Thursday, February 2
Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11 – adult: Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop-in.
Mobile Workforce Center, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., adults: The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County will visit our parking lot to help with resume development, cover letters, and job applications. Drop-in.
Let’s LEGO – Build a Boat that Floats, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K – fifth: This month’s LEGO challenge is to design and build a boat that will float. Drop-in.
Friday, February 3
Roaming Readers Walking Group, from 10 – 11 a.m., all ages: Join the group at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, 27064 Dutton Road in Beecher, to walk and talk about books. There is no assigned reading. Register.
Monday, February 6
Accessing Our E-books, from 1 – 3 p.m., adults: Discover how to read electronic books and magazines by using a web browser or by downloading them to a mobile device. A Crete Public Library card is required in order to log into the applications demonstrated. Attendees are asked to bring their own devices, such as Kindles, tablets, iPads, and/or mobile phones. Register.
Tuesday, February 7
Time-out for Toddlers, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three: The group will share stories, rhymes, music, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
Dazzling Dream Cars, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Chicago Auto Show historian Mitch Frumkin highlights the futuristic prototypes, dream cars, and concept vehicles that have captivated crowds for more than 80 years. Attendees have the chance to win free tickets to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show.
Wednesday, February 8
What is the Blues? from 6–7:30 p.m., adults: Enjoy an evening of traditional acoustic blues with musician, author, storyteller, and oral historian Fruteland Jackson. Register.
Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander, from 7 – 8 p.m. on Zoom: Join others online for an evening of inspiration and conversation with bestselling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander. Register.
Thursday, February 9
Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children will spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. Register.
STEAM Tweens: Circulatory Sensations, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Valentine’s Day is on the way, so learn how our hearts work. Come and build a beating heart model and participate in a fun game that shows just how hard our hearts work for us! Register.
Mardi Gras, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., adults, on Zoom: This cook-along class transports participants to New Orleans! Learn how to make three traditional Creole recipes with Chef Kristyn Slick. A recording will be available afterward, so if you can’t make the Zoom class, register anyway so you will receive the video link. Register.
Trivia Night at Evil Horse, 1338 Main Street, from 7 – 9 p.m., adults: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is this month’s theme. Compete on your own or bring a group of friends. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is first come, first served. Drop-in.
Friday, February 10
Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months: Welcome baby to the library and meet other families, while enjoying stories, finger plays, and rhymes. Register.
Saturday, February 11
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 the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.