Each year, City of Crete employees are presented awards for their years of loyal service to the City of Crete. 

This year 8 employees received service awards from Mayor Dave Bauer at an Employee Recognition event on Thursday, Sept. 11. This year's recognition included employees with anniversaries from 2025 with a combined 160 years of service to the City of Crete.

Thank you to these employees for their dedication and commitment to the City of Crete and its residents:

• 5 Years 
  • Rick Pieper, Customer Service
  • Emerson Aschoff, GIS Technician/IT
  • Jeff Kramer, Police Officer
• 10 years
  • Alfredo Navas, Street Department
• 20 years
  • Mary Klahn, Police Administrative Assistant
• 35 years
  • Scott Henning, Electric Department
• 40 years
  • Mike Kalkwarf, IT Director/Power Plant
  • Gary Young, Chief of Police
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Crete Recreation program signup for "Kickin' It" with Gold Star Martial Arts is open through Friday, Oct. 24. No late registrations are accepted.

Registration forms are available online (RecDesk) or in the Recreation Office at City Hall.

"Kickin' It" with Gold Star Martial Arts, in cooperation with Crete Parks and Recreation, is an introductory martial arts program. During the five week program, participants will be exposed to the fundamental elements of martial arts. An emphasis will be placed on having fun while learning self defense and bullying prevention skills. Current liability waivers are required.

• dates: Sunday afternoons - Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• class time 3:30 p.m.; 45 minutes classes
• ages 5 & up
• location: Gold Star Martial Arts, 142 West 13th St
• Cost - $45

Parks & Recreation Department 
402.826.4315

Check out these upcoming events at Crete Public Library. (specific age groups or pre-registration where noted.) Contact library staff for more information. (Click the gallery for more images)

Upcoming Programs:

• Authors Book Signing / Meet & Greet, Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. We're thrilled to host an exciting event featuring a fantastic lineup of writers, including: Hattie Wade, AJ Larington, Jeff Hill, Anthony Engebretson, Michael Bettendorf, Dennis Crawford, Tom Phillips, and Gene Steinmeyer. Special Guest: Local author AJ Larington will be our keynote speaker in the afternoon.
• Spring Creek Birding Adventure, Tuesday October 14 from 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
• Library Fall Festival, Saturday October 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy pumpkin painting, an exciting scavenger hunt, festive crafts, and delicious seasonal treats. This family-friendly event is free and open to all ages—come make memories, get creative, and celebrate fall at the library!
• Literary Pumpkin Contest, the entire month of October: Get ready to bring your favorite stories to life this fall—the library’s Literary Pumpkin Contest is back! From October 1–24, kids, teens, and adults are invited to decorate a pumpkin inspired by a beloved book, character, or author. Paint it, dress it up, or give it some googly eyes—the only rule is to let your imagination run wild! *Also, no cutting or carving your pumpkin.

Recurring events:

• Story Times start in September for the schools year (schedule may adjusted for holidays): Toddlers (ages 0-2) on Wednesdays and Preschool (ages 3-5) on Thursdays; both at 10 a.m.
• Mommy & Me Art Cafe, Mondays through April, 10-11a.m. Join other new moms for a relaxing hour of art, conversation, and connection—no art skills (or clean shirts) required. Each session lasts one hour. Come meet fellow moms, get inspired, and enjoy a little “you” time—with baby in tow. *For moms with babies 12 months & under. 
• Maker Mondays, 1st Monday of the month through April, 4-5 p.m. No registration required. Ages: 5–11 years old. Drop in and explore hands-on science, technology, engineering, and art activities at your own pace! We’ll have plenty of supplies and a variety of exciting activities for kids to choose from—experiment, build, create, and discover.
• Teen Nights, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 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. 
• Tea and Threads: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.; Laid-back atmosphere, friendly conversation, and creative inspiration for those who crochet, from seasoned pros to beginners.
• 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.

Check out the library's book clubs:

• Thursday night Murder Club, Flights of Fantasy, Timeless Tales, Whispered Pages (silent book club)

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