D&D Open One-Shot

 Saturday, May 16 | 2 - 5PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 18+

Registration required; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.

Come one, come all, for a once in a lifetime adventure of Dungeons and Dragons! Get your dice and character sheet ready and join us for a D&D One-Shot, open to beginners and experienced players alike!

Game is 5E rules and characters should be level 3!

 

Genealogy Night

 Friday, May 29 | 5 - 8PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 18+

Registration is required; click HERE or call (563) 242-5355.

Join us after hours for an evening dedicated to genealogy research. Participants will have full access to the library’s resources and computers. Because computer availability is limited, registrants are encouraged to bring their own laptops or tablets along with any ongoing genealogy projects. 

During the session, staff will provide instruction on using our Memory Lab scanning equipment, including: 

• Epson Perfection scanner for small batches of family photographs or negatives
• Plustek large‑format flatbed scanner for photos and documents 

Light refreshments will be available, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks. Please note that drinks must have screw‑top lids.

Thank you to the Clinton County Development Association and the Friends of the Library for funding this equipment.

 

Creative Explorers

With ISU Extension!

 Tuesday, June 2 | 3:30 - 4:30PM | Lower Level
 Grades K-5

Creative Explorers features a special guest from Iowa State University Extension for hands-on, agriculture-themed STEM fun! As part of our “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading program, kids will explore how plants grow and discover the science behind agriculture through interactive activities.

 

Bunco Night

 Wednesday, June 3 | 5 - 6:45PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 18+

Registration is required; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.

Grab your friends and get ready to roll the dice — we're playing Bunco! Bunco is an easy to learn dice game. We will walk you through the rules so no experience is necessary. Prizes will be awarded and light refreshments will be served.

 

Teen Book Bingo

 Friday, June 5 | 3 - 4PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 12-18

Teens – grab your friends and join us at the library for a fun kick-off event for summer reading! We’ll be playing book bingo – winners will get to take home a YA book of their choice!

 

Summer Reading Kick-Off

With McCarty's Corner Farm!

 Saturday, June 6 | 10AM - 12PM
Off-Site: Clinton Park (301 S 4th St)
 Family (All Ages)

We’re kicking off summer with McCarty’s Corner Farm! Join us for a Storytime with some alpacas and other animal friends. Listen to some silly stories and feed the animals!

 

Paper Quilling Greeting Card Workshop

Presented by Ranjani Gopikrishna

 Saturday, June 6 | 1:30 - 3PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 18+

Registration is required; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441. All materials are provided. 18+ only.

Discover the relaxing and rewarding art of paper quilling in this beginner‑friendly workshop. You’ll learn simple techniques for rolling and shaping paper strips into delicate designs, then use those elements to create your own handmade greeting card—no prior experience needed. 

Whether you’re crafting a card for someone special or simply taking time for yourself, you’ll leave with a meaningful piece of art made by hand. 

Ranjani Gopikrishna is a Rock Island, IL artist and experienced quilling instructor. 

 

Teen Anime Club

 Mondays, June 8 - July 27 | 4 - 5PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 12-18

Join us for Anime Club! On Mondays*, we'll be watching a couple episodes of an anime and enjoying some delicious snacks, as well as coloring and crafts!

*No Anime Club on June 15th or July 20th.

 

Park Night!

 Tuesday, June 9 | 5 - 7PM
Off-Site: Rotary Park (40 4th Ave S)
 Family (All Ages)

Let’s have fun outside this summer! Join community members and local organizations for yard games, sports activities, and more at Park Nights. These free, family-friendly events take place on the first Tuesday of June, July, and August at different parks in Clinton.

Participating Organizations

• City of Clinton’s Parks and Recreation Department
• Clinton Public Library
• Felix Adler Discovery Center
• The Sawmill Museum
• Officer Shane Haskell, Clinton Police Department 

 

Teen Magic the Gathering Beginner Series

 Wednesdays; June 10 - 24 | 3:30 - 5PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 12-18

Registration is required; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.

Teens – choose your commander and build your deck! Over three weeks, you’ll be learning the basics of Magic the Gathering – the cards, spellcasting, building a deck, and how to actually play a turn. No cards required!

(Note: On June 24th, we plan to meet on the Main Floor loft; please let us know if you have an accessibility concern.)

