Thursday, January 4
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.
Friday, January 5
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “An American Tail” (rated G). Drop in.
Saturday, January 6
Muffins with a Mystery Reader, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., families: Start your 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.
LEGO WeDo Robotics – Helicopters, from 1 – 2 p.m., grades first/fifth: Build and code a LEGO helicopter. Register.
Monday, January 8
Winter Legends and Lore, adults: Winter may seem like a quiet time of year, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and stories. Join researcher and author Chad Lewis for a winter-themed discussion of strange and unusual topics. This presentation will be available to watch on demand on YouTube January 8 – 20.
Mommy and Me Yoga, from 10 – 10:20 a.m., ages 0–23 months: During this storytime, participants will use yoga-inspired stories to bond and stretch with their babies. No yoga experience is necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week, but yoga mats will be provided. Register.
CPLD Book Discussion Group, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to discuss “The Midnight Library,” by Matt Haig. Copies of the book are available at the library. Drop in.
Tuesday, January 9
Toddler Tales, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., ages two/three and a caregiver: We’ll share stories, rhymes, music, sensory bins, process art, and other activities you and your toddler can enjoy together. Register.
EPIC Graphic Novel Club – “Long Distance,” from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., grades third/fifth: Whether you are new to graphic novels or have loved them forever, come for a fun discussion, snacks, and an activity. Register.
Thursday, January 11
Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children will enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and finger plays, and playing games. Register.
Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us for a screening of “Nichijou: My Ordinary Life.” Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Drop in.
STEAM Tweens – Balloon Builds, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Pop on in as we use balloons to build and create towers and air-powered cars! Register.
Speculating about Our AI Future, with Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells, from 7 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: Join us online for a panel discussion featuring three best-selling science fiction writers. They will discuss the promise, perils, and possible impacts AI will have on our future, as well as AI in contemporary and future science fiction writing. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Register.
Friday, January 12
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Clueless” (rated PG-13). Drop in.
Once Upon an Ice Cream Cone, from 3 – 3:30 p.m., families: Join us at The Ice Cream Shoppe, 1390 Main Street in Crete, for this fun storytime! Drop in.
Saturday, January 13
Life-sized Candy Land, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., children: Play a life-sized game of Candy Land with family and friends! Drop in.
To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.