Clear Lake Public Library

Clear Lake Public Library The Clear Lake Public Library provides informational, educational cultural, recreational and technological services.

The library strives to be a welcoming community center for all seeking personal and professional growth and development.

Mahjong at the library is quickly outgrowing it's space, and we love that everyone is so excited to play and learn how t...
06/01/2026

Mahjong at the library is quickly outgrowing it's space, and we love that everyone is so excited to play and learn how to play here! In order to accommodate our eager players, we are in search of 5 folding card tables like the one in the link. So, if you have a spare one you've been looking to get rid of or are just in a giving mood, we are gladly accepting donations. Thank you!

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👋Hello, Summer! School is out, Thursdays on Main is back, Fresh on Fridays starts this week, the splash pads are open, a...
06/01/2026

👋Hello, Summer!
School is out, Thursdays on Main is back, Fresh on Fridays starts this week, the splash pads are open, and there is a new story up to read!

📖A new StoryWalk® went up at the City of Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Department Outlet Recreation Complex this morning!

🥕"Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood" by Tony Hillery
Harlem Grown tells the inspiring true story of how one man made a big difference in a neighborhood. After seeing how restless they were and their lack of healthy food options, Tony Hillery invited students from an underfunded school to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional farm. By getting their hands dirty, these kids turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration.

🌞Enjoy the story as you stroll the 1/2 mile paved trail around the ORC. We recommend parking at the south lot (just East of S 15th street on S 12th Ave) to start your trek.
This story will remain up for the month of June. Look for a new title to appear the first week of July!

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition (VBPC) and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

This week marks the beginning of Summer here at the Clear Lake Library. While we won't start the Summer Reading Program ...
05/31/2026

This week marks the beginning of Summer here at the Clear Lake Library. While we won't start the Summer Reading Program until June 15th, you can join us for some of the summer fun that's already beginning! Stop by for story time (ages 0-5), or make sure you're registered for Hydro Heroes (entering grades 6-8) and join in on the gardening and cooking fun to be had this summer!

Remember those "Holes" we were digging a few weeks ago? Well, we finally filled them all in.Introducing the new.... Poll...
05/30/2026

Remember those "Holes" we were digging a few weeks ago? Well, we finally filled them all in.

Introducing the new.... Pollinator Garden! 🐞🦋🐝
A beautiful space to sit and relax🌼, hop on the library Wi-Fi📱, or even take your lunch break🥪.

Huge thanks to the City of Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Department and City of Clear Lake, Iowa Public Works Department for their help preparing the bed, delivering the mulch, and setting the benches.

This project was completed as part of our Sustainable Library Initiative certification and was funded by the Clear Lake Public Library Foundation. Amending the soil, planting, and mulching were completed by library staff.

And just like that, it's time for summer! Summer reading starts on June 15th here at the Clear Lake Library, so mark you...
05/29/2026

And just like that, it's time for summer! Summer reading starts on June 15th here at the Clear Lake Library, so mark your calendars and don't miss out on all the fun we have lined up!

Only 19 more days until Summer Reading 2026 kicks off!As of this morning, every Clear Lake Community School District stu...
05/27/2026

Only 19 more days until Summer Reading 2026 kicks off!

As of this morning, every Clear Lake Community School District student in the elementary and middle school had a chance to learn about our 2026 program, Plant a Seed, Read. We even had the honor of hosting the kindergarten class for a field trip to the library earlier this month where they got to experience library programming with crafts, activities, play, and a snack.

Hopefully, the schedule of events made it to most homes, but if you didn't see it in a backpack or your student goes to another school, check it out. The fun starts June 15!

And don't forget - ALL AGES are able to join in on summer reading fun by completing a reading log, earning prizes, and coming to programs. Learn more about all of it at www.cllibrary.org/summer-reading-program/

New "things" just hit shelves today!Did you know the Library hosts a Library of Things where you can try before you buy,...
05/26/2026

New "things" just hit shelves today!

Did you know the Library hosts a Library of Things where you can try before you buy, find a tool for a one-off project, or borrow a puzzle or game just for the occasion? Today, the collection grew by several items, a few of which patrons have been asking for!

New today: Household tool kit, soil tester, playing card holders, automatic card shuffler, bluetooth microphone/speaker, electric air pump, and a mini sewing machine.

Find a taste of the collection listed on our website www.cllibrary.org/library-of-things or stop by to see what else you can borrow. There is a collection specifically for kids & families downstairs, plus a general collection upstairs!

"Heroism doesn't always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of histo...
05/24/2026

"Heroism doesn't always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history."
-Mary Roach

We are re-introducing our Introverts Book Club starting this June! The first selection is "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walk...
05/21/2026

We are re-introducing our Introverts Book Club starting this June! The first selection is "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker. Grab your copy at the front desk and take a deep dive into the power of sleeping!

And remember, the beauty of Introverts Book Club is that there is no meeting time to commit to -- read the book on your own, discuss it when you return it, or convince a friend to check out a copy and discuss it with you!

We have not one, but TWO different options for book clubs this week! Book Chat is reading "The Push" by Ashley Audrain o...
05/17/2026

We have not one, but TWO different options for book clubs this week! Book Chat is reading "The Push" by Ashley Audrain on Tuesday at noon, and Books on Tap is reading "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley at Lake Time Brewery on Wednesday at 6pm. Pick whichever what fits your interests and your schedule, and come chat with us!

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200 N 4th Street
Clear Lake, IA
50428

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Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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(641) 357-6133

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