Winter Reading Program: Fantastic Books & Where to Find Them! - January & February 2023 Program Guide
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Winter Reading
Program:
Fantastic Books &
Where to Find Them!
January &
February 2023
Program Guide
Director’s Desktop - Start a New Hobby This Winter!
T he winter may be long, dark and cold, but you can fill your time with new
bright and cheery hobbies! Your Crystal Lake Public Library has everything
you need to learn a new craft and make something to impress your friends and
family.
ADULTS – The Fine Art of Paper Flowers by Tiffanie Turner will help you beat
the winter blues by filling your home with beautiful spring flowers that will never
wilt. Good Clean Fun by Nick Offerman is a how-to guide for all woodworkers,
aspiring and experienced. For those ready to delve into the fiber arts,
Charming Colorwork Socks by Charlotte Stone is a delightful collection of pat-
terns to keep your toes cozy and cute. Prefer a more hands-on approach? Try one
of our take-and-make kits, or register for Winter Glass Painting at 2 pm
Thursday, Jan. 19. We’d also love to see you at our Crafter Dark Social Hour at
7 pm Wednesday, Feb. 1.
TEENS – Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion by Justine Tiu will introduce you
to crochet and soon you’ll be filling your room with adorable handmade stuffed
animals called amigurumi! Want to learn how to write beautifully? Classic
Calligraphy for Beginners by Younghae Chung is the place to start and soon you’ll
be writing frame-worthy notes. Want to make something easy and have some-
thing tasty? Try our Shrinky Dinks & Cocoa Drinks program at 6 pm Thursday,
Jan. 12. For those looking to turn making into a career, our Intro to Trades: Tile
Executive Director Becky Fyolek and and Mortar program at 1 pm Saturday, Jan. 21 will be a hands-on introduction to
her daughter dressed in homemade how to cut and place tile. You should also check out DIY Fun Pop! Figures at 1 pm
sweaters. Saturday, Feb. 25 to make your own unique collectible.
KIDS – If there are kids in the house, then there are very likely LEGOs® on the
floor. Instead of stepping on them (OUCH!), try The LEGO® Ideas Book by Daniel
Lipkowitz. It’s a fun way for kids of all ages to try building amazing new things.
Stitch Camp by Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman is a collection of crafts for
kids who are interested in learning how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider or
weave! I Am Not a Toilet Paper Roll from Dynamo Limited will help you figure out
Board of Library Trustees just what to do with all those toilet paper rolls and keep kids entertained when
William Weller, President it’s too cold to go outside. We have lots of fun maker programs for kids too. Try a
bweller@clpl.org take-and-make kit, or sign up for Maker Academy at 6:30 pm Tuesday, Feb. 7 and
Magical Crafternoon at 1 pm Monday, Feb. 20.
Mary Alice Fellers, Vice-President
afellers@clpl.org ALL AGES – Have you tried Creativebug? It’s a database of step-by-step video
instructions, supply lists and tips for every craft you might want to try. There
Rebecca Sisler, Secretary are tutorials for makers of all ages and skill levels. Visit https://www.clpl.org/re-
bsisler@clpl.org search/ to get started. Want more recommendations? Stop by any of our library
service desks. We have lots of crafty, creative staff who would love to help you!
Cary Waxler, Treasurer
cwaxler@clpl.org Sincerely,
James Becker Becky Fyolek
jbecker@clpl.org
Bonita Drew
bdrew@clpl.org
Take-and-Make Craft Kits
January 3-31 and February 1-28
Charles K. Ebann Register for a take-and-make craft kit to bring home and assemble! We
cebann@clpl.org provide instructions and post tutorial videos on the CLPL YouTube channel.
Register for your kit at clpl.org. Pick up your kit starting Jan. 3 from the Youth
Mary Fisher or Adult Services desks. One kit per registration. CLPL cardholders only.
mfisher@clpl.org Registration required.
