This Week at the Clear Lake Library
Aug 17, 2025 3:51 pm
Monday, August 18th
Monday, August 18th 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, August 19th
Tuesday, August 19th at 12:00 pm
Book Chat meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm in the library meeting room.
Beyond the Hills by Michael Wallis: In Beyond the Hills, The Journey of Waite Phillips, the younger brother of Phillips Petroleum founder, Frank Phillips, chronicles his life in the oilfields and boardrooms of 1920s. An interesting biography on one of the greatest philanthropists in the U.S., Waite Phillips.
Wednesday, August 20th
Wednesday, August 20th 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, August 23rd
Saturday, August 23rd at 10:30 am
Join us for our 3rd Annual Graduation Ceremony for those families who have read (at least) 1000 books to their child before kindergarten. Invitations for graduates to be recognized will be sent in July. Family and friends are welcome to attend, as well as others interested in learning more about setting their child(ren) up for success by reading 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Saturday, August 23rd at 2:30 pm
Hey, Amazing Iowans! Whether you're a native, a recent resident, or just passing through, these stories of the weird, wild, and wonderful people and places of this great state are waiting for you. Take a peek inside and you'll find people you've heard about in the news . . . as well as those you should have heard about!
About the Author: Michelle Sprout Murray loves to tell stories, travel, and take way too many pictures. Her favorite place to be is onstage, and that's where she met her husband. Adventurers at heart, they enjoy gallivanting around the country and running an ice cream store. They're huge fans of being with their two grown sons and daughter-in-law, who also are avid travelers and foodies.
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