Notice - Parking Lot Repair!
Thursday, July 23
A portion of the library parking lot will be closed Thursday, July 23 while a sinkhole is repaired. We’re sorry for any inconvenience and hope the work is completed as quickly as possible.
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.
Registration for August and September programs opens at 9 am Wednesday, July 29.
Read the August/September Program Guide online.
Homebound and Outreach Delivery – Right to Your Door!
Whether you live in an adult living community or in your own home, Crystal Lake Public Library provides free delivery of material to registered cardholders who are physically unable to visit the library. All residents of Crystal Lake adult living communities are eligible to receive a library card, as are those living in their own home within the Crystal Lake city limits.
Cardholders who have a chronic disability, a long-term illness, or a temporary injury or illness, regardless of age, can be part of our outreach or homebound services. Also, if you are a caregiver for a family member who needs library material, we may be able to help with delivery as well.
Homebound or outreach patrons, or their family member or caregiver, work directly with library staff to request materials. Patrons can request specific items or work with a staff member to create a delivery that fits their interests and preferences. A wide variety of materials are available for checkout, including books in large print, audiobooks, magazines, movies and TV series, music CDs and even video games.
To register for, or to learn more about this convenient and supportive service, please call CLPL at 815.459.1687, ext. 7. We’re happy to help bring the library to you!
CLPL Has a New Catalog
We’re excited to announce the library has launched a new catalog. BiblioCore brings a modern catalog experience designed to make searching and discovering titles easier than ever. (Our old catalog will be around for a few more months, too. We’re still working on transitioning some of our materials). Learn more about the new catalog here.
