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It Happened in Chicago

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

We all know the big Chicago stories: the world’s fairs, the fires, the crime. It’s time to see the city anew. A city is made up of 1000s of stories. Stories of the people. Stories of the neighborhoods.

Strange, Dark, and Funny Origins of Everyday Sayings

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover the darkly funny origins of everyday phrases in “Strange, Dark, and Funny Origins of Everyday Sayings” with entertainer Dale Obrochta.

Lucille Ball

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Event Details:

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing.

How to Listen to Podcasts

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for this informal presentation about how to find and listen to podcasts. Similar to talk radio programs, podcasts are available for countless subjects, and you can listen to them whenever you like.

Loom Knitting

Saturday, April 11, 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.

Learn about Tablets and e-Readers

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for this informal presentation about tablets and e-Readers. We will talk about Android, Apple iPad and Amazon Fire tablets, as well as dedicated e-readers like the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook.

Loom Knitting

Saturday, May 9, 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:

What is AI?

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for this informal presentation about Artificial Intelligence. We will give an overview of the benefits and drawbacks regarding this topic.

Loom Knitting

Saturday, June 13, 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:

Loom Knitting

Saturday, July 11, 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:

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10 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Loom Knitting 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Reservation Ukulele Suburbia Meetup 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly social Ukulele playing meeting.
11 am						Crete Creative: Watercolor Portraits Show Opening Reception & Art Market 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Event Details: Watercolor Portrait Show curated by Chuck Michaels
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group SNAP Help 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just for Knitters 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 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. Spring 2026 Retro Movie Friday 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.
3 pm						This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pokemon Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Grade School, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Grade School, Teens Registration Required Event Details: Bring your Pokemon cards to trade and battle or just hang out and have some Pokemon fun! (Try to defeat Gym Leader Dan for a prize!)
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Writing Group 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join novice and experienced writers alike and hear their stories, as well as share your own. New members are welcome. Even-Number Months: Bring your writing. Email Cassandra for the writing prompt. Email: coconnell@cretelibrary.org Odd-Number Months: Writing workshop. Bring yourself, a pen, and a notebook. 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 Morbid History 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, this light-hearted presentation takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales you never learned in history class. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Lake Michigan's Lighthouses 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: In the 1800’s more than fifty lighthouses were built to guide ships through Lake Michigan’s treacherous waters.	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 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 Science Fiction book each month at the Library. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library. This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Join us to read together in quiet camaraderie with the book of your choice. A short discussion follows an hour of reading. This event is in the "Adults" group French Flavors for Spring 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the	This event is in the "Adults" group Day Trips on a Dime 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: If you yearn for the open road, but money is an obstacle, this talk is for you. Lifelong Illinoisan

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Spring 2026 Retro Movie Friday

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Even-Number Months: Bring your writing. Email Cassandra for the writing prompt. Email: coconnell@cretelibrary.org

Odd-Number Months: Writing workshop. Bring yourself, a pen, and a notebook.

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