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CPLD Book Discussion Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Board 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 Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side by Damien Lewis.

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.

Adult Writing Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories, as well as share your own. 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 "Adults" group.

Trivia Night at Evil Horse

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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

Anything Goes is this month's theme.

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.

Crete Creative Landscape Painting

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Heideman Pavilion
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on Saturdays in September to paint just like Claude Monet a la en plein air style! In true Impressionistic style, we're taking our tubed acrylic paints outside to enjoy the beautiful fall scenery and paint a landscape, or a couple!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Music Memories: Part 1

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Join us for a collection of carefully crafted film clips from a century of song and dance performed by the greatest entertainers on the silver screen.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross book cover

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.

Library Board Meeting

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Crete Library Board of Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting.  This meeting is open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Harvest Pies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Cooking
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy cooking class where we'll dive into the art of pie-making just in time for fall! You’ll learn the secrets to crafting two classic pies that epitomize comfort and warmth: the iconic Apple Pie and the savory Chicken Pot Pie.

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

Knot Just for Knitters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, 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.

Crete Creative Landscape Painting

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Heideman Pavilion
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on Saturdays in September to paint just like Claude Monet a la en plein air style! In true Impressionistic style, we're taking our tubed acrylic paints outside to enjoy the beautiful fall scenery and paint a landscape, or a couple!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Visionary You! Seeking & Following Your Purpose

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This two-hour workshop delves into creating a vision for your life, discovering your purpose, and creating a vision board.

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.

America's Golden Girl: The Life of Betty White

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Performance
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Step into the vibrant world of Betty Marion White Ludden, brought to life by the captivating historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons.

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.

Focus on Facebook

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Technology Class
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn the basics of one of the first and most successful social media apps, Facebook. Bring your questions, as well as any devices you use to access Facebook, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, or use one of our laptops.

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.

Film Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy watching a film on the Library's big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.

A Serious Man

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.

Book Appétit: Cookbook Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Book Club, Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us as we enjoy a potluck array of food from the featured cookbook of the month. 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. New members are welcome.

I Could Nosh book cover

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.

Painting Party

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a Halloween scene painting on canvas of a black cat, moon, and books. All supplies will be provided along with step-by-step instructions from Betty Postma. Limited class size.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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 "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Join Florida native and film enthusiast Dave Sieffert as he takes you on a brief history of horror and thriller movies filmed in the great state of Florida.

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.

Senior Day

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Senior Day 2024 tentative schedule:

10 am: Brian Thompson, BNEW4LIFE
11 am: Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
12 pm: Will County Sheriff
12:30 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Crete Police Department

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. 

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

Knot Just for Knitters

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Teens, 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 "Adults" group.

Adult Writing Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories, as well as share your own. 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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

In 1977 a young woman named Teresita Basa was murdered in her apartment. Soon after a co-worker started “channeling” the dead woman during epileptic-type episodes naming her killer and various specific details that eventually led to an arrest.

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.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us online to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.