August

News and Event archive for August 2008

Family Book Club at the Clive Public Library

Families with children ages 10 and older are welcome to attend. We’ll share excellent books, great discussions and a chance to spend some quality time together. We will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Some copies of each selection will be available for check out at the Library the month before. September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2.

Family Story Time at the Clive Public Library

Join us on most Sunday afternoons during the fall and winter for some fun family stories. No registration required, so just drop in whenever you can from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14, January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1.

Bookin' with Judy at the Clive Public Library

Judy invites 6-10 year old children twice a month on Tuesdays to share in book discussions, reading and crafts. Books to be read and discussed will be distributed the first program of each session. Limit 20 per session. Programs are 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Registration starts August 25. September 9, 23, October 7, 21. Books to the Rescue-Part I.

Toddler Time - Fall Session

Clive Public Library Register for this program of 20 fun-filled minutes of songs, finger plays, flannel board stories and other favorite stories for the toddler (3 and younger) and an adult. Registration begins August 25th at 9:00 a.m. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. Fall Session begins the week of September 8th and ends the week of October 13th. Monday 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Tuesday 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 a.m., 1:00, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00, 10:30 a.m. Thursday 10:00, 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Friday 10:00, 10:30 a.m.

Story Time - Fall Session

Clive Public Library - Preschoolers (3 and older) are invited to this 30-minute program of book-related fun. Program highlights include read-a-louds, puppets, flannel board stories, songs and much, much more. Adults are invited to enjoy free coffee or tea while their children are in the program. Registration begins August 25th at 9:00 a.m. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. Fall Session begins the week of September 8th and ends the week of October 13th. Monday 1:30 p.m. Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Wednesday 11:00 a.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m.

Baby Lap Time - Fall Session

Clive Public Library - Enjoy this 15-minute program for children 0-18 months of age (not yet walking) with an adult. This is bonding time for the adult and child and models beginning literacy skills with the use of stories, nursery rhymes, music and songs. Registration begins August 25th at 9:00 a.m. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. Fall Session begins the week of September 8th and ends the week of October 13th. Monday 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 11:00 a.m.

Tales with Tails

Clive Public Library - Our tails will be wagging on certain Saturdays at the Library. Join the Clive Public Library and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa volunteers, both human and canine, for a Tales with Tails program. Your child will spend fifteen minutes reading his/her book to a dog while becoming a more confident reader. Recommended ages of readers are 7-12 years. Registration starts August 25. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. September 27, October 11, November 22, December 13, January 17, February 21, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pumpkin Decorating

Clive Public Library - Come join us for an evening of pumpkin decorating and stories. Everyone will get his or her own miniature pumpkin to decorate and take home! Community Room. Registration starts August 25. Limit 25. October 16, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in.

Teen Poetry Night

Clive Public Library - Come to the Clive Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month for a fun evening devoted to reading, listening to and writing poetry! Bring an original poem or a favorite poem (song lyrics included) to read aloud. Refreshments provided. Ages 14-18. Limit 15. October 15, November 19, (December-no meeting), January 21, February 18, March 18, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Registration starts August 25. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in.