Thursday, November 30
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., ages 12 – 18: Join us to discuss “Hunter x Hunter: Vol. 1.” Register.
Friday, December 1
The library will be closed for Staff Development.
Saturday, December 2
Stop by for festive, fun holiday crafts. Enduring Strings will perform at 2 p.m. by the fireplace. Drop in.
Monday, December 4
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, although 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.
Tuesday, December 5
Toddler Tales, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two and three, with 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 – DinoMighty the Heist Age, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Whether you are new to graphic novels or have loved them forever, come for a fun discussion, snacks, and an activity. Register
Dave Rudolf’s Completely Cracked Christmas, from 6 – 7 p.m., adults: Need to relieve some holiday stress? Join Dave Rudolf, Grammy-nominated, Gold Record recording artist for his hilarious take on Christmas songs. His Christmas parodies have been heard on radio stations across the U.S. Register.
Wednesday, December 6
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.
Freedom Seekers/Underground Railroad Stories, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.: Local author Larry McClellan will present stories related to the Underground Railroad, with an emphasis on Will County connections. This is part of a book-signing event for his latest work: “Onward to Chicago: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois.” Register
Let’s LEGO – Ornament Exchange, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: Build and exchange LEGO ornaments. 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.
Feliz Navidad Fiesta, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: In this online class, a festive atmosphere will be created celebrating the rich culinary traditions associated with Christmas in Mexico. A recording will be available to watch later. Register.
Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb, from 7 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” joins us online for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season. A recording will be available to watch later. Register.
Thursday, December 7
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 fingerplays, and playing games. Register.
STEAM Tweens – Wrapping Wonders, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Put your wrapping skills to the test as we put our problem solving and geometry skills to the test, to figure out wrapping conundrums! Register.
Friday, December 8
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Do The Right Thing” (rated R). Drop in.
Saturday, December 9
LEGO WeDo Robotics – Recycling Trucks, from 10 – 11 a.m., grades first/fifth: Build and code a recycling truck. Register.
The Story of the Christmas Star, from 2 – 3 p.m., all ages: Learn what the Christmas star might have been, in what year the birth described in the Bible might have happened, and the story of the three kings and why they traveled 800 miles after seeing the star. Biblical, historical, and astronomical data are used to prepare this talk. Presented by local astronomer Art Maurer. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.