Thursday, March 21
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.
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 Kids – Music Makers, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Let’s make music together! Join us as we make our own instruments and put them to the test! Register.
Friday, March 22
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Tropic Thunder” (rated R). Drop in.
Saturday, March 23
Love on a Leash, from 11 a.m. – noon, young readers: Snuggle up and read to a pup! Register for a time slot.
Monday, March 25
Book Appétit – Cookbook Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults/teens: Enjoy a potluck of food made from recipes in “5 Ingredients: Quick and Easy Food,” by Jamie Oliver: Each member picks a recipe and brings their dish to share with other members. New members are welcome. Copies of the cookbook are available at the library. Register.
Tuesday, March 26
Destination – Heartland History, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Author Cynthia Clampitt will talk about the destinations and events across the Greater Midwest that reveal how a region, famed for supplying food, actually supplied so much more, including iconic images, legendary individuals, and inventions that would change the world. A book signing will follow. Books are $20 each, cash only. Register.
Thursday, March 28
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to discuss “Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Deserted Island Diary: Vol. 1,” by Kokonasu Rumba. Copies are available at the library.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “Brooklyn” on the library’s big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.
STEAM Tots – Let’s Make Noise, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Join us for a fun noise-filled time as we experiment with different instruments and learn about some music basics, such as dynamics and pitch! Register.
Friday, March 29
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Apollo 13” (rated PG). Drop in.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.