Thursday, February 29
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to discuss “Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan: Volume 1.” Copies of the book will be available in advance at the library. Register.
Friday, March 1
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Beauty and the Beast” (rated G). Drop in.
Saturday, March 2
Muffins with a Mystery Reader, from 10:30–11:30 a.m., families: Start your 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, March 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 your baby. No yoga experience is necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week, but 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, March 5
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, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Join us as we discuss “The Tea Dragon Society,” by Katie O’Neill, enjoy a tea party, and make your very own tea dragon companion! Register.
History of Chicagoland in Maps, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join Donald and Tanya Smith, whose family has been involved in surveying and map making since 1854, for a presentation about the history of surveying in the U.S. and Illinois, especially greater Chicagoland. Hear stories about map making, the Chicago Fire, Abe Lincoln, and more. Also, check out antique and vintage maps, atlases, and instruments from their unique historical collections, which will be on display during the presentation! This program is co-sponsored by the Crete Area Historical Society. Register.
Wednesday, March 6
SNAP Help, from 1 – 4 p.m., adults: A 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.
Let’s LEGO, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: Each month, there is a new LEGO building challenge to complete and put on display in the library. This month, the group will build Mario courses. Drop in.
Silent Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for adults: Join us to read together in quiet camaraderie with the book of your choice. A short discussion follows an hour of reading. Drop in.
Thursday, March 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 will enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register.
Friday, March 8
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Dead Poets Society” (rated PG). Drop in.
Saturday, March 9
LEGO WeDo Robotics, from 10 – 11 a.m., grades first/fifth: The group will create and code a wildlife crossing for a chosen animal! Wildlife crossings are structures that allow animals to cross human-made barriers safely. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.