Thursday, February 1
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.
Friday, February 2
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Cool Runnings” (rated PG). Drop in.
Saturday, February 3
Muffins with a Mystery Reader, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., families: Start the weekend with a delicious treat, while enjoying stories and songs with Ms. Kerry and the Mystery Reader. A parent or caregiver must be present. Register.
Monday, February 5
Mommy and Me Yoga, from 10 – 10:20 a.m., ages 0–23 months: During this storytime, use yoga-inspired stories to bond and stretch with your baby. 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, February 6
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 you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
EPIC Graphic Novel Club – Swim Team, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Join us as we discuss “Swim Team,” by Johnnie Christmas. Register.
Movie Music Tribute to Black History, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Narrator John LeGear will examine some of the many ways African American writers, musicians, and performers have enriched the “American Experience.” Please join us for this lyrical, thought-provoking, multi-media presentation. It’ll set your toes to tappin’ and bring joy to your heart. Register.
A Conversation with Jerry Craft, from 7 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: Learn about life, art, and telling your story with bestselling author, illustrator, and syndicated cartoonist Jerry Craft. Join us for a conversation about his works and journey to success, including a drawing demo that will be fun for the whole family! Register.
Wednesday, February 7
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.
Silent Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to read together in quiet camaraderie with your book of choice. A short discussion follows an hour of reading. Drop in.
Let’s LEGO – Animal Habitats, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: Each month, we have a new LEGO building challenge to complete and put on display in the library. This month we will build Animal Habitats. Drop in.
Thursday, February 8
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.
Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us for a screening of “Toradora!” Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Drop in.
STEAM Tweens – Math Art Masters, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Did you know art and math go hand-in-hand? You can’t have art without the lines and shapes that make it up. Frank Lloyd Wright used geometric shapes to decorate his buildings’ windows. Let’s explore how we can create with shapes and lines, taking a lesson from some of the masters. Register.
Trivia Night at Evil Horse, from 7 – 9 p.m., adults: Food is this month’s theme. Compete on your own or bring a group of friends. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is first come, first served. Evil Horse Brewing Company is at 1338 Main Street, Crete. Drop in.
Friday, February 9
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages. Showing “The Bourne Identity” (rated PG-13). Drop in.
Saturday, February 10
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.
Take Me Back to Kindergarten, from 2 – 3 p.m., ages 13–18: Wasn’t kindergarten so much easier than high school? Re-live the simpler days with fun activities you experienced in kindergarten. Play with Play-Doh, fingerpaint, and join a storytime. We’ll even have a parachute! Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.