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 preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and finger plays, 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 use 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, 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 is used to prepare this talk. Presented by local astronomer Art Maurer. Register.
Monday, December 11
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.
CPLD Book Discussion Group, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to discuss “The Stranger in the Woods – The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit,” by Michael Finkel. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in.
Tuesday, December 12
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 that you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
Comics and Cookies – “Beak & Ally: Snow Birds,” from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades K/second: Join us to discuss the book, eat cookies, and make some fun, festive crafts! Register.
Wednesday, December 13
Winter Folktales from Around the World, from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m., adults and families with children in grades third and up: Hear frosty winter tales from Russia, Germany, Denmark, and other countries, told by storyteller Terry Lynch. Register.
Thursday, December 14
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 finger plays, and playing games. Register.
Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us for a screening of “Trigun: Stampede.” Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Drop in.
STEAM Kids – Tree-rrific Tasks, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Join us as we look to math to show us new and interesting ways to make trees! Register.
Friday, December 15
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Hook” (rated PG). Drop in.
Saturday, December 16
“The Nutcracker” is available to watch on demand for all ages. Get in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet. The ballet, a holiday staple for all ages, may be viewed Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17. Registrants will receive an email with a special link to the performance. Register.
Coding with Dash, from 10 – 11 a.m., grades third/fifth: Each session focuses 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 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.