Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

By admin, Tue, 09/22/2026 - 10:00

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, 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, 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.

By admin, Sat, 09/19/2026 - 16:00

This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available thirty minutes before the program begins in the Children's Department. 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, Sat, 09/19/2026 - 04:00

Join Lanna and learn how to create your own handmade notebooks! Perfect for journaling, sketching, writing, planning, or everyday note-taking. Participants will leave with a finished notebook ready to use.

Ages 16+ 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, Fri, 09/18/2026 - 07:00

This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available when the library opens at 10:00 am in the Children's Department. 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, Thu, 09/17/2026 - 07:00

Gratitude, the state of feeling thankful or appreciative, is a powerful force to cultivate to support our physical and mental health. During this session, we will explore the science behind the practice of gratitude, what gratitude is/is not, what it can look or feel like during difficult times, and daily practices to establish a personal gratitude practice.

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By admin, Wed, 09/16/2026 - 22:00

Looking to practice your English in a friendly and supportive environment? Join us each week to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing with other English learners.

Classes help you build confidence and put your English skills into practice.

-Free classes

-All materials provided

-Meet and practice with other learners

This class is best suited for intermediate to advanced English learners. Come give it a try and see if it's the right fit for you!