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Main St. and W. Exchange St., Crete, IL, 60417 · Chicago, IL
MarketsHappens regularly
Crete European Market
Main St. and W. Exchange St., Crete, IL, 60417
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors
Local calendar
Events in Crete, IL
60 upcoming events near Crete. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Community & civic
JUL31
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Community & civic
Paint the Parking Lot: Glow Edition
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Paint the Parking Lot is back with a fun twist: this year, Paint the Parking Lot will be Glow-in-the-Dark! During this drop-in, after-hours event, you will get to paint a masterpiece on the pavement using glow-in-the-dark paint. Though the paint is washable, please wear clothes and shoes that can get paint on them. No registration required.
Arts and craftsBring the grandkids
Theater & film
JUL31
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Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Summer 2026 Retro Movie Friday June - August 2026 - 6/5: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - PG - 6/12: The Pagemaster (1994) - G - 6/19: Monsters, Inc. (2001) - G - 6/26: Clash of the Titans (1981) - PG - 7/10: Independence Day (1996) - PG-13 - 7/17: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - PG-13 - 7/24: The Shining (1980) - R - 7/31: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - PG-13 - 8/7: Event Horizon (1997) - R - 8/14: Black Snake Moan (2006) - R - 8/21: Hellboy (2004) - R - 8/28: Enemy Mine (1985) -...
Arts and craftsIndoorsHoliday
Classes & arts
AUG1
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Classes & arts
Remember Bedazzle? Meet Diamond Art Painting!
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Join us for a relaxing Diamond Art program! Create a sparkling masterpiece using tiny gems. No experience needed. All supplies provided.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Classes & arts
AUG3
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Classes & arts
Adult Writing Group
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Even-Number Months: Bring your writing. Email Cassandra for the writing prompt. Email: coconnell@cretelibrary.org Odd-Number Months: Writing workshop. Bring yourself, a pen, and a notebook.
Classes and talksIndoors
Classes & arts
AUG3
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & arts
Desk Pet Habitats
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Craft your own habitats for your little desk pet. Toy pets will be provided to all particpants.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Lifelong learning
AUG5
crete · Crete, IL
Lifelong learning
AUG5
crete · Crete, IL
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Sci-Fi Book Club
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Come discuss a Science Fiction book each month at the Library. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library.
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Community & civic
AUG6
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
AUG6
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
SNAP Help
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A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Northern Illinois Food Bank will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First come, first served. Sign in upon arrival.
VolunteeringBring the grandkids
Theater & film
AUG7
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Summer 2026 Retro Movie Friday June - August 2026 - 6/5: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - PG - 6/12: The Pagemaster (1994) - G - 6/19: Monsters, Inc. (2001) - G - 6/26: Clash of the Titans (1981) - PG - 7/10: Independence Day (1996) - PG-13 - 7/17: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - PG-13 - 7/24: The Shining (1980) - R - 7/31: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - PG-13 - 8/7: Event Horizon (1997) - R - 8/14: Black Snake Moan (2006) - R - 8/21: Hellboy (2004) - R - 8/28: Enemy Mine (1985) -...
Arts and craftsIndoorsHoliday
Community & civic
AUG8
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Community & civicFree
Kitten Adoption Event
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To celebrate the last day of our Pet Food Donation Drive, the South Suburban Humane Society will be bringing TWO kittens to the Library that will be up for adoption! If you're interested in adopting, please bring a valid ID and proof of address (if the address on your ID does not match your current one).
VolunteeringFreeIndoorsBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
AUG8
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & arts
Loom Knitting
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Come and learn the basic knit stitch, or, if you have mastered the knit stitch, come and learn to purl. Small looms and limited amounts of yarn will be available for use, but if you have your own round or long looms, please bring them. If you have a specific yarn you would like to use, I suggest a bulky or chunky yarn or 2 coordinating skeins of worsted weight yarn.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
AUG10
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
CPLD Book Discussion Group
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- Feb. 9th: I See You've Called In Dead by John Kenney - Mar. 9th: Destroy This House by Amanda Uhle - Apr. 13th: The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff - May 11th: A Marriage At Sea by Sophie Elmhirst - Jun. 8th: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller - Jul. 13th: The House of My Mother by Shari Franke - Aug 10th: The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman - Sep. 14th: The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan - Oct. 12th: A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella - Nov. 9th: 84, Ch...
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
AUG12
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & artsFree
Sew for Charity
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Join us for a sewing workshop to create bags for walkers. Finished bags will be donated to local nursing homes and veterans homes through Quilters Plus. Some sewing experience is suggested. This is a drop in event, so come when you can and stay as long as you are able. If you have your own machine, feel free to bring it. If you do not have one, there will be a few available to use. All materials will be provided. Adults only, Registration required. Limit of 10
Classes and talksFreeIndoors
Community & civic
AUG12
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
DIY Bird Feeder
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Join us to make a homemade bird feeder for your yard. You can feed your feathered friends with some supplies from around the house or yard. Participants will leave with their own bird feeder. Participants are responsible for knowing their own allergies as we may be using supplies or ingredients that include known allergens, such as peanut butter or branches from trees. Registration required.
Bring the grandkids
Theater & film
AUG14
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Summer 2026 Retro Movie Friday June - August 2026 - 6/5: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - PG - 6/12: The Pagemaster (1994) - G - 6/19: Monsters, Inc. (2001) - G - 6/26: Clash of the Titans (1981) - PG - 7/10: Independence Day (1996) - PG-13 - 7/17: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - PG-13 - 7/24: The Shining (1980) - R - 7/31: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - PG-13 - 8/7: Event Horizon (1997) - R - 8/14: Black Snake Moan (2006) - R - 8/21: Hellboy (2004) - R - 8/28: Enemy Mine (1985) -...
Arts and craftsIndoorsHoliday
Music & concerts
AUG19
crete · Crete, IL
Music & concerts
Summer Concert Series-Swing 33
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Settle in under the open sky and let the music carry you through the season. Our Summer Concert Series brings a rotating lineup of live bands to the outdoor pavilion. Enjoy warm nights filled with great sound, good company, and a little bit of summer magic. Gypsy Jazz quartet Swing 33 will perform.
MusicOutdoors
Theater & film
AUG20
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
AUG21
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Summer 2026 Retro Movie Friday June - August 2026 - 6/5: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - PG - 6/12: The Pagemaster (1994) - G - 6/19: Monsters, Inc. (2001) - G - 6/26: Clash of the Titans (1981) - PG - 7/10: Independence Day (1996) - PG-13 - 7/17: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - PG-13 - 7/24: The Shining (1980) - R - 7/31: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - PG-13 - 8/7: Event Horizon (1997) - R - 8/14: Black Snake Moan (2006) - R - 8/21: Hellboy (2004) - R - 8/28: Enemy Mine (1985) -...
Arts and craftsIndoorsHoliday
Theater & film
AUG22
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Friday Night at the Movies: The Secret Life of Pets
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Join us for a family-friendly movie that fits in with our pet extravaganza theme. Movie will be rated G or PG and will be played in the Jan Heideman Pavilion after sunset, weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and snacks.
Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
AUG22
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
Crete Creative: Kristy Lausten Show Opening Reception & Art Market
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OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
AUG22
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Ukulele Suburbia Meetup
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Monthly social Ukulele playing meeting. This months theme is Hawaiian, The Beatles!
WeeklyBring the grandkids
Community & civic
AUG24
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
The Life and Times of Babe Ruth
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So you think you know a lot about Babe Ruth? Author and Baseball Historian Gary Livacari will discuss the life and times of Babe Ruth. The discussion begins with Babe's early life as a neglected "incorrigible" orphan, and continues through adulthood and his marriages, and includes highlights from the career of the greatest sports figure in American history.
