Thursday, October 19

Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children will enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register.

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.

Retirement University – Estate Planning, Long-Term Care, and Legacy Planning, from 6 – 7 p.m., adults: Learn about estate planning misconceptions, phases of estate planning, factors to consider when estate planning, and estate and long-term care eroding factors. Register.

STEAM Kids – Monster Hunters, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Join us as we learn the science behind some of our (least) favorite monsters, and how to defeat them. Do you have what it takes to become a monster hunter? Register.

Friday, October 20

Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Beetlejuice” (rated PG). Drop in.

Saturday, October 21

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.

I Read Dead People, from 6 – 8 p.m., adults: Join us for a unique, after-hours event! Come and see your library staff portray the masters of the spooky tale. Meet Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, Mary Shelley, Daphne du Maurier, and H.P. Lovecraft! Register.

Monday, October 23

Art Sparks – Kusama Pumpkins, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: Unlock your creative side at Art Sparks! This month, create clay pumpkin sculptures to put in infinity rooms made with mirrors. Register.

Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop for High Schoolers, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 14 – 18: Learn the dos and don’ts of resumé and cover letter writing in this workshop geared toward teens in grades ninth/12th: Register.

Tuesday, October 24

Spooky Stories, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades K/second: Join us as we get into the Halloween spirit at Spooky Story Night. We will share some spooky Halloween stories, while eating Halloween snacks! Register.

Wednesday, October 25

Costume Storytime, from 1 – 1:30 p.m., ages 0 – 5 and caregivers: Wear your Halloween costume to this fun-filled, festive costume storytime for you and your child! We will share Halloween stories, create a Halloween craft, and enjoy some yummy Halloween candy! Costumes for both kids and grown-ups are highly encouraged. Register.

Horror Fest, from 4 – 8 p.m., adults: Showing “The Wicker Man” at 4 p.m. and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” at 6 p.m. Drop in.

Thursday, October 26

Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., ages 12–18: Join us to discuss “Akira: Book One” or bring your own manga to discuss. Copies of the book are available ahead of time at the library. Register.

Horror Fest, from 4 – 8 p.m., adults: Showing “The Autopsy of Jane Doe” at 4 p.m. and “Pontypool” at 6 p.m. Drop in.

STEAM Tots – Mad Scientists, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Let your little mad scientist learn their basics as we practice our experimenting skills. Join us as we make things fizz, explode, and melt through some mad science. Be sure to dress for mess. Register.

Friday, October 27

Halloween Open Play, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., for children of all ages: Come to our not-so-scary Haunted House to explore some slightly spooky Halloween-themed sensory stations! Drop in.

Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Hocus Pocus” (rated PG). Drop in.

Saturday, October 28

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles, from 10 – 11:15 a.m., families: This entertaining and educational reptile show is an up-close, interactive, and fun experience that features interesting reptiles and amphibians from all around the world! Register.

To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.