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SNAP Help

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
SNAP Help:

A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Respond Now will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First c...

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults

A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Respond Now will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First come, first served. Sign in upon arrival.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Families" group.

Pollinator Planters

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM Class
Age Group:
Families
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: STEAM Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Spring is here! That means its time for our pollinator friends to make their appearance. Join us for a night of fun for the family as we learn about our native pollinators and how to plant a garden to support them.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sci-Fi Book Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Come discuss a new Science Fiction book each month at the Library. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library. 

This month's book is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Silent Book Club:

Join us to read together in quiet camaraderie with the book of your choice. A short discussion follows an hour of reading.

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Join us to read together in quiet camaraderie with the book of your choice. A short discussion follows an hour of reading.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rain Gardens: Our Backyard Wetlands

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

This gardening program will focus on tips, species and discussion on what a rain garden consists of and how it can benefit home landscapes and wildlife.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night at Evil Horse

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Trivia Night at Evil Horse:

Compete on your own or bring a group of friends with you. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is first come, first served.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Compete on your own or bring a group of friends with you. Prizes will be awarded. Seating is first come, first served.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Retro Movie Fridays

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Retro Movie Fridays:

Watch a retro movie from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s every Friday. Movies rated "G" through "R" will be shown. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their children's attend...

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Watch a retro movie from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s every Friday. Movies rated "G" through "R" will be shown. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Retro Movie Fridays Spring 2025 Dates and Titles

  • 3/7: Romancing the Stone--Rated PG
  • 3/14: Hidalgo--Rated PG-13
  • 3/21: 300--Rated R
  • 3/28: How To Train Your Dragon--Rated PG
  • 4/4: Ferngully: The Last Rainfo

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Awakening" Myaamia Voices Presentation

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Join Crete Creative after the Opening Reception & Art Market for "Awakening: A Sacred Story of Contemporary Myaamia Art." We welcome Myaamia tribe voices to the stage and lead a presentation for all to engage with.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokemon Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Age Group:
Grade School, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade School, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 88
Event Details:

Bring your Pokemon cards to trade and battle or just hang out and have some Pokemon fun! (Try to defeat Gym Leader Dan for a prize!)

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Anime for All

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Anime Club for All:

Do you love anime? Join us for anime screenings. We will show anime of all ratings. It is the parent’s responsibility to monitor their children’s attendance and viewing habits.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Do you love anime? Join us for anime screenings. We will show anime of all ratings. It is the parent’s responsibility to monitor their children’s attendance and viewing habits.

Wonderful Precure!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CPLD Book Discussion Group

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
CPLD Book Discussion Group:

Come discuss a new book each month at the Library. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library. New members are welcome.

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come discuss a new book each month at the Library. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library. New members are welcome.

This month's book is The Bees by Laline Paull

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to American Sign Language

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Have you wondered why American Sign Language is important? Do you have questions about the Deaf Community? Do you want to learn basic signs that can help you to communicate with the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH)?

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Smart Driver Course

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Take the AARP Smart Driver™ classroom course and you could save money on your auto insurance!

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just for Knitters

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knot Just for Knitters:

Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. New members are welcome.

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. New members are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Herb Gardening

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Herb gardening is an easy way to dip your toes into gardening. You can do it indoors any time of year, in containers on your deck, or right in your garden.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Smart Driver

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Second session of the AARP Smart Driver course which began on Thursday, May 15.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Retro Movie Fridays

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Retro Movie Fridays:

Watch a retro movie from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s every Friday. Movies rated "G" through "R" will be shown. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their children's attend...

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Watch a retro movie from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s every Friday. Movies rated "G" through "R" will be shown. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Retro Movie Fridays Spring 2025 Dates and Titles

  • 3/7: Romancing the Stone--Rated PG
  • 3/14: Hidalgo--Rated PG-13
  • 3/21: 300--Rated R
  • 3/28: How To Train Your Dragon--Rated PG
  • 4/4: Ferngully: The Last Rainfo

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

Crete Creative Board Meeting

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mimic the Masters: Teen Art Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Mimic the Masters: Teen Art Club:

Explore and create art from methods used by master artists or art movements. All supplies are provided.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Explore and create art from methods used by master artists or art movements. All supplies are provided.

Learn about Albrecht Dürer and create prints with printmaking techniques. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1960s Songs of the Silver Screen

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Celebrate the 1960s! Join us for a carefully crafted collection of historic film clips that focus on award-winning films and outstanding performances from the 1960s. Later films that paid homage to the 1960s in various ways are also included.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club:

Are you an adult who loves or is interested in Young Adult (YA) literature? If so, come to one of our meetings where we will discuss new and classic young adult literature. Copies ...

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you an adult who loves or is interested in Young Adult (YA) literature? If so, come to one of our meetings where we will discuss new and classic young adult literature. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library. New members are welcome.

Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang.This

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SNAP Help

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Age Group:
Adults
SNAP Help:

A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Respond Now will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First c...

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults

A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Respond Now will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First come, first served. Sign in upon arrival.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.