Monthly Clubs for Adults
The Library offers several monthly programs for both adult and teen patrons. You can view information about these clubs below, and many other library programs can be found on our Events Calendar.
Adult Writing Group
Meets: First Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. For patrons age 19 and older.Beginning and experienced writers are welcome to explore the craft of creative writing and discover their own voice as they respond to stimulating and challenging writing prompts under the direction of a writing facilitator. Bring whatever writing materials you want, or just bring yourself and we’ll supply paper. Anyone who wants to read their writings out loud is welcome to do so and will receive feedback and support. For more information, call the Library or contact Cassandra, coconnell@cretelibrary.org.
Book Appétit Cookbook Book Club
Meets: Last Monday of each month at 6 pm.View/download flyer
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.
Titles & Dates for 2026:
- Jan. 26: The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook, America’s Test Kitchen
- Feb. 23: Sift: The Elements of Great Baking, Nicola Lamb
- Mar. 30: Budmo!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen, Anna Voloshyna
- Apr. 27: Filipinx: Heritage Recipes from the Diaspora, Angela Dimayuga
- May: No meeting
- Jun. 29: What Goes With What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities, Julia Turshen
- Jul. 27: Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes, Max Miller
- Aug. 31: Cooking in Real Life: Delicious & Doable Recipes for Every Day, Lidey Heuck
- Sept. 28: Pass the Plate: 100 Delicious, Highly Shareable, Everyday Recipes, Carolina Gelen
- Oct. 26: Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by my Corner Store, Paola Velez
- Nov. 30: The No-Cook Cookbook, Rebecca Woollard
- Dec.: No meeting
CPLD Book Discussion Group
Meets: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.Come discuss a new book each month at the Library. New members are always welcome. Books are available a month before the discussion on the holds shelf near the front desk. For more information or to be added to the book club mailing list, please call the Library or contact Rita, rjones@cretelibrary.org.
Titles & Dates for 2025:
- Jan. 13: The Fourth Hand, John Irving
- Feb. 10: Whiskey Tender, Deborah Jackson Taffa
- Mar. 10: How To Age Disgracefully, Clare Pooley
- Apr. 14: The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards, Jessica Waite
- May 12: The Bees, Laline Paull
- Jun. 9: Hidden Valley Road, Robert Kolker
- Jul. 14: Berry Pickers, Amanda Peters
- Aug. 11: Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell
- Sept. 8: Dark Matter, Blake Crouch
- Oct. 13: No Time Like The Future, Michael J. Fox
- Nov. 10: The Perfect Son, Freida McFadden
- Dec. 8: We All Want Impossible Things, Catherine Newman
Titles & Dates for 2026:
- Jan. 12: Four Thousand Paws, Lee Morgan
Film Club
Meets: Fourth Thursday of the month, January–May, September and December at 5:30 pm.Enjoy a unique cinematic event on the Library’s big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Note that Film Club also hosts annual events like the Summer Film Series (June/July/August) and Horror Fest (October) where the club will meet additional times and/or for double features. Although there are no age restrictions on Film Club, films shown frequently have an “R” rating. It is the parent’s responsibility to monitor their children’s attendance and viewing habits.
For more information, to make a film suggestion, or to join the mailing list, call the Library or contact Dan, dwitvoet@cretelibrary.org. You may also visit the Film Club blog at Through a Lens Darkly.
Titles & Dates for 2025:
- Jan. 23: The Zone of Interest
- Feb. 27: Her
- Mar. 27: The General
- Apr. 24: Godzilla Minus One
- May 22: Collateral Summer Series: Directed by The Coen Brothers
- Jun. 12: Raising Arizona
- Jun. 19: Miller’s Crossing
- Jul. 17: Barton Fink
- Jul. 24: The Big Lebowski
- Aug. 21: Burn After Reading
- Aug. 28: True Grit
- Sept. 25: Enemy Horror Fest 2025
- Oct. 22: Skinamarink, Mads
- Oct. 23: Azrael, In a Violent Nature
- Nov. 20: All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
- Dec. 18: The Green Knight
- Mar. 5: All Systems Red, Martha Wells
- Apr. 2: Annihilation, Jeff Vander Meer
- May 7: Ender’s Game, Orson Scott Card
- Jun. 4: The Forever War, Joe Haldeman
- Jul. 2: Tau Zero, Poul Anderson
- Aug. 6: Foundation, Isaac Asimov
- Sept. 3: Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir
- Oct. 1: Hyperion, Dan Simmons
- Nov. 5: Dune, Frank Herbert
- Dec. 3: Red Rising, Pierce Brown
Knot Just For Knitters
Meets: First Thursday from 1-2 pm with Cassandra and third Thursday from 6-7:30 pm with Sandy.All are welcome to attend. Bring whatever project you are working on: knitting, crocheting, needlework, sewing, whatever! Come for assistance or advice from your fellow needleworkers, or just for the companionship while you work on a project. All levels welcome! No registration necessary.
No current project? Use yarn to help others! Yarn and needles will be supplied to work on collaborative projects such as:
Warm Up America — knit or crochet blankets, newborn caps, and friendship shawls for local organizations.
Project Linus — knit or crochet security blankets for children in need.
Mother Bear Project — knit or crochet bears for children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Scarves from the Heart — provide cancer survivors with a scarf.
Snuggles Project — blankets for shelter animals.
If you are unable to attend a meeting you may stop by the Library and pick up a pre-packaged project kit to make at home. When completed, return it to the Library, and a group member will see that your item is distributed to the appropriate organization. For more information, call the Library at 708-672-8017.
Sci-Fi Book Club
Meets: First Wednesday of each month at 6 pm.Love distant worlds, alien encounters, and mind-bending futures? Join our Science Fiction Book Club and connect with fellow fans as we journey through a new sci-fi novel each month. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just getting started, all are welcome! Meetups include lively discussions, refreshments, and, of course, great books.
Titles & Dates for 2025:
Silent Book Club
Meets: First Wednesday of each month at 6 pm.Silent Book Club is a monthly opportunity to gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie. To join us, bring or check out a book of your own choice and meet us at the seating area by the fireplace. We’ll read for an hour, then chat about our books.
Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club
Meets: Third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm.Are you an adult who loves or is interested in Young Adult (YA) literature? If so, come to one of our meetings where we will discuss new and classic young adult literature. Monthly book selections will be available to check out at the Library. For more information, please call the Library or contact Cassandra, coconnell@cretelibrary.org. You may also visit the group’s Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club Facebook page.
Titles & Dates for 2025:
- Jan. 21: Silent Sister, Megan Davidhizar
- Feb. 18: Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Brandy Colbert
- Mar. 18: Wilder Girls, Rory Power
- Apr. 15: Promise Boys, Nick Brooks
- May 20: Dragon Hoops, Gene Luen Yang
- Jun. 17: Sadie, Courtney Summers
- Jul. 15: The Reappearance of Rachel Price, Holly Jackson
- Aug. 19: Anatomy, Dana Schwartz
- Sept. 16: This Book Won’t Burn, Samira Ahmed
- Oct. 21: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Kerri Maniscalco
- Nov. 18: A Study in Drowning, Ava Reid
- Dec. 16: Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros