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SUMMER READING 2025 IS HERE!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Let’s Dish: Potluck Club
Saturday, May 24
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
Registration is required; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.
Calling all foodies! If you have an appetite for new foods and fun conversations please join us in our monthly Let’s Dish: Potluck Club.
May's theme: Cook the Book! Bring a dish that was served in a favorite book.
To participate, each month you will choose and prepare a recipe that matches the theme for our potluck. Bring that dish, and serving utensils, to our potluck to share family style along with the recipe. Feel free to bring a reusable container if there are leftovers to share. Water will be provided and tableware.
Meetings will be held the 4th Saturday of the month from 1-2pm, unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. This is a potluck event and recipes will be prepared in personal kitchens. Please bring a printed copy of your recipe, ask questions if you have allergies, and eat at your own discretion.
The Beatles! Music Hour
Presented by Matt Paul
Saturday, May 31
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
This program is for ages 14+. Due to limited seating, registration is encouraged; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441 to sign up.
Come listen to local musician Matt Paul perform acoustic Beatles music at the library. You will enjoy this talented musician. Unplug, unwind, and enjoy some great music!
Matt Paul is in the 3-man band Devil’s Heat and they write and play their own music.
STEM IS FUN!
Tuesday, June 3, 10, 17, & 24
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
STEM IS FUN! This is a four-session workshop series for K-5 youth. Come learn about the different ways that STEM is in everyone's life and how it can bring joy to you. There will be a fun activity every day that you will not want to miss! Take home this knowledge and apply it to your everyday life. This will set you up for success in STEM in the future.
Registration is encouraged; click HERE to sign up.
Family Book Club: From Page to Screen
Tuesday, June 3
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
This month's book/movie is Hotel for Dogs! Read the book as a family, then we’ll get together to discuss characters, themes, and plot twists, and then enjoy watching the movie adaptation together with some themed snacks. Afterward, we’ll compare the two—exploring how the movie matched our imagination and what changes were made in the transition from page to screen. It's a great way to enjoy reading, film, and family time all in one!
Sponsored by Community Partnerships for Protecting Children (CPPC)
Registration is encouraged; click HERE to sign up.
Bunco Night
Wednesday, June 4
4:45PM - 7:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
Registration is open to ages 14+; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441 to sign up.
Please join us for Bunco Night! This is an easy to learn dice game that is lighthearted and friendly. Light snacks and drink will be provided.
Bunco Night will be held on first Wednesdays unless noted otherwise.
Life Skills 101
Thursday, June 5 & 12; Wednesday, June 18
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
Life Skills 101: This is a 3-session workshop series for middle school and high school students who want to be prepared to succeed in the future with life on their own. Learn how to write checks, create a resume and cover letter, create a budget, and other life skills that will create success in your future!
Registration is encouraged; click HERE to sign up for June 5 & 12 and HERE to sign up for June 18.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Friday, June 6
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Main Branch, Lower Level
Characters 2 Life will be twisting up some fun as we kick-off summer! Sign up for a library card and register for our Summer Reading Program while enjoying balloon twisting and face painting. Come level up at your library!
D&D Summer Series
Registration is required; Click HERE to register for one or all three sessions.
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
Wednesday, June 11 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM | 2nd Floor
Interested in D&D but don’t know where to start? The library is here to help - come learn the basics of the game!
Create a D&D Character
Wednesday, June 18 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM | 2nd Floor
This is a continuation of the Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons. We’re back at it and this time you’ll have a chance to create your own character!
Play a One-Shot Campaign!
Wednesday, June 25 | TIMES TBD | 2nd Floor
The final class of our D&D Summer Series. Take your character and everything thing you’ve learned to play in a short one-shot campaign. Session times will be determined at the first class on June 11th.
Park Night
With Parks & Rec
Wednesday, June 11
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Chancy Park (Camanche Ave & 22nd Place)
Theme: Jersey Night
Join us for an evening of outdoor fun! Enjoy yard games, sports activities, music, and more for free.
This family-friendly event is organized by the City of Clinton’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Clinton Public Library. Park Nights will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at different parks in Clinton this summer.
DIY Drop-In Craft Hour
Wednesday, June 11
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
This program is for ages 14+ and registration is required; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.
Join us at the library between 5:30-6:30pm and use leftover craft supplies from this past year to make a unique and fun craft for yourself.
The Juggler with Yellow Shoes
Monday, June 16
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Ericksen Center (1401 11th Ave N)
The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes combines dazzling juggling feats with humor and storytelling, creating a dynamic performance that appeals to children, teens, and adults alike. Join us to see the joy of juggling mixed with the magic of reading!
Pool Storytime
Wednesday, June 18
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Riverview Pool
Come chill with us in the wading pool and splash pad for storytime, songs, and swimming! Registration is not required this year!
Sustainability Club | Heirloom Seed & Poultry Preservation
Presented by Glenn Drowns, Owner of the Sand Hill Preservation Center
Saturday, June 21
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
Sustainability Club: Living Well with CPL! This program is to promote community awareness about resilience, climate change, and a sustainable future.
Sand Hill Preservation Center’s mission is the genetic preservation of vegetables, fruits, flowers, grains, and poultry. This 40-acre farm in Clinton County is run by Glenn and Linda Drowns and is responsible for saving over 2700 seed varieties, 250 sweet potato varieties and 230 poultry breeds. They are dedicated to conserving genetic diversity in agriculture and run a successful mail order seed and chick business.
Please join us and learn about the importance of seed and poultry preservation, sustainability, and their Safe Seed Pledge. There will be a Q & A session after the presentation. Registration is encouraged; click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.
