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SNAP Help
SNAP Help
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. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/cretelibrary/NIFBLOGO_90X90_B08119EE.JPG
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Back to the 90’s!: Retro Morning Cartoons
Back to the 90’s!: Retro Morning Cartoons
This is going to be all that and a bag of chips! Join us for some retro 90’s Saturday morning cartoon fun! We’ll be watching “The Magic School Bus”, “Pokemon”, “Rugrats”, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, and “X-Men: The Animated Series”. We’ll also have fun 90s themed crafts and treats! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/cretelibrary/BACK_TO_THE_90S_CARTOON_PROGRAM_IMAGE_FOR_FLYER_(1)_B7EF7739.JPG
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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 […]
The Beautiful Snow: Author Talk
The Beautiful Snow: Author Talk
Join us for a talk by Cindy Wilson, author of The Beautiful Snow: The Ingalls family, the Railroads, and the Hard Winter of 1880-81. The Long Winter is one of the most memorable novels in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series. It beautifully details the dramatic events of a harrowing winter with months of never-ending blizzards leading to […]
CPLD Book Discussion Group
CPLD Book Discussion Group
Join us for a discussion of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb. The Crete Public Library Book Discussion Group generally meets 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 […]
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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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Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay (Zoom)
Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay (Zoom)
Register to receive Zoom invitationKick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. This discussion of his most recent collection of essays, Inciting Joy, will explore the joy we incite when we turn our attention to what brings us together and to what we love.Ross Gay is […]
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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 first season. Snacks and refreshments provided.2023 Winter Meeting Dates and Titles: January 12: Cells at Work!; February 9: Assassination Classroom; March 9: One Piece. Image […]
Tour of Soups
Tour of Soups
Register to attend.Good soup is easy to make, but great soup requires some know-how and patience. Make the best, most comforting soups at home this winter with Chef Kristyn.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. […]
Trivia Night at Evil Horse
Trivia Night at Evil Horse
This month's theme is "Sci-Fi Trivia". Compete on your own or bring a group of friends with you. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is first come, first served.
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Teen Video Game Tournament
Teen Video Game Tournament
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:45-4pm 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 Winter Meeting Dates: January 18, February 15, March 15. […]
The Greatest Sitcoms of All-Time
The Greatest Sitcoms of All-Time
Register to attend.Enjoy watching hilarious snippets from the most beloved American sitcoms including I Love Lucy, The Andy Griffith Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, All in the Family, Cheers, Seinfeld, and The Big Bang Theory. Learn how sitcoms have changed over the years in presentation and content. Answer tough trivia questions, posed by presenter […]
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Make Space for What Matters
Make Space for What Matters
Register to attend.One-click ordering, free delivery, storage units, sentimental stashing, and hand-me-down furniture have created a clutter crisis in American homes. Tracy McCubbin, founder of dClutterfly and author of Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You’ll Ever Need is here to help. She will discuss the 7 Emotional Clutter Blocks that sabotage […]
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Film Club
Film Club
Enjoy watching JoJo Rabbit on the Library's big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Please note films often have an "R" rating. For the latest information, visit the Film Club's blog, Through a Lens Darkly. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/cretelibrary/JANUARY_FILM_CLUB_2023_5944E165.JPG
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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. Everyone is welcome. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 1-2pm and on the third Thursday of the month from 6-7:30pm […]
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 […]
Let’s LEGO: Build a Boat that Floats
Let’s LEGO: Build a Boat that Floats
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 challenged to design and build a boat that will float. No registration is require for this event!