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Art Sparks: Bears in Sweaters
Art Sparks: Bears in Sweaters
Unlock your creative side at Art Sparks! This month, we will be creating our bears in sweaters. Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel […]
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Bundle Up and Explore Chicago
Bundle Up and Explore Chicago
When the weather outside is frightful, it’s tempting to curl up, hibernate and avoid the chill. But if we do, we miss all of Chicago's fun winter activities! Chicago tour […]
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EPIC Graphic Novel Club: Measuring Up
EPIC Graphic Novel Club: Measuring Up
Whether you are new to graphic novels or have loved them forever, come for a fun discussion, snacks, and an activity. This month we will be discussing Measuring Up by […]
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EPIC Graphic Novel Club: Measuring Up
EPIC Graphic Novel Club: Measuring Up
Whether you are new to graphic novels or have loved them forever, come for a fun discussion, snacks, and an activity. This month we will discuss Measuring Up by Lily […]
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The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach
The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach
*** This program will take place LIVE on Zoom. The registration link is https://bit.ly/ILP_MaryRoach. Select Crete Public Library District in response to the question: How did you hear about this event? *** […]
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Knot Just for Knitters
Knot Just for Knitters
Knot Just for Knitters is the library's regular group of needleworking patrons who get together to share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. […]
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Mobile Workforce Center
Mobile Workforce Center
Are you or someone you know looking for employment? The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County will visit our parking lot to help with resume development, cover letters, and job applications. Their bright orange bus has internet access and contains computer stations, a photocopier, and a printer. Their services include keyboarding lessons and job search […]
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Accessing Our Ebooks
Accessing Our Ebooks
Discover how to read electronic books and magazines using a web browser or download them to your mobile device. A Crete Public Library District card is required for this class to log into the applications demonstrated. Attendees are asked to bring their own devices, such as Kindles, tablets, iPads, and/or mobile phones.
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Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep
Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep
We all know how important sleep is, but sometimes it is just not that easy to fall asleep, and it can be even more difficult to stay asleep. Learn some […]
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Roaming Readers Walking Group
Roaming Readers Walking Group
Join us at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve — 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL 60401—as we walk and talk about books. There is no assigned reading for this group. Please wear […]
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Muffins with a Mystery Reader
Muffins with a Mystery Reader
Start your weekend with a delicious treat while enjoying stories and songs with Ms. Kerry and our Mystery Reader. Parent or caregiver must be present. Please, call and cancel […]
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2023 Polar Plunge- Manteno
2023 Polar Plunge- Manteno
Join Special Olympics Illinois and members of our Crete Police department as they take the PLUNGE for a great cause. Located at the Manteno Sports Club located at 851 North […]
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How to Manage Your Paper (Without Losing Your Mind!)
How to Manage Your Paper (Without Losing Your Mind!)
Professional organizers and co-authors of the self-help book Beyond Tidy, Marie Limpert and Annmarie Brogan will teach you how to easily manage your everyday paperwork. They will also answer your […]
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Adult Writing Group
Adult Writing Group
Adults, are you an avid writer, or are you just starting to write your first story? Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories and share your own. […]
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Time-out for Toddlers
Time-out for Toddlers
We’ll share stories, rhymes, music, and other activities that you and your toddler can enjoy together. Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs […]
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Comics & Cookies: Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together
Comics & Cookies: Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together
Do you love comics or graphic novels? Do you love cookies? Then this is the place for you! Join us as we will talk about Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck […]
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Annual C-M Unified Basketball Game Special Olympics Featuring Crete Police vs. Fire
Annual C-M Unified Basketball Game Special Olympics Featuring Crete Police vs. Fire
Watch the Crete Dire and Police departments compete with Special Olympics to duke it out on the court. No entry fee.
