Check out these upcoming events at Crete Public Library. Specific age groups or pre-registration details may be noted. Recurring event schedules may be altered due to holidays.) Contact library staff for more information. (Click the gallery for more images)

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Upcoming Programs:

• VITA Program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), starting Jan. 31: Call the library to schedule an appointment for free tax preparation from volunteers hosted at the library.
• Adult Craft Night - Watercolor Postcards, Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m. Registration required - contact the library.
• 3D Printer Class, Thursday, March 12, 5:30 p.m. Receive free training on the library's 3D printer, then schedule an appointment to make your creations. Contact the library to register.
• Library Tech Club, Wednesday, March 18, 2 - 4: p.m. Bring your device and let staff guide you through questions and answers.
• Adult Puzzle Race at the 1206 (1206 Main Ave), Wednesday, March 18, 5:30 p.m. Ages 21 and over event with a large single-topping Casey's pizza for each team. Teams of four must call the library to register. This is a State Fair qualifying event.
• Adult Craft Night - Polymer Clay Jewelry, Wednesday, April 1, 5:30 p.m. Call the library to reserve your spot - space is limited.
• Touch-A-Truck, Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the library, Kids and kids at heart can explore a variety of City of Crete vehicles up close - from fire and police vehicles to street sweepers and snowplows.

Recurring events:

• Brush and Bloom, Mondays through April, 10-11 a.m. Open to all moms, no matter what stage of the journey you're in for a relaxing hour of art, conversation, and connection with other moms—no art skills (or clean shirts) required. Little ones are always welcome, feel free to bring your baby, toddler, or stroller crew along.
• Maker Monday, first and third Mondays of the month (Sept. - April) Stop in and grab a to-go activity kit with everything you need (plus easy instructions) to make something fun at home. New kits drop the first and third Mondays of each month. Quantities are limited.
• Teen Nights, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. For teens ages 12-17. Each week, teens can drop in for a variety of fun activities—movies, crafts, science nights, game nights, and more! Come hang out, try something new, and connect with friends. No registration or sign-up required. 
• Chair Yoga Classes, 8-week session on Wednesdays, starting Feb. 4, 9 a.m. Chair Yoga for ages 55 and over is designed to improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation. $2 per class, to register, call the library at 402-826-3809.
• All Ages Chess Club, Wednesdays at 4 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a beginner just learning the moves or an experienced player looking for a good match. Two of our chess-loving librarians will be there to teach, play, and share the fun.
• Story Times start in September for the school year (schedule may be adjusted for holidays): Toddlers (ages 0-2) on Wednesdays and Preschool (ages 3-5) on Thursdays; both at 10 a.m.

Check out the library's book clubs:

• Thursday night Murder Club, Flights of Fantasy, Timeless Tales, Whispered Pages (silent book club)

Volunteers wanted:

• The library is looking for dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference in the community. Learn more...

Current library hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• (Monday-Friday - Drive-thru window opens 8:30 a.m.)
• Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Crete Public Library
1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809
crete.library@crete.ne.gov

Registration forms and waivers are available during the registration dates below on RecDesk or at the Parks and Recreation office at City Hall. Participants must also have a current liability waiver signed. No late registrations will be accepted.

Registration and Coaching Notes - Sibling discount, fee waiver for parent coaches, coach registration: 

• Sibling discounts and parent coach fee waivers must be applied during program registration and will NOT be issued as a refund.
• Sibling discounts: You must pay the full registration cost for the first participant and select the sibling discount for additional siblings only.
• Parent Coach fee waiver: You must commit to coaching the activity in which your child is enrolled.
  • Contact our Recreation Coordinator BEFORE completing registration and checkout so they can complete the participant registration process with parent coach fee waiver. Please email Dan Dunaway at dan.dunaway@crete.ne.gov with the name, date of birth, grade level, and t-shirt size of your child or children.
• Coach registration/application information is available on RecDesk

Program Note - Coach contact: Participants who are not contacted by their coach by the week prior to the first game, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at City Hall, 402.826.4315, to be connected to your team.

Youth Soccer Registration open Jan. 26 - Feb. 27: 

The Youth Soccer program offers divisions for boys and girls in grades 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, and 5th & 6th. Teams will play on Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting March 15 at Armory Park. (Dates: March 15, 22, 29 and April 12) Cost: $50

• coaching applications due Feb. 25

Micro Soccer Registration open Feb. 9 - March 13:

The Micro Soccer program offers divisions for boys and girls ages 3 & 4 and 5 & 6. Teams will play on Wednesday evenings starting April 1 at Rotary Park. (Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22) Cost: $30

• coaching applications due March 11

City of Crete
Liz Cody, Parks & Recreation Director 
Dan Dunaway, Recreation Coordinator 

City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Phone: 402.826.4315
Fax: 402.826.6412
liz.cody@crete.ne.gov
dan.dunaway@crete.ne.gov

A City of Crete permit is needed to move snow in city right-of-way. Current permits are issued to applicants for the winter season, 2025-2026.

Find this permit online in the Forms and Documents section or at the City Hall Utility Office; completed forms should be returned to the Utility Office, with a ground floor entrance on the south side of City Hall.

Residents and commercial operators should also note it is against city code to push snow off private property onto city right-of-way. Citations can be issued.

Find more information in the Winter Weather Guide. Contact the Public Works Utility Office with questions, 402.826.4312.