Thursday, April 18
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 others to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. New members welcome. Drop in.
STEAM Kids – Journey to the Night Sky, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Join us as we learn about the night sky and how to get there. Register.
Friday, April 19
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “The Fifth Element” (rated PG-13). Drop in.
Saturday, April 20
Grow a Cook’s Garden, from 10 – 11 a.m., adults: If you have a spot in your garden, balcony, or deck that receives more than six hours of direct sunlight, you can grow tomatoes, onions, peppers, squash, garlic, and leafy greens. Learn plant selection, soil preparation, potting methods, pest protection, extending crops into fall, and food preparation. Register.
Tuesday, April 23
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.
“The History of Stevie Wonder,” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Using performance and interview clips, Gary Wenstrup will trace the arc of Stevie Wonder’s amazing career to gain a deeper understanding of one of America’s national treasures. Register.
Thursday, April 25
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.
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to talk about “One-Punch Man: Vol. 1,” by ONE, or bring your own manga to discuss. Register.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “Borgman” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.
STEAM Tots – Rocket Science, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: It’s not hard, it’s only rocket science! Join us as we learn, using fun interactive activities, about our solar system and some of the basic science that helps put astronauts in space! Register.
Friday, April 26
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “The Iron Giant” (rated PG-13). Drop in.
Saturday, April 27
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.