Thursday, September 14
Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register.
Mobile Workforce Center, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., adults: Receive help with resumé development, cover letters, job listings, and job applications. Drop in.
Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us for a screening of “Mob Psycho 100.” Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Drop in.
STEAM Tweens – Brainiacs, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Join us as we participate in experiments to see how our brains work! Register.
The Mystery of Living – Packing for Syria, with Agatha Christie, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Join Agatha Christie in 1949 at her home in Devon as she packs for an adventure in Syria, followed by an in-character question and answer session. Actress Betsey Means will bring the “Queen of Crime” to life for you. Register.
Trivia Night at Evil Horse has been canceled.
Friday, September 15
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “The Princess Bride” (rated PG). Drop in.
Saturday, September 16
Coding with Dash, from 10 – 11 a.m., grades third/fifth: Each session will focus on a specific challenge to help students get an introduction to using block-based programming and Code, with a focus on robotics. Register.
International Chocolate Day, from 2 – 4 p.m., all ages: Taste chocolate from around the world and vote for your favorite! Drop in.
Monday, September 18
Mommy and Me Yoga, from 10 – 10:20 a.m., for 0 – 23 months: During this storytime, use yoga-inspired stories to bond and stretch with your baby. No yoga experience is necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week. Yoga mats will be provided. Register.
How to Do Amazing Magic Tricks, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., teens and adults: Interested in learning magic, but don’t know where to start? In this two-part class, learn a variety of fascinating effects with cards, coins, ropes, and more, from magician Michael Darnell. Each participant receives a free magic kit with all of the class materials needed. Register.
Mimic the Masters – Teen Art Club, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11 – 18: Explore and create art from methods used by master artists or art movements. All supplies provided. Register.
Tuesday, September 19
Toddler Tales, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three and a caregiver: Share stories, rhymes, music, sensory bins, process art, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
Yeah, Write – Nature Walk, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Join us as we go for a nature walk around the library and gather ideas for a story, then use the ideas gathered to write stories! Register.
Young Adult (for adults) Book Club, from 6 – 7 p.m., adults: Join us for a discussion of “Out of Darkness,” by Ashley Hope Perez. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the library. Register.
Wednesday, September 20
Teen Video Game Tournament, from 2:45 – 4 p.m., ages 13 – 18: Join us for fun, yet competitive play! One game will be chosen for each tournament. Register.
Thursday, September 21
Senior Day, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., adults: Join us for presentations on scams and frauds, fall safety in the home, health and fitness, lunch, and trivia. Register.
Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “Hero” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.
Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in.
STEAM Kids – Brain Buddies, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Join us as we experiment, play, and learn about the different parts and functions of our brains. Register.
Friday, September 22
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages. Showing “The Land Before Time” (rated G). Drop in.
Saturday, September 23
LEGO WeDo Robotics – Milo, the Science Rover, from 10 – 11 a.m., grades first/fifth: Join us as we take the first steps into building Milo and coding. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.