The Street Department will begin spraying for mosquitoes in town on Monday, June 1.

Mosquito spraying is done on a weekly schedule. 

Spraying Days and Times:

• Spraying is on Mondays and Thursdays starting about 30 minutes before sunset, weather conditions permitting.
• The route within Crete city limits depends on several factors, including wind direction.
• Tuxedo Park is treated with spray on Wednesday and Friday mornings to avoid activities in the park

This summer the library is going prehistoric! Summer Reading 2026 is all about dinosaurs, inviting readers of all ages to step back in time for a season filled with adventure, discovery, and plenty of reading fun beginning May 1. (See the gallery for Summer Reading graphics and links below for calendars and registration.)

• Summer Reading Calendars  - English (pdf) 
• Summer Reading Calendars  - Spanish (pdf) 
• Teen Programs - (pdf) 

Instead of tracking minutes, kids will be reading for books this year-making it easier than ever to set goals, celebrate progress, and enjoy stories at their own pace. Every book counts as readers work their way toward exciting prizes, with special recognition for those who read the most throughout the summer. 

But the fun doesn't stop there. The library has lined up an amazing series of summer presenters bringing the dinosaur theme to life in unforgettable ways. Families can look forward to high-energy entertainment from the String Beans, along with an exciting visit from Fontanelle Forest Raptors, who will showcase incredible birds of prey. 

Register for kids Summer Reading 

Teens and adults are also part of the action this year. Instead of tracking reading logs, participants can complete book reviews to share what they've read, recommend favorites, and help inspire others to find their next great read. It's a simple, meaningful way to stay engaged all summer long while building a community of readers. 

Join the library's Summer Reading Challenge with a community goal to read 3,000 books by July 31. Every book counts - big and small. Reading logs are going online with the Reader Zone app.

•  Install the 'Reader Zone' from the app store on your device
• create your account and use the library's program code - d0e69
• register each individual reader under the same account
• answer 3 simple questions
• start reading and log your books - no need to add titles, simply track the number of books

Readers can participate in Crete Public Library's summer reading program, typically announced in April/May.

Youth activities in June and July may include games and activities, art projects, story times, guest entertainment and authors, reading challenges, and more. All activities and programs are open to children free of charge, but registration is required. Forms and calendars are made available at the library and online when programs are announced. Additional activities and reading challenges may be offered for adult patrons.

For more information, stop by or call the library, or email Crete Public Library staff.

Check out the resources and services available at Crete Public Library:

• Meet the library staff
• Library Card Signup
• Library Programming
• Borrow & Reserve Materials (drive-thru pickup window available)
• Libby audiobook and ebooks
• Computer use and printing
• Reserve a meeting/study room
• Support & Volunteer

Crete Public Library
1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809

Nebraska Department of Transportation will start a milling, asphalt overlay, and guardrail installation project on Highway 103 South on Monday, May 4, to include the intersection at County Road I (Smithfield). The project is expected to last 60 days.

According to Nebraska DOT, traffic will be detoured along Highways 15 and 41 as well as Highway 33. After the initial closure, traffic will be maintained with flaggers and a pilot car.

Starting May 4, traffic will detour through downtown Crete on Main Ave and 13th Street. For the duration of the detour, there will be no parking on the north half of Main Ave from 12th to 13th streets and the separate turn lane on 13th east of Main will be removed to accommodate increased truck traffic onto and from Main Ave.

Nebraska DOT determined the details of the detour and requested the City of Crete's assistance and cooperation. The City Council passed resolutions approving the temporary parking changes on April 21.

The council also approved the current, angular parking spaces on Main Ave from 10th to 11th Streets be changed from 45 degrees to 30 degrees.