Crete Public Library District

9:30am-8:00pm

1177 N. Main St
Crete, IL 60417
United States

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

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Featured Events

How to Listen to Podcasts

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.

Sew for Charity

Sew for Charity

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Crete Public Library District

Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a sewing workshop to create chemo port cushions and neck pillows for Franciscan Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL. Some sewing experience is suggested. If you have your own machine, feel free to bring it. If you do n

Loom Knitting

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

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

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:

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.

What is AI?

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

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:

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.

Loom Knitting

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:

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.

Loom Knitting

Loom Knitting

Saturday, August 8, 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.

Loom Knitting

Loom Knitting

Saturday, September 12, 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.

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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 Registration 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 Registration Required 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. 2026 Book Appetit: Cookbook Book Club Selections 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of The Crete Public Library District Meeting 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join The Friends of The Crete Public Library for their monthly meetings.