Name: QuikPRO Herbicide Powered
   by Roundup Technology, EPA Reg. #524-535.
3. Type of pesticide contained in product: Ammonium Salt of
   Glyphosate | Diquat Dibromide.
4. Reason for use: Turf treatment.
5. Range of concentration: 2.9% – 73.3%.
6. Special instructions applicable to an individual’s use of the
   public right-of-way following application: Avoid walking on or
   touching application area for 24 hours.
7. Certified applicator contact information: Countryside
   Industries, 847-526-1909.
8. Contact information for complaints and misuse of pesticides:
   Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Environmental
   Programs, (800)-641-3934 or (217)-785-2427, or use this complaint form.