The Chicks are Back!
CLPL Chicken Coop
April 12-May 12

Baby chicks will return to the Library in April! Chick eggs are scheduled to arrive April 12 and will develop in the CLPL incubator for about 21 days before hatching. Visit Youth Services to see the eggs, and, later, the chicks themselves!

Patrons must register for visits. Register at the Youth Services desk or by calling 815-459-1687, ext. 6.

Presented with help from the University of Illinois Extension/McHenry County 4-H.
Outdoor Storytimes!
Friday, April 22
10-10:30 am
LIVE & IN PERSON!

Celebrate Earth Day with a special outdoor storytime with Ms. Terri and Ms. Jamie at Veteran Acres Park, 431 Walkup Road, Crystal Lake. (Storytime held weather permitting.) Registration required.
Friday, April 29
10-10:30 am
LIVE & IN PERSON!

Join Ms. Seanine and Ms. Susan for stories, songs and games at Woodscreek Park, 1420 Willow Tree Dr., Crystal Lake. (Storytime held weather permitting.) Registration required.
Calling all aspiring artists!

Visit Youth Services to get an entry form to design a bookmark. Our youth staff will vote on the winners in five categories: preschool, grades K-2, grades 3-5, grades 6-8 and most creative. Contest closes April 30.
April Take-&-Make Craft Kits!
Click on the links to register for
a Take-&-Make craft kit!


Pick up the kit at the Library and assemble
the craft at home. Instructions included.





Wanted:
Very Important Volunteers (VIVs)
Teens (ages 12 & older), apply to serve as a Very Important Volunteer (VIV) from June 6-August 14 at the Library.

As a VIV, you can earn service hours and gain work experience. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Sunday, May 1.
126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake, IL
815.459.1687