Maker Camp
Sponsored by Wan Tan Ye
Wednesday - Friday, June 25 - 27
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
Maker Camp is a 3-day, mini summer camp for kids in grades 3-8, with a focus on using science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) to create, build, and discover. Each day, campers will learn about Makers of the past while becoming the Makers of the future. Campers will have the opportunity to explore various technology, get creative, and participate in hands on learning activities.
Registration is required; only 15 spots available. Click HERE to sign up.
Wednesdays | 5:00PM - 7:00PM | Lyons Four Square Park
Market Music 2025 is here! Shop the Farmers Market, bring your lawn chair, and get ready for some great music! A food truck will also be available during most events.
Staff Infection
Wednesday, June 25
Mike's Fun Foods
Staff Infection plays classic rock and country with a foot in the blues.
River City Municipal Band
Wednesday, July 2 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
No food truck
From the RCMB Facebook page - This all-volunteer community band brings musical enjoyment to people and events in the Clinton area!
The Mamiltons
Wednesday, July 9
Corner Stop Catering
The Mamiltons play a variety of rock 'n roll, blues, funk, and jazz.
Jim Perron
Wednesday, July 23
Holly's Dogs
Jim Perron specializes in music from the 60's, 70's, 80's, plus Folk (traditional and new), Folk-Rock, Country, Blues, Irish and originals via 12-string guitar, harmonica, and kazoo.
Todd Striley & the Noize
Wednesday, August 13
Hy-Vee
From Facebook group Todd Striley & the Noize - Todd Striley & the Noize is an Eastern Iowa band that has built their following by playing Funky R&B and Rocking Soul to eager audiences everywhere since 2006. The setlist is sure to include some of your favorites from the motown hits of yesterday to current chart-toppers.
Brooke Byam
Wednesday, August 27
B & T Smokin BBQ
From brookbyamandthedaymakers.com: Brooke delivers a high energy, family friendly, classy and engaging show that will have you in awe all night long! Whether it be a theater show, music hall, festival or along the avenue, Brooke Byam always brings her A-game, providing audiences alike with a performance that's exceptional for listening, dancing, singing, laughing and having the time of their life!
WEEKLY
Tai Chi Ch’uan Mini-Form
Presented by Katie Sullivan
Fridays, May 16 - Aug 1 (No class 5/30 & 7/4) | 11:00AM - 12:00PM | Main Branch, 2nd Floor
Class size is limited, you must be 18+ to participate, and registration is required. (Due to an issue with our scheduling platform, you will need to register for August 1st separately from the rest; click HERE).
Tai Chi Ch’uan is a system of rounded, fluid, and balanced movements based on ancient Chinese teachings of living in harmony with nature. Practiced daily and properly as exercise, it promotes mental tranquility, physical fitness, increases circulation and provides tissues with maximum oxygen. Due to its versatility as a system of meditation, physical coordination, and health benefits, it has gained a wide following throughout the world with people of all ages.
Katie Sullivan has been studying Tai Chi Ch’uan with Scott Caulpetzer since 2006 and attended many workshops with Grandmaster William C. C. Chen of New York City. During this program, she will emphasize correct body mechanics, breathing, awareness and laughter.
Anime Club!
Mondays, June 23 - August 11, at 5:30PM
Main Branch, 2nd Floor
Join us for Anime Club! Each week on Monday, we'll be watching a couple episodes from different genres, and enjoying some delicious Japanese snacks and drinks.
- June 23 - Sci-Fi and Mecha
- June 30 - Romance
- July 7 - Mystery and Horror
- July 14 - Fantasy and Isekai
- July 21 - NO ANIME CLUB
- July 28 - Slice of Life and Comedy
- August 4 - Music and Sports
- August 11 - Action and Adventure
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 & 3rd Saturdays 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!
Bilingual Storytime meets on 1st Saturdays of the month, and regular Storytime also meets on 3rd Saturdays of the month starting in June.
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!
- May 23 - Perler Bead Art
- May 30 - Minute-to-Win-It Games
- June 6 - Rock Painting
- June 13 - Popsicle Wall Art
- June 20 - Perler Bead Art
- June 27 - NO VIBE OUT
FREQUENT
The following programs may occur several times a month. For more information, please view our calendar or call (563) 242-8441.
All-Ages Chess Club
Where Every Move Matters!
First and Third Saturdays (starting in June)
2:00PM - 3:00PM (may go longer)
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.
LEGO Club
2nd and 4th Saturdays (starting in June)
2:00PM - 3:00PM (may go longer)
Main Branch, Lower Level
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.
Virtual Author Talks
Library Speakers Consortium
Click HERE to view more information, register for upcoming events, or view past recordings.
Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists
Wednesday, June 4, 1PM
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
Tuesday, June 10, 1PM
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of None of This Is True and Then She Was Gone
Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)
Tuesday, June 24, 3PM
Newbery Medalist and New York Times Bestselling Author
Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)
Tuesday, July 8, 1PM
Ilustrador, autor y artista, bestseller del New York Times y tres veces ganador del premio Pura Belpre
Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)
Tuesday, July 8, 3PM
New York Times Bestselling and Three-Time Pura Belpre Award-Winning Illustrator, Author, and Artist
Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)
Thursday, July 17, 3PM
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy
Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)
Wednesday, July 23, 3PM
Author of Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award
On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Thursday, July 31, 1PM
Neurologist, Author, and Professor of Medicine
MONTHLY
The following programs meet once a month. For more information, please view our calendar or call (563) 242-8441.
#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.
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.
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.