Charles Stump
cstump@clpl.org
January February
Youth: New Year’s Wishing Wand Youth: Tissue Paper Heart
Becky Fyolek, Executive Director Adult: Mini Yarn Banner Adult: Mini Yarn Banner
815.526.5102 • bfyolek@clpl.org
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Teens
Shrinky Dinks & Cocoa Drinks Teen QPR Training
Grades 6-12 Tuesday Jan. 31
Thursday, Jan. 12 6-7 pm
6-8 pm Ames Room
Ames Room QPR stands for question, persuade and
Create custom shrinky dink refer — three simple steps that
key chains while grazing our hot cocoa anyone can learn to help save a life
bar with other teens. Registration from suicide. Teens trained in QPR
required. learn how to recognize the warning
signs of a crisis and how to question,
All Ages VR Mania persuade and refer their peers to help.
February & March Grades 6-12 Presented by NAMI of McHenry
Monday, Jan. 16 County. Registration required.
Embark on the 2nd annual Library 11 am-1 pm
Lovers Expedition! All 13 McHenry Ames Room Blind Date With a Book
County libraries are participating No school! Students, use the library’s Grades 6-12
in this year’s expedition, and each Meta Quest 2 VR headset and watch February 1-28
library will offer a fun, special activity. everyone’s realistic experience on the Young Adult Display in Adult Services
big screen. Stay for a while, or the Choose a “blind date” from the Young
At Crystal Lake Public Library, we will whole time. Snacks and activities will Adult book display during the month
have a mini golf hole, a scavenger be available. Registration encouraged. of February. Let us know what you
hunt and a gumball machine filled think of your selection!
with surprises! Visit all 13 libraries to Intro to Trades: Tile & Mortar
be eligible to win one of several gift Grades 6-12 CLPLteens Movie Night
baskets valued at $50 each. This year, Saturday, Jan. 21 Grades 6-12
participants will have two months 1-3 pm Thursday, Feb. 9
to complete the 2023 Library Lovers Ames Room 6-8:30 pm
Expedition! Register at the Youth or Tile can be used as a part of home Ames Room
Adult Services desks starting Feb. 1. design, or as a complement to art and Bring your friends to the “CLPL
Registration required. mosaics. Learn to cut and place tile for Cinema” and choose between our
a backsplash in this hands-on class. favorite movies. We’ll have theatre
All training materials will be provided. snacks and popcorn. Movies rated PG
Registration required. or PG-13. Registration required.
Roblox Club Healthy Relationships for Teens
Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
Monday, Jan. 30 Wednesday, Feb. 15
6-8 pm 6-7 pm
Game & Puzzle Ames Room Zoom Program
Can you beat the librarian? Bring your Turning Point of Crystal Lake will
Exchange! own device or use one of ours to play discuss the difference between healthy
All Ages your favorite Roblox games with other and unhealthy relationships, how to
Saturday, Jan. 28 tweens! All games will be played on a recognize signs of domestic/dating
10 am-noon private server. Play in-person or from violence, and the importance of setting
Ames Room home by friending us on Roblox boundaries as a teenager. Registration
Trade in your gently-used games or @clplteen. Registration required. required for Zoom link.
puzzles for something new to you! Bring
items to the Youth or Adult Services DIY Fun Pop! Figures
desks Jan. 21-27 and receive a voucher Grades 6-12
to redeem at the event. Please verify all Saturday, Feb. 25
pieces are included prior to dropping off 1-3 pm
your item. Families can swap outgrown Ames Room
items, or grandparents can collect new Make a square-headed action figure!
surprises for visiting grandchildren. Then paint it to look like you, or who?!
Everyone wins with new games and Registration required.
puzzles for the cold winter months!
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Adult Programs
Book Clubs
Bookies Book Discussion Mystery of the Month Club & SCORE: Proof of Concept:
Ames Room: In person and via Zoom Romance of the Month Club Is My Business Doable?
