This Week at the Clear Lake Library
May 03, 2026 3:11 pm
Monday, May 4th
Monday, May 4th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Whether you are new to Mahjongg or have been playing for years, head to the library on Monday afternoons from 3:00-5:00 p.m. to play. The group meets in Study Room C with overflow into the sun room. If you have a set, feel free to bring that with so multiple games can get going.
Monday, May 4th from 3:30 - 5:00 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 8. Registration required. Registration is currently full.
Monday, May 4th 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, May 5th
Tuesday, May 5th at 10:30 am
Join us on Tuesday 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!
Tuesday, May 5th at 6:00 pm
The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library.
The Secret History of the Rape Kit by Pagan Kennedy: In 1972, Martha "Marty" Goddard volunteered at a crisis hotline, counseling girls who had been molested by their fathers, their teachers, their uncles. Soon, Marty was on a mission to answer a question: Why were so many sexual predators getting away with these crimes? By the end of the decade, she had launched a campaign pushing hospitals and police departments to collect evidence of sexual assault and treat survivors with dignity. She designed a new kind of forensics tool—the rape kit—and new practices around evidence collection that spread across the country. Yet even as Marty fought for women's rights, she allowed a man to take credit for her work.
When journalist Pagan Kennedy went looking for this forgotten pioneer, she discovered that even Marty Goddard's closest friends had lost track of her. As Pagan followed a trail of clues to solve the mystery of Marty, she also delved into the problematic history of forensics in America. The Secret History of the Rape Kit chronicles one journalist's mission to understand a crucial innovation in forensics and the woman who championed it. As Pagan Kennedy hunts for answers, she reflects on her own experiences with sexual assault and her own desire for justice.
Wednesday, May 6th
Wednesday, May 6th 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!
Saturday, May 9th
Saturday, May 9th at 10:30 am
Join us for a fun and interactive bilingual story time in English and Spanish! Families with young children are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and games that celebrate language and culture. This engaging program is perfect for speakers of all levels and is a great way to introduce children to a second language. All are welcome!
¡Únase a nosotros para una divertida e interactiva hora del cuento bilingüe en inglés y español! Invitamos a las familias con niños pequeños a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones y juegos que celebran el idioma y la cultura. Este atractivo programa es perfecto para hablantes de todos los niveles y es una excelente manera de introducir a los niños a un segundo idioma. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
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641-357-6133
200 N 4th St
