Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

By admin, Tue, 09/22/2026 - 07:00

This story time includes stories, songs and activities. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal! 

Surprise! Each child may choose one free book to take home at the end of the program!

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


By admin, Tue, 09/22/2026 - 07:00

This program is recommended for babies aged 0-18 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. It includes age-appropriate stories, rhymes, bounces, and songs that lay the foundation for reading. Children will also develop sensory, fine motor, and social skills through playtime.

By admin, Tue, 09/22/2026 - 07:00

Adults – the Next Chapter Monday Matinee continues Monday, September 28 at 2:00 in our downstairs Meeting Room. We look forward to seeing Disney Encanto, the 2021 animated film where an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift - every child except one, Mirabel. This film features the vocal talents of Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo, and Jessica Darrow.

By admin, Tue, 09/22/2026 - 07:00

Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. This program is designed for children who are ready to sit and listen to stories in addition to enjoying songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes.

Tickets are required for all programs, unless otherwise noted. They are free and available at 10:00 am when the library opens at the Children's Reference Desk. Tickets are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly so please plan accordingly.

By admin, Mon, 09/21/2026 - 19:00

Let's make a classic fall treat in a cup!

Recommended for children ages 5- 12. Join us to learn fun and yummy NO-BAKE recipes! This program is designed to help children learn how to make snacks on their own and become more independent in the kitchen. Come, create, and eat!

Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4:30

              List of ingredients

By admin, Mon, 09/21/2026 - 19:00

Join Crystal to use our new wooden blocks to make bracelet weaving simple! 

Ages 15+ Welcome

Registration is Required.

Information for Persons with Disabilities: Programs and services are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant. Special accommodations can be requested in advance by contacting the library.


By admin, Sun, 09/20/2026 - 01:00

The Next Chapter Classics Revisited continues on Thursday, October 29 at 10:15 AM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. We look forward to showing The Sixth Sense, the 1999 psychological thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan. This film stars Haley Joel Osment, Bruce Willis, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, and Donnie Wahlberg. Rated PG-13, The Sixth Sense lasts 1 hour, 47 minutes. This film includes Closed Captions.

By admin, Sun, 09/20/2026 - 01:00

The Next Chapter Classics Feature Film Series continues on Thursday, October 22 at 10:15 AM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Room. We look forward to showing Project Hail Mary, the 2026 sci-fi epic based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir where a science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun, and realizes that an unexpected friendship may be the key. This film stars Ryan Gosling, Milana Vayntrub, and Sandra Hüller.