 

Read on the Green

 Friday, June 12 | 1 - 3PM
Off-Site: Riverview Park
 Ages 12-18

Teens, relax and read with CPL at local parks this summer! We’ll have blankets and a selection of books. Or bring your own read! Each time you participate, you can put one entry for a giveaway! Winner will be chosen at our End of Summer Lock-In!

 

Staff Infection

 Wednesday, June 10
 Mike's Fun Foods

Staff Infection plays classic rock and country with a foot in the blues.

 

 

Kelly & Sarah

 Wednesday, July 8
 Clinton County Cattlemen

From Kelly & Sarah's website - If you visit Nashville, you are likely to encounter a performance by Kelly & Sarah, twin sisters known for their signature blend of rich harmonies and engaging stage presence. From performing popular covers in Nashville’s renowned honky-tonks to showcasing original music at festivals across the Midwest, the two-of-a-kind twin sisters provide a one-of-a-kind-show.

 

Cody Wilkerson

 Wednesday, August 12
 Hillbilly Jack's BBQ

Cody plays a wide mix of rock (classic, modern, alternative, indie, etc.), country, pop, and more.

 

Down 24

 Wednesday, September 9
 Guad Food Truck (Guadalajara Mexican Cuisine)

From Down 24's Bandcamp page - DOWN 24 is a rock band from Clinton, IA and has been making crowds dance since 2003. Our diverse set list caters to many tastes and we believe in everyone having a great time!

 

Makerspace Hours

 Tuesdays 1 - 4:30PM; Thursdays 3:30 - 7:30PM; or by appointment | 2nd Floor (Makerspace)

Makerspace hours are subject to change, based on staff availability. To make sure a time is available for you, or to make an appointment, please call (563) 242-8441 or email cplmakerspace@gmail.com. Click HERE to learn more about the Makerspace!

 

IowaWORKS Career Services

 Select Thursdays | 9AM - 5PM | Main Floor

IowaWORKS services include Resume Assistance, Registered Apprenticeship, Virtual Workshops, and other service referrals for educational and unemployment insurance needs. Please call ahead for Soft Skills Training and Mock Interviewing Skills.

 

Fiber Friends

Weekly Craft Club

 Thursdays, 5 - 7PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 13+

Note: Now meeting on Thursdays!

Join us for a cozy and creative gathering of fiber arts enthusiasts! Whether you're passionate about crochet, knitting, or other fiber crafts like weaving, embroidery, or felting, this club is the perfect place to share your skills, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow makers. 

All skill levels are welcome—from beginners to seasoned crafters. Bring your current project or start something new. Limited yarn, crochet hooks/knitting needles are provided. Come stitch, chat, and be inspired! 

 

Sensory Saturday

Explore, Discover, Play!

 Saturdays, 10AM - 12PM | Lower Level
 Ages 0-5

Sensory Saturdays is a hands-on, play-based program that invites young children to explore a variety of sensory stations designed to stimulate touch, sight, sound, smell, and movement. Each session features activities that support early childhood development, creativity, and social interaction, and encourages caregiver-child interaction.

 

Wiggle Time

 Tuesdays at 10:30AM | Lower Level
 Ages 0-3

We will have songs, toys, and bubbles for you and your baby or toddler to interact! This is a great chance for kids and caregivers to socialize with each other and their peers.

 

Storytime

 Wednesdays at 10:30AM | Lower Level
 Pre-K

Storytime is offered continually, with breaks occurring in late December and August. Join us for fun, stories, songs, puppet shows, and a craft to take home!

 

Creative Explorers

 Tuesdays at 3:30PM | Lower Level
 Grades K-5

Join us for an afternoon of play and learning! The Creative Explorers (formerly Afternoon Adventures) program offers a space for children to create, explore, and discover. Through fun and interactive programs, we aim to provide patrons of all abilities and stages of learning with the opportunity to learn about the world around them in a hands-on way.

Caregivers are encouraged to stay in the building and participate with their children. Children under the age of 8 are not to be left alone in the building without a caretaker at least 14 years of age.

Weekly Schedule:

• May 12 – Straw Rockets
• May 19 – CD Spinning Tops
• May 26 – Paper Airplanes

 

Teen Hangout

A Space for Teens!

