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Teen Craft Connection--Take & Make

Friday, March 31, 2023
Mini Terrarium
Crete Public Library District
Teen Area
Teen Craft Connection has an in-person session and take-and-make options. Crafts occur on odd number months.
  • Third Friday of Month: In-Person: 3:30-4:30pm
  • Fourth Monday-Fourth Friday of Month: Take & Make
Connect with local teens while making a one-of-a-kind craft. See crafts and dates below for details.
  • In Person: January 20; Take & Make: January 23-27: Perler Bead Keychain or Pin
  • In Person: March 17; Take & Make: March 27-31: Mini Terrariums
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Manga Club for Teens

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Crete Public Library District
Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Do you love manga? Join us on the last Thursday of each month to discuss manga listed below or bring your own manga to discuss. Pre-selected manga will be available to checkout at the Patron Services Desk one month before meeting date. 2023 Winter Meeting Dates: January 26: Death Note: Vol. 1; February 23: The Promised Neverland: Vol. 1; March 30: Naruto: Vol. 1.
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Roaming Readers Walking Group

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Crete Public Library District
Off Site
Join us at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve — 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL 60401—as we walk and talk about books. There is no assigned reading for this group. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your own water bottle. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability. The waiver will be available on the event calendar website as well as on the day of every meeting. Download and print waiver.

This walking group is weather-dependent. Cancellation due to inclement weather will be updated here the day before the event. Registered participants will also be notified by phone if the event is canceled.

2023 Winter Meeting Dates: January 6 & 27; February 3 & 24, and; March 3 & 31. 
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Knot Just for Knitters

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Crete Public Library District
Large Room
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.
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Roaming Readers Walking Group

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Crete Public Library District
Off Site
Join us at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve — 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher, IL 60401—as we walk and talk about books. There is no assigned reading for this group. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring your own water bottle. Participants of this program will be asked to sign a waiver of liability. The waiver will be available on the event calendar website as well as on the day of every meeting. Download and print waiver.

This walking group is weather-dependent. Cancellation due to inclement weather will be updated here the day before the event. Registered participants will also be notified by phone if the event is canceled.

2023 Spring Meeting Dates: March 3 & 31; April 7 & 28, and; May 5 & 26.
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CPLD Book Discussion Group

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Crete Public Library District
Large Room
Join us for a discussion of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

The Crete Public Library Book Discussion Group generally meets on the second Monday of every month. New members are always welcome. Copies of the books will be available in advance at the Patron Services Desk. Call the library at 708-672-8017 for more information or to be put on the group's mailing list. Registration is not required.

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Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
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Crete Public Library District
Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Are you ready to unleash the power of your imagination and jump into a game that’s like no other? In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions. This program is perfect for beginners. We will introduce you to the game and its rules while you play! You do not need to attend every meeting to play.

2023 Spring Meeting Dates: March 14, April 11, and May 9.
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BT Chem Club: Blowing Stuff Up for the Kids!

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Crete Public Library District
Large Room
Have you ever wanted to blow something up, safely?  Does fire scare you or intrigue?  Well,...chemistry might be in your blood!  The Bloom Trail HS Chem Club is putting on a show for you at the Crete Public Library and we'll be doing just that... Fire and Explosions!  We have about 15 different science demonstrations to show you and help you either learn about chemistry or review chemistry that you have since forgotten! We've got things to blow up, smell bad and change colors, and they'll even be some FREE ice cream (made with Liquid Nitrogen).  Come on out and have some fun with SCIENCE!

Families can join us for this science fair events hosted by Bloom Trail High School's Chemistry Club. Please, register your family as a group. 
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Anime Club

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Crete Public Library District
Large Room
Do you love anime? Join us on the second Thursday of each month for anime screenings. Anime titles are listed below. We will watch the first three episodes of the first season. Snacks and refreshments provided.

2023 Spring Meeting Dates and Titles: March 9: One Piece; April 13: Wolf Children; May 11: Naruto
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Teen Video Game Tournament

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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Crete Public Library District
Teen Area
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month from 2:45-4pm for Teen Video Game Tournament! One game will be chosen to play for each tournament, and players will be able to experience fun yet competitive play. Registration is required. This is for ages 13-18.

2023 Spring Meeting Dates: March 15, April 19, and May 17.
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Knot Just for Knitters

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Crete Public Library District
Large Room
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.
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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop for High Schoolers

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
 Resume and Cover Letter Workshop for High Schoolers
Crete Public Library District
Audrey DeMuth Community Room
High schoolers learn the do's and don'ts of resume and cover letter writing in this workshop geared toward teens in grades 9-12.

The presentation and Q&A session will be presented by Patrick Hall, Employer Relations Coordinator at Joliet Junior College, and Aaron Michalak, Coordinator for the Outreach and Recruitment section of Workforce Development at Joliet Junior College.

Registration is required.
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Manga Club for Teens

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Manga club for teens--April 2023
Crete Public Library District
Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Do you love manga? Join us on the last Thursday of each month to discuss manga listed below or bring your own manga to discuss. Pre-selected manga will be available to checkout at the Patron Services Desk one month before meeting date.

2023 Spring Meeting Dates: March 30: Naruto: Vol. 1; April 27: One Piece: Vol. 1, and; May 25: A Silent Voice: Vol. 1.
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