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Retro Video Game Day
Retro Video Game Day
Celebrate National Retro Video Game Day with us! We’ll have Mini NES, Mini Sega Genesis, Mini PS1, and more! This is an all-ages event, and registration IS NOT required. Just […]
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Primetime for Preschool
Primetime for Preschool
During this independent storytime experience, your child will enjoy spending time with other preschoolers while listening to stories, songs, fingerplays, games, and learning stations. Please, call and cancel if you […]
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Anime Club
Anime Club
Do you love anime? Join us on the second Thursday of each month for anime screenings. Anime titles are listed below. We will watch the first three episodes of the […]
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STEAM Tweens: Rain-Glow!
STEAM Tweens: Rain-Glow!
Let’s shake away the winter blues and have some fun with the rest of the rainbow! Join us as we experiment with glow-in-the-dark colors to make a glowing eruption, fireworks […]
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Book Babies
Book Babies
Welcome baby to the Library! Join us for stories, learn fingerplays and rhymes, and meet other families. Please call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs. Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a […]
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Coding with Dash
Coding with Dash
Join us once a month to learn the basics of coding and computer programming with Ms. Chambers. Each hour-long session will focus on a specific challenge to help students get an introduction to using block-based programming and code with a focus on robotics. Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to […]
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Murder Mystery Kit
Murder Mystery Kit
Do you like solving mysteries? We challenge you to figure out who killed Sally at her high school prom. Take home a 1980s-themed Murder Mystery Kit you can use to solve the mystery on your own or with friends. The kit contains instructions, suspect profiles, witness statements, clues, a sealed hint envelope, and a sealed […]
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Chess Club
Chess Club
Are you a beginner or a pro at chess? Whatever your level, enjoy playing one of the oldest games in the world with your peers. A limited number of chess boards and pieces will be provided. We recommend you bring your own chess board and pieces. 2023 Winter Meeting Dates: January 9, February 13, and […]
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CPLD Book Discussion Group
CPLD Book Discussion Group
Join us for a discussion of The Earth Is All That Lasts: Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and the Last Stand of the Great Sioux Nation by Mark Lee Gardner. The Crete Public Library Book Discussion Group generally meets on the second Monday of every month. New members are always welcome. Copies of the books will be available […]
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Time-out for Toddlers
Time-out for Toddlers
We’ll share stories, rhymes, music, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs. Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may […]
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Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Are you ready to unleash the power of your imagination and jump into a game that’s like no other? In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions. This program is perfect for beginners. We will introduce you […]
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I Now Pronounce You Lucy Stone
I Now Pronounce You Lucy Stone
Join us for a dramatic portrayal of an influential, but forgotten woman of history—Lucy Stone (1818–1893). The first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree, Lucy was an ardent supporter of human rights. Her belief that women and men should be equal was demonstrated in both her political and personal endeavors. Her impassioned speeches […]
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Teen Video Game Tournament
Teen Video Game Tournament
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:45-4 pm for Teen Video Game Tournament! One game will be chosen for each tournament, and players can experience fun yet competitive play. Registration is required. This is for ages 13-18. 2023 Winter Meeting Dates: January 18, February 15, and March 15.
