Thursday, June 22
Buzz into Kid Science – Plant Adaptations, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., ages six/eight: Join us as we learn about how plants find their perfect corner of the world and make and design our own plants to fit in a certain environment. Register.
Film Club – Wes Anderson Summer Film Series, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “Rushmore” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.
Friday, June 23
Teen Taste Test – Generic vs. Name Brand, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 12/18: Can you taste the difference between Coca-Cola and Best Choice Cola, or Nabisco Chewy Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies and Walmart’s Great Value Chewy Chippers Chocolate Chip Cookies? Put your taste buds to the test and take on this taste test challenge! Register.
Monday, June 26
Bee Cozy at PJ Storytime, from 6 – 6:30 p.m., families: Join us in your comfiest, coziest pajamas, as we share an evening of stories, rhymes, and songs with the whole family. Bringing blankets and stuffies is highly encouraged! Drop in.
Book Appétit Cookbook Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us as we enjoy a potluck array of food from one cookbook per month. Each member picks a recipe from the current month’s cookbook and brings their dish to share with other members. This month’s cookbook is “How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food.” Register.
Tuesday, June 27
Stories and Snacks in the Park, from 3 – 3:30 p.m., families: Please join Ms. Kerry on Tuesdays in the gazebo at Crete Park for this interactive story time. A free snack will be available for your child(ren) during the event. Drop in.
Wednesday, June 28
Smarty Pants Out of the World Space Show, from 1 – 2 p.m., families. This children’s show features magic, comedy and, of course, Smarty’s totally amazing, eye-popping GIANT balloon props! Register.
Thursday, June 29
Busy Bee Yoga Storytime, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/five: Stretch your imagination at Busy Bee Yoga Storytime! Join us for family yoga and stories. Register.
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to discuss “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Vol. 1.” Register.
Buzz into Tween Science – Plant-Based Biomimicry, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., ages nine/12: When scientists draw inspiration from the world around them to solve humanity’s problems, it is called biomimicry. This inspiration can come from anything on Earth, including plants. Join us as we design and build structures inspired by plant life. Register.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “The Royal Tenenbaums” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar, or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.