Monday, November 11th

Library Closed in Observance of Veteran's Day

Wednesday, November 13th

Wednesday, November 13th 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, November 13th 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, November 14th

Thursday, November 14th at 10:30 am at McIntosh Woods

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

This month, join us at McIntosh Woods State Park for a guided nature walk!

Thursday, November 14th 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, November 14th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

The 1st session of Chess Club will run October 3 - November 21 (not October 31) 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, November 14th 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.

The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal: On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the East Coast of the US, including Washington, DC. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the Earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs.

This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space and requires a much-larger share of humanity to take part in the process.

Elma York’s experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place in the International Aerospace Coalition’s attempts to put man on the moon, as a calculator. But with so many skilled and experienced women pilots and scientists involved with the program, it doesn’t take long before Elma begins to wonder why they can’t go into space, too.

Elma’s drive to become the first lady astronaut is so strong that even the most dearly held conventions of society may not stand a chance against her.

Friday, November 15th

Friday, November 15th 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, November 16th

Saturday, November 16th from 11:00 am - 1:00 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!

And Also This Month:

November Introvert Book Club:

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

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!

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen: Jacob Janowski’s luck had run out--orphaned and penniless, he had no direction until he landed on a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was the Great Depression and for Jacob the circus was both his salvation and a living hell. There he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but brutal animal trainer. And he met Rosie, an untrainable elephant who was the great hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grew among this group of misfits was one of love and trust, and ultimately, it was their only hope for survival.

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