Thursday, October 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.
Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register.
Retirement University – Social Security and Medicare, from 6 – 7 p.m., adults: Learn about filing strategies, factors to consider when producing income, how Medicare works, how Medicare will be affected during retirement, and learning how to navigate the differences between Social Security and Medicare. Register.
Friday, October 6
Medicare 101, from 10 – 11 a.m., adults: Learn how Medicare works and what your options are. Questions are welcome! Register.
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (rated PG-13). Drop in.
Saturday, October 7
Muffins with a Mystery Reader, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., families: Start the 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.
Getting Ready for the Solar Eclipse, from 1 – 2 p.m., all ages: Come and learn about upcoming eclipses and how to view them safely. Register.
Monday, October 9
Mommy and Me Yoga, from 10 – 10:20 a.m., ages 0 – 23 months: During this storytime, you will use yoga-inspired stories to bond and stretch with your baby. No yoga experience is necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week, but yoga mats will be provided. Register.
Tuesday, October 10
Toddler Tales, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three and a caregiver: Share stories, rhymes, music, sensory bins, process art, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
Comics and Cookies – “Fitz and Cleo Get Creative,” from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades K/second: Not all ghosts are scary– in fact, some ghosts are friendly, like Fitz and Cleo! Join us as we discuss “Fitz and Cleo Get Creative,” by Jonathan Stutzman, and make our very own not-so-haunted houses and friendly ghosts! Register.
Paranormal Investigating 101, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Come and enjoy learning the basics of paranormal investigating from Carl Crooks of Quantum Paranormal Investigators. Learn about the equipment, the dos and don’ts, and how to do an investigation in an appropriate way. Register.
Wednesday, October 11
SNAP Help, from 1 – 4 p.m., adults: Krista Stevenson, SNAP Outreach Coordinator for the Northern Illinois Food Bank, will assist people with filling out applications for the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP, also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. Drop in.
Mobile Workforce Center, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., adults. Receive help with resumé development, cover letters, job listings, and job applications. Drop in.
Osco Flu Shot Clinic, from 2 – 4 p.m., by appointment, adults: Osco will administer flu shots, including the high-dose shot recommended for ages 65+. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow time to complete the consent form. Bring a photo ID and insurance card with you. Any charges will be billed to your insurance company. No payment is required at the event. Register for an appointment.
Thursday, October 12
Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register.
Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us for a screening of “Inuyasha.” Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Drop in.
STEAM Tweens – Ghost Hunters, from 5:30 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Join us as we form our own ghost hunting teams, use the scientific method to design a ghost hunt, and see some of the equipment used by ghost hunters put to work! Register
Retirement University – Investments and Taxes, from 6 – 7 p.m., adults: Learn about creating a tax plan; understanding the different types of investments; determining when to utilize different investments in retirement; and how taxes affect current investments, retirement, income, and other areas of retirement. Register.
Friday, October 13
Garage Sale Days, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., adults: During the Village of Crete’s Garage Sale Days, the library will be “renting” (for free!) table space inside the building to those who just don’t have enough stuff to sell at their own home. Restrictions apply. Contact the library for complete details or stop by to fill out an application to reserve a space.
Craft Supply Swap, from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., adults: During the Village of Crete’s Garage Sale Days, the library will host a craft supply swap. Receive one bag to fill full of free, new and gently used craft supplies others have donated. There is no limit to the number of times you can return to the line for another bag, but shoppers must return to the end of the line, should there be one, for each successive trip through the room.
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages. Showing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (rated PG). Drop in.
Saturday, October 14
Garage Sale Days, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., adults: See information from October 13.
Craft Supply Swap, from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., adults. See information from October 13.
LEGO WeDo Robotics – Milo’s Sensors, from 10 – 11 a.m., grades first/fifth: The group will add a motion and tilt sensor to Milo, our science rover! Register.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.