Regan Kasprak, Senior Companion Program Coordinator for Catholic Charities, will present information on a free service and volunteer opportunity in our community. 

Knot Just for Knitters is the library's regular group of needleworking patrons who get together to share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Everyone welcome. The group usually meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Registration not necessary. Call the library at 708-672-8017 for more information.

Don't let the IRS bully you! Come learn solutions for your tax problems including unfiled returns, unpaid balances, liens and levies, payment plans, offers in compromise, penalty abatements, and certified letters. 

Learn to crochet, or bring your own crochet project, in this twice a month group. Beginners, please bring an H-size (5mm) crochet hook and Medium 4 weight yarn in white or any pastel color.

This class will demonstrate how to use Microsoft Word 2016. Topics covered include: fonts, styles, paragraphs, spellcheck, printing, inserting images & more.

Beginning and experienced writers are welcome. Every meeting we will have a new writing prompt. Bring your materials or just bring yourself.

Knot Just for Knitters is the library's regular group of needleworking patrons who get together to share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Everyone is welcome. On the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m., the group meets at Benton St. Bakery, 1375 Benton St, Crete. On the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m., the group meets at the library.

Join Ellie Carlson as she shares her collection of vintage Valentines and her research into the history of this holiday. As a special treat, Ellie will bring Valentine making supplies so everyone in attendance can create their own special hand-made Valentine to take home. Participants who already make their own Valentines are more than welcome to bring some of their supplies along to share with Ellie and everyone else. The Valentine making workshop will take place after the talk.

Prepare and bring a dish based on the month's theme of cold weather dishes, then share recipes and samples with club members. 

Are you ready to transition from Windows 7 to Windows 10? In this class we'll discuss what options you have if you still have Windows 7 as well as look at the major differences between Windows 7 and Windows 10.

The Crete Public Library Book Discussion Group generally meets the second Monday of every month. New members are always welcome. Books available at the Patron Services Desk. Call the library at 708-672-8017 for the current title, for more information, or to be put on the mailing list. Registration not required.

Knot Just for Knitters is the library's regular group of needleworking patrons who get together to share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Everyone welcome. The group usually meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Registration not necessary. Call the library at 708-672-8017 for more information.

Compete on your own or as a team (up to 6 people). Questions will be created by the library and prizes will be provided by Evil Horse. Please register in advance. Seating is first come, first served. Evil Horse Brewing Co. is located at 1338 Main St, Crete.

Learn to crochet, or bring your own crochet project, in this twice a month group. Beginners, please bring an H-size (5mm) crochet hook and Medium 4 weight yarn in white or any pastel color.

Dr. Larry McClellan will discuss the Underground Railroad south of Chicago with a focus on Crete. This program is co-sponsored by the Crete Area Historical Society and Crete Public Library.

The Crete Library Board will have their monthly meeting

This class will demonstrate how to use Microsoft Word 2016. Topics covered include: fonts, styles, paragraphs, spellcheck, printing, inserting images & more.

The Crete Public Library Film Club generally meets the third Thursday of the month. Enjoy a unique cinematic event on the library's big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Frequently features independent or foreign films. Call for upcoming titles or visit the film club's blog, Through a Lens Darkly, at www.cretepubliclibrary.blogspot.com. Please note films often have an "R" rating. For more information, call the library at 708-672-8017 and ask for Dan or register online.

Joyce Madison from AARP will conduct the Smart Driver program at the Crete Public Library. A fee of $20 is payable by cash or check made out to AARP on the first day of class. Credit or debit cards cannot be accepted as payment. There is a $5 discount for AARP members. Participants must register through the library and attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion.

The class continues on Tuesday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will not be a lunch period, so you are welcome to bring snacks, if you wish to eat during the 10-15 minute break. 

Due to popular demand, a second session of the AARP Smart Driver Class is being offered.

Knot Just for Knitters is the library's regular group of needleworking patrons who get together to share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Everyone is welcome. On the first Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m., the group meets at Benton St. Bakery, 1375 Benton St, Crete. On the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m., the group meets at the library.