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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adults, are you an avid writer or just starting to write your first story? Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories and share your own. Members can bring writing to share with the group on even-numbered months. Members can either bring writing based on the writing prompt for the month or whatever […]
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 […]
Let’s get ready to explore the outdoors! Join us as we talk about Expedition Backyard by Binglin Hu and Rosemary Mosco, enjoy yummy cookies, and create our tiny terrariums for our smallest friends to explore! Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs may result in being added to […]
Join us as we take a dive into the basics of severe weather. Topics include storm chasing, local climatology, past tornadic events, and severe weather safety and preparedness. Questions are welcome. Presented by Nick Bartholomew, Illinois Storm Chasers.
Krista Stevenson, SNAP Outreach Coordinator for the Northern Illinois Food Bank, will assist people with filling out applications for the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. Drop-in. First come, first served. Sign in upon arrival.
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 […]
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 […]
Let's LEGO on the first Thursday of every month. Each month we'll have a new LEGO building challenge to complete and put on display in the library. This month you'll be building your zoo creations! No registration is required for this event!
If you’re one of the many people with seasonal allergies, wheezing, sneezing, congestion, a runny nose and a host of other bothersome symptoms may be routine. Learn more about seasonal allergies and how to find relief.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a discussion of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. 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 in advance at the Patron Services Desk. Call the library at 708-672-8017 for more information or to […]
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 […]
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 […]
What exactly are Web3 and the metaverse? How close are we to living in a virtual world? How do blockchain and cryptocurrency fit into the picture? Mike Gershbein will provide the answers as he demystifies the buzzwords that comprise today's technology visions of our future.
Celebrate National Poetry Month by listening to poems, writing a poem, and making your own burger out of “not-so-edible” materials. 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 […]
Do you enjoy Chinese takeout? Leave the takeout menu in the drawer and join Kristyn Slick to learn how to cook some of your favorites. In this LIVE class on Zoom, presenter Kristyn Slick will guide you, starting from prepping ingredients and cooking each step until the dishes are completed and plated. She will cook […]
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 […]
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 first season. Snacks and refreshments provided. 2023 Spring Meeting Dates and Titles: March 9: One Piece; April 13: Wolf Children; May 11: Naruto
Animals are fascinating creatures, and many have inspired inventors across the world. These creations are examples of ‘biomimicry’ or “the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes.” Join us as we look to the animals around us to create our examples of biomimicry and learn about […]
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 […]
Join us for a guided tour through the past 100 years of outstanding comedies in John LeGear’s film history presentation Comedy Gold on the Silver Screen. Witness the evolution of humor in film since the arrival of Charlie Chaplin in Hollywood in 1914 and enjoy a taste of television comedy in this swift-moving tribute to […]
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 […]
Join us at Epic Graphic Novel Club as we discuss The Secret Garden on 81st Street by Ivy Noelle Weir and create our own miniature versions of a secret garden in the form of terrariums! https://dlil.overdrive.com/https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/15035134 Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs may result in being added […]
YA book lovers, join us on April 18, 2023, for our April 2023 meeting at 6 pm. We will be discussing the book Lovely War by Julie Berry. If you have any questions, please email Cassandra at coconnell@cretelibrary.org. You may also visit the group’s Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club Facebook page.
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:45-4 pm for Teen Video Game Tournament! One game will be chosen to play for each tournament, and players will be able to experience fun yet competitive play. Registration is required. This is for ages 13-18. 2023 Spring Meeting Dates: March 15, April 19, and […]
Local schools will be completing in the Battle of the Books challenge for chance to claim the trophy.
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 […]
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. Everyone is welcome. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 1-2 pm and on the third Thursday of the month from […]
Animals live all over the world and are each suited the best to the place where they live. Join us as we explore some adaptations that help animals thrive where they live! We’ll see how different birds’ beaks work, how claws and web feet can help some animals, and how we have learned from the […]
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 […]
Unlock your creative side at Art Sparks! This month, we will be creating some animal portraits with egg cartons. 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 […]
*** This program will take place LIVE on Zoom. The registration link is https://bit.ly/ILP_WillShortz. Select Crete Public Library District in response to the question: How did you hear about this event? *** Will Shortz, The New York Times crossword puzzle editor and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles. The author/editor of more […]
Local schools will be completing in the Battle of the Books challenge for chance to claim the trophy.
Do you love manga? Join us on the last Thursday of each month to discuss manga listed below or bring your own manga to discuss. The pre-selected manga will be available to checkout at the Patron Services Desk one month before the meeting date. 2023 Spring Meeting Dates: March 30: Naruto: Vol. 1; April 27: […]
April showers bring May flowers. While the weather is gloomy outside, join us as we learn about the rain! We’ll make rain art, learn about the water cycle, make our storm clouds, and learn how rain is formed! Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel programs may result in […]
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 […]
Arbor Day is a holiday to plant and care for trees. Join us to celebrate the importance of trees in our environment. We'll be having fun while learning more about trees. Families will have an opportunity to select a free tree to take home to plant in their yards. Tree varieties provided by Sacred Tree […]
Adults, are you an avid writer or just starting to write your first story? Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories, as well as share your own. Members can bring writing to share with the group on even-numbered months. Members can either bring writing based on the writing prompt for the month […]
Krista Stevenson, SNAP Outreach Coordinator for the Northern Illinois Food Bank, will assist people with filling out applications for the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. Drop-in. First come, first served. Sign in upon arrival.
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. Everyone is welcome. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 1-2pm and on the third Thursday from 6-7:30 pm at Crete […]
Let's LEGO on the first Thursday of every month. Each month we'll have a new LEGO building challenge to complete and put on display in the library. This month you'll be making Pokemon! No registration is required for this event!
Learn how Medicare works and what your options are. Questions are welcome! This in-person program and will be presented by Nicole Shackleton. (Please note the program on this date/time was previously advertised as The Shakedown on Sugar, but that presentation is no longer available.)
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 water bottle. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability. The waiver will be available […]
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 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 arrive […]