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Traditional Irish Music
Traditional Irish Music
Join us for a fascinating evening of lively traditional Irish music with Seán Cleland, master fiddle player and executive director of the Irish Music School of Chicago. Seán and his accompanist will take you on a tour of Ireland where you not only enjoy toe-tapping Irish music but also hear the rich stories behind the […]
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Primetime for Preschool
Primetime for Preschool
During this independent storytime experience, your child will enjoy spending time with other preschoolers while listening to stories, songs, fingerplays, games, and learning stations. Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs. Those who arrive 10 minutes […]
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STEAM Kids: Rainbow Revelries
STEAM Kids: Rainbow Revelries
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so let’s get our rainbows ready for those pots of gold! Join us as we make our rainbows while experimenting with density, absorption, and making our spectroscopes! Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs may result in being added to […]
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Knot Just for Knitters
Knot Just for Knitters
Knot Just for Knitters is the library's regular group of needleworking patrons who get together to share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other needlework project. Everyone is welcome. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 1-2 pm and on the third Thursday from 6-7:30 pm at Crete Public […]
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Book Babies
Book Babies
Welcome baby to the Library! Join us for stories, learn fingerplays and rhymes, and meet other families. Please call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel […]
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Senior Companion Program
Senior Companion Program
Kathy Schweikart, Senior Companion Program Coordinator for Catholic Charities, will present information on a free service and volunteer opportunity in our community. The Senior Companion Program (SCP) provides free weekly home […]
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Teen Craft Connection–In-Person
Teen Craft Connection–In-Person
Teen Craft Connection has an in-person session and take-and-make options. Crafts occur in an odd number of months. Third Friday of Month: In-Person: 3:30-4:30 pm Fourth Monday-Fourth Friday of Month: […]
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Lyrics with the Library
Lyrics with the Library
This “book” club is made for music lovers. Rather than discussing novels, Lyrics with the Library will send out a monthly theme with discussion questions to consider. We encourage you […]
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Time-out for Toddlers
Time-out for Toddlers
We’ll share stories, rhymes, music, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs may […]
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EPIC Graphic Novel Club: Doodleville
EPIC Graphic Novel Club: Doodleville
Join us at EPIC Graphic Novel Club as we discuss Doodleville by Chad Sell, immerse ourselves in artwork, and create our own Doodles to take on adventures with us. Please, […]
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Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club
Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club
YA book lovers, join us on March 21, 2023, for our March 2023 meeting at 6 pm. We will be discussing the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. If you […]
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The Essential Houdini
The Essential Houdini
Join us to hear true stories of Houdini - the American self-liberator, Europe’s eclipsing sensation, the world’s handcuff king, exposer of fraud, original prison breaker, and master magician. Even today, […]
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Primetime for Preschool
Primetime for Preschool
During this independent storytime experience, your child will enjoy spending time with other preschoolers while listening to stories, songs, fingerplays, games, and learning stations. Please, call and cancel if you […]
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STEAM Tots: Color Creations
STEAM Tots: Color Creations
Join us as we get creative with color. We’ll become color chemists as we mix, drop, and fizz colors to see what rainbows we can create! As we mix, we’ll […]
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Book Babies
Book Babies
Welcome baby to the Library! Join us for stories, learn fingerplays and rhymes, and meet other families. Please call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel […]
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Art Sparks: Pop Art Pizzas
Art Sparks: Pop Art Pizzas
Unlock your creative side at Art Sparks! This month, we will be creating some pop art pizzas. Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel […]
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Manga Club for Teens
Manga Club for Teens
Do you love manga? Join us on the last Thursday of each month to discuss manga listed below, or bring your manga to discuss. The pre-selected manga will be available to checkout at the Patron Services Desk one month before the meeting date. 2023 Winter Meeting Dates: January 26: Death Note: Vol. 1; February […]
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Roaming Readers Walking Group
Roaming Readers Walking Group
Join us at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve — 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL 60401—as we walk and talk about books. There is no assigned reading for this group. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your own water bottle. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability. The waiver will be […]
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Flashlight Egg Hunt Ages 9-13
Flashlight Egg Hunt Ages 9-13
We are back again for this hit of a hunt. Grab your flashlight and hunt down those prize-filled eggs. Count your treasures beneath the stars. Check-in will begin at 7:30 […]
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Muffins with a Mystery Reader
Muffins with a Mystery Reader
Start your weekend with a delicious treat while enjoying stories and songs with Ms. Kerry and our Mystery Reader. The parent or caregiver must be present. Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs. Those who […]
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Egg Hunt Ages 1-8
Egg Hunt Ages 1-8
The time is here...it's time for the Easter Bunny to hide his eggs in Crete Park. Bring a basket big enough to fill with all those eggs! The hunt is […]