 Most Fridays, 2 - 4:30PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 12-18

Join us at the library Friday afternoons - play games, do homework, read a book, make art, make a craft, or just hangout. Oh, and enjoy some snacks!

 

All-Ages Chess Club

Where Every Move Matters!

 1st & 3rd Saturdays | 2 - 3PM (may go longer) | Lower Level
 All Ages

Welcome to the All-Ages Chess Club, a vibrant community where chess enthusiasts of all skill levels come together to share their passion for the game! Players of all ages—children, teens, adults, and seniors—can connect over the chessboard. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned grandmaster, our club provides a friendly and inclusive environment for everyone.

 

LEGO Club

 2nd & 4th Saturdays | 2 - 3PM (may go longer) | Lower Level
 All Ages

Join us on 2nd and 4th Saturdays in an all-ages LEGO club. Show off your building skills, learn some tricks of the trade, complete a mini build challenge, or enjoy some open building time with buckets of bricks.

 

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
 Thursday, May 7, 6PM

Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea

See More and Register

 

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Brain Performance with Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri
 Thursday, May 14, 1PM

Restore Cognitive Clarity and Find Emotional Balance with Visionary Researchers

See More and Register

 

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
 Tuesday, May 19, 1PM

Internationally Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractable

See More and Register​​​​​​​

 

#52Stories

 1st Saturdays | 10:30AM - 12PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 18+

On every headstone or plaque, there are two dates separated by a dash. How do you define your dash? The #52Stories genealogy project provides the inspiration you need to write down one story every week for a year by using a handwritten journal, blog, voice, or video recording. During this meeting we will chat about what we are doing with our own #52Stories project by sharing our stories & photos.

 

Lunch & Learn: 250th Memories Roadshow

 2nd Saturdays | 1 - 2PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 18+

You are invited to join us for the first Lunch & Learn 250th Memories Roadshow at the Clinton Public Library. Bring an object, document, photograph or other historical material that holds special meaning to you. Share the memory attached to that item as we take turns presenting. The library will photograph these items and create a photo display of 250 memories (or more!) in celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026.

Registration is encouraged. Please note: You will need to sign a release if you wish to participate in the photo display.

 

Bring Your Own Book Club

 3rd Saturdays | 1:30 - 2:30PM (may go longer) | 2nd Floor
 Ages 18+

Formerly Lyons Reads, this book club is relaxed and we have fun conversations about books and authors. We each read our own book and discuss it with our group.

 

Let’s Dish: Potluck Club

Note: Not meeting in May.

 4th Saturdays | 1 - 2PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 18+

Food lovers, this one’s for you! Join us each month for Let’s Dish: Potluck Club, where great recipes and great conversations come together. Each month features a new theme—simply choose a recipe that fits, prepare it at home, and bring your dish (along with serving utensils) to share family‑style.

 

Learn to Sew: A Beginner’s Workshop

 Four-Part Workshop, Spring & Fall | 1st Thursdays | 5 - 7PM | 2nd Floor (Makerspace)
 Ages 10+

Registration for the September-December 2026 series will open in August.

Always wanted to learn how to sew but didn’t know where to start? Join us for a hands-on Learn-to-Sew class designed just for beginners! In this friendly, no-pressure workshop, you’ll get comfortable with the basics of both hand and machine sewing.

 

Make, Mend, Repair

 2nd Thursdays | 5 - 7PM | 2nd Floor (Makerspace)
 All Ages

Don’t toss it—fix it! Join us for Make, Mend, Repair, a creative, community-centered workshop where you’ll learn basic repair skills to extend the life of your clothes, textiles, and small household items.

Bring something you’d like to fix—like a broken zipper, a missing button, or a broken stuffed animal or toy—or just come to learn!

Registration is encouraged, but not required; drop-ins and all ages welcome.

 

Sustainability Club | Help Us Make Boomerang Bags

 3rd Thursdays | 5 - 6PM | 2nd Floor
 Ages 12+

Do you like to sew? We are looking for volunteers to cut and sew Boomerang Bags, put together take-n-sew kits, and to help us eliminate the use of plastic bags in the library. Boomerang Bags is a global movement to help tackle plastic pollution and to upcycle and recycle fiber to make home-sewn reusable tote bags as an alternative. These bags will then be provided to library patrons to carry their library books.