History is fascinating.
The Library History Room is full of so many interesting stories that should be shared.
Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, and some will make you wonder why.
Enjoy traveling back in time with our historian!
Children’s Library – 1986
Clear Lake Carnegie Library
The Last Prairie Fire
My grandfather, Roscoe Miller (1908-1991) told me the story of the last prairie fire in the area. He lived several miles north of Clear Lake (see 1875 map). His grandparents were named [...]
John Kopecky
John Kopecky, Clear Lake’s music man wore many hats. He was an accomplished musician, a talented instructor, a director and the father of Band Festival. That’s right, Band Festival is still going [...]
Education & Graduation
Clear Lake has recognized the importance of educating their next generations since the get go. In early settlement days of the 1850’s, classes were held in James Hewitt’s cabin. Elizabeth Garner taught [...]
Big Muskie
Clear Lake has been prized for its bountiful fishing even long before the settlers came along. She still draws fishing enthusiasts. May 10th and 11th there will be many fishermen competing in [...]