Monday, April 22nd

Monday, April 22nd at 10:30 am

A new program, this is geared towards ages 18 months - 3 years old and will work on the play skills necessary for early literacy readiness. Some weeks will involve library staff leading parachute play, songs and rhymes, while others will be more free-form with play-doh, dramatic play, and other activities.

Monday, April 22nd at 1:00 & 5:30 pm

Join us at the library for either an afternoon or evening movie with popcorn and lemonade!

Dark Waters (2019): A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. While trying to expose the truth, he soon finds himself risking his future, his family and his own life.

Monday, April 22nd 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, and activities. The program will run weekly on Mondays from 3:30-5:00pm starting March 18 - May 20. Registration for the Spring session required by March 18.

Monday, April 22nd 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, April 23rd

Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:15 pm

The duty of the Library Board of Trustees is to have general charge of the City's library, and to establish appropriate rules and regulations for the management, operation, and use of the same as provided by state statutes. The Board of Trustees of the Clear Lake Public Library is made up of seven (7) members appointed to respective six-year terms. The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 5:15 p.m., in the Conference Room, at the Library, 200 N. 4th Street, Clear lake, Iowa. All meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public. Please call the library at 357-6133 for an agenda. 

Wednesday, April 24th

Wednesday, April 24th at 10:30 am

Story time for children age 5 and under 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, April 25th

Thursday, April 25th 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 light refreshments as well as coloring supplies and games for you to use!

Thursday, April 25th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

The spring session of Casual Chess Club will run April 25 - May 16 on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to join us during this time. Attend on weeks that you are able to play a game with a friend or a stranger.

If your child would like to attend but needs a ride from Clear Creek Elementary, please contact Brianna at the library to arrange that. She can be reached at 641-357-0315 or by emailing librarykids@cltel.net

Thursday, April 25th at 6:30 pm

Join Brent Studer to learn about astronomy's greatest mysteries. These mysteries, or questions, are subjects that often appear in the news and capture the public's interest, but aren't usually well-explained. Astronomers continue to work on some big mysteries and the latest generation of space telescopes are providing new insights as well as uncovering some surprises. 

Brent Studer graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1981 and studied Physics & Astronomy at the University of Iowa. He's taught Introduction to Astronomy for Kirkwood Community College for over 30 years and has given dozens of public presentations at the Cedar Rapids area astronomy club public nights as well as for the Iowa City Public Library and other local organizations and libraries.

Friday, April 26th

Friday, April 26th 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, bubbles, music, and group play just for our youngest patrons. This program is designed for ages birth to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. 

And Also This Month:

April Introverts Book Club: The Anthropocene Reviewed

A monthly opportunity to read the same books as others in the community without the added obligation to meet and discuss the book. Just check it out and return it like you would with any other inter-library loan book!

The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green: The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar.

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