Summer Reading program set for 2021
Reading activities offered for all ages
Launch the media gallery 1 playerCrete Public Library's 2021 summer reading program, "Tails and Tales," will kick off on May 27 with an event from 6-8 p.m. in the library's Pinnacle Pavilion and Library Park.
See the video in this article for a Summer Reading message from Youth Librarian Laura Renker.
- available at the library
- can be printed and returned to the library
- can be filled out online and emailed to LibraryStaff@crete.ne.gov . Participants who register online can visit the library to pick up their 'Tails and Tales' bag and bookmark, activity calendar, and reading log with stickers.
View/download the following pdf documents:
Summer Reading Registration Form
Summer Reading Activity Calendar - English / Spanish
Weekly events will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in June with as many outdoor events as possible. Capacity may be limited if events have to be moved indoors. Sponsors for this year's program are the Friends of Crete Public Library and Nestle Purina.
Independent reading challenges will be available to all interested patrons, even if not participating in other Summer Reading activities.
Highlighted Friday events include the June 11 Family Movie Night at dusk in Library Park and the June 25 pool party from 8-10 p.m. at Wildwood Pool.
Participants age 7 and under need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during Summer Reading activities. The Library encourages parents and guardians to arrange safe escort to and from programs. Library staff is not responsible for children before and after programs. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to make sure all COVID procedures are followed by children accompanying them.
For more information, stop by or call the library, or email library staff members.
Middle School Book Bingo
For middle school-aged readers, a book bingo card is available with 24 different types of books, including "a book that became a movie," a book about the past," a book with non-human characters," a graphic novel," and more.
Interested middle school patrons can stop by the library to collect a Bingo card or download and print a card from the link below, then browse the collection online from home or in person for books that fit each category. Read any five books in a row (across, down, or diagonal); go for a blackout card for something extra.
View/Download the Middle School Book Bingo card
If patrons have trouble finding the right books, librarians are always happy to help find the perfect reads.
Patrons who complete Book Bingo should return card to the library by July 31.
Adult Book Bingo
For adult readers, the goal is to read five books in June and July, Instead of genres, like last year’s “Lose Your Shelf Control” genre challenge,” summer 2021 brings a book Bingo game.
Patrons can pick books from interesting categories in a Bingo game. Stop by the library to collect a Bingo card or download and print a card from the link below, then browse the collection online from home or in person for books that fit each category.
View/Download the Book Bingo card
If patrons have trouble finding the right books, lists for some categories have been created by staff and librarians are always happy to help find the perfect reads.
Patrons who complete Book Bingo will be eligible to win one of two butterfly feeders.
Check out the resources and services available at Crete Public Library:
- Meet the library staff
- Get a library card
- Borrow & Reserve Materials (drive-thru pickup window available)
- OverDrive audiobook and ebooks
- Mobile Printing
- Reserve a meeting/study room
- Support & Volunteer
Crete Public Library
1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809