Friday, November 1
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Interview with the Vampire,” rated R. Drop in.
Saturday, November 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 our Mystery Reader. A parent or caregiver must be present. Register.
The Roots of Chicago Blues, from 2 – 3 p.m., adults: Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee Donna Herula will sing and play acoustic blues slide guitar and will be joined by Marc Edelstein on upright bass and Tony Wittrock on acoustic guitar and mandolin for a fun show. Register.
Monday, November 4
“Lucy!” from 2 – 3 p.m., adults: “Lucy!” is an original solo musical based on the life of Lucille Ball, written and performed by Jillian Gabrielle. 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. New members are welcome. Register.
Tuesday, November 5
The library will be open today.
Wednesday, November 6
SNAP Help, from 1 – 4 p.m., adults: A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Respond Now will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First come, first served. Sign in upon arrival.
Silent Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., 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, November 7
AARP Smart Driver, from noon – 4 p.m., adults: An AARP Instructor will lead this two-day class, specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. The fee is due on the first day of class. The class continues on Friday, November 8, from noon – 4 p.m. Register.
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.
STEAM Tweens – Paleontologist Pursuit, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Through an interactive scavenger hunt, we will learn about important paleontologists, their discoveries, and what a paleontologist’s job entails. Register.
Friday, November 8
AARP Smart Driver, from noon – 4 p.m.: Second in series of classes; see more information for November 7.
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “8 Mile,” rated R. Drop in.
Saturday, November 9
Take Me Back to Kindergarten, from 2 – 3 p.m., adults: Wasn’t kindergarten so much easier than adulthood? Re-live the simpler days with fun activities you experienced in kindergarten. Register.
Pokémon Club, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., grades third/12th: Bring your Pokémon cards to trade and battle or just hang out and have some Pokémon fun! Try to defeat Gym Leader Dan for a prize! 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.