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School Support

The Crystal Lake Public Library supports Crystal Lake families and student learning through library services, programs and resources.

Library Tools for Back to School Grades K-2 – recorded virtual program

Library Tools for Back to School Grades 3-5 – recorded virtual program

Digital Books from CLPL in SORA

Books & Reading – get reading recommendations, find staff-created booklists, book clubs, and reading incentive programs
Research – use high-quality, published, online resources and online tutoring help
- Learning Chrome OS – training video about operating system on Chromebooks through LinkedIn Learning (library card required)
Recorded Virtual CLPL Programs for kids
eLibrary featuring
- Hoopla – immediately borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, & music
- OverDrive – large collection of eBooks & eAudiobooks (Chromebook help)
- eRead Illinois – eBooks & eAudiobooks (Chromebook help)
- Flipster – digital magazines
- Tumblebooks – animated talking picture books, chapter books, non-fiction books, videos, and books in French & Spanish
Physical library featuring
- Wonderbooks – print books with audiobook player inside
- Launchpads – preloaded tablets on select topics for K-2, 3-5, and grades 5 and up
- Literacy Kits – backpacks featuring a variety of topics with activities, games, and books for preschool and up
- STEM Kits (youth for K-5 and teen 6+) features a variety of activities, games, and robots plus books for further investigation
- Parent/Teacher Collection
- Nonfiction DVDs
- Books in Spanish
- Books in Polish
- Wi-Fi Hotspots
Drive-Up Window – borrow and return physical materials without getting out of your car
Ask a Question – call the Library at 815.459.1687, email kids@clpl.org, or use the chat service
Learn and Explore from Home – collection of online resources picked by CLPL staff
Illinois Talking Book and Braille Program – Staff can provide referrals for students for audio or braille library service through mail or digital download due to any barriers that prevent them from interacting with traditional books.