Thursday, March 2
Mobile Workforce Center, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., adults: The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County will be in the library 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: Everyone knows how important sleep is, but sometimes it is 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: Begin the weekend with a delicious treat, while enjoying stories and songs with the Mystery Reader. A parent or caregiver must be present. Register.
Monday, March 6
How to Manage Your Paper (Without Losing Your Mind!), from 6 – 7 p.m., Zoom, adults: Professional organizers and co-authors of the self-help book “Beyond Tidy,” Marie Limpert and Annmarie Brogan will teach those viewing how to manage their everyday paperwork with ease. They also will answer questions and provide organizing solutions to common challenges that get people stuck. Join us online to learn how to begin taming the paper beast. Register.
Adult Writing Group, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories, as well as share your own. Writing prompts are given at every meeting. Drop in.
Tuesday, March 7
Time-out for Toddlers, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three: Staff share stories, rhymes, music, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
Comics and Cookies – “Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together,” from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades K/second: Come and talk about “Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together,” by Brian “Smitty” Smith, enjoy some tasty cookies, and have a race just like Pea’s race in the book to create some awesome artwork! Register.
The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join others to learn more about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This program is presented by Michelle Gibbons in recognition of Women’s History Month. Register.
Wednesday, March 8
Retro Video Game Day, from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., all ages: Celebrate National Retro Video Game Day with us! Staff will have Mini NES, Mini Sega Genesis, Mini PS1, and more for you to play. Drop in.
Thursday, March 9
Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: Listen to stories, learn songs and finger plays, play games, and explore learning stations. Register.
Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Come to watch “One Piece, Vol. 1 Ep. 1-3.” Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Drop in.
STEAM Tweens: Rain-Glow! from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Shake away the winter blues and have some fun with the rest of the rainbow! Come and experiment with glow-in-the-dark colors to make a glowing eruption, fireworks in a jar, and make glow-in-the-dark artwork! Register.
Trivia Night at Evil Horse, 1338 Main Street, from 7 – 9 p.m.: Bob’s Burgers is this month’s theme. Compete on your own or bring a group of friends. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is first come, first served. Drop in.
Friday, March 10
Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months: Welcome baby to the library, meet other families, enjoy stories, and learn finger plays and rhymes. Register.
Saturday, March 11
Coding with Dash, from 10 – 11 a.m., grades third/fifth: Each session focuses on a specific challenge to help students get an introduction to using block-based programming and code, with a focus on robotics. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar, or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.