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Loom Knitting

Loom Knitting

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Come and learn the basic knit stitch, or, if you have mastered the knit stitch, come and learn to purl. Small looms and limited amounts of yarn will be available for use, but if you have your own round or long looms, please bring them.

Brownies, Blondies and Brookies

Brownies, Blondies & Brookies

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the sweetest month of the year with the ultimate trio of bar treats! We’ll bake up rich, fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, and brookies. Learn tips for customizing textures, flavors, and swirls to create your own signature bars.

Legends of Motown

Legends of Motown

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Live Music

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Live Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Randy Walker for Legends of Motown, a lively tribute to the golden age of soul! Enjoy timeless hits from artists like Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and Marvin Gaye, all performed with Randy’s signature energy and style. 

Adult Health Risk Assessment

Adult Health Risk Assessment

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, we equip you with the right tools, technology and motivation to understand, manage, and improve your own health. These tools also can predict onset of disease, decline of health, and very importantly, health improvement and

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Retro Movie Friday

2:30pm–4:45pm
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movie
Registration Required
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
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/guardian's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Winter 2026 Retro Movie Friday Movies
December 2025 – February 2026

12/5: Oliver & Company (1988) - G
12/12: Troop Beverly Hills (1989) - PG
12/19: Chicken Run (2000) - G

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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

Retro Movie Friday

2:30pm–4:45pm
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movie
Registration Required
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
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/guardian's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Winter 2026 Retro Movie Friday Movies
December 2025 – February 2026

12/5: Oliver & Company (1988) - G
12/12: Troop Beverly Hills (1989) - PG
12/19: Chicken Run (2000) - G

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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

Retro Movie Friday

2:30pm–4:45pm
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movie
Registration Required
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
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/guardian's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Winter 2026 Retro Movie Friday Movies
December 2025 – February 2026

12/5: Oliver & Company (1988) - G
12/12: Troop Beverly Hills (1989) - PG
12/19: Chicken Run (2000) - G

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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

President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Retro Movie Friday

2:30pm–4:45pm
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movie
Registration Required
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
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/guardian's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Winter 2026 Retro Movie Friday Movies
December 2025 – February 2026

12/5: Oliver & Company (1988) - G
12/12: Troop Beverly Hills (1989) - PG
12/19: Chicken Run (2000) - G

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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

Film Club

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Retro Movie Friday

2:30pm–4:45pm
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Movie
Registration Required
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
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/guardian's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Winter 2026 Retro Movie Friday Movies
December 2025 – February 2026

12/5: Oliver & Company (1988) - G
12/12: Troop Beverly Hills (1989) - PG
12/19: Chicken Run (2000) - G

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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

Film Club

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Film Club

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Film Club

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Film Club Summer Series

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Film Club Summer Series

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

4th of July

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Film Club Summer Series

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Film Club Summer Series

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Film Club Summer Series

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Film Club Summer Series

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District

Film Club

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Film Club Horror Fest

4:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

Horror Fest is special Film Club meeting in the month of October. We meet for two nights and watch four horror films. Come on out and join us for a night of snacks, refreshments and spooky films!

Film Club Horror Fest

4:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

Horror Fest is special Film Club meeting in the month of October. We meet for two nights and watch four horror films. Come on out and join us for a night of snacks, refreshments and spooky films!

Film Club

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required

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

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Crete Public Library District