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All Aboard the Reading Express

All Day 12/9 - 1/31
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Your reading journey begins Dec. 9 and continues through Jan. 31 Weekly prizes will be awarded. Google form to register for the program will be coming soon. 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

2025 Tiny Art Show: Tiny Art Kit Pickup

All Day 1/7 - 1/18
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: No space
Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit and create tiny art in our third Tiny Art Show. Kits are available at the Youth Services and Adult Services desks. For all ages and skill levels.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

Crete Creative Board Meeting

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
This event is in the "Families" group.

Bluey Bash

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Age Group:
Families
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Wackadoo! It’s a Bluey Bash! Join us at the library for this family event. We’ll have stations set up around the room celebrating all things Bluey. We’ll end the day with a game of Keepy Uppy and Dance Mode!

Branches:
Crete Public Library District
Description:

The Library will be closed for the holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

2025 Tiny Art Show: Tiny Art Kit Pickup

All Day 1/21 - 1/27
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: No space
Age Group: Families, Babies/Toddlers/PreK, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit and create tiny art in our third Tiny Art Show. For all ages and skill levels.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group.

Tremendous Toddlers

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Tremendous Toddlers:

Singing, dancing, reading, and free play are just part of the fun during these active storytimes.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Singing, dancing, reading, and free play are just part of the fun during these active storytimes.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Orphan Trains

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Join us to watch The Orphan Trains, a PBS American Experience video that shares firsthand interviews with Orphan Train Riders.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Swiftie Society: Debut Era

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? We have A Place in this World for you! Join us at the first ever meeting of the Swiftie Society, Crete Library's Taylor Swift fan club!

Disclaimer(s)

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Young Adult (for Adults) Book Club:

Are you an adult who loves or is interested in Young Adult (YA) literature? If so, come to one of our meetings where we will discuss new and classic young adult literature. Copies ...

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you an adult who loves or is interested in Young Adult (YA) literature? If so, come to one of our meetings where we will discuss new and classic young adult literature. Copies of the book will be available in advance at the Library. New members are welcome.

Silent Sister book cover

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Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Orphan Trains

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join us to watch The Orphan Trains, a PBS American Experience video.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers/PreK" group.

Preschool Prodigies

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Preschool Prodigies:

We will listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers/PreK
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

We will listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Film Club:

Enjoy watching a film on the Library's big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 90

Enjoy watching a film on the Library's big screen with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.

This event is in the "Grade School" group.

STEAM Kids: Arctic Animals

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Type:
STEAM Class
Age Group:
Grade School
Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Grade School
Program Type: STEAM Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about how arctic animals stay warm in cold conditions through some fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Due to room capacity and staffing limitations, any groups (including but not limited to preschools, schools, day care centers, senior centers, etc.) wishing to attend will only be admitted if there is space available at the time of the program. Scheduled tours, visits, and storytimes are available to groups upon request and dependent on scheduling and staffing availability. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Retro Movie Fridays

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Retro Movie Fridays:

Watch a retro movie from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s every Friday. Movies rated "G" through "R" will be shown. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their children's attend...

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Audrey DeMuth Community Room
Age Group: Families, Grade School, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Watch a retro movie from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s every Friday. Movies rated "G" through "R" will be shown. It is the parent's responsibility to monitor their children's attendance and viewing habits. All movies will end at 3:00 pm if no one attends.

Watch The Count of Monte Cristo (2002). Rated PG-13.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request special accommodations, please contact the Library at least ten business days prior to a scheduled program.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit from the National Orphan Train Complex (Kansas) gives an overview of the orphan train movement and a few stories of orphan train riders. 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Love on a Leash

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Grade School
Love on a Leash:

Snuggle up and read to a pup! The dogs from Love on a Leash will be visiting us to spend one-on-one reading time with you.

Required
Library Branch: Crete Public Library District
Room: Acorn Room
Age Group: Families, Grade School
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 29

Snuggle up and read to a pup! The dogs from Love on a Leash will be visiting us to spend one-on-one reading time with you.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Any siblings under the age of 8 must be supervised by an adult while in the Library or join their adult and sibling in the program. 

The Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the Library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites. The Library reserves the right to document its services and the public’s use of the library building and grounds. These photographs, videos, and audio recordings may be copied, displayed, televised, and published (including on any library website or social media site). Any individual that does not wish the Library to use a photograph or video of them or their child should inform a library staff member prior to or while such photographs or videos are being taken.