Thursday, December 14
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.
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.
Monday, December 18
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, but bring a blanket for your baby each week. Yoga mats are provided. Register.
Tuesday, December 19
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.
Young Adult (for adults) Book Club, from 6 – 7 p.m.: Join us for a discussion of “The Library of the Dead,” by T.L. Huchu. Register.
Wednesday, December 20
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.
Thursday, December 21
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.
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 – Festive Sounds 2.0, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Jingle bells all the way! Join us as we use jingle bells to experiment, create, and build! Register.
Friday, December 22
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “The Matrix” (rated R). Drop in.
Saturday, December 23
The library is closed
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.