Celebrate National Library Week at CPL
Crete Public Library is celebrating National Library Week, April 7-13 with solar eclipse programming, story times, puzzles, and coffee and donuts. Monday, April 8 - Eclipse Program (Drop-in Noon to 3 p.m.) Tuesday, April . . .
Solar Eclipse activities at the library April 8
Drop in at Crete Public Library between noon and 3 p.m. for viewing the second partial solar eclipse in less than a year! There will be activities for the whole family, including: View the eclipse . . .
Library events announced for April, May, and a look ahead to Summer
Crete Public Library's schedule of events through spring and summer includes children's activities, teen nights, adult events, book clubs, and family nights. Watch for more details on these events as well as upcoming . . .
Preparing You for the Road
Basic concepts classes for passing the driving test
Prepare to be a safe driver in this 4-week class from the Community Assistance Office. A sign up and orientation event will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. in the Crete Carrier Community Room at Crete Public Library, 1515 . . .
"A Tree Grows in Crete" program Sunday, March 10
Learn all about tree/shrub selection as well as local tree issues during the first speaker program of 2024 at Crete Public Library on Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in the Crete Carrier Community Room. Justin Evertson is the Assistant . . .
Staff Reviews - Winter 2023-2024
The first four are historical novels but none of them take place during WWII. Closing out this Winter 2024 reviews is a suspense (and historical) novel that is recommended by Kathy Kuna. Check out these new favorites from . . .
Library events announced for February and March
Children's activities, teen nights, adult events, and book clubs
Crete Public Library's schedule of events through December includes children's activities and story times, teen nights, adult events, and book clubs. Watch for more details on these and additional events as announced. Contact the . . .
Library events announced for August - December
Themed activities, family events, teen nights, speakers fill fall/winter calendar
Crete Public Library's schedule of events through December includes children's activities, family friendly programs, teen nights, and adult events. Watch for more details on these and additional events as announced. Contact the . . .
Crete selected for national NASA@ My Library bilingual eclipse opportunities
Crete Public Library was selected through a competitive application process to participate in NASA@ My Library , an education initiative created to increase and enhance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning . . .
Guided Nature Walk at Spring Creek Audubon Prairie Sept. 11
Crete Public Library will be hosting a guided nature walk at Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center on Monday, Sept. 11 at 9 am. The one hour tour is open to the public at no cost. Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is located at . . .
Author Tosca Lee speaks Aug. 27
Event video now available
Update: Video of this event is now available in two parts. See below... Original: Nebraska author, Tosca Lee, is coming to Crete Public Library on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. Her latest book, "The Long March . . .
Toddler and Preschool Story Times start in September
Two story times will be held at Crete Public Library during the 2023-2024 school year, starting in September. Toddler Story Time Ages 0-2 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Preschool Story . . .
Puzzle Race Party July 13 at CHCC
Please RSVP to the library by July 1
Like to put puzzles together? Want to have fun with your friends? Join the Puzzle Race Party on Thursday, July 13, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at College Heights Country Club, 1225 East 4th Street. Teams of up to four people will . . .
Tech Tuesdays
For individuals who wish to learn how to effectively use specific software programs, Crete Public Library , is pleased to introduce Tech Tuesdays. These one-on-one sessions with library staff are offered all day Tuesdays to teach . . .
Food Truck Thursdays this summer at Crete Public Library
Update: Due to the extreme heat this week, there will be NO food truck on Thursday, August 24. Food Truck Thursdays will kickoff the summer at Crete Public Library. . . .
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 , . . .
Library speakers in March, April, and May
Video available of May's Dr. Bruce Garver program
Crete Public Library held three speaker programs, one each in the months of March, April, May. May : They came from far and wide to listen to Dr. Bruce Garver talk about Czech-Americans in Nebraska on Sunday, May 7. Those in the . . .
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Lego Party Held on Jan. 28
Crete Public Library held a Lego Party on Saturday, January 28. Children had fun with building challenges, photo ops, scavenger hunt and crafts. What a great way to celebrate National Lego Day! Thank you to all who participated in the . . .
Grinchmas at Crete Public Library, Dec. 17
Grinchmas was held at Crete Public Library on Saturday, Dec.17 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Drop-in activities included: Photos with the Grinch free books Grinch scavenger hunt Grinch snacks Three showings of the . . .
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 . . .
Library hosts Krueger, best-selling author of this year's Crete Reads! book
Crete Public Library hosted New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger for dinner and a presentation in the Crete Carrier Community Room on Oct. 22. Krueger is the author of "This Tender . . .
Library to host author Mary Pipher Nov. 13
Crete Public Library is honored to host author Mary Pipher on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. in the Crete Carrier Community Room. This event is open to the public and RSVPs are not required. Mary has retired from speaking but . . .
Laura Renker receives NLA's Mad Hatter Youth Service Award
Crete Public Library's Laura Renker is the recipient of this year's Mad Hatter Youth Service Award, presented by the Nebraska Library Association. She accepted the honor during the 2022 NLA Annual Conference held Oct. 5-6 at . . .
Two author visits at Crete Public Library in October
Crete Public Library will host two author visits next month, Jonis Agee on Oct. 5 and William Kent Krueger on Oct. 22. Agee, author of "The Bones of Paradise," will speak on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Crete Carrier . . .
Summer Reading Program activities for preschool through teens
2024 summer programming to be held in July
The 2024 Summer Reading Program will be held in July. Watch for information and registration details, with a kickoff event to follow. Crete Public Library hosted the 2023 Crete Public Library summer reading program, "All . . .
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 . . .
Funds raised for Library Park instruments thanks to Mark and Andy event
More than 80 guests were entertained by Mark Twain, played by Warren Brown, and Andrew Carnegie, played by Tom King, on Oct. 7 during a Crete Public Library fundraiser to purchase outdoor musical instruments for Library Park . . . .
Library dedication held Sept. 15
Crete Public Library held an official dedication ceremony for the new building on Wednesday, Sept. 15 with library staff, board members and volunteers, city and county officials, project donors, construction and engineering . . .
Crete Reads! 2023
Video of virtual talk with author now available
Crete Public Library 1515 Forest Ave. Crete, NE 68333 Phone: 402.826.3809 librarystaff@crete.ne.gov Update: Video of a virtual talk with author Ellen Marie Wiseman is now available in two parts. See below... . . .
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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’ . . .
New Crete Public Library is open
The Crete Public Library and community room occupies a total of 20,000 square feet of space on the block which formerly housed the city’s first modern hospital. The new library's entrance plaza is located off the new . . .
Updated: New Crete Public Library opens Jan. 30
Ceremonial book brigade on Jan. 13 starts move to new building
(Updated on Jan. 17: The opening date for the library has been changed due to updated information.) Sixteen months after an official groundbreaking, Crete Public Library staff will close the old library on East 13th . . .
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. . . .