Upcoming events at the library
Individual and recurring events, book clubs, and more
Adult Craft Night - Mosaic Vases, Wednesday, May 6, 5:30 p.m.
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)
Upcoming Programs:
- Adult Craft Night - Mosaic Vases, Wednesday, May 6, 5:30 p.m. Registration required; contact the library
- Makerspace Cricut Class, Thursday, May 14, 5:30 p.m. Learn the basics of the Cricut machine. Space is limited; call the library to register.
- Nature Hike at Crete Youth Cabin (877 County Rd 2350), Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. Join the library and Conservation Nebraska for a morning hike. Call the library to ride the bus to the cabin.
- Puzzle Race, Wednesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. Crete Carrier Community Room at the library. Teams of 4 must preregister; each team will receive a one-topping pizza of their choice. State Fair Qualification event.
- Paint Your Pet on Canvas, Saturday, July 11, 1 p.m. Submit a photo of your pet when registering and staff will help create a custom painting. Registration is required.
Crete Public Library monthly calendar. (download a pdf version in the link at the top of this article)
- 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: Kits in May, June, and July will be dinosaur themed. 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)
Launch the media gallery 3 playerLibrary volunteers needed. Check the article link for details or contact the library.
- 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