Registration required. Adult, Teen Tuesday, Jan. 10
January and February 6:30-8 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 18 Let us pick your next mystery or SCORE’s Zoom Channel
9:30-11:30 am romance read! Selections will be Join SCORE master mentor Larry Bussow
The Paris Library by Janet based on your profile/quiz results. in a focused interactive discussion to
Skeslien Charles. Books Each month, a book will be placed on learn how to determine if there’s a
available at the Circulation hold, and you’ll be notified when it’s market for your concept or product,
Desk. ready for pick up. Join anytime. Upon test the marketplace and pricing, and
registration, check your email for your explore the need for a business model
Wednesday, Feb. 15 confirmation and selection survey. canvas. Registration required.
9:30-11:30 am CLPL cardholders only. Register
Wish You Were Here on the clpl.org calendar Illinois Libraries Present -
by Jodi Picoult. (select dates Jan. 1 and Feb. 1). Inciting Joy: A Conversation
Books available at the with Ross Gay
Circulation Desk. Wednesday, Jan. 11
English Conversation Club 7-8 pm
Mondays, Jan. 9 and 23; Zoom Program
Forever Young Adult Book Club Feb. 13 and 27 Join our conversation about
Ames Room: In person and via Zoom 10-11:30 am joy with bestselling essayist and award-
This is a YA book discussion group for Zoom Program winning poet Ross Gay. Gay will discuss
those of us who are a little less Y and Practice conversational English and his most recent collection of essays,
a little more A. Registration required. increase your confidence in your Inciting Joy, with performance poet Dan
skills. All levels welcome. Registration “Sully” Sullivan. Gay is the author of
Monday, Jan. 16 required. four poetry books. Sullivan is a three-
7-8:30 pm ¡Venga a nuestro grupo de time Chicago Poetry Slam champion.
The Outsiders conversación! Practique su inglés Registration required.
by S.E. Hinton conversacional y adquiera confianza
Copies available at the en sus habilidades. ¡Principiantes Winter Glass Painting
Circulation Desk. bienvenidos! Se requiere registro. Adults 18+
Thursday, Jan. 19
Monday, Feb. 20 2-3 pm
7-8:30 pm Ames Room
Happily Ever Afters by Elise Paint a drinking glass using stencils, or
Bryant. Copies available at go freehand! Supplies provided. CLPL
the Circulation Desk. cardholders only. Registration required.
Tuesday Night Movie!
Between the Covers Top Gun: Maverick
Romance Book Club Tuesday, Jan. 17
Program held in the Ames Room. 6-8:30 pm
Fall in love with our newest book club, Ames Room
which will meet every other month to Rated PG-13, 2022
appreciate romance novels. Runtime: 131 minutes.
Registration required. Registration required.
Thursday, Feb. 2
7-8:30 pm Don’t Worry Darling
The Wedding Date by Tuesday, Feb. 21
Jasmine Guillory. Copies are 6-8:30 pm
available at the Circulation Ames Room Movi
are baes
desk. Rated R, 2022
Runtime: 123 minutes. ck
Registration required. at CLP
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For more information about Adult Services programs, visit clpl.org and click on Calendar or Programs, or call 815.459.1687.
All video programs can be watched after the release date on the CLPL YouTube channel.
Computer Classes
Device Drop-in Memory Café
Fridays, Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 Thursday, Feb. 16 Google Drive Intermediate
10 am-Noon 10-11 am Tuesday, Jan. 24
Adult Services Ames Room 7-8:30 pm | Ames Room
Do you need help with your smart- You’re invited to an informal social Learn more about Google Drive
phone, tablet, laptop or eReader? gathering where persons with features, including Sheets, Slides and
Bring your device and questions to this memory issues and their care partners Calendar. Registration required.
drop-in event. CLPL staff will help you can connect with others in similar
navigate your device and the library’s situations. Registration required. Basics of Microsoft Excel 2016
digital resources. Monday, Jan. 30
Acabo de leer… (I Just Read…) 3-4:30 pm | Ames Room
Book Club SOS Thursday, Feb. 23 Learn the basics of working with
Thursday, Jan. 26 7-8:30 pm Excel 2016 in this class for beginners.
