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PreK | Kids 0-3 | Kids K-6 | Teen | Family | Makerspace | ​​​​​​​Online | ​​​​​​​Adult (Main) | ​​​​​​​Adult (Lyons) | ​​​​​​​Closings/Cancellations

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

National Library Week

National Library Week is April 8-13th. To celebrate, we are going to host two open houses in our new Youth Department! 
 

Open House & Ribbon Cutting

 Tuesday, April 9
3:00PM - 6:00PM (Ribbon Cutting at 4:00PM)

Grow Clinton will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Youth Dept. at 4pm that day, with cake to follow. 

 

Open House & Lego Build Challenge

 Saturday, April 13

Open House | 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Free donuts will be provided, while supplies last.

Lego Build Challenge | 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Build Lego creations with area kids! Participants can complete a mini-build challenge and/or have open-ended build time.
This event is for PreK-6th graders.

 

Advanced Tai Chi

*Completion of the 16-week class for Tai Chi for Arthritis/Falls Prevention is REQUIRED.*

 Thursdays, April 18 - July 18
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Main Branch

Registration is required, and you must be at least 60 years of age to attend. Space is limited to 20 attendees.
Pre-enroll online at milestonesaaa.org/wellness-programs
OR call: (563) 723-5969

This workshop is led by Sonita Carlson, program facilitator for Milestones Area Agency on Aging, and certified TCA instructor by the Tai Chi for Health Institute.

 

Device Advice 1:1

 Main Branch

Individuals can now meet one-on-one with a library staff member to strengthen their tech skills. This is a great opportunity for people to learn how to use their smartphone, tablet, or laptop in a supportive learning environment.

Participants will receive a half hour tech lesson every week at the same time for one month. Lessons will be offered from 1PM – 4PM on Thursdays. The lesson times will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Call the library at (563) 242-8441 to learn more and to sign up. Registration is required.

 

Reading Party

 Thursday, April 25
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Main Branch

Attend this event to enjoy quiet, uninterrupted reading time. Individuals will meet other readers and then silently read their own book for about an hour. This is the perfect party for adults who want to have designated reading time and also meet area book enthusiasts. Light drinks and charcuterie will be provided. Can’t make it right at 5:30pm? That’s ok! Come whenever you can to read with us, even if it’s for ten minutes. 

 

Spice Club

 Begins Saturday, April 27
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Main Branch

If you enjoy trying new spices, recipes, and meeting new people, please join Spice Club! We welcome all levels of cooking experience and diets and want to help you take your cooking to the next level. At each monthly meeting, you will be provided with a spice kit that includes some information and history of a featured spice or spice blend, a couple of recipes, and pre-measured samples to use in recipes.

Meetings will be held the 4th Saturday of the month unless otherwise noted. This program is sponsored by The Spice & Tea Exchange® of TSTE of West Des Moines. Registration is required.

 

WEEKLY

 

Afternoon Adventures

 Wednesdays at 3:00PM 

Every Wednesday, K-6th graders are invited to join us starting at 2:30pm for fun STEAM activities. Join us for some hands on learning and fun! Activities range from 45 minutes to 75 minutes long.

  • March 27 – Egg Challenge(s)

Caregivers are encouraged to join with their younger children. Sign in is required from caregivers and if they are not joining their children for the activities, we encourage them to stay in the building. Children under the age of 8 are not to be left alone in the building without a caretaker at least the age of 14. 

 

Storytime

 Wednesdays & First Saturdays at 10:30AM

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!

 

Wiggle Time

 Tuesdays at 10:30AM

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. This program is suited for ages 0-3.

 

FREQUENT

The following programs may occur several times a month. For more information, please view our calendar or call (563) 242-8441.

 

Virtual Author Talks

Library Speakers Consortium

Click HERE to view more information, register for upcoming events, or view past recordings.

