Crete Public Library District

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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.

Calling all Teens! 🐥🎨The Library is hosting a Teen Rubber Duck Decorating Contest! Put your creativity to the test and s...
05/29/2026

Calling all Teens! 🐥🎨

The Library is hosting a Teen Rubber Duck Decorating Contest! Put your creativity to the test and see who can create the most “quack-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!

EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE!Due to our Summer Reading Kickoff Party, the Library will be closing at 4 pm on June 2. We hope to ...
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!

Some more exciting news to share... our new website has officially launched! 🎉We designed our new website with patrons i...
05/28/2026

Some more exciting news to share... our new website has officially launched! 🎉

We designed our new website with patrons in mind, making it more user friendly, accessible, and easier to navigate so you can quickly find the information and resources you need.

We are so happy the website is finally yours to use! 😊

Visit our website here: cretelibrary.org

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! ✨📚Join us for an evening full of eerie fun, exciting enterta...
05/26/2026

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! ✨📚

Join us for an evening full of eerie fun, exciting entertainment, and strange surprises for all ages. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable start to a wonderfully uncanny summer!

📆 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 6-8 pm

Featuring:
🎩 Mike Darnell Magician
⚡ Laser Tag
🐴 Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
🎨 Face Painting
🧩 LWSRA Sensory Mobile
🦑 Squid Splat Game
🐶 Love on a Leash
🌳 Crete Park District
📚 Imagination Library of Will County
🐾 South Suburban Humane Society
🎻 Enduring Strings Suburban Youth Orchestra
✨ & more!

Reminder that the Library will be closed TODAY in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26 with our no...
05/25/2026

Reminder that the Library will be closed TODAY in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26 with our normal hours.

Last week, the Workforce Center of Will County visited our Library to host a Resume Building Workshop! Attendees learned...
05/23/2026

Last week, the Workforce Center of Will County visited our Library to host a Resume Building Workshop! Attendees learned valuable tips for creating efficient, professional resumes and gained tools to help them stand out in their job search. We appreciate our wonderful presenter, Essence, for sharing her expertise, and thank everyone who attended!

Help us support our furry friends this summer! 🐶🐱❤️The Library is hosting a Cat & Dog Food Donation Drive benefiting the...
05/22/2026

Help us support our furry friends this summer! 🐶🐱❤️

The Library is hosting a Cat & Dog Food Donation Drive benefiting the South Suburban Humane Society from June 1–August 8!

🎟️ Earn prize tickets when you donate:
🐶 Dog food items = 1 prize ticket each
🐱 Cat food items = 2 prize tickets each

Donations can be dropped off in the Patron Services donation bin, where you’ll also receive your prize tickets.

Let’s come together to help pets in need! 🐾

Address

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

Telephone

+17086728017

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