Name: Sandra McKay Author Reading & Panel Discussion
Start: 2025-01-30T17:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-30T19:30:00-06:00
Location: Crete Public Library District

Sandra McKay Author Reading. January 30 at 5:30 pm. A Place for Me by Sandra McKay. Book signing to be followed by a panel discussion with descendants of Orphan Train Riders.

Sandra McKay Author Reading & Panel Discussion

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Adults

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

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Seats Remaining: 59

Event Details:

Join us for a special event with author Sandra McKay, as she reads from her novel, A Place for Me: An Orphan’s Journey Home.

Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

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Seats Remaining: 67

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Powerful, sacred songs that derived from the heart of the antebellum enslaved African were melodic outflowings of religious expression, passion, and the hope to be free.

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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.

An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

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Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

Make a Mini Scrapbook

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Learn how to make an 8-page mini scrapbook. All you need to bring is 15-20 printed photos, the rest of the supplies will be provided. Beginners welcome. Limited class size.

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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.

Chocolate Lovers Workshop

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cooking

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, indulge in the rich, luxurious world of chocolate. Learn the techniques for tempering chocolate, making ganache, and crafting chocolate desserts that will enchant your special someone.

Person in African-style dress with a djembe drum.

Rhythms of Empowerment: A Journey Through Sound and Self-Expression

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Live Music, Performance

Age Group:

Families, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Live Music, Performance

Required

Seats Remaining: 58

Event Details:

Visitors can expect an engaging and educational introduction to the vibrant world of West African rhythms.

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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.

Meet Lucy Pettengill, Station Operator on the Underground Railroad

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

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Seats Remaining: 45

Event Details:

Lucy Pettengill was a resident of Peoria, IL, in March 1857. Learn about the struggles she and her fellow abolitionists encountered, in order to assist freedom seekers on their way north.

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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.

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum.

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6 pm		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 Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club, Cooking 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 From Crook to Cook by Snoop Dog. 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.

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