Monday, February 10th

Monday, February 10th at 10:00 am

Monday mornings are play time for ages 18 months - 3 years in the story time room. Join other families to socialize, work on early literacy skills through play, and meet new friends.

Monday, February 10th at 3:30 pm

At The Library After School (ATLAS) is an after-school program for 1st - 5th graders consisting of read-aloud stories, exploring the library, crafts, movies, STEM, and activities. The program will run weekly on Mondays from 3:30-5:00pm starting September 9. Registration required.

Monday, February 10th 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, February 11th

Tuesday, February 11th at 6:00 pm

The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library. October's selection is The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood.

Summary: Meet Judith: a seventy-seven-year-old whiskey drinking, crossword puzzle author living her best life in a dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of Marlow.

Nothing ever happens here. That is, until Judith hears her neighbor shot while skinny-dipping in the Thames. The local police don't believe her story. It's an open and shut case, of course. Ha! Stefan can't be left for dead like that.

Judith investigates and picks up a crew of sidekicks: Suzie the dogwalker and Becks the vicar's wife. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.

When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…

Wednesday, February 12th

Wednesday, February 12th 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!

Activities for younger children can be found on Mondays and Fridays - visit our calendar for more information.

Wednesday, February 12th from 2:30 - 5:00 pm

STEM club will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through May (not March due to Spring Break). The program runs from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. and will include a snack, reading a short nonfiction book, and building something related to that days book using different materials. Registration for fall session required by September 6.

Thursday, February 13th

Thursday, February 13th at 10:30 am

Homeschool Hangout meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Some months include a field trip to local organizations/businesses for tours or programs. Join the email list by emailing Brianna at librarykids@cltel.net

February's event will be held at the MacNider Art Museum (303 2nd St SE) in Mason City. Please RSVP to Brianna with the total number attending and the ages of the children, that way the tour can be a bit more customized to our group's age range.

Thursday, February 13th at 1:00 pm

Cards & Creativity meets every Thursday that the library is open at 1:00 p.m. This is a weekly opportunity to meet up with others to play games or engage in your creative outlet of choice. You can work on fiber art, writing, music, drawing, or anything else that inspires you! We'll provide coloring supplies and cards for you to use!

Thursday, February 13th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

The 2nd session of Chess Club will run January 23 - February 27 on Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Players of all ages & abilities are invited to join us during this time. The first 30 minutes will include instruction and snack, followed with lots of free play games. Children ages 8+ wishing to ride the bus from Clear Creek must register for the program, but teens and adults are welcome to join us on a drop-in basis. If you only want to play (no instruction), feel free to join us from 4-5 p.m. for some pick-up games. Please direct all questions to Brianna at librarykids@cltel.net.

Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 pm

Dystopia is an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice. Usually these imagined states end up ominously reflective of our own society.

Matched by Ally Condie: In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die.

Cassia has always trusted the Society’s choices. And when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, she is certain he’s the one—until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now she is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s ever known and a path no has dared to follow . . . between perfection and the truth.

Friday, February 14th

Friday, February 14th at 10:30 am

Join us on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for a fun, one-on-one program with bouncing rhymes, books, music, and group play just for our youngest patrons. This program is designed for ages birth to 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Older siblings may accompany.

Activities for older children are hosted throughout the week, please check our calendar for more details!

Saturday, February 15th

Saturday, February 15th

Join us for a fun day during the Color the Wind Kite Festival in town. Start with Story Time at 10:30 a.m., a warming station from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and a Take Flight program by our own Historian covering the history of flight and important flights in Clear Lake, starting at 2:30 p.m. You'll find all the fun downstairs in the meeting room!

Saturday, February 15th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month for a couple hours of wordsmithing! Whether you’re a seasoned Scrabble enthusiast or just learning, this is a great opportunity to meet other word lovers and engage in some friendly competition!

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