Crystal Lake Public Library offers the following services & resources:
Crystal Lake Public Library provides Notary Public Service on a walk-in basis at NO CHARGE!

Notary Service Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10 am-8 pm
Friday & Saturday 10 am-4 pm
Sunday 2-4 pm

(First Friday of the month:
1- 4 pm)
Bring:
  • Your completed, unsigned document (s)
  • A valid state ID, federal ID, or government ID with signature and photo
  • If witnesses are required in addition to a Notary, please provide your own witnesses. The library is unable to supply witnesses for you.

Visit our website for more information!
The Crystal Lake Public Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility, accepting DS-11 applications for passports at the Circulation Services desk.

The library processes applications by appointment and on a walk-in basis, depending upon availability.

Passport Processing Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10 am-8 pm
Friday & Saturday 10 am-4 pm
Sunday 2-4 pm

Visit our website for more information about scheduling, documents needed, passport photograph and more.
Printing Services
  • Printer: black & white and color options

  • Remote printing (ePrintIt): Send print jobs from your home, smartphone or other locations to the CLPL printer! $0.10 per side for B&W; $0.50 per side for color. Cash only.

  • Copiers: black & white and color options; scanning and emailing capability. Use with our computers.
Voter Registration
In-person voter registration is available at the Crystal Lake Public Library. Ask for information at the Circulation Desk, or call 815.459.1687, ext. 4
Wi-Fi Hotspots!

Check them out at the Circulation Desk
  • Portable Hotspots enable you to connect to free internet service at your home or other locations for up to two weeks
  • Holds can be placed through the CLPL catalog
  • Checkouts are limited to one per CLPL card
  • Checkout period:
*The library has a
selection of "holdable"
Hotspots that can be
checked out for 2 weeks.

*The library also has
Hotpick Hotspots that
can be checked out for 7
days. Holds can't be
placed on the Hotpick
Hotspots.
• For CLPL cardholders only
More Little Known Services
We deliver materials to homebound individuals and residents in adult living communities. Call 815.459.1687, ext. 7 for outreach representatives.

Conversion equipment available for in-library use

  • 8mm Digital Converter: convert 8mm or Super8mm film
  • VHS to DVD: transfer personal VHS movies to DVD format
  • Photo Scanner: quickly scan your print photographs and save to a USB or upload to Dropbox or Google Drive
  • Multi-card reader: insert photo cards from your camera or phone to view on a computer and save to USB

Assistive technology available for in-library use
  • CCTV Magnifying System: enlarges books, magazines, letters, photos and objects (pill bottles, coins, jewelry) to assist those with low vision
  • JAWS: software that reads text out loud from word processing documents or the internet
  • MAGic: software that magnifies text from word processing documents or the internet up to 16x the original size
  • MAGic compatible keyboard: provides software-specific keyboard shortcuts and specific task buttons

Other equipment available for checkout
  • Binoculars
  • Digital projector
  • Portable projection screen
  • CD player

Visit the Adult Services desk for more information about the above equipment and services.
126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake, IL
815.459.1687