2-3 pm Ames Room Keyboard and mouse skills required.
Ames Room ¿Te encanta leer? ¿Te gusta platicar? Registration required.
Is your book club running low on ideas? Ven a nuestro grupo de discusión de
Are you looking for engaging books to libros. Podrás leer lo que gustes, en
cualquier idioma, pero la plática será Microsoft Excel 2016 Next Steps
read? Join us for a lively presentation Tuesday, Jan. 31
of discussion-worthy titles. Let Anna en español. Se requiere registro.
Do you love to read? Join our book 3-4:30 pm | Ames Room
from Adult Services provide you with a A continuation of the skills learned in
year’s worth of titles, some fiction and discussion group. You can read
what you like, in any language, but Basics of Excel 2016. Keyboard and
some nonfiction, for your book club. mouse skills required. Registration
Registration required. our discussion will be in Spanish.
Registration required. required.
Beginner’s Genealogy
Friday, Jan. 27 Intro to Canva Google Drive Basics
1-2 pm Tuesday, Feb. 28 Tuesday, Feb. 7
Zoom 7-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm | Ames Room
Familiarize yourself with CLPL’s Ames Room This hands-on introductory class will
genealogy databases in this beginner’s Learn to use Canva, a free graphic cover how to access, use and
class. CLPL cardholders only. design platform that’s great for organize Google Drive. Registration
Registration required. making invitations, flyers, Instagram required.
posts and more. Keyboard
Crafter Dark Social Hour and mouse skills required. Clases de Computación
Adult and Teen Registration required. en la Biblioteca
Wednesday, Feb. 1 Mecanografía: Ven y Practica
7-9 pm Illinois Libraries Present - The (Keyboarding: Drop in & Practice)
Adult Services Weird & Wonderful World with lunes, 6 y 20 de feb.: 11 am-1 pm
Knitters and crafters, pack up your Mary Roach miércoles, 8 y 22 de Feb: 6-8 pm
current projects and join Megan in Wednesday, March 1 Ames Room
Adult Services for a casual program 7-8 pm ¡Practica la mecanografía y mejora tu
where you can socialize with other Zoom Program habilidad y velocidad en el teclado!
makers while you work. Space is Experience a hilarious evening with Practice typing and improve your skill
limited. Registration required. bestselling science author Mary Roach. and speed.
Registration required.
Illinois Libraries Present - Computación Básica
Saying Yes to Your Story with Virtual Volo Museum Tour (Computer Basics)
Kwame Alexander Monday, March 6 martes, 14 de feb.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 7-8 pm 11 am-12:30 pm | Ames Room
7-7:45 pm Zoom Program (via Wauconda Library) ¡Aprenda lo básico de usar la
Zoom Program A docent from the Volo Museum will computadora en esta clase para
Spend a virtual evening with Kwame lead a virtual tour of the museum, principiantes! No hay costo ni hay que
Alexander, an award-winning writer including vintage cars and military tener tarjeta de biblioteca. Se requiere
of poetry and children’s fiction. exhibits. Bring your questions and get registro.
Registration required. inspired to visit the museum in person.
Registration required.
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Kids Page
For more information about Youth Services programs, visit clpl.org and click on Calendar or Programs, or call 815.459.1687. Watch all
video programs on the CLPL YouTube channel.
