Thursday, July 27
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., ages 12 – 18: Do you love manga? Join us to discuss “Dr. Stone: Vol. 1.” Register.
Buzz into Tween Science – Entomology, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., ages nine – 12: Join us as we become entomologists for a day and learn how to search for and identify bugs through an interactive scavenger hunt. Then make bug display boards. Register.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.
Monday, July 31
Book Appétit – Cookbook Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 12 – adult: Join us as we enjoy a potluck of food from “Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration.” Each member picks a recipe and brings their dish to share with others. Copies of the book will be available in advance. Register.
Wednesday, August 2
SNAP Help, from 1 – 4 p.m., adults: Krista Stevenson, 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.
Silent Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to read together in quiet camaraderie, with your book of choice. Drop in.
Thursday, August 3
Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11 – adult: Join us to socialize, while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in.
Friday, August 4
10 Tips to Boost Your Energy, from 10 – 11 a.m., adults: Just because energy declines a bit with age doesn’t mean a person can’t be active. There are things one can do, regardless of age, to increase your energy level. Join us to learn more. Register.
Saturday, August 5
Love on a Leash, from 11 a.m. – noon, by time slot, for families: Snuggle up and read to a pup! The dogs from Love on a Leash will be visiting us this summer to spend one-on-one time reading with you. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.