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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.

Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun

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: 38
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.

Film Club

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration
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.

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

2:30pm - 4:45pm
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movie
Registration
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 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 "All Ages" group.

Intro to Collage Workshop

1:30pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join local mixed media artists as we engage in a beginner-friendly, open-play workshop of collage art. Combine magazines, text, ephemera, photography clippings, and more to create a collage (or a few!) that truly speak to your artistic voice.

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.
 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District
Description:

The Library will be closed for the holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Computer Skills

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: 3
Event Details:

In this self-paced course, your first lesson will teach you how to turn on a computer, use a mouse to navigate and select, and use a cursor and keyboard to input information.

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

2:30pm - 4:45pm
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movie
Registration
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 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.

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.

Sci-Fi Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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: 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 The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

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 "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 "Grade School" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Session 1: Enter the world of art education, where your child will learn how to "look closely" at the artwork on display. They will practice identifying and interpreting shapes, figures, and common themes. 

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 "Grade School" group.

Tween Garden Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grade School
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a green thumb? Have you ever wanted to grow your own food, or plant a beautiful flower 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. 

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

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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movie
Registration
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: 20
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.

Vinland Saga coverWatch the first sea

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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 Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker

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.

Board Game Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Board game fans! Join us for a night of tabletop games. Bring your own or enjoy one from our collection. Whether you're a veteran gamer or new to board games, all gaming levels are welcome. This program is for adults (18+).

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 Summer Series

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

World Wide Knit in Public Day

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Heideman Pavilion
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

All fiber artists are invited to work on their knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or needlepoint projects at the Library as part of this annual event.  We will have a prize drawing. Please bring a lawn chair to sit outside.

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.

BINGO

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

Have fun playing multiple rounds of everyone's favorite game -- BINGO! Free prizes awarded!
 

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.

Sadie by Courtney Summers.This month's book i

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.

Film Club Summer Series

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just for Knitters

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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.