Author Talk Watch Party

Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner

 Wednesday, March 26
5:30PM - 7:00PM | Talk starts at 6:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor

Please join us in person for a watch party, or, if you prefer, visit https://libraryc.org/clintonpubliclibrary/69191 to join us from a different location. Refreshments will be served. Registration is encouraged; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.

 

Author Talk Watch Party

Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

 Wednesday, April 2
5:30PM - 7:00PM | Talk starts at 6:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor

Please join us in person for a watch party, or, if you prefer, visit https://libraryc.org/clintonpubliclibrary/70570 to join us from a different location. Refreshments will be served. Registration is encouraged; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.

 

Biz After 5

With Grow Clinton!

 Thursday, April 10
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Main Branch, Main Floor

Join us for Grow Clinton's monthly networking event at the Clinton Public Library! Celebrate National Library Week (April 6-12th) with us and enjoy refreshments, prizes, and tours of our local library on Thursday, April 10th!

 

Genealogy Night

 Friday, April 18
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor

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

Use our resources, ask questions from fellow researchers and library staff, and take advantage of after-hours research time. Feel free to bring a laptop as computers will be limited. Light refreshments will be provided.

 

Upcycled Spring Wreath Craft

With the Franciscan Peace Center!

 Tuesday, April 22
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor

This year, the Franciscan Peace Center has partnered with the Clinton Public Library to host an up-cycle program to celebrate Earth Day. Participants will be encouraged to bring a used sweater from their sweater collections to be cut into strips & wrapped around a wreath form while we use other upcycled materials to create spring wreaths.

This event is free and open to the public and is guaranteed to be a fun, creative, community-building event. Registration is not required, but you can register by clicking HERE or calling (563) 242-8441. If you have any questions about how you can participate, or if you have craft items that you’d like to donate, please contact Marsha Thrall at mthrall@clintonfranciscans.com.

 

Creative Explorers

 Wednesdays at 3:00PM
Main Branch, Lower Level

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.

 

Storytime

 Wednesdays at 10:30AM
Main Branch, Lower Level

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
Main Branch, Lower Level

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.

 

Vibe Out

 Fridays, 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor (unless noted)

Teens, join us on Fridays for anime, crafts, and snacks!

Dreams We Chase: An Author Talk with Novelist Jennifer Weiner
 Wednesday, Mar 26, 6PM

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of In Her Shoes, Big Summer, and The Breakaway

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Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
 Wednesday, Apr 2, 6PM

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of By Any Other Name and My Sister’s Keeper

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The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
 Tuesday, Apr 8, 1PM

A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration

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The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
 Thursday, Apr 24, 6PM

Author of the New York Times Bestselling Orphan X Series

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How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin
 Wednesday, May 7, 1PM

Harvard Psychologist, Author, and Keynote Speaker

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On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang
 Wednesday, May 14, 6PM

Julie Chan is Dead – A Propulsive Debut Thriller

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How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein​
 Wednesday, May 21, 1PM

Lifestyle Writer, Editor, and Bestselling Author of The Genius of Judy

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#52Stories

 First Saturdays
Main Branch, 2nd Floor

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.

 

All-Ages Chess Club

Where Every Move Matters!

 First Saturdays
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Main Branch, Lower Level

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.

 

Bilingual Storytime

 First Saturdays at 10:30AM
Main Branch, Lower Level

Join us for a fun and engaging bilingual Storytime at the library! This special event is designed for children and families to enjoy stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. We will read aloud in both languages, offering an opportunity for young learners to explore new words, phrases, and cultures.

Bilingual Storytime will include age-appropriate stories, songs, and hands-on activities that encourage participation and foster a love of reading. Whether you're a beginner or fluent in both languages, this Storytime is perfect for all families looking to explore the beauty of bilingual learning together. We can't wait to see you there!

 

Bring Your Own Book Club

 Main Branch, 2nd Floor

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.

 

Device Advice

 TBD
Main Branch, Main Floor

Visit the library to get any of your technology questions answered! Library staff will help you feel more comfortable using everyday technology, such as your smartphone, tablet, and/or laptop. Drop in at your convenience.

 

The Plarn Project

 Main Branch, 2nd Floor

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.

 

Reading Party

 Main Branch, 2nd Floor

Enjoy quiet reading time with other area readers! This is the perfect party to join if you want designated monthly reading time. Light drinks and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome! 

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.

 

Sewing Basics

 First Thursdays, January-April 2025
Next Workshop: Sept-Dec 2025
Main Branch, Makerspace

The Sewing Basics workshop includes 4 sessions, each held on the 1st Thursday of the month. You will be guided through the basics, from learning sewing machine parts and essential tools to mending, sewing simple projects, and much more!

Ages 14+ | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | Registration is closed.

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 workshops where you can learn to sew, or refresh your skills, alongside our Makerspace staff.

Youth Edition

Ages 10-14 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM | Registration is closed.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to sew, here is your chance! Sign up for a series of beginner level workshops where you can learn how to mend your old items as well as sew something new, alongside our Makerspace staff.

 

Spice Club

 Main Branch, 2nd Floor

Registration is closed.

This program is sponsored by The Spice & Tea Exchange® of TSTE of West Des Moines.