Calling all genealogists! We’ll be hosting an open lab for FamilySearch, a free, online resource for genealogy/family history research. This free program requires no registration but space is limited.
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
Introduce books you have already read and want to share with others. Listen to recommendations.
Nothing to buy! No assigned reading! Come and discuss Science Fiction & Fantasy books!
Books Discussion starts at 6 PM, usually the first Monday of the month In Person or Online using Teams.
Call the Reference Desk or email for a virtual invite.
What have YOU been reading?
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.
This program is recommended for children ages 1-6 who are on the spectrum. Join us for a sensory story time experience including, sensory play, practicing social skills, breathing exercises, music and movement, and ASL.
This program is recommended for children ages 1-6 who are on the spectrum. Join us for a sensory story time experience including, sensory play, practicing social skills, breathing exercises, music and movement, and ASL.
The Next Chapter looks forward to hosting its 1st Saturday Series Event of 2026 with the return of Estate Planning Workshop presented by Amir Befroui, an attorney of the Weaver Law Firm, on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 11 AM. In this instructive session, attendees will receive simplified, in-person guidance on estate planning.
The Next Chapter Feature Film Series (FFS) concludes for the season on Thursday, May 14 starting at 10:15 AM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. We look forward to showing Drop, the 2025 psychological thriller about a widowed mother’s first date in years taking a terrifying turn when she’s bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during their upscale dinner. This film stars Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson, and Jeffery Self.
The Next Chapter Classics Revisited continues Thursday, May 07 at 10:15 AM in our upstairs Innovation Lab Classroom. We look forward to showing The Incredibles, the 2004 Disney Pixar animated film about a family of undercover superheroes forced into action to save the world. This film features the vocal talents of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, and Teddy Newton. Rated PG, The Incredibles lasts 1 hour, 55 minutes and includes Closed Captions.
Build confidence. Improve pronunciation. Read together.
Join us for a relaxed group reading program designed to help strengthen your English pronunciation and fluency. Participants will take turns reading aloud in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Thursdays
Starting June 4
3:30–5:30 PM
This is a non-leveled ESL program, best suited for learners who already have a basic to strong understanding of English.
All reading materials will be provided.
Register today!
Build confidence. Improve pronunciation. Read together.
Join us for a relaxed group reading program designed to help strengthen your English pronunciation and fluency. Participants will take turns reading aloud in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Thursdays
Starting June 4
3:30–5:30 PM
This is a non-leveled ESL program, best suited for learners who already have a basic to strong understanding of English.
All reading materials will be provided.
Register today!