 Paula J. Johnson | Tuesday, April 2, 1PM

A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration

 Diane Foley & Colum McCann | Tues, April 9, 1PM

McCann, author of the award-winning and bestselling books Apeirogon, Let the Great World Spin and Transatlantic

 Xochitl Gonzalez | Wednesday, April 17, 7PM

New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming and Anita de Monte Laughs Last

 Douglas Brunt | Wednesday, May 1, 2PM

New York Times Bestselling Author of The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel and Ghosts of Manhattan

 Nina Simon | Wednesday, May 8, 6PM

New York Times Bestselling Author and Reese’s Book Club Pick - Mother-Daughter Murder Night

 Rebecca F. Kuang | Tuesday, May 21, 6PM

New York Times Bestselling Author of Yellowface, Babel, and the Poppy War Trilogy

 

MONTHLY

The following programs meet once a month. For more information, please view our calendar or call (563) 242-8441.

 

#52Stories

 Main Branch

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.

 

Caregiver Support Group

Presented by Alzheimer's Association

Note: Not currently meeting at CPL.

 First Tuesday of Each Month
1:30PM - 3:00PM

Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to:

• Develop a support system.
• Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions.
• Talk through issues and ways of coping.
• Share feelings, needs and concerns.
• Learn about community resources.

Visit www.alz.org to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZConnected, our on-line community, at alzconnected.org

 

Cricut 101

 Main Branch

Our Cricut 101 class will teach you how to use the Cricut machine and its design software through a hands-on learning demonstration. These classes are designed to help you learn the necessary skills to create your own Cricut projects, whether at home or in the library's Makerspace.

Classes will be held the third Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted. This program is intended for ages 14+ and registration is always required. Limit 10 attendees.

 

Device Advice

 Main Branch

Technology giving you trouble? Drop into the library for one-on-one help during Device Advice hours! We’re happy to help with any projects you’re working on or just answer your questions. We’re not tech professionals, but we can help you feel more comfortable navigating the technology you’re interested in.

 

Lyons Reads Book Club

 Check Calendar for Location

The Lyons Reads 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.

 

The Plarn Project

 Main Branch

Plarn is plastic yarn that is made from plastic shopping bags. This material is used by local volunteers to make comfortable sleeping mats for the homeless. Upcycling these plastic bags is a way to help our community and also reduce the amount of plastic going into landfills. If you are interested in donating clean plastic grocery bags & cutting them, please join us to learn more about this project.

 

Sewing 101

 Main Branch

Registration is closed.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out THIS FORM to get put on the waitlist. If we garner enough interest, we will look at opening a second class with 10 more available spots. If you are younger than 14 and interested, please fill out the form and we can look into opening a class for children or teens.

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Have your sewing skills gotten a little rusty over the years? Sign up for a series of beginner level classes where you can learn to sew, or refresh your skills, alongside our Makerspace staff. You will be guided through the basics, from learning sewing machine parts and essential tools to marking and cutting fabric, sewing simple projects, and much more! Our current sewing classes are intended for ages 14+ and registration is always required.

 

Spice Club

Note: Begins April 27th!

 Main Branch

If you enjoy trying new spices, recipes, and meeting new people, please join Spice Club! We welcome all levels of cooking experience and diets and want to help you take your cooking to the next level. At each monthly meeting, you will be provided with a spice kit that includes some information and history of a featured spice or spice blend, a couple of recipes, and pre-measured samples to use in recipes.

Meetings will be held the 4th Saturday of the month unless otherwise noted. This program is sponsored by The Spice & Tea Exchange® of TSTE of West Des Moines. Registration is required.

 

Writers' Workshop

 Main Branch

Writers' Workshop will be held the second Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted. Our writers' workshop is intended to give you an allotted time and space to work on your creative ventures alongside other writers, and allow you the opportunity to receive feedback on your work. We will also be providing a writing prompt each month for those who would like some inspiration.

Come meet other writers and bring your ideas to life! This program is intended for teens and young adults.