After School Adventures Tape Town! Harry Potter Book Club
Grades K-5 Grades 1-5
Mondays, Jan. 9, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27 Thursdays, Jan. 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
3:45-5 pm 4:15-5:15 pm in Program Rooms I & II
Program Rooms l & ll &
Stop by Youth Services for a surprise Thursday, March 2 (watch the movie!)
hands-on activity. We’ll have a 4:15-7 pm in the Ames Room
different activity each week including Join the Harry Potter Book Club and
crafts, building, robots and more. read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone with us! Each meeting, we’ll
read one chapter aloud and do a fun
Virtual Storytime with activity. Kids should read two chapters
Ms. Seanine Friday, Jan. 13
Ages 2-3 9:30-10:30 am on their own before the next session.
Thursdays, Jan. 12 and Feb. 23 On March 2, we’ll watch the movie!
10 am Ages 3-5 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Ages 5-9 1:30-2:30 pm CLPL cardholders only. Registration
Ms. Seanine will read a funny story. required.
Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel. Family 3:30-4:30 pm
Saturday, Jan. 14
Ages 2-5 9:30-10:30 am Saturday Storytime and Play
Cat Kid Comic Club Birth-5 years w/caregiver
Grades 1-5 Family 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Family 1:30-2:30 pm Saturdays, Jan. 21 and Feb. 18
Wednesdays, Jan. 18 and Feb. 22 10:30-11:30 am
4-4:45 pm Program Rooms I & II
Program Rooms I & II Program Rooms I & II
Vroom, Vroom! Drive your little car Join us for a short storytime followed
Do you love making up silly stories by playtime for children and their
and drawing funny characters? We do around CLPL’s kid-sized Tape Town.
CLPL cardholders only. Registration caregivers. Drop-in, no registration
too! Join Ms. Ashlee and Ms. Karamy required.
to draw and write about stuff we love. required.
CLPL cardholders only. Registration
required.
The next storytime session begins Monday, Jan. 9. The following storytimes require registration
Storytimes! with a CLPL card. To register, visit clpl.org; call the library at 815.459.1687, ext. 6; or register in
person at the Youth Services desk.
Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays
Babytime Toddler Storytime Preschool Storytime & Craft
Birth-17 months w/caregiver 18-35 months w/caregiver 3-5 years
Session 1: Mondays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Session 1: Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 Session 1: Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25;
Session 2: Mondays, Feb. 20, 27; Session 2: Tuesdays, Feb. 21, 28; Feb. 1
March 6, 13 March 7, 14 Session 2: Wednesdays, Feb. 22;
9:30-10 am 9:30-10 am March 1, 8, 15
Program Rooms l & ll Program Rooms l & ll 9:30-10 am
Join our special storytime for babies. Songs, rhymes, dancing and stories Program Rooms I & ll
We’ll have stories, songs and lap-sit for exuberant toddlers. A storytime for preschool-aged
games. children with stories, songs and a craft.
Family Storytime Family Storytime
Birth-5 years w/caregiver Family Storytime
Birth-5 years w/caregiver Session 1: Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 Birth-5 years w/caregiver
Session 1: Mondays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Session 2: Tuesdays, Feb. 21, 28; Session 1: Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25;
Session 2: Mondays, Feb. 20, 27; March 7, 14 Feb. 1
March 6, 13 10:30-11 am Session 2: Wednesdays, Feb. 22;
10:30-11 am Program Rooms l & ll March 1, 8, 15
Program Rooms l & ll Stories, fingerplays, songs and dancing. 10:30-11 am
Stories, fingerplays, songs and dancing. Program Rooms l & ll
Stories, fingerplays, songs and dancing.
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Kids Page
Family Graphic Novel Club Valentine Storytime Magical Crafternoon
Grade 1-4 w/caregiver Dance Party All ages w/caregiver
Wednesdays, Jan. 25; Feb. 15 All Ages w/caregiver Monday, Feb. 20 (No school for D47)
6:30-7:30 pm Friday, Feb. 10 1-3 pm
Program Rooms I & II 10-10:30 am Ames Room & Program Rooms I & II
Join us for a Graphic Novel Club Program Rooms I & II Calling all witches and wizards! Join
designed for kids and their grown- Get your heart pumping in this special fellow fans to celebrate Harry
ups! Read the book together and then Valentine’s Day storytime focused on Potter and Fantastic Beasts with a fun
come to the library to participate in a music and dance. CLPL cardholders afternoon of themed crafts. Wizarding
book discussion and activities. only. Registration required. wear encouraged, but muggle clothing
Registration required. is perfectly fine, too. CLPL cardholders
only. Registration required.
