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Indoor StoryWalk: Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Crete Public Library District

Check out our Indoor StoryWalk this September: Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship by Edward Hemingway. No registration required. Walk the path in the library whenever you visit!

Book Character Pumpkin Contest

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Crete Public Library District

Paint and decorate your pumpkin to look like your favorite book character. Bring it to the library for voting by Oct. 14. Winners will be announced after Oct. 31. Make sure to turn in the registration form with your pumpkin. Registration forms can be found on our website or in the Youth Services Department.

Indoor StoryWalk: Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Adam Rex

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Crete Public Library District

Check out our Indoor StoryWalk this October: Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Adam Rex. No registration required. Walk the path in the library whenever you visit!

Book Character Pumpkin Voting

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Crete Public Library District

Vote for your favorite Book Character Pumpkin from October 16 through October 31.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Crete Public Library District

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Art Sparks: Paper Sculptures (K-5th)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

Unlock your creative side at Art Sparks! This month, we will be creating sculptures using various paper folding techniques.

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

STEAM Tots: Brain Games (3-5 Years Old in Preschool with Parent)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

We use our five senses to help us understand the world around us, and our brain is the one helping us take in all that sensory information. Join us as we test our brains through fun experiments and activities involving our senses!

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

Retro Movie Fridays--Independence Day

2:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Crete Public Library District

Audrey DeMuth Community Room

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.

September-December 2023 Movies

9/1: Jurassic Park-PG-13

9/8: The Neverending Story-PG

9/15: The Princess Bride-PG

9/22: The Land Before Time-G

9/29: Independence Day-PG-13

10/6: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl-PG-13

10/13: Nightmare Before Christmas-PG

10/20: Beetlejuice-PG

10/27: Hocus Pocus-PG

11/3: Uncle Buck-PG

11/10: Sixteen Candles-PG

11/17: Labyrinth-PG

11/24: Karate Kid-PG

12/1: Home Alone-PG

12/8: Do the Right Thing-R

12/15: Hook-PG

12/22: The Matrix-R

12/29: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure-PG

Registration is open

Mommy & Me Yoga (0-23 Months)

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

Namaste baby! During this storytime, you will be using yoga-inspired stories to bond and stretch with your baby. No yoga experience necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week, but yoga mats will be provided. If you prefer, you can bring your own yoga mat.

Please call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Take & Makes: Caramel Apple Friend

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Crete Public Library District

Children's Department

Looking for a fun activity to do? Pick up a Take & Make Kit to bring home and start creating!

Take & Make Kits are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5pm. Kits will be located at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

Registration is open

Toddler Tales (2-3 Years Old)

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

We’ll share stories, rhymes, music, sensory bins, process art, and other activities that you and your toddler can enjoy together. For children ages 2–3 years old and their caregivers.

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Registration is open

EPIC Graphic Novel Club: Garlic & the Witch (3rd-5th Grade)

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

Halloween is right around the corner, so let’s celebrate with Halloween stories! Join us as we discuss Garlic & the Witch by Bree Paulsen and make some spooky, ooky slime to play with all month long!

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Let's LEGO: Mystery Build (K-5th)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

Let's LEGO on the first Wednesday of every month. Each month we'll have a new LEGO building challenge to complete and put on display in the library. This month you'll be challenged to pick a card to make a mystery build!

No registration is require for this event!

Registration is open

Preschool Pals (4-5 Years Old in Preschool)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

During this independent storytime experience, your child will enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. For children ages 4–5 years old in preschool.

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

Retro Movie Fridays--Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Crete Public Library District

Audrey DeMuth Community Room

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.

September-December 2023 Movies

9/1: Jurassic Park-PG-13

9/8: The Neverending Story-PG

9/15: The Princess Bride-PG

9/22: The Land Before Time-G

9/29: Independence Day-PG-13

10/6: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl-PG-13

10/13: Nightmare Before Christmas-PG

10/20: Beetlejuice-PG

10/27: Hocus Pocus-PG

11/3: Uncle Buck-PG

11/10: Sixteen Candles-PG

11/17: Labyrinth-PG

11/24: Karate Kid-PG

12/1: Home Alone-PG

12/8: Do the Right Thing-R

12/15: Hook-PG

12/22: The Matrix-R

12/29: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure-PG

Registration is open

Muffins with a Mystery Reader (Families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Crete Public Library District

Large Room

Start your weekend with a delicious treat while enjoying stories and songs with Ms. Kerry and our Mystery Reader. Parent or caregiver must be present.

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

Mommy & Me Yoga (0-23 Months)

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

Namaste baby! During this storytime, you will be using yoga-inspired stories to bond and stretch with your baby. No yoga experience necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week, but yoga mats will be provided. If you prefer, you can bring your own yoga mat.

Please call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

Toddler Tales (2-3 Years Old)

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

We’ll share stories, rhymes, music, sensory bins, process art, and other activities that you and your toddler can enjoy together. For children ages 2–3 years old and their caregivers.

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Registration is open

Comics & Cookies: Fitz & Cleo Get Creative (K-2nd)

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

Not all ghosts are scary– in fact, some ghosts are friendly, like Fitz & Cleo! Join us as we discuss Fitz & Cleo Get Creative by Jonathan Stutzman and make our very own not-so-haunted houses and friendly ghosts!

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

Preschool Pals (4-5 Years Old in Preschool)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

During this independent storytime experience, your child will enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. For children ages 4–5 years old in preschool.

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

STEAM Tweens: Ghost Hunters (3rd-5th Grade)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Maybe you! Join us as we form our own ghost hunting teams, use the scientific method to design our ghost hunt, and see some of the equipment used by ghost hunters put to work!

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

Retro Movie Fridays--The Nightmare Before Christmas

2:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Crete Public Library District

Audrey DeMuth Community Room

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.

September-December 2023 Movies

9/1: Jurassic Park-PG-13

9/8: The Neverending Story-PG

9/15: The Princess Bride-PG

9/22: The Land Before Time-G

9/29: Independence Day-PG-13

10/6: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl-PG-13

10/13: Nightmare Before Christmas-PG

10/20: Beetlejuice-PG

10/27: Hocus Pocus-PG

11/3: Uncle Buck-PG

11/10: Sixteen Candles-PG

11/17: Labyrinth-PG

11/24: Karate Kid-PG

12/1: Home Alone-PG

12/8: Do the Right Thing-R

12/15: Hook-PG

12/22: The Matrix-R

12/29: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure-PG

Registration is open

LEGO WeDo Robotics: Milo's Sensors (1st-5th Grade)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

Let’s add a motion and tilt sensor to Milo, our science rover!

Please, call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows, and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Registration is open

Mommy & Me Yoga (0-23 Months)

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Crete Public Library District

Acorn Room

Namaste baby! During this storytime, you will be using yoga-inspired stories to bond and stretch with your baby. No yoga experience necessary. Bring a blanket for your baby each week, but yoga mats will be provided. If you prefer, you can bring your own yoga mat.

Please call and cancel if you are unable to attend. Failure to cancel for programs may result in being added to the waiting list for future programs.

Those who arrive 10 minutes or more after the start of a program may be considered no shows and denied access to the program.

Groups and organizations must speak with the Youth Services Outreach Specialist to schedule a separate story time.

Take & Makes: Owl Pop-up Card

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Crete Public Library District

Children's Department

Looking for a fun activity to do? Pick up a Take & Make Kit to bring home and start creating!

Take & Make Kits are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5pm. Kits will be located at the Youth Services Reference Desk.

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