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Teen Video Game Tournament

2:45pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Join us for fun, yet competitive play for a prize! One game will be chosen for each tournament from either Nintendo Switch or Xbox One.

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.

Vegan Comfort Food

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:

Warm up your winter with hearty and delicious vegan comfort foods. This class will explore plant-based alternatives that are both comforting and satisfying, showing you how to create rich flavors and textures without any animal products.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

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.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

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.

Watch Varsity Blues (1999). Rated R.

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 Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Branches:
Crete Public Library District
Description:

The Library will be closed for the holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" 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.

2025 Tiny Art Show: Tiny Art Kit Pickup

All Day 1/21 - 1/27
Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: No space
Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit and create tiny art in our third Tiny Art Show. For all ages and skill levels.

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.

The Orphan Trains

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join us to watch The Orphan Trains, a PBS American Experience video.

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.

The Orphan Trains

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us to watch The Orphan Trains, a PBS American Experience video.

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 Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Program description coming soon.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

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.

Watch The Count of Monte Cristo (2002). Rated PG-13.

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 Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

Browse Steven Schroeder's photography portfolio, shop the Art Market, and grab a copy of Crete Creative's 2025 calendar of exhibits and classes. Complimentary drinks, snacks, and art project.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mimic the Masters: Teen Art Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn about American folk artist Clementine Hunter. Create your own 'Memory House'.

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 Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

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.

This month's cookbook is Veg-table by Nik Sharma.

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.