Thursday, November 9
Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children will enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register.
Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us for a screening of “Cowboy Bebop.” Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Drop in.
STEAM Kids – Dino Fun, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Join us as we hunt for dinosaur bones and practice our fossil classifying skills. Register.
Trivia Night at Evil Horse, from 7 – 9 p.m., adults: Compete on your own or bring a group of friends. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is first come, first served.
Friday, November 10
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Sixteen Candles” (rated PG). Drop in.
Monday, November 13
Mommy and Me Yoga, from 10 – 10:20 a.m., ages 0–23 months: During this storytime, participants will use yoga-inspired stories to bond and stretch with their babies. No yoga experience is necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week, but yoga mats will be provided. Register.
Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop for High Schoolers, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., grades ninth/12th: High schoolers, come learn the do’s and don’ts of resumé and cover letter writing. Presented Joliet Junior College staff. Register.
CPLD Book Discussion Group, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us for a discussion of “The Personal Librarian,” by Marie Benedict. Copies of the book are available at the library. New members are welcome. Register.
Tuesday, November 14
Toddler Tales, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three and a caregiver: The group will share stories, rhymes, music, sensory bins, process art, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
Comics and Cookies, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades K/second: Let’s celebrate Dinovember! Join us as we discuss “Mad Scientist Academy – The Dinosaur Disaster,” by Matthew McElligott, hatch our own dinosaur eggs, and play a game of dino bingo! Register.
Chicago’s Sweet Bakeries Remembered, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Relive some of your sweetest childhood memories with Chery Brown. Learn the history of the oldest-running local bakery, as well as the history of some of the national baking companies that got their start in Chicago. There will even be some samples to taste! Register.
Wednesday, November 15
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.
Sweet and Savory Streusel, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: Sweet, crunchy, and buttery are the hallmarks of streusel toppings, but they also can have a savory side. Let’s learn how to make different versions of these scrumptious finishing touches. Register to receive the Zoom invitation and the recording.
Thursday, November 16
Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, 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.
STEAM Tots - Paleo Play, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five, who are in preschool: Oh no! The museum’s fossils are all out of order! We need your help to get them back where they belong. Join us as we practice our skills in measurement and classification through fun dinosaur themed activities. Register.
Friday, November 17
How Nutrition Changes as You Age, from 10 – 11 a.m., adults: Healthy eating is important for everyone, but you may need to be even more mindful of what you eat as you get older. In order to age well, you need to eat well. Join us to learn more. Register.
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages. Showing “Labyrinth” (rated PG). Drop in.
Saturday, November 18
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.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.