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Book Appétit: Cookbook Book Club
Monday, September 25, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for Book Appétit as we enjoy a potluck array of food from one cookbook per month. Each member picks a recipe from the current months cookbook and brings their dish to share with other members. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Patron Services Desk. Registration preferred.
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2023 Fall Meeting Dates and Titles: September 25: The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs by America’s Test Kitchen; October 30: Cook As You Are: Recipes for Real Life, Hungry Cooks and Messy Kitchens by Ruby Tandoh, and; November 27: Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook by Kevin Bludso.
How to Do Amazing Magic Tricks - Class 2 of 2
Monday, September 25, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Are you interested in learning magic, but don’t know where to start? Join us to learn the secrets of the trade and amaze your family, friends, co-workers, and clients with your new talent. In this two-part class for adults and teens, you will learn a wide variety of fascinating effects with cards, coins, ropes, and more from magician Michael Darnell.
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Each student will receive a free magic kit with all of the materials needed for the class. To register, you must be able to attend both class sessions: September 18 and September 25.
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Manga Club for Teens
Thursday, September 28, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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 in advance at the Patron Services Desk.
2023 Fall Meeting Dates and Titles: September 28: Haikyu!!: Vol. 1; October 26: Akira: Book One, and; November 30: Hunter x Hunter: Vol. 1.
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Retro Movie Fridays--Independence Day
Friday, September 29, 2023
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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.
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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
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Knot Just for Knitters
Thursday, October 05, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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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Retro Movie Fridays--Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Friday, October 06, 2023
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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.
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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
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CPLD Book Discussion Group
Monday, October 09, 2023
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a discussion of Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships by Nina Totenberg.
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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Anime Club
Thursday, October 12, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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 Fall Meeting Dates and Titles: September 14: Mob Psycho 100; October 12: Inuyasha, and; November 9: Cowboy Bebop.
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Retro Movie Fridays--The Nightmare Before Christmas
Friday, October 13, 2023
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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.
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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
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Teen Video Game Tournament
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
For Teen Video Game Tournament, one game will be chosen to play for each tournament from either Nintendo Switch or Xbox One. Players will be able to experience fun yet competitive play. A prize will be awarded.
2023 Fall Meeting Dates: September 20, October 18 and November 15.
Registration is open
Knot Just for Knitters
Thursday, October 19, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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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Retro Movie Fridays--Beetlejuice
Friday, October 20, 2023
2:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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.
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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
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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop for High Schoolers
Monday, October 23, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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.
