Thursday, October 26
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., ages 12 to 18: Join us to discuss “Akira: Book One” or bring your own manga to discuss. Copies of the book are available ahead of time at the library. Register.
Horror Fest, from 4 – 8 p.m., adults: Showing “The Autopsy of Jane Doe,” at 4 p.m., and “Pontypool,” at 6 p.m. Drop in.
STEAM Tots – Mad Scientists, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Let your little mad scientist learn their basics as we practice experimenting skills. Join us as we make things fizz, explode, and melt through some mad science. Be sure to dress for mess. Register.
Friday, October 27
Halloween Open Play, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., children of all ages: Come to our not-so-scary Haunted House to explore some slightly spooky Halloween-themed sensory stations! Drop in.
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Hocus Pocus” (rated PG). Drop in.
Saturday, October 28
Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles, from 10 – 11:15 a.m., families: This entertaining and educational reptile show is an up-close, interactive, and fun experience featuring interesting reptiles and amphibians from all around the world! Register.
Monday, October 30
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 “Cook As You Are: Recipes for Real Life, Hungry Cooks, and Messy Kitchens,” by Ruby Tandoh. 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.
Scary Story Night, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Join us as we read some frightening fables, plus share some of your own terrifying tales, too! Register.
Tuesday, October 31
Trick-or-Treat at the Library, from 9:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.; Stop by the library on Halloween for a special treat! Drop in.
Wednesday, November 1
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.
Let’s LEGO, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth: Make a LEGO dinosaur exhibit in honor of Dinovember! Drop-in.
Silent Book Club, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to read together in quiet camaraderie with the book of your choice. Drop in.
Thursday, November 2
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.
STEAM Tweens – Paleontologist Adventure, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Dinosaurs no longer walk the Earth, but what if we could study them the same way we study animals today? Join us to track a mysterious dinosaur and learn more about how the dinosaur lived its life through an interactive and informative scavenger hunt. Register.
Friday, November 3
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages. Showing “Uncle Buck,” (rated PG). Drop in.
Saturday, November 4
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.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.