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
AUG25
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Online Safety & Security
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It feels like every day brings a new wave of scams—clever fraud schemes, sophisticated swindlers, and even AI-powered tricks designed to catch people off guard. Staying safe online has never been more important. Join us as we explore practical, easy-to-follow tips to help you recognize these threats and protect yourself in an increasingly digital world.
WeeklyBring the grandkids
Theater & film
AUG27
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
AUG28
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Summer 2026 Retro Movie Friday June - August 2026 - 6/5: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - PG - 6/12: The Pagemaster (1994) - G - 6/19: Monsters, Inc. (2001) - G - 6/26: Clash of the Titans (1981) - PG - 7/10: Independence Day (1996) - PG-13 - 7/17: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - PG-13 - 7/24: The Shining (1980) - R - 7/31: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - PG-13 - 8/7: Event Horizon (1997) - R - 8/14: Black Snake Moan (2006) - R - 8/21: Hellboy (2004) - R - 8/28: Enemy Mine (1985) -...
Arts and craftsIndoorsHoliday
Community & civic
AUG29
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Monthly Meditation Group
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Join us for guided mediation focused on mindfulness, stress reduction , self compassion and wellness . No prior meditation experience needed.
WeeklyBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
AUG31
crete · Crete, IL
Music & concerts
Summer Concert Series-Caught on Cline
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Settle in under the open sky and let the music carry you through the season. Our Summer Concert Series brings a rotating lineup of live bands to the outdoor pavilion. Enjoy warm nights filled with great sound, good company, and a little bit of summer magic. Rhythm and Blues band Caught on Cline will perform
MusicOutdoors
Tastings
AUG31
crete · Crete, IL
Tastings
Book Appétit: Cookbook Book Club
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2026 Book Appetit: Cookbook Book Club Selections - January 26, 2026: The complete autumn & winter cookbook / America’s Test Kitchen - February 23, 2026: Sift: The Elements of Great Baking / Nicola Lamb - March 30, 2026: Budmo!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen / Anna Voloshyna - April 27, 2026: Filipinx: Heritage Recipes from the Diaspora / Angela Dimayuga - June 29, 2026: What Goes With What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities / Julia Turshen - July 27, 2026: Tasting History: Expl...
Classes and talksFood and wine
Lifelong learning
SEP2
crete · Crete, IL
Lifelong learning
SEP2
crete · Crete, IL
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Sci-Fi Book Club
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Come discuss a Science Fiction book each month at the Library. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library.
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Community & civic
SEP3
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
SEP3
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
SNAP Help
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A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Northern Illinois Food Bank will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First come, first served. Sign in upon arrival.
VolunteeringBring the grandkids
Theater & film
SEP4
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Fall 2026 Retro Movie Friday September - November 2026 - 9/4: Talk Radio (1988) - R - 9/11: Julie & Julia (2009) - PG-13 - 9/18: Hope and Glory (1987) - PG-13 - 9/25: Pretty in Pink (1986) - PG-13 - 10/2: The Sweet Hereafter (1998) - R - 10/9: Gattaca (1998) - PG-13 - 10/16: The Machinist (2005) - R - 10/23: The Wizard (1989) - PG - 10/30: GoodFellas (1990) - R - 11/6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze (1991) - PG - 11/13: Rango (2011) - PG - 11/20: What Dreams May Come (1998...
Arts and craftsIndoors
Classes & arts
SEP7
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & arts
Adult Writing Group
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Even-Number Months: Bring your writing. Email Cassandra for the writing prompt. Email: coconnell@cretelibrary.org Odd-Number Months: Writing workshop. Bring yourself, a pen, and a notebook.
Classes and talksIndoors
Theater & film
SEP11
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Fall 2026 Retro Movie Friday September - November 2026 - 9/4: Talk Radio (1988) - R - 9/11: Julie & Julia (2009) - PG-13 - 9/18: Hope and Glory (1987) - PG-13 - 9/25: Pretty in Pink (1986) - PG-13 - 10/2: The Sweet Hereafter (1998) - R - 10/9: Gattaca (1998) - PG-13 - 10/16: The Machinist (2005) - R - 10/23: The Wizard (1989) - PG - 10/30: GoodFellas (1990) - R - 11/6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze (1991) - PG - 11/13: Rango (2011) - PG - 11/20: What Dreams May Come (1998...
