Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

By admin, Fri, 03/27/2026 - 01:00

Use basic materials to build a boat...will it float?

Recommended for school-age children ages 5-12. These programs are designed to engage children in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities and change on a monthly basis.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available starting 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children’s Information Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

By admin, Thu, 03/26/2026 - 04:00

Come create your own tiny masterpiece! Enjoy a relaxed evening of painting with music, snacks, and good company as we prepare for the upcoming Tiny Art Show.


Please note:
This is a self-guided, non-instructional program — no teaching or step-by-step guidance will be provided.

- All canvases and basic paints are provided
- Feel free to bring your own supplies
- Open to adults & high school teens


By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 19:00

This is a writers' club meant for all writers to learn more about the art, share their work, and learn from other writers about their work process, publishing, and writing journey.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a brief excerpt from any Work In Progress (WIPs) or other material they are willing to share. At your discretion, you may bring handouts with the material printed on it.

Writers of all levels are welcomed, including people just wanting to learn more!

By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 04:00

With no assigned book or group discussion, Introvert Happy Hour Book Club is ideal for those who want the community of a book club without the homework, conversation, and social pressure. Please join us in the Upstairs Conference Room on the second Monday of the month to read silently as a group without any discussion and enjoy light refreshments provided by the Friends of Freeman Library. The door opens at 6:00 PM.

No registration is necessary for this free program.

By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 04:00

New to journaling? Already love it and want to connect with others?

Join Freeman Scribblers, a relaxed and welcoming space to gather, socialize, and spend some time working independently on your own journal projects.

Whether you're bullet journaling, junk journaling, art journaling, keeping a diary, or simply experimenting with a new notebook, you're welcome to bring your project and work at your own pace.

By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 04:00

Participants volunteer to lead discussions and they pick the material. Normally they will propose a title and everyone agrees. This is a laid back but serious group.  They meet in person, February - November.           

No registration required

The discussion topic: Open Boat 
by Stephen Crane
(Available to download on Project Gutenberg)

Discussion questions may be available.

By admin, Tue, 03/24/2026 - 01:00

This is a writers' club meant for all writers to learn more about the art, share their work, and learn from other writers about their work process, publishing, and writing journey.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a brief excerpt from any Work In Progress (WIPs) or other material they are willing to share. At your discretion, you may bring handouts with the material printed on it.

Writers of all levels are welcomed, including people just wanting to learn more!

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 22:00

New to journaling? Already love it and want to connect with others?

Join us for Freeman Scribblers, a relaxed, creative space where we’ll explore different journaling styles and techniques for all kinds of writers — from beginners to seasoned journalers.

Some materials will be provided.  Participants are encouraged to bring a blank or recurring journal and any favorite journaling supplies they’d like to use.