Thursday, November 21
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 focusing on the alphabet. Register.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “1917” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop-in.
STEAM Tots – Dino Dig, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Join us as we become paleontologists, digging up dinosaur bones and making discoveries. 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.
Friday, November 22
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Home for the Holidays,” rated PG-13. Register.
Monday, November 25
Babies’ Morning Out, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages 0 – 23 months and caregivers: At this social hour for caregivers and their babies, enjoy storytime and movement activities, as well as toys for the little ones, plus time for caregivers to visit with each other. Register.
Book Appétit – Cookbook Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join us as we enjoy a potluck array of food from “Honest Pretzels: And 64 Other Amazing Recipes for Kids Who Love to Cook,” by Mollie Katzen. Each member picks a recipe and brings their dish to share with other members. Copies of the cookbook will be available in advance at the library. Register.
Tuesday, November 26
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.
Wednesday, November 27
The library will close early at 5 p.m.
Thursday, November 28
The library will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 29
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Monsters, Inc.,” rated G. Register.
Saturday, November 30
Love on a Leash, from 11 a.m. to noon, families: Snuggle up and read to a pup! The dogs from Love on a Leash will visit us to spend one-on-one time reading with you. Register.
Swiftie Par-tay, from 2 – 3 p.m., families: Are you…ready for it? Drop everything now and meet us at the Swiftie Par-TAY! We will make friendship bracelets, take a moment and taste it with Taylor-themed treats, including some of Taylor’s own recipes, and ask you a question…or 13 during Trivia (Taylor’s Version). Taylor-themed outfits and Eras Tour costumes are highly encouraged so we can make the whole place shimmer. Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.