Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

Program recommended for children aged 3+ and their parents or caregivers. Express Children's Theatre will perform Butterfly Buddies in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. 

This program is a delightful, 45 minutes, one-woman show that enlists kids from the audience to help perform an original story about a group of butterflies who come together to safe their endangered habitat. An eco-friendly tale about the power of a group to work together toward a shared goal.

Program written by Tim Fried-Fiorie and Cynthia Leal.

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:

West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Discussion questions may be available.

New Event Series!

On Thursday, September 04 at 10:15 AM, we look forward to starting a film event series — Classics Revisited! We kick off this series with Good Will Hunting, the 1997 film about a therapist counseling a janitor with a genius IQ.This film stars Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Casey Affleck. Rated R for strong language, including some sex-related dialogue, Good Will Hunting lasts 2 hours, 6 minutes. This film includes Closed Captions.

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 at the end of the program!

Tickets are required for this program. They are free and available 30 minutes before the program begins in the Children’s Department. .

This beginner friendly lesson will introduce participants to various hand embroidery stitches and techniques.

• This program is limited to attendees age 5 and up. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must be able to help their children with the project.
• This program involves sharp embroidery needles and embroidery scissors.
• Registration is required due to limited supplies and seating.
  

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.

Where Are We Going?

We look forward to visiting the Orangefield Cormier Museum and dining at the Hamburger Depot - Bridge City.

Orangefield Cormier Museum

He wanted to fashion a town as he remembered from his youth. As different buildings around his area were being dismantled, he collected what he could and built his own town under a large tin roof.

Use straws and pipe cleaners to create platonic solids (3D Shapes) and get creative!

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.

This orientation session will introduce participants to 3D printing in the library. This orientation session is mandatory before patrons can schedule time to use a 3D printer.

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.