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Stitches of Kindness

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to create handmade items for donation. Whether you're experienced or a beginner, this program offers a welcoming space to work on knitting, crocheting, and textile projects that benefit local charities.

Puzzle Competition

10:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Role-Playing Games

4:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Performance, Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:

Role-playing games are just group storytelling using imagination, but with rules & dice to determine your luck & success in the moment, and a person acting as referee for rules decisions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Piece by Piece: Beginner Quilting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, we will be making quilted "Mug Mats" (mug mats are larger than a coaster but smaller than a placemat).

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For Children 3-5 years of age. Join us for books, stories, songs, crafts, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Mah Jongg Friends

12:15pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn MAH JONGG, the ancient Chinese game of tiles. It's fast, free, and fun for all ages. Mah Jongg is a fun, social, and mentally stimulating tile game played with four players. Players create strategy and build hands.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Friends of the Library Meeting

4:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Meeting
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Lied Public Library is an organization of book and library lovers who work together to promote the welfare and growth of the Lied Public Library.

Watercolor Painting Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Watercolor Painting Club, let’s paint with watercolors together!

Please bring your own supplies, but we also have some available to borrow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Clarinda Legislative Briefing

10:00am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Purpose of Meeting

The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce and the Clarinda Economic Development Corporation are sponsoring the first Clarinda Legislative Briefing of the 2023 session. The event date is scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m.

Domino Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you like to play Dominoes? The Library is hosting a domino group the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 1pm until 3 pm. All skill levels are welcome. We will provide dominoes, but you are welcome to bring your favorite set.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Lego Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

We provide the Legos, you do the building. This is an open opportunity to get creative and build. Please Do Not bring your own Legos.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Role-Playing Games

4:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Performance, Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:

Role-playing games are just group storytelling using imagination, but with rules & dice to determine your luck & success in the moment, and a person acting as referee for rules decisions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For Children 3-5 years of age. Join us for books, stories, songs, crafts, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Book Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adults
Book Club
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us this month in reading The Emperor's Soul, by Brandon Sanderson.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Early Out Program

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-Full
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Emily, from ISU Extension will be here with a STEM activity. 

Seed Exchange

10:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Seed/Plant Swap is a free community event where participants can bring plants, cuttings, seedlings, or seeds to swap with others.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Annual Magazine Giveaway

All Day
Everyone
Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Annual Magazine Giveaway during regular business hours.

Used magazines from the previous year are deleted and made available to the public. Magazines not taken are recycled.

Role-Playing Games

4:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Performance, Other
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Large Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:

Role-playing games are just group storytelling using imagination, but with rules & dice to determine your luck & success in the moment, and a person acting as referee for rules decisions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Piece by Piece: Beginner Quilting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, we will be making quilted "Mug Mats" (mug mats are larger than a coaster but smaller than a placemat).

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For Children 3-5 years of age. Join us for books, stories, songs, crafts, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Mah Jongg Friends

12:15pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Learn MAH JONGG, the ancient Chinese game of tiles. It's fast, free, and fun for all ages. Mah Jongg is a fun, social, and mentally stimulating tile game played with four players. Players create strategy and build hands.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

eGaming Club - esports for everyone

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Games
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-South
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

eGaming Club is for anyone with an interest in videogames. Hang out with others and share/stream what you’re currently playing, discuss video games and play games. Competitive gaming opportunities through tournaments may be offered as well.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.

Tiny Tots

10:00am–11:00am
Babies
Storytime
Location: Lied Public Library
Room: Multipurpose Room-North
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A social gathering time for caregivers and their children age 2 and under. A story, rhyme, and other activity may be included.

Book Banter

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Location: Lied Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a low key chat about what you've been reading lately.  Bring the best book you've read in the last month or what you are currently reading and share briefly what it's about and what you liked or didn't like about it.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

We make every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the staff.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during programs. We use photos in our publicity, in social media, and on our websites. If you do not want your photo used, contact the staff during this program.