Thursday, September 28
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to discuss “Haikyu!!: Vol. 1.” Register.
STEAM Tots – Brain Games, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Join us as we test our brains through fun experiments and activities involving the senses! Register.
Friday, September 29
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Independence Day” (rated PG-13). Drop in.
Monday, October 2
Mommy and Me Yoga, from 10 – 10:20 a.m., ages 0 – 23 months: During this storytime, yoga-inspired stories will be used for bonding and stretching with your baby. No yoga experience is necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week, but yoga mats will be provided. 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. Drop in.
Songs of the Kora – Music from West Africa, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., all ages: Sean Gaskell will feature traditional songs on the kora, a 21-stringed harp he learned to play during extended visits to Gambia, West Africa. Register.
Book Challenges on the Rise – Support Your Freedom to Read, from 7 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: This webinar, with a panel of experts, will share how to effectively support intellectual freedom. The presentation is co-hosted by multiple Illinois libraries. Register.
Tuesday, October 3
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.
EPIC Graphic Novel Club – “Garlic and the Witch,” from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Halloween is right around the corner, so let’s celebrate with Halloween stories! Join us as we discuss “Garlic and the Witch,” by Bree Paulsen, and make some spooky, ooky slime to play with all month long! Register.
Oktoberfest, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: Join us online to learn how to prepare classic German cuisine and leave with the recipes and know-how to create your own Oktoberfest party! Register.
Wednesday, October 4
Let’s LEGO – Mystery Build, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: Each month we’ll have a new LEGO building challenge to complete and put on display in the library. This month participants will be challenged to pick a card to make a mystery build! Drop in.
Silent Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to read together in quiet camaraderie with the book of your choice. Drop in.
The Haunted Page – Tricks and Tales for October Eves, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: William Pack returns with an all-new horror-themed show of performance and storytelling. Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, M.R. James, and Shirley Jackson will jump off the page and provide inspiration for an hour of spine-tingling magic and spell-binding stories. Register.
Chills and Thrills, with Stephen Graham Jones, from 7 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: Bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones joins us online to talk scary stories, horror, and more. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Register.
Thursday, October 5
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.
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 finger plays, and playing games. Register.
Retirement University – Social Security and Medicare, from 6 – 7 p.m., adults: Learn about filing strategies, factors to consider when producing income, how Medicare works, how Medicare will be affected during retirement, and learning how to navigate the differences between Social Security and Medicare. Register.
Friday, October 6
Medicare 101, from 10 – 11 a.m., adults: Learn how Medicare works and what your options are. Questions are welcome! Register.
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages. Showing “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (rated PG-13). Drop in.
Saturday, October 7
Muffins with a Mystery Reader, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., families: Start the weekend with a delicious treat, while enjoying stories and songs with Ms. Kerry and our Mystery Reader. A parent or caregiver must be present. Register.
Getting Ready for the Solar Eclipse, from 1 – 2 p.m., all ages: Join us to learn about upcoming eclipses and how to view them safely. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.