A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 73. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Enter the library's main parking lot at 15th and Forest Ave. Crete, NE. The main doors are located on the east side of the building, through an outdoor pavilion.
The main entrance and lobby of Crete Public Library is on the east side of the building through the outdoor Pinnacle Pavilion, off the parking lot at 15th and Forest Ave. Crete, NE
Tables are located outside the main entrance and Pinnacle Pavilion. Crete, NE
The library's drive-up window and materials drop-off is located next to the parking lot entrance at 15th and Forest Ave. Separate slots are marked for books and media drop-off.
The library's drive-up window and materials drop-off is located next to the parking lot entrance at 15th and Forest Ave. Separate slots are marked for books and media drop-off.
South side of Crete Public Library, along 15th Street. Crete, NE
An outdoor patio on the south side of the building. Crete, NE
An outdoor patio on the south side of the building. Crete, NE
View of the south west corner of the building from 15th and Grove Ave.
View of green space, story walk, and play structure in Library Park. Crete, NE
Sidewalk and play structure in Library Park. Crete, NE
Green space in Library Park with the building in the background. Crete, NE
The beginning of the story walk pedestals is near the west doors of the library building. Crete, NE
Park benches are placed throughout Library Park. Crete, NE
Benches lining one end of the green space feature donor recognition plaques. Crete, NE
Rock features are tucked in an area of the park, surrounded by native plants. Crete, NE
The Crete Carrier Community Room is in the north portion of the building and will also serve as a storm shelter. Crete, NE
The Pinnacle Pavilion leads to the building's main entrance, used for the both the library and community room.
Enter the library's main parking lot at 15th and Forest Ave. Crete, NE. The main doors are located on the east side of the building, through an outdoor pavilion.
The new Crete Public Library and Community Room opened on January 31, 2020.
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The $7.4 million building was funded by $4.2 million from the 2016 bond issue, $2 million from grants, almost $500,000 from individual donors, $250,000 from the Friends of the Crete Public Library and $150,000 from local corporations. Read more about the new library opening.
The library main entrance and cafe area. The library's main parking lot is at 15th and Forest Ave. The Pinnacle Pavilion and main entrance doors are off the parking lot on the east side of the building.
The library main entrance and cafe area. The library's main parking lot is at 15th and Forest Ave. The Pinnacle Pavilion and main entrance doors are off the parking lot on the east side of the building.
A cafe area with a variety of seating is inside the main entrance.
The large donor wall is inside the main entrance and includes community donations and large grants.
An art installation of ceramic book spines acknowledges additional donations toward the library project.
The main collection area of the library looking from west to east.
Four iPads placed on end caps are used to access the library catalog. Crete, NE
Shelving in the main area of the library housing fiction and nonfiction collection. Crete, Ne
The south windows of the library look onto 15th Street, with a variety of seating inside and on a patio.
A variety of seating is located throughout the library. Crete, NE
A variety of seating areas are found throughout the library.
A gallery wall is located in the east end of the main collection, curated by the Blue River Arts Council. Crete, NE
The adult reading room includes the library's historical collection and periodicals around a two-sided fireplace made possible by a donation by Jim and Sharon Crouse. Crete, NE
The adult reading room includes the library's historical collection and periodicals around a two-sided fireplace. Furniture was made possible by a donation by Bernice Jeffries. Crete, NE
The adult reading room includes the library's historical collection and periodicals around a two-sided fireplace.
The Kinetic Technology Room includes flexible seating and space for workshops and classes. Crete, NE
The Kinetic Technology Room includes flexible seating and space for workshops and classes. Crete, NE
A four-person teen study room includes a whiteboard table and digital screen.
The 10-person UBT Meeting Room includes digital presentation equipment.
The Nestle Purina four-person study room includes a table and chairs and digital screen.
A smaller, two-person study room includes seating and a digital screen.
One lighted study kiosk is located in the main area of the library.
The north end of the main building entrance area is the lobby space of the Crete Carrier Community Room.
The community room in the north end of the building is accessed through the main entrance. This area will also be used as a storm shelter.
The Crete Carrier Community Room includes storage for tables and chairs and a catering kitchen with serving window.
The library main entrance and cafe area. The library's main parking lot is at 15th and Forest Ave. The Pinnacle Pavilion and main entrance doors are off the parking lot on the east side of the building.
Grants and donations toward specific spaces/items:
Crete Carrier Community room, (Acklie Family Foundation), $150,000
Children's room, Friends of Crete Public Library, $200,000
Kinetic Technology Room, $50,000
Teen Room, Friends of Crete Public Library, $50,000
