Crete Public Library District

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1177 N. Main St
Crete, IL 60417
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Mon-Thu: 9:30am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Paint in Place

Paint in Place

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come embrace the season by painting a cheerful snowman who won't melt till Spring, led by Paint in Place artist, Betty Postma. You can bring out your inner creativity in a warm, encouraging, and welcoming atmosphere!&nb

Dave Rudolf's Completely Cracked Christmas

Dave Rudolf's Completely Cracked Christmas

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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 musician Dave Rudolf for a hilariously twisted holiday celebration!

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Time	Sun (8/31)	Mon (9/01)	Tue (9/02)	Wed (9/03)	Thu (9/04)	Fri (9/05)	Sat (9/06)
All Day	This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group This event is in the "Grade School" group Peter Halligan StoryWalk: Where is the Dragon? All Day 6/9–8/31 Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group This event is in the "Grade School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School	Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Crete Public Library District Description: The Library is closed for the holiday.		This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group This event is in the "Grade School" group Peter Halligan StoryWalk: Creepy Carrots All Day 9/3–11/30 Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group This event is in the "Grade School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School
10 am							Reservation Ukulele Suburbia Meetup 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Social Ukulele playing. This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled Muffins with a Mystery Reader 10:30am–11:15am Families Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Start your weekend with a delicious treat while enjoying stories and songs with Ms. Kerry and our Mystery Reader. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 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. 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.
11 am
12 pm							This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teens" group Exploring the World of Art 12:30pm–1:30pm Grade School, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Gallery Age Group: Grade School, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Enter the world of art education with Jim Boehner.
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group SNAP Help 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just for Knitters 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm						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 Friday 2:30pm–4:45pm Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Registration Required 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Fall 2025 Retro Movie Friday Movies September – November 2025 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.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Grade School" group Comics & Cookies: Narwhal, Unicorn of the Sea! 4:30pm–5:15pm Grade School Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Acorn Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Discuss the book, enjoy some tasty treats, and create a craft. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library. Pod Goals! Join us at Comics & Cookies as we discuss Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea by Ben Clanton and enjoy some yummy cookies! 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.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Chicago's Sports Legends 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join historian Tim Wilsey as he celebrates Chicago`s own great sports franchises! 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 Let's LEGO: 8-Bit Builds 6:00pm–7:00pm Grade School This event is in the "Grade School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Acorn Room Age Group: Grade School Event Details: Each month we’ll have a new LEGO building challenge to complete and put on display in the Library. This month we will be building 8-bit video game characters. This event is in the "Adults" group Sci-Fi Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.