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Mama Africa performs for
African American History Month

Saturday, February 6th at 1 p.m.

Mama Africa and the Mafric Drumming & Dance Ensembel

In celebration of National African American History Month, the Crete Public Library is proud to present a special performance by Mama Africa and the Mafric Drumming & Dance Ensemble. Mama Africa, also known as Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hammond-Apea, was born in Ghana and has been performing as a cultural dancer, drummer, actress, composer, singer, and choreographer since she joined the Soul Cultural troupe in 1967. She has traveled around the world and won several awards for her work.

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The Illinois Library Association (ILA) has become an official 2010 Census Partner, working with the Census Bureau to promote the value of complete census data and to create a positive impact on the questionnaire response rate. The Crete Public Library District is supporting the Village of Crete and Crete Township in their efforts to promote and achieve an accurate 2010 Census count for our community. Read more ...

Thirteen area Public Libraries have banded together to offer job fairs to the unemployed or underemployed. Seven job fairs will be taking place at south suburban library locations. Attend one or all.

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Mama Africa performs for
African American History Month

Saturday, February 6th at 1 p.m.

Wireless Printing Now Available!

The Library is Pleased to Announce

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Welcome to the Crete Public Library

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Mama Africa performs for African American History Month

Saturday, February 6th at 1 p.m.

Wireless Printing Now Available!

The Library is Pleased to Announce

Mama Africa performs for
African American History Month