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Virtual Toddler Storytime
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join Ms. Rebecca for stories, rhymes, crafts and songs in this condensed version of Toddler Time. Watch on Demand. Videos will be available for 1 week.
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Register to reserve your kit and receive a link the day of the program. Make sure to register for new classes each month!
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Virtual Preschool Storytime
Thursday, February 25, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join Ms. Bethann for stories, letters, crafts and songs in this condensed version of Preschool Storytime. Watch on Demand. Videos will be available for 1 week.
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Register to reserve your kit and receive a link the day of the program. Make sure to register for new classes each month!
First Chapter Fridays
Friday, February 26, 2021
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
On Fridays at 4:30pm, we will read aloud the first chapter of some of our favorite books on Facebook. A different book will be featured each week. Tune in at https://www.facebook.com/cretelibraryyouthservices/
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KIT: Seed Tape
Monday, March 01, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Take-and-make craft kit for adult crafters, available in marked bin outside our front door, while supplies last.
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Create a biodegradable strip with properly spaced flower seeds. Most supplies included. Scissors, a pencil, and a sunny space for sowing the seed tape in the ground at home will be needed.
We always love to see how the take-and-make crafts turn out. If you would like yours featured on our Facebook page and e-newsletter, please email a photo to cretelibrarypr@cretelibrary.org.
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VIRTUAL MTG: Adult Writing Group
Monday, March 01, 2021
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us online for a virtual meeting of the Adult Writing Group this month! You can access the meeting with the information below either by computer or by phone. If you have difficulty, please email Cassandra (coconnell@cretelibrary.org).
Feel free to send a story you're currently working on, or use a writing prompt from a previous month as inspiration.
Crete Public Library District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Adult Writing Group
Time: Mar 1, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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VIRTUAL: Growing Green in a Changing Climate
Saturday, March 13, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The changing climate doesn't just affect our gardens; our gardens play a role. Discover how to have an adaptable garden for continuing enjoyment and learn ways to reduce your garden's climate footprint.
Join us online using Zoom for this live event with Beth Botts. You will receive the Zoom invitation link upon registration and again in a reminder email on the day of the program.
KIT: Upcycled Seed Starter Pots
Monday, March 15, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Take-and-make craft kit for adult crafters, available in marked bin outside our front door, while supplies last.
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Construct a few biodegradable pots and grow something "mammoth". Most supplies included. A sunny spot out of direct sunlight, some water, and a bit of patience, is all that is needed from home to grow these sunny favorites.
We always love to see how the take-and-make crafts turn out. If you would like yours featured on our Facebook page and e-newsletter, please email a photo to cretelibrarypr@cretelibrary.org.
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Virtual Mtg: Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
YA book lovers, join us on March 16, 2021 for our thirteenth live virtual meeting at 7pm.
We will be discussing To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. We will be using Google Meet like last month, where you can join with your webcam and mic on your desktop or laptop computer or from your smart device (e.g. smart phone, tablet, etc.) To join the meeting via webcam on your desktop/laptop or smart device, click on the "Meeting ID" link. If you would like to call and have your voice only be heard, call the phone number provided and type in the PIN number provided. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Cassandra at coconnell@cretelibrary.org.
Meeting ID link: meet.google.com/mvd-ihan-bkf
Join by phone: (US) +1 617-675-4444
PIN: 998 321 535 3505#
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VIRTUAL: Billy Joel, The Piano Man
Monday, March 22, 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Although Billy Joel has not released a new rock album in over 27 years, he remains one of the world’s most popular live performers. Using performance and interview video clips, we'll trace the arc of Billy’s career covering his humble beginnings in Hicksville, NY; his slow rise to fame; his long string of hits including “Just The Way You Are”, ”It’s Still Rock N Roll To Me”, ”Uptown Girl” and “River Of Dreams”; his love life, including his marriage to supermodel Christie Brinkley; and finally his current status as one of the world’s most successful touring acts. “If you’re in the mood for a melody…the Piano Man will make you feel alright.”
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Join us online using Zoom for this live event with Gary Wenstrup. You will receive the Zoom invitation link upon registration and again in a reminder email on the day of the program.