Democratic candidate Lou Gale (right) checks election results with campaign treasurer Jeff Philips (left) and friend Mark Bradford. (Photo by Steve Metsch) 

Thursday, January 19

Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five. During this independent storytime experience, child spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. This month’s theme is winter animals. Register.

Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11–adult. Share camaraderie, while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop-in.

STEAM Kids: Arctic Animals, from 6 – 7 p.m., Grades K/second. Join the group and learn how arctic animals stay warm, while building personal arctic dens, and learning how penguins stay dry.

Friday, January 20

Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months. Welcome baby to the library and meet other families, while enjoying stories, finger plays, and rhymes. Register.

Teen Craft Connection, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Grades six/12. Make a Perler bead keychain or pin. Drop-in.

Saturday, January 21

Muffins with a Mystery Reader, from 10:30 – 11 a.m., families. Start the weekend with a delicious treat, while enjoying stories and songs with Ms. Kerry and the Mystery Reader. A parent or caregiver must be present. Register.

Monday, January 23

Make Space for What Matters, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults. Author and organizer, Tracy McCubbin will discuss the seven Emotional Clutter Blocks that sabotage one’s life and how to overcome them. This program will be presented on Zoom. Watch from home or at the library. Register.

Tuesday, January 24

Time-out for Toddlers, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three. The group will share stories, rhymes, music, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Animals in the snow is this month’s theme. Register.

EPIC Graphic Novel Club: “Treasure in the Lake,” from 6 – 6:45 p.m., Grades three/five. Whether you are new to graphic novels or have loved them forever, come for a fun discussion, snacks, and an activity. Register.

Thursday, January 26

Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five. During this independent storytime experience, child spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. This month’s theme is winter animals. Register.

Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., Grades six/12. Join us to discuss “Death Note: Vol. 1.” Drop-in.

Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults. Enjoy watching “JoJo Rabbit” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.

STEAM Tots: Snow Much Fun, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five. Join the group and learn how snowflakes are created through an interactive activity and make our own snowflake prints. Register.

Friday, January 27

Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months. Welcome baby to the library and meet other families, while enjoying stories, finger plays, and rhymes. Register.

Roaming Readers Walking Group, from 10 – 11 a.m., all ages. Join the group at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, 27064 Dutton Road in Beecher, and walk and talk about books. There is no assigned reading for this group. Register.

To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar, or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.