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.

10/19/23 UPDATE: Retro Movie Friday for Friday, December 1, 2023 is canceled due to a staff in-service day. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please contact the library at 708-672-8017 should you have any questions.

Want to relieve some holiday stress? Join Dave Rudolf, Grammy-nominated, Gold Record recording artist for his hilarious take on Christmas songs. His Christmas parodies have been heard on Dr. Demento's show, as well as on radio stations across the U.S. Songs such as "The Little Dummer Boy", "Oh Come Oh Come I Read the Manual", "Do You Fear What I Fear?", "The Flue of Fire," and many more will be performed. It promises to be a festive and humorous evening!

Krista Stevenson, SNAP Outreach Coordinator for the Northern Illinois Food Bank, will assist people with filling out applications for the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card.

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. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 1-2pm and on the third Thursday of the month from 6-7:30pm at Crete Public Library District.

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 responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits.

Learn what the Christmas star might have been, what year the birth described in the Bible might have happened, and the story of the three kings and why they traveled 800 miles after seeing the star. Biblical, historical, and astronomical data is used to prepare this talk. Presented by local astronomer Art Maurer.

Hear frosty winter tales from Russia, Germany, Denmark, and other countries. These cultural tales, passed mainly by word of mouth, helped to carry on the traditions of the common people. Do any of them sound familiar to you?

Families with children in Grades 3 and up are welcome to attend.

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 responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits.

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. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 1-2pm and on the third Thursday of the month from 6-7:30pm at Crete Public Library District.

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 responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits.

The Crete Public Library Film Club will now be meeting the fourth 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.

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 responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits.