Thursday, December 5
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 – Sleigh Away, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: It’s the time of year when lots of gifts and items need to be carried over the snow to their destinations, so a good sleigh design is crucial! Join us as we design our own sleds to deliver packages over the snow. Register
Friday, December 6
The library will be closed for staff training.
Saturday, December 7
Crete Country Christmas at the Library, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., all ages: Stop by the library for festive, fun holiday crafts. Come upstairs to Youth Services for a Polar Express-themed experience. Enduring Strings will perform at 2 p.m., by the fireplace. Drop-in.
Monday, December 9
Babies’ Morning Out, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages 0–23 months and caregivers: At this social hour for caregivers and their babies, we will have storytime and movement activities, toys for the little ones to enjoy, plus time for caregivers to visit with each other. Register.
Anime for All, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., all ages: Watch the first three episodes of the first season of “Dr. STONE,” rated TV-14. Register.
CPLD Book Discussion Group, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to discuss “A Redbird Christmas,” by Fannie Flagg. New members are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop-in.
Tuesday, December 10
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, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Celebrate the season with the members of PAWS as we read “Priya Puts Herself First,” by Michele Assarasakorn and Nathan Fairbairn! Join us as we discuss the story, enjoy delicious cookies, and create a fun and festive craft! Register.
The Magic of Raina Telgemeier, from 7 – 8 p.m., Zoom, all ages. Join us online for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist Raina Telgemeier! Register.
Wednesday, December 11
Christmas Carol Night, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., families: The holiday season is here! Join us as we rock around the Christmas tree, sing along to carols together, and enjoy some delicious hot cocoa! Register.
Holiday Cookies – Baking and Decorating with Royal Icing, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: This online class will cover how to bake the perfect sugar cookie, followed by detailed, step-by-step guidance to use royal icing in decorating. Register.
Thursday, December 12
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.
STEAM Kids – Science is Sweet, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: This time of year, the air is filled with the scent of baked goods, so come on in as we experiment by making a package to safely deliver cookies! Register.
Friday, December 13
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Cadillac Records,” rated R. Register.
Saturday, December 14
Pokémon Club, from 3 – 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!
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.