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Thursday, March 16

Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. Register.

STEAM Kids – Rainbow Revelries, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Join the group to make your own rainbow, while experimenting with density and absorption, and also make your own spectroscope! Register.

Irish Cookery, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Zoom, adults: Cook along with Chef Kristyn Slick and discover how the food and cooking of Ireland is steeped in history and heritage. Register.

Friday, March 17

Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months: Welcome baby to the library and meet other families for stories, finger plays and rhymes. Register.

Senior Companion Program, from 11 a.m. – noon, adults: Kathy Schweikart, Senior Companion Program Coordinator for Catholic Charities, will present information on a free service and volunteer opportunity in our community. Register.

Teen Craft Connection, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to make a mini terrarium. Drop in.

Monday, March 20

Lyrics with the Library, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., ages 14/adult: This club is made for music lovers. A Song that Replenishes You is this month’s theme. Participants are encouraged to bring a song to share they think fits the theme, or come ready to hear about new music. Drop in.

Tuesday, March 21

EPIC Graphic Novel Club – “Doodleville,” from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m., for grades third/fifth: Come and discuss “Doodleville,” by Chad Sell, immerse yourself in artwork, and create your very own Doodles to take on adventures. Register.

Young Adult (for adults) Book Club, from 6 – 7 p.m.: Join the group for a discussion of “The Outsiders,” by S.E. Hinton. Register.

Wednesday, March 22

The Essential Houdini, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Come to hear stories of Houdini – the world’s handcuff king, original prison breaker, and master magician. Those attending will gasp at the story of his remarkable death, relive his baffling magic and escapes, and hear the only known recording of his voice. Register.

Thursday, March 23

Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children will spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. Register.

Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “The Banshees of Inisherin” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.

STEAM Tots – Color Creations, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Join us as we get creative with color. We’ll become color chemists as we mix, drop, and fizz colors together to see what rainbows can be created! As we mix, we’ll explore why oil and water don’t mix, states of matter, and reactions with baking soda and vinegar.

Friday, March 24

Book Babies, from 10 – 10:30 a.m., ages 0–23 months: Welcome baby to the library and meet other families, while enjoying stories and finger plays. Register.

To register, visit cretelibrary.org/calendar, or call the library at 708-672-8017. Crete Public Library is at 1177 N. Main Street.


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