Thursday, February 16
Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children will spend time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and finger plays, playing games, and exploring learning stations.
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 – Heart Handlers, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Learn about our hearts, while making our own beating heart model, stethoscope, and more! Register.
Friday, February 17
Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months: Welcome baby to the library, while meeting other families and enjoying stories, finger plays, and rhymes. Register.
Saturday, February 18
Muffins with a Mystery Reader, from 10:30 – 11 a.m.: 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, February 20
The library will be closed for Presidents Day.
Tuesday, February 21
Time-out for Toddlers, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three: Share stories, rhymes, music, and other activities that you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
Yeah, Write – Ekphrasis, from 6 – 6:45 p.m., grades second/fifth: Go on an adventure through the Youth Services Department to find different pieces of artwork, and then write a story about the art discovered! Register.
Young Adult Book Club, from 6 – 7 p.m., adults: Join us for a discussion of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” by Stephen Chbosky.
Wednesday, February 22
Introduction to Google Drive, from 1 – 2 p.m., adults: In this demonstration class, participants learn how to create documents, save files online, and collaborate with others using the free Google Drive service. Register.
Thursday, February 23
Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: Children will listen to stories, learn songs and finger plays, play games, and explore learning stations. Register.
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12: Join us to discuss “The Promised Neverland: Vol. 1.”
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “Baby Driver” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.
STEAM Tots – Happy Hearts, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Come and learn about how our hearts work, play with the different parts of blood, learn how the digestive system works, and see just how long our intestines are!
Friday, February 24
Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months: Welcome baby to the library and meet other families for stories, finger plays, and rhymes. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar, or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.