This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2025 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. May 7 2025 Wed Silent Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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. May 8 2025 Thu Rain Gardens: Our Backyard Wetlands 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu Rain Gardens: Our Backyard Wetlands 6:30pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration 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. May 8 2025 Thu Trivia Night at Evil Horse 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu Trivia Night at Evil Horse 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Registration 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. May 9 2025 Fri Retro Movie Fridays 2:30pm - 4:45pm Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Movie Registration 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. May 9 2025 Fri Retro Movie Fridays 2:30pm - 4:45pm Movie Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room Age Group: Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Movie Registration 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 Titles3/7: Romancing the Stone--Rated PG3/14: Hidalgo--Rated PG-133/21: 300--Rated R3/28: How To Train Your Dragon--Rated PG4/4: 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.
May 10 2025 Sat Crete Creative Opening Reception & Art Market - Exhibit of Myaamia Art 11:00am - 1:00pm May 10 2025 Sat Crete Creative Opening Reception & Art Market - Exhibit of Myaamia Art 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Event Details: Awakening: A Sacred Story of Contemporary Myaamia Art
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2025 Sat "Awakening" Myaamia Voices Presentation 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2025 Sat "Awakening" Myaamia Voices Presentation 1:30pm - 2:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration 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. May 10 2025 Sat Pokemon Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Grade School, Teens Registration This event is in the "Grade School" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 10 2025 Sat Pokemon Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Grade School, Teens Registration 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. May 12 2025 Mon Anime for All 6:00pm - 7:30pm Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Movie Registration 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. May 12 2025 Mon Anime for All 6:00pm - 7:30pm Movie Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Movie Registration 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. 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. May 12 2025 Mon CPLD Book Discussion Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon CPLD Book Discussion Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Book Club 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. May 13 2025 Tue Introduction to American Sign Language 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Introduction to American Sign Language 6:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 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. May 13 2025 Tue Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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. May 15 2025 Thu AARP Smart Driver Course 12:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu AARP Smart Driver Course 12:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration 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. May 15 2025 Thu Knot Just for Knitters 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Knot Just for Knitters 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts 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. May 15 2025 Thu Easy Herb Gardening 6:30pm - 7:45pm Teens, Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Easy Herb Gardening 6:30pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Registration 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. May 16 2025 Fri AARP Smart Driver 12:00pm - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2025 Fri AARP Smart Driver 12:00pm - 4:00pm 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. May 16 2025 Fri Retro Movie Fridays 2:30pm - 4:45pm Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Movie Registration 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. May 16 2025 Fri Retro Movie Fridays 2:30pm - 4:45pm Movie Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room Age Group: Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Movie Registration 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 Titles3/7: Romancing the Stone--Rated PG3/14: Hidalgo--Rated PG-133/21: 300--Rated R3/28: How To Train Your Dragon--Rated PG4/4: 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.
May 17 2025 Sat Crete Creative Board Meeting 9:30am - 11:30am May 17 2025 Sat Crete Creative Board Meeting 9:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 19 2025 Mon Mimic the Masters: Teen Art Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 19 2025 Mon Mimic the Masters: Teen Art Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration 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. May 20 2025 Tue 1960s Songs of the Silver Screen 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue 1960s Songs of the Silver Screen 1:00pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration 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. May 20 2025 Tue Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Book Club Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Book Club 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. 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. May 21 2025 Wed SNAP Help 9:30am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed SNAP Help 9:30am - 11:30am 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. May 21 2025 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:30pm - 7:45pm 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. May 21 2025 Wed Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Cooking Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun 6:30pm - 8:00pm Cooking Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 37 Event Details: Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Film Club 5:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Movie Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Film Club 5:30pm - 8:00pm Movie Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Seats Remaining: 90 Enjoy watching a film on the Library's big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.
