August

News and Event archive for August 2008

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.

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.

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.

Toddler Time - Winter I 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 for Winter I starts October 27th. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. Session begins the week of November 3rd and ends the week of December 15th with no programs the week of November 24th. Monday 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Tuesday 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 a.m., 1:00p.m., 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.

Baby Lap Time - Winter I 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 October 27th at 9:00 a.m. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. Session begins the week of November 3rd and ends the week of December 15th with no programs the week of November 24th. Monday 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 11:00 a.m.

Story Time - Winter I 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 October 27 at 9:00 A.M. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. Session begins November 3 with no programs the week of November 24. Monday 1:30 p.m. Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Wednesday 11:00 a.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m.

Bookin' with Judy - Books to the Rescue - Part II

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. Registration starts October 27. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. November 11, November 25, and December 9 at 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM.

Signing Story Time

Clive Public Library - See, hear and learn a story all at the same time! Come to the Library for a fun night where children will be taught American Sign Language signs demonstrated through the reading of stories. Community Room. Registration starts October 27. Limit 25. Recommended for Ages 3 & Older. Register online at www.cityofclive.com/departments/library or call the Library at 453-2221 or stop in. December 4, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM.

Digging to America- a discussion at the Coralville Public Library

Brown bag discussion from noon to 1 p.m. on December 4th. Bring a lunch if you'd like. We will provide beverage and dessert. We will talk about Digging to America by Anne Tyler, the All Iowa Reads selection for 2008.