Crete Public Library District

9:30am-8:00pm

1177 N. Main St
Crete, IL 60417
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:30am-8:00pm

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

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Featured Events

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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Time	Sun (1/25)	Mon (1/26)	Tue (1/27)	Wed (1/28)	Thu (1/29)	Fri (1/30)	Sat (1/31)
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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group 2026 Tiny Art Show: Tiny Art Kit Pickup All Day 1/6–1/26 Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" 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: No space Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The Tiny Art Show is back for 2026! Unleash your inner artist and pick up a kit at the Adult or Children’s Information Desk. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" 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 2026 Tiny Art Show: Tiny Art Due All Day Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" 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: No space Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 2026 Tiny Art Show artwork are due. Please return all completed tiny art to either the Adult or Youth Information Desk. For all ages and skill levels. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Valentine's Day Card Making Event 4:00pm–7:00pm Families, All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "Families" 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: Acorn Room Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come make a Valentine’s Day card for adults in senior centers with the Spanish Community Center, while they discuss their services with parents & guardians.
5 pm		This event is in the "Grade School" group Cancelled Snowglobe Galaxy Painting (K-2nd Grade) 5:00pm–6:00pm Grade School Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This class is for K through 2nd grade. Explore watercolor painting and ink drawing with this delightful winter project! 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. 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.			This event is in the "Grade School" group Snowglobe Galaxy Painting (K-2nd Grade) 5:00pm–6:00pm Grade School Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Acorn Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This class is for K through 2nd grade. Explore watercolor painting and ink drawing with this delightful winter project! 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. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Grade School" group Cancelled Snowglobe Galaxy Painting (3rd-5th Grade) 6:00pm–7:00pm Grade School Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This class is for 3rd through 5th grade. Explore watercolor painting and ink drawing with this delightful winter project! 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. 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.			This event is in the "Grade School" group Snowglobe Galaxy Painting (3rd-5th Grade) 6:00pm–7:00pm Grade School Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School" group Library Branch: Crete Public Library District Room: Acorn Room Age Group: Grade School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This class is for 3rd through 5th grade. Explore watercolor painting and ink drawing with this delightful winter project! 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. 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.