Upcoming events at the library
Individual and recurring events, book clubs, and more
Chair Yoga for ages 55 and over; 8-week session, Wednesdays starting on Feb. 4; $2 per class, please contact the library to register.
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:
- Summer Reading Program Events 2026
- Adult Craft Night - Painting Wood Lanterns, Wednesday, June 3, 5:30 p.m. Crete Carrie Community Room at the library. Space is limited, call the library to register.
- 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.
- Flag Education, Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. Girl Scouts of Crete will present American flag history and how to take care of a flag.
- Babysitting Workshop, Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. $10 program fee. This program is offered with help Nebraska Extension; hands-on practice with childcare basics, safety, and caring for younger kids with confidence. Participants will need to bring their own lunch. If the fee is a barrier, assistance funds are available, let the library know how they can help.
- Adult Craft Night: Miniature Book Nook, Thursday, July 9, 5:30 p.m. Create your own Book Nooks—miniature literary scenes that make the perfect addition to your bookshelf or home décor. Space is limited, contact the library to register.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Summer Reading Program story times are listed on the event calenar.
Check out the library's book clubs:
- Thursday night Murder Club, Flights of Fantasy, Timeless Tales, Whispered Pages (silent book club)
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- 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