Thursday, February 23
Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: Children enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, games, and exploring learning stations. Register.
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12: Come and discuss “The Promised Neverland: Vol. 1;” Drop in.
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. Drop in.
STEAM Tots – Happy Hearts, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Come and learn about how hearts work, play with the different parts of blood, learn how the digestive system works, and see just how long our intestines parts are! Register.
Friday, February 24
Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months: Welcome baby to the library, meet other families, and enjoy stories, finger plays, and rhymes. Register.
Monday, February 27
Art Sparks – Bears in Sweaters, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: Join us to create your own bear in a sweater. Register.
Bundle Up and Explore Chicago, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: When the weather outside is frightful, it’s tempting to curl up, hibernate, and avoid the chill. But if we do, we will miss some of the fun activities Chicago has to offer! Tour guide and writer Molly Page will share fun things to do around the city before warm weather arrives. Register.
Tuesday, February 28
EPIC Graphic Novel Club – Measuring Up, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Whether you are new to graphic novels or have loved them forever, come for a fun discussion, snacks, and an activity. This month, the group will discuss “Measuring Up,” by Lily LaMotte and Anna Xu. Register.
Wednesday, March 1
SNAP Help, from 1 – 4 p.m., adults: A 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.
The Weird and Wonderful World, with Mary Roach, from 7 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with “New York Times” best-selling science author Mary Roach. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Register.
Thursday, March 2
Mobile Workforce Center, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., adults: The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County will be stationed in our parking lot to help with resume development, cover letters, and job applications. Drop in.
Accessing Our E-books, from 3 – 4 p.m., adults: Discover how to read electronic books and magazines by using a web browser or by downloading them to one’s mobile device. A Crete Public Library District card is required for this class in order to log on to the applications demonstrated. Attendees are asked to bring their own devices, such as Kindles, tablets, iPads, and/or mobile phones. Register.
Let’s LEGO – Minecraft Castles, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: This month’s LEGO challenge is to build a Minecraft castle. Creations will be put on display in the library. Drop in.
Friday, March 3
Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep, from 10 -11 a.m., adults: We all know how important sleep is, but sometimes it’s just not that easy to fall asleep, and it can be even more difficult to stay asleep. Learn some tips and tricks to have a more restful night. Register.
Saturday, March 4
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 the Mystery Reader. A parent or caregiver must be present. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.