Monday, July 14th

Monday, July 14th at 1:00 pm

Join us for popcorn and a movie as we enjoy a family movie.

Hiccup is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view. Run time: 98 minutes.

Monday, July 14th at 6:00 pm

Bring a pencil and some paper (or grab your laptop) and join a community of writers. Use the time to work on a project or join in on the prompts and games provided. The group meets from 6:00 - 7:00 pm on Monday nights whenever the library is open.

Tuesday, July 15th

Tuesday, July 15th at 12:00 pm

Book Chat meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm in the library meeting room. 

Distant Sons by Tim Johnston: What if Sean Courtland’s old Chevy truck had broken down somewhere else? What if he’d never met Denise Givens, a waitress at a local tavern in the Wisconsin town where he lands? Or Dan Young, another young man like Sean drifting through, having fled Minnesota for reasons unknown? Instead, together Sean and Dan pick up carpentry and plumbing work for an old man named Marion Devereaux, and Sean gets drawn into the lives of Denise and her father—and of the townspeople, all haunted by the disappearance of three young boys decades ago, in the 1970s.

Tuesday, July 15th at 2:00 pm

Watch as inventor & time traveler Brock Barnabas visits the present time to recruit some adventurous kids to travel back to the Medieval times. They train to help deal with an overpopulation of dragons! Kids are trained to both defend against and tame down dragons using Brock's amazing science-based inventions and techniques. 

Upon completion of the audience's training, Brock Barnabas prepares to transport the kids to the past - but inadvertently draws a dragon right to your event! Kids get to use their newly learned skills to deal with the dragon in the room!

This program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library.

Wednesday, July 16th

Wednesday, July 16th at 10:30 am

Story time for children ages 3-5 and their families is held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, year-round. Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. Young children and their grown-ups are invited to join us for these free weekly events!

Thursday, July 17th

Thursday, July 17th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Dragons on the loose! Spend the afternoon crafting some dragon-themed items including dragon eggs, a dragon slayer sword, fire-breathing dragon, dragon paper airplane, and more. There will be creation ideas for all ages, toddler to adult. Spend a few hours getting creative!

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library.

Thursday, July 17th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Welcome summer! 

It’s time to preserve things. Strawberries and memories.

Memories? 

Yes, memories.

The Clear Lake Public Library is hosting an afternoon of preserving your memories on July 17th from 1-5. 

Come to the History Room that Thursday afternoon from 1-5 and we’ll help you digitize your photos and stories on our equipment. Free!

We’d love to add to our collection ( if you agree) and make your memories more secure by digitally saving them. 

You keep your originals and we email you your new digital copies. 

This is a drop in event, but feel free to call ahead if you’ve got a large project or the time doesn’t work for you. Ask for Cindy. My friend Bruce will be here helping that day too so we can serve you effectively. 

We’ll be here on the 17th ready to help digitize your contributions. Free! 

Saturday, July 19th

Saturday, July 19th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Iowa Storytelling Festival is an annual event sponsored by the Clear Lake Public Library Foundation. This year brings a renewed program in partnership with the Ventura Public Library and the North Iowa Fair. The event includes a local author fair (with Three Bells Books on site to represent Iowa authors who can’t be there), a craft station, and a lunch with live music provided by Old Man Dan, all in the Olson Building at the North Iowa Fair!

Schedule of events:

10:00 am – doors open to public

10:30 am – Nicholas Pawlowski (Children’s Stories)

11:30 am – Lunch Break

1:00 pm – Sue Searing (Folk & Fairy Tales)

2:30 pm – Coral Conant Gilles (Mardy Murie Chautauqua Performance)

Meet the Storytellers:

Nicholas Pawlowski: Nicholas Pawlowski M. Ed. is an interactive storyteller and educator who founded The Story Table Foundation as a place where children can experience interactive and embodied storytelling! Through his extensive work in education and inter-cultural relations, Nicholas learned how mental and emotional wellbeing is improved by connecting with others through the arts.

Sue Searing: Sue Searing tells traditional folk and fairy tales as well as original stories drawn from her own experiences. Whether she’s entertaining children on a Saturday morning or competing in a story slam at a downtown bar, Sue infuses her performances with warmth, expressiveness, and humor. In addition to engaging audiences in person, Sue enjoys performing live online and she often records stories for broadcast on the radio.

Coral Conant Gilles: As a storytelling naturalist, Coral combines her passions for storytelling and nature in her work. She tells folklore, original tales, and personal stories. Her stories build connections with the natural world and between communities. Her hands-on nature activities facilitate exploration and foster curiosity. Adults, early learners, teens, and seniors all find joy in discovering the world around them in new ways.

Meet the Authors:

Staci Andrea, Luke Bell, Karen Carr, Thomas W. Case, David E. Coe, Marie Wells Coutu, I. R. Miller, Barb Mills, and Diane Quail

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