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
SEP12
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Ukulele Suburbia Meetup
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Monthly social Ukulele playing meeting. This months theme is Hawaiian, TV Theme Songs!
WeeklyBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
SEP12
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & arts
Jewelry Upcycle
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Bring jewelry in need of a refresh or repair. Recreate earrings, necklaces, or bracelets using provided beads, stretch cord, or wire cord, and give treasured pieces a beautiful new life.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Classes & arts
SEP12
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & arts
Loom Knitting
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Come and learn the basic knit stitch, or, if you have mastered the knit stitch, come and learn to purl. Small looms and limited amounts of yarn will be available for use, but if you have your own round or long looms, please bring them. If you have a specific yarn you would like to use, I suggest a bulky or chunky yarn or 2 coordinating skeins of worsted weight yarn.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
SEP14
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
CPLD Book Discussion Group
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- Feb. 9th: I See You've Called In Dead by John Kenney - Mar. 9th: Destroy This House by Amanda Uhle - Apr. 13th: The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff - May 11th: A Marriage At Sea by Sophie Elmhirst - Jun. 8th: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller - Jul. 13th: The House of My Mother by Shari Franke - Aug 10th: The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman - Sep. 14th: The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan - Oct. 12th: A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella - Nov. 9th: 84, Ch...
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Theater & film
SEP18
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Fall 2026 Retro Movie Friday September - November 2026 - 9/4: Talk Radio (1988) - R - 9/11: Julie & Julia (2009) - PG-13 - 9/18: Hope and Glory (1987) - PG-13 - 9/25: Pretty in Pink (1986) - PG-13 - 10/2: The Sweet Hereafter (1998) - R - 10/9: Gattaca (1998) - PG-13 - 10/16: The Machinist (2005) - R - 10/23: The Wizard (1989) - PG - 10/30: GoodFellas (1990) - R - 11/6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze (1991) - PG - 11/13: Rango (2011) - PG - 11/20: What Dreams May Come (1998...
Arts and craftsIndoors
Classes & arts
SEP19
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & arts
Book Edge Painting
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Sprayed edges have taken over new books, but old favorites can be just as pretty! Bring in a copy of your favorite book from home, and we will provide all of the supplies to decorate the page edges to give a glimpse of the story within. (A limited selection of books will be available for those who need one.)
Arts and craftsIndoors
Theater & film
SEP24
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
SEP25
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Fall 2026 Retro Movie Friday September - November 2026 - 9/4: Talk Radio (1988) - R - 9/11: Julie & Julia (2009) - PG-13 - 9/18: Hope and Glory (1987) - PG-13 - 9/25: Pretty in Pink (1986) - PG-13 - 10/2: The Sweet Hereafter (1998) - R - 10/9: Gattaca (1998) - PG-13 - 10/16: The Machinist (2005) - R - 10/23: The Wizard (1989) - PG - 10/30: GoodFellas (1990) - R - 11/6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze (1991) - PG - 11/13: Rango (2011) - PG - 11/20: What Dreams May Come (1998...
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
SEP26
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
Crafting Herbal Mocktails
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Turn your next gathering into a sophisticated and flavorful experience without the alcohol! This hands-on masterclass explores the art of herbal mocktails, demonstrating how to make simple syrups, herbal infusions, and bitters to elevate your drink-making game.
Bring the grandkids
Tastings
SEP28
crete · Crete, IL
Tastings
Book Appétit: Cookbook Book Club
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2026 Book Appetit: Cookbook Book Club Selections - January 26, 2026: The complete autumn & winter cookbook / America’s Test Kitchen - February 23, 2026: Sift: The Elements of Great Baking / Nicola Lamb - March 30, 2026: Budmo!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen / Anna Voloshyna - April 27, 2026: Filipinx: Heritage Recipes from the Diaspora / Angela Dimayuga - June 29, 2026: What Goes With What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities / Julia Turshen - July 27, 2026: Tasting History: Expl...
