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 ages 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, learn about important paleontologists, their discoveries, and what a paleontologist’s job entails. Register.
Friday, November 8
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages” Showing “8 Mile,” rated R. Register.
Saturday, November 9
Take Me Back to Kindergarten, from 2 – 3 p.m., adults: Wasn’t kindergarten so much easier than adulthood? Relive the simpler days with fun activities 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.
Monday, November 11
Babies’ Morning Out, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages 0–23 months and caregivers: This social hour for caregivers and their babies will feature storytime and movement activities, as well as toys for the little ones to enjoy and time for caregivers to visit with each other. Register.
Anime for All, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., all ages: Do you love anime? Join us for an anime screening of the first three episodes of “Gurenn Lagann,” rated TV-14. Register.
CPLD Book Discussion Group, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to discuss “Wishful Drinking,” by Carrie Fisher. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in.
Tuesday, November 12
Tremendous Toddlers, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three and a caregiver: Singing, dancing, reading, and free play are just part of the fun during these active storytimes. Register.
EPIC Graphic Novel Club – “Lost Time,” from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back to the time of the dinosaurs or make dinosaur friends? Find out as we discuss “Lost Time,” by Tas Mukanik. Register.
Torpedo in the Water, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults on Zoom: Hear true stories of Ed Sierra’s Navy career, including his time spent aboard a nuclear submarine. Watch the presentation from home or at the library. Register.
Wednesday, November 13
Let’s LEGO, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: Complete a LEGO building challenge and display your creation in the library.
Thursday, November 14
Preschool Prodigies, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: Listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet. Register.
STEAM Kids – Dino Discoveries, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Dinosaurs roamed all over the Earth long before any of us were around to see them. Join us as we search for the dinosaurs around the world and learn about them! Register
Trivia Night at Evil Horse, 1338 Main Street, from 7 – 9 p.m., adults: Anything Goes is this month’s theme. Compete on your own or bring a group of friends with you. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is first come, first served. Drop-in.
Friday, November 15
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Spaceballs,” rated PG. Register.
Saturday, November 16
Teen Taste Test Challenge – Hot Sauce, from 2 – 3 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Get your taste buds ready because we are going to be testing and voting on the best and hottest hot sauces that are reasonably priced and not-too-hard to find! Tortilla chips and milk will be provided. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.