Virtual -
Virtual Storytime with Ms. Terri Kids in the Kitchen
Saturday, Feb. 11 Owls of Illinois
Thursday, January 26 Grades K-6 w/caregiver
10 am 1-2 pm
Live Zoom Program Saturday, Feb. 25
Join Ms. Terri as she shares a story. 10:30-11:15 am
Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel. Learn to cook with quick and fun
recipes designed to be made in the Ames Room
microwave. Registration with an email The McHenry County Conservation
Preschool Fair is required. District will visit the library! Children
Saturday, Feb. 4 will learn about the natural history of
9:30 am-noon owls, their relationships with humans
Ames Room & Program Rooms l & II and their importance in the wild. A
Which preschool is the best fit for live owl will be a part of this program.
your family? Do you have questions CLPL cardholders only. Registration
about hours, locations, prices or required.
programs offered? Let us simplify your
search! Our annual Preschool Fair
resumes in person this year. Represen-
tatives from area schools will answer
your questions and provide informa-
tion about their schools’ offerings.
Children are invited to attend with
their caregiver.
Maker Academy:
We Sew, Simple Hand Stitch
Fantastic Beasts
Grades 3-8 w/caregiver
Tuesday, Feb. 7
6:30-8 pm
Program Rooms I & II
Grab your grown-up and come to Fantastic Books & Where to Find Them!
Youth Services to learn simple hand Birth-8th Grade
stitch techniques. Take home a Monday, Jan. 16 - Sunday, March 19
finished project that you have made Read 600 minutes this winter to complete our Winter Reading
together. CLPL cardholders only. Program! Track your minutes on your paper log or with Beanstack,
Registration required.
then visit the library to collect your prizes. The program is open to CLPL
Virtual Storytime with cardholders and to children who attend school
Ms. Karamy in Crystal Lake and their siblings. Register at the
Thursday, Feb. 9 Youth Services desk or use your Beanstack account.
10 am Registration required.
Ms. Karamy shares a special story. Read 600 minutes & earn a book & prize!
Watch on the CLPL YouTube channel.
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Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 am-9 pm ***ECRWSS***
Friday & Saturday 9 am-5 pm
Sunday 1 pm-5 pm POSTAL PATRON
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Due to staff training, the library will
open at noon Fridays, Jan. 6 and Feb. 3.
Library will be closed Jan. 1 and 2 for
the New Year holiday.
Photos: Library staffers regularly take
photos to use in library publications and
promotional fliers. Written consent will
be obtained from those named in a
photo.
Follow Us on
Social Media! Library to Launch Community Survey
Keep up with the library’s latest
offerings. Like our pages and share
& Host Focus Group Sessions
our posts on social media. Watch What do you want from your library?
our virtual programs on the CLPL We want to know!
YouTube channel.
Facebook para hispanohablantes The Crystal Lake Public Library will
conduct an online survey starting in
January 2023 to get your feedback. The
library hosts surveys every few years to
ensure we remain in touch with the com-
munity’s ever-changing needs.
Take our community
CLPL is gathering input and research as
survey! part of a strategic planning process, the
results of which will guide the library for the next three years. In addition
to the community survey, CLPL will hold focus group sessions on Jan. 9 (in
person), Jan. 10 (via Zoom), and Jan. 11 (via Zoom), wherein residents
will be invited to share their input regarding the library.
The independent firm Fast Forward Libraries of Champaign is leading the
strategic planning process. Look for more information about the
survey and upcoming focus group sessions on the library’s website,
clpl.org.
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