Classes and talksFood and wine
Community & civic
OCT1
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
SNAP Help
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A SNAP Outreach Case Manager from Northern Illinois Food Bank will assist people with the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps or Link Card. First come, first served. Sign in upon arrival.
VolunteeringBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT1
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
OCT2
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Fall 2026 Retro Movie Friday September - November 2026 - 9/4: Talk Radio (1988) - R - 9/11: Julie & Julia (2009) - PG-13 - 9/18: Hope and Glory (1987) - PG-13 - 9/25: Pretty in Pink (1986) - PG-13 - 10/2: The Sweet Hereafter (1998) - R - 10/9: Gattaca (1998) - PG-13 - 10/16: The Machinist (2005) - R - 10/23: The Wizard (1989) - PG - 10/30: GoodFellas (1990) - R - 11/6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze (1991) - PG - 11/13: Rango (2011) - PG - 11/20: What Dreams May Come (1998...
Arts and craftsIndoors
Classes & arts
OCT5
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & arts
Adult Writing Group
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Even-Number Months: Bring your writing. Email Cassandra for the writing prompt. Email: coconnell@cretelibrary.org Odd-Number Months: Writing workshop. Bring yourself, a pen, and a notebook.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
OCT7
crete · Crete, IL
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Sci-Fi Book Club (Rescheduled)
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Come discuss a Science Fiction book each month at the Library. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library.
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Lifelong learning
OCT7
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & arts
OCT9
crete · Crete, IL
Classes & artsFree
Craft Swap
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Join the Library for another Craft Swap during Crete's Garage Sale Days. We will begin accepting donations for the swap starting on Oct. 1. If you donate something, you will receive a ticket for early admittance to the swap on Friday, Oct. 9 at 9 am. The swap will be open to everyone from 10 am-3 pm on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10. Items at the swap are free, but donations to the Friends of the Library are welcome and encouraged. Shoppers will be limited to one bag per person.
Arts and craftsFreeIndoors
Community & civic
OCT10
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
Crete Creative: Liese A. Ricketts Show Opening Reception & Art Market
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OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT12
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civic
CPLD Book Discussion Group
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- Feb. 9th: I See You've Called In Dead by John Kenney - Mar. 9th: Destroy This House by Amanda Uhle - Apr. 13th: The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff - May 11th: A Marriage At Sea by Sophie Elmhirst - Jun. 8th: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller - Jul. 13th: The House of My Mother by Shari Franke - Aug 10th: The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman - Sep. 14th: The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan - Oct. 12th: A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella - Nov. 9th: 84, Ch...
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT15
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
OCT16
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Retro Movie Friday
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Fall 2026 Retro Movie Friday September - November 2026 - 9/4: Talk Radio (1988) - R - 9/11: Julie & Julia (2009) - PG-13 - 9/18: Hope and Glory (1987) - PG-13 - 9/25: Pretty in Pink (1986) - PG-13 - 10/2: The Sweet Hereafter (1998) - R - 10/9: Gattaca (1998) - PG-13 - 10/16: The Machinist (2005) - R - 10/23: The Wizard (1989) - PG - 10/30: GoodFellas (1990) - R - 11/6: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze (1991) - PG - 11/13: Rango (2011) - PG - 11/20: What Dreams May Come (1998...
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
OCT17
crete · Crete, IL
Community & civicHappens regularly
Ukulele Suburbia Meetup
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Monthly social Ukulele playing meeting. This months theme is Hawaiian, Halloween Songs!
WeeklyHolidayBring the grandkids
Theater & film
OCT23
crete · Crete, IL
Theater & film
Heart and Soul: Music's Role in Cinema
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Please join us for a delightful afternoon as we relive some of the most iconic songs and dances in the history of film, celebrating the music, magic, and moments that have captivated audiences through the years.
Arts and craftsIndoors