Upcoming events at the library
Individual and recurring events, book clubs, and more
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. ( . . .
Summer Reading Program
Information coming spring 2026
Watch for information in the spring on the 2026 program. Readers can participate in Crete Public Library's summer reading program, typically announced in April/May with a kickoff event to follow. Youth activities . . .
Reading Challenge 2025
Join the 2025 Book Reading Challenge. This challenge is all about pushing your reading habits, discovering new genres, and building a reading community. Pick up a reading log at the library or view/download this pdf: 2025 Reading . . .
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
What is “1,000 books before kindergarten”? The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to read 1,000 books before they enter kindergarten. Research . . .
Artist reception held for Kay Juricek
Friends, family, former teachers, and library patrons enjoyed an artist reception on Nov. 4 with Crete native Kay Juricek. Kay is a graduate of Crete High School, and is now a professional artist living in Colorado. Her . . .
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program available in Crete
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program is available in partnership with the Friends of the Crete Public Library and Crete Public Library . Any child age 0-5 years who lives within the Crete . . .
Toddler and Preschool Story Times held during school year
Story Times start up on Sept. 3
Two story times will be held at Crete Public Library during the 2025-2026 school year, starting in September. Toddler Story Time Ages 0-2 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Preschool . . .
Crete Reads 2026
Books up for selection
Next year’s Crete Reads is already taking shape. The library is pleased to share our list of 10 books under consideration for Crete Reads 2026 . The titles span a range of genres—take a look and see which stories catch your . . .
15 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do at Crete Public Library
Everyone knows Crete Public Library for their fantastic selection of adult, teen, and children's books, but there are a variety of other FREE things you can do when you visit the library. In honor of National Library Week , . . .
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Library hosting open house April 9-10
Library Story Walk celebrates National Poetry Month
In honor of National Library Week (April 4-10) Crete Public Library will hold an open house on Friday, April 9 from 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday, April 10, 10 am - Noon. The theme this year is ‘Welcome back to your . . .
Libby reading app online training available
Read and listen to books electronically
A free Libby Patron Training Webinar, was hosted by the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile Team. Sessions included three ‘Getting Started with Libby’ sessions as well as a ‘Libby Deep Dive’ . . .
Beile recognized as Outstanding Library Volunteer
Esther Beile was recently honored as an outstanding library volunteer from the Nebraska Library Association. Esther has been a Crete Public Library volunteer for over 22 years coming to the library on a weekly basis to help shelve books. . . .