Calendar & Events
Discover all the events the Clear Lake Public Library offers for the community and its members.
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Calendar of Events
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Movie Monday: Uncharted (2022)
Movie Monday: Uncharted (2022)
Join us in the Library Meeting Room on the 4th Monday of the Month at 1pm for a movie showing. Popcorn and lemonade provided. This program is geared toward adults. Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years […]
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
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 Meeting Room, at the Library, 200 N. 4th Street, Clear lake, Iowa. All meetings of the Board of […]
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Landfill of North Iowa & Friend’s Annual Meeting
Landfill of North Iowa & Friend’s Annual Meeting
Presented by Education Coordinator, Christa Latch, learn about the landfill and additional services provided by the landfill beyond trash. Part of the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting. Short Friends Meeting starting at 6:15pm. Landfill presentation starting at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be provided by The Friends of the Library.
Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners up to age 5 and their families are invited to join us at the library for story time each Wednesday at 10:30a.m.! Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. Feel free to stay after and play and make […]
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Growing Readers Baby Time
Growing Readers Baby Time
Join our Youth Services Librarian each Friday at 10:30a.m. for a 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.  Feel free to stay after to make new friends!
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Chess Club
Chess Club
1st - 5th Grade Chess Club will be held on the 1st Monday of the month from October-December and February - May. The program runs from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. and is open to beginners and advanced players alike. Registration is limited! Stop by the children’s department to fill out the registration form.
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Teen Tuesday: Rock Painting
Teen Tuesday: Rock Painting
Teens & young adults grades 6-12Â This month's activity is rock painting! Rocks and paint will be provided, but be sure to bring your creativity. You can bring your creation home or leave it somewhere outside in the community to help brighten someone's day!
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Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners up to age 5 and their families are invited to join us at the library for story time each Wednesday at 10:30a.m.! Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. Feel free to stay after and play and make […]
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Adult Coloring
Adult Coloring
Join us for an hour-long adult coloring session at 1:00pm at the library! All supplies are provided.
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Growing Readers Baby Time
Growing Readers Baby Time
Join our Youth Services Librarian each Friday at 10:30a.m. for a 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.  Feel free to stay after to make new friends!
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Lego® Club
Lego® Club
1st - 5th Grade Library Lego® Club is back! It will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from September through May (not March due to Spring Break). The program runs from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. and will be an open-build structure with sharing time at the end. Registration is limited! Stop by […]
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Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners up to age 5 and their families are invited to join us at the library for story time each Wednesday at 10:30a.m.! Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. Feel free to stay after and play and make […]
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Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout
NOTE: Due to the librarians being at a conference, October's session will be held at the Clear Lake Art Center! Homeschooling families are encouraged to join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:30am in the library meeting room.  Learn about library resources, enjoy a program to match with curriculum, or have a […]
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Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners up to age 5 and their families are invited to join us at the library for story time each Wednesday at 10:30a.m.! Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. Feel free to stay after and play and make […]
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Fiber Friends
Fiber Friends
This is a brand new program to CLPL. Bring your crochet, knitting, or any fiber activity to the meeting room for conversation and coffee while working on your fiber arts project. This group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30am - 11:30am.
Pumpkin Party Family Night
Pumpkin Party Family Night
A Pumpkin Party Family Night will be held at the Clear Lake Public Library as an open house for young children and their families. Come join in on the fun by playing games, creating crafts, and listening to the pumpkin-themed story time! Story time starts at 6 p.m. There will also be door prize drawings, […]
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Growing Readers Baby Time
Growing Readers Baby Time
Join our Youth Services Librarian each Friday at 10:30a.m. for a 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.  Feel free to stay after to make new friends!
TeenTober Escape Room
TeenTober Escape Room
Can you escape the Clear Lake Library? In honor of TeenTober, we've created an escape room just for the teens. Enter if you dare, and try your hand at escaping. This event is designed for grades 6-12 Questions? Contact us! clplassist@gmail.com 641-357-6133
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Movie Monday – Age of Adaline (2015)
Movie Monday – Age of Adaline (2015)
Join us in the Library Meeting Room on the 4th Monday of the Month at 1pm for a movie showing. Popcorn and lemonade provided.  This program is geared toward adults. Synopsis: A beautiful young woman stops aging after a car accident and remains 29 for several decades. She refuses to get close to anyone in […]
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
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 Meeting Room, at the Library, 200 N. 4th Street, Clear lake, Iowa. All meetings of the Board of […]
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Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners up to age 5 and their families are invited to join us at the library for story time each Wednesday at 10:30a.m.! Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. Feel free to stay after and play and make […]
Meet a Mortician
Meet a Mortician
Meet on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 pm in the Library Meeting Room for this fascinating presentation. Presented by Keary, the director of Ward-Van Slyke Crematorium. Learn about the life of a mortician in this Halloweenish program.
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Growing Readers Baby Time
Growing Readers Baby Time
Join our Youth Services Librarian each Friday at 10:30a.m. for a 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.  Feel free to stay after to make new friends!
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Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners Story Time
Little Learners up to age 5 and their families are invited to join us at the library for story time each Wednesday at 10:30a.m.! Story time consists of stories, body movement activities, songs, and rhymes, helping children grow the skills they need to become lifelong readers. Feel free to stay after and play and make […]
3 events,
Growing Readers Baby Time
Growing Readers Baby Time
Join our Youth Services Librarian each Friday at 10:30a.m. for a 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.  Feel free to stay after to make new friends!
Family Movie Friday
Family Movie Friday
Come to the library to relax and watch a kid-friendly movie together, complete with popcorn and lemonade! Some chairs will be available, but feel free to bring a pillow and blanket to curl up with instead. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.Â