This Week at the Clear Lake Library
Jun 14, 2026 3:06 pm
Monday, June 15th
Monday, June 15th from 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Plant a Seed. Read. Kick-off Summer Reading 2026 with a special event! Register for summer reading at the desk, then join us in the meeting room to make your own window greenhouse to take home with you. Watch your seed grow as you read this summer.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Monday, June 15th 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, June 15th 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, June 16th
Tuesday, June 16th at 12:00 pm
Book Chat meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm in the library meeting room.
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens: Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared.
Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head.
Now, someone is hunting Hana, and her friend has paid the price, leaving her eight-year-old grandson in Hana’s care. To protect the child without revealing her secret, Hana must again become the Night Mora—and hope she can find the killer before the past comes for them, too.
Tuesday, June 16th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
June 16 – Seed Bombs (construction paper and seeds)
June 23 – Fairy Houses (toilet paper tubes, paint)
June 30 – Farm Friend Painting (painting with anything but a brush)
July 7 – Feathered Friends (feathers & glue)
July 14 – Coffee Filter Flowers
July 21 – Rock Painting
July 28 – Pigs on the Farm (golf ball painting)
Grab some old clothes you don't mind getting dirty and join us in the meeting room for Messy Art! All ages, toddler to adult, are invited to spend some time creating their own masterpieces. Crafts will fit the Summer Reading theme of Plant a Seed. Read. Some paint shirts in select sizes are available to borrow. Drop in event.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, June 16th at 6:30 pm
Join us for a viewing party of an hour-long webinar with the All Iowa Reads author, Allen Eskens! He will discuss his book, The Quiet Librarian, the writing process, and answer questions from the audience. The book will also be discussed at Book Chat at 12:00 p.m. on June 16 and at Books on Tap at Lake Time Brewery at 6:00 p.m. on June 10.
Established in 2003, the purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same calendar year. All Iowa Reads consists of three programs, each with one title chosen per year: adults, teens ages 13-18, and kids ages 8-12. The program is administered by the State Library of Iowa.
Wednesday, June 17th
Wednesday, June 17th at 10:30 am
Join us each Wednesday, Memorial Day - Labor Day at 10:30 a.m. for a family story time for ages 0-5. Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. After the stories, feel free to stay and play and make new friends! Young children and their grown-ups are invited to join us for these free weekly events.
After Labor Day, story time is split into designated age groups throughout the week. Look for that information in August.
Wednesday, June 17th at 6:30 pm
June 17 - Broccoli
July 1 - Peas
July 29 - Tomato
One ingredient. Endless recipes.
Check out one of our many cookbooks and find a recipe to make using the featured ingredient. Bring the completed dish to the meeting to share and discuss what worked (and what didn’t) with the group! All cooking levels welcome.
Please bring a copy of the recipe to share and help identify food allergens.
Thursday, June 18th
Thursday, June 18th at 10:30 am
The Clear Lake Public Library and Healthy Harvest are partnering for a summer intro to hydroponics program held in the Clear Lake Public Library meeting rooms. This is a weekly class throughout the summer geared toward students entering grades 6, 7 & 8. Students will go through the process of caring for and growing plants in a hydroponic tower garden and even learn some recipes to go with the plants they grow. Space is limited, so registration is required.
Friday, June 19th
Friday, June 19th at 12:00 pm
Bring your lunch and join us to learn about a different farm fresh topic from local experts for each session! This program is aimed toward adults.
Come and make your very own candle to take home with Stephanie Ricke of S Scents Handmade Home and Body! Space and materials are limited, so registration for this Lunch & Learn session is required! Registration ends on June 12th at 5:00 pm.
Saturday, June 20th
Saturday, June 20th at 10:30 am
Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
📅 Saturday, June 20/ Sábado, 20 de junio
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 Clear Lake Public Library
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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