Crete Public Library District

Crete Public Library District

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06/06/2026

Knot Just for Knitters has begun another charity project! πŸ§ΆπŸ’›

This time, we’ll be making squares for My Recovery Buddy, an organization founded to help people through difficult times including addiction, trauma, grief, and medical or mental illness.

We are accepting donations of:
🧡 5"–7" knitted or crocheted squares
🧢 Soft, acrylic, washable yarn
✨ Tight weave to prevent stuffing from coming through
🐾 Yarn must be free from odor and pet hair

We also welcome donations of yarn!

06/05/2026

Want a chance to win this beautiful 250th Anniversary of America quilt? 🧡

Enter the Friends of the Crete Public Library raffle for your chance to take it home! Raffle tickets can be purchased in person at the Patron Services desk with cash or credit card.

🎟️ $5 each or 5 for $20
πŸ“† Winner drawn July 6

06/04/2026

Summer Concert Series πŸŽ€πŸ”†

Settle in under the open sky and let the music carry you through the season! Our Summer Concert Series brings a rotating lineup of live bands to the outdoor pavilion all summer long.

Join us for our first summer concert on June 17 from 6–7 pm, featuring Rhythm & Blues band Caught on Cline!

Learn more here: https://crete.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-concert-series-12229

06/03/2026

Friday Nights at the Movies! 🍿✨🎬

Once a month this summer, the Library will be hosting Friday Nights at the Movies! We've got quite the pet theme this summer, so to kick things off, we're going to be showing an animal-themed movie!

Join us this Friday, June 5 from 8:30-10 pm to watch "Harry and the Hendersons." 🦍✨ The movie will be played in the Jan Heideman Pavilion after sunset, weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and snacks.

Learn more here: https://crete.librarycalendar.com/event/friday-night-movies-harry-and-hendersons-12692

06/02/2026

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!

Join us 6–8 PM for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party β€” a spooky, fun-filled evening for all ages! Enjoy a magician, petting zoo, face painting, laser tag, dogs from Love on a Leash, games, activities, pizza (1 slice per person), and snow cones courtesy of Old Plank Trail Community Bank. Come get your spooky on β€” we can’t wait to see you! πŸ‘»βœ¨πŸŽ‰

REMINDER: The Library will be closing today at 4 pm due to the Summer Reading Kickoff Party.

06/01/2026

Need plans tomorrow night? We’ve got you covered πŸ˜‰πŸ‘» Join the Library for our Strange & Unusual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! There will be tons of entertainment, activities, community organizations, and food!

πŸ“† June 2 | 6–8 PM
πŸ“ Outside the Library

Summer Reading starts TODAY, so you can sign up online now or wait until the party tomorrow. You have until July 25 to register! Sign up on our website: cretelibrary.org/summer-reading

Photos from Crete Public Library District's post 06/01/2026

To kickoff the first week of June & Summer Reading, we have a TON of fun programs and events this week! πŸŽ‰
To register or find more details, go here: https://crete.librarycalendar.com/events/week/2026/05/31

Don't forget, you can sign up for Summer Reading starting TOMORROW, June 1, and our Kickoff Party is this Tuesday, June 2 from 6-8 pm! ✨

05/30/2026

We asked our staff why they love working at the Library… with a slight twist 🀭 Don’t forget: Summer Reading begins Monday, June 1! Stop by the Library or visit https://cretelibrary.org/summer-reading/ to sign up.

05/29/2026

Calling all Teens! πŸ₯🎨

The Library is hosting a Teen Rubber Duck Decorating Contest! Put your creativity to the test and see who can create the most β€œquack-tastic” duck around.

✨ Kit Pickup: June 1–30
✨ 1 kit per teen
✨ Pick up kits at the Info Desk
✨ Open to Grades 6–12
✨ Return decorated ducks by June 30

All ducks will be displayed in the Library, with staff voting beginning July 1. The winner will be announced July 9!

05/29/2026

EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE!

Due to our Summer Reading Kickoff Party, the Library will be closing at 4 pm on June 2. We hope to see you all at our spooktacular Kickoff Party that will be happening that night from 6-8 pm!

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1177 N Main Street
Crete, IL
60417

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm