News & Events

November 1 – December 30, 2025

The Clinton Public Library is looking for volunteers to sew Boomerang Bags at home! Boomerang Bags is a global movement to help tackle plastic pollution and to upcycle and recycle fiber to make home-sewn reusable tote bags as an alternative. These bags will then be provided to library patrons to carry their library books.

Take & Sew Kits will be available at the front desk during library hours this November & December. You will return the bags when completed. To volunteer for this project, you will need your own sewing machine and thread. If you have any questions, please call (563) 242-5355 or email the makerspace at cplmakerspace@gmail.com. 

Saturday, November 8 | 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Main Branch – 2nd Floor

Registration is required! Click HERE or call (563) 242-8441. Age 18+.

Interested in practicing your American Mahjong skills?

Join us for an open play session! Open play is for those who already know how to play. It is an opportunity to enjoy the game with other members of the community in a relaxed and friendly environment. We have 2 Mahjong sets and 8 cards, enough for 8 players. Groups are welcome to bring your own cards & sets also.

Drop Off: Mon, Nov. 10 – Sat, Nov. 15
Pick Up: Wed, Nov. 19 – Sat, Nov. 22

Swap your old jigsaw puzzles for gently-used ones through the Clinton Public Library’s third-annual puzzle exchange!
Here’s how it works:

1. Bring in a gently used jigsaw puzzle —with all of its pieces, please — to the Main Branch from Monday, Nov. 10 – Saturday, Nov. 15 during open hours. Please note that the library will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11th. When you drop off your puzzle(s), you’ll get a ticket to pick up a “new” puzzle — or puzzles! — the following week.
2. Present your ticket and choose a new-to-you puzzle(s) at the Main Branch from Wednesday, Nov. 19 – Saturday, Nov. 22 any time during open hours. Puzzle selection will be on a first come, first serve basis.
3. The best part: Begin your new-to-you jigsaw puzzle!

Thursday, November 13 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Main Branch – 2nd Floor

Kara Wolf from Huiskamp Collins Insurance Solutions will be on-site to answer Medicare questions and help you learn about your Medicare options for 2026. This is an educational event. Please stop by during the dates and times listed, no registration is necessary.

List of Sessions:

• Thursday, November 13th, 10 AM – 12 PM
• Wednesday, November 19th, 2 PM – 4 PM
• Monday, December 1st, 10 AM – 12 PM

Friday, November 14 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Main Branch – 2nd Floor

Registration is required for Genealogy Night! Click HERE or call (563) 242-8441. No registration needed for the Ribbon-Cutting portion.

Join us for a special evening as we unveil our brand-new Memory Lab: The Maker Space of Memories—a community resource designed to help preserve personal and recorded histories. This exciting addition was made possible through a generous grant from the Clinton County Development Association and support from the Friends of the Library.

• 5:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Ribbon-cutting ceremony
  • Light Refreshments
  • Explore the Genealogy Department and preview Memory Lab Equipment
• 6:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Genealogy Night Lock-In
  • Use our resources to dive into your family history. Computers are limited- feel free to bring your own laptop! 

Thursday, November 20 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Main Branch – 2nd Floor

Registration is required!

Click HERE or call (563) 242-8441.

Come join us for a beginner-friendly, two-hour workshop and learn to play American Mahjongg! You will learn the basics of how this game is played with Clinton native, Lori Kennedy. This is a very welcoming space for total beginners—no experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Friday, November 21 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Main Branch – 2nd Floor

Stop in between 2 PM and 5 PM* to channel your inner mad scientist to tear apart stuffed animals and sew them back together to create your own plush monster!

And enjoy some snacks!

*Official end time is 7 PM but if you want to do that later time, you will need to be in the library before closing at 5 PM!

Thursday, December 4 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Friends of the Library Bookstore
(105 Main Ave)

Registration is required. Click HERE or call (563) 242-8441. Ages 14+.

Please join us for a Holiday Bunco & Potluck Night! Bunco is an easy to learn dice game that is lighthearted and friendly. We will provide sloppy joes and a drink & attendees are welcome to bring a dish to pass. 

As this is also a potluck event and dishes will be prepared in personal kitchens, bring a printed copy of your recipe, ask questions if you have allergies, and eat at your own discretion. Please bring your own plate, cup & cutlery.