MEET THE AUTHOR
KIDS COOKING GREEN
TODD NICHOLS .................................................................. GRADES 3-8
PASTA PARTY ........................................................................GRADES 4-6
HALLOWEEN!
TOO MANY PUMPKINS? ..............................................GRADES 2-4
Come hear local author (and Bridge Elementary school teacher) Todd Nichols read
from his newly published book Peas and Hambone Versus the Flesh-Eating Zombie
Gorillas. A Q&A and book signing will follow. No registration required.
SATURDAY: Sep 20 ......................................................................3:30-4:30 p.m.
CREEPY CRAFTS* .................................................................... ALL AGES
Ever wonder how professionals make handmade ravioli? Come learn how they get that
great filling inside. We’ll make butternut squash ravioli with a brown butter sage sauce.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
September 15 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Sep 25 ..................................................................... 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Children and their caregivers are invited to participate in a Halloween craft for all ages
and abilities. You can make your craft as simple, or as complicated as you’d like. What
will the craft be?...Shh...it's a surprise. No registration necessary.
SATURDAY: Oct 25 ................................................................. 10:00 a.m.-Noon
We’ll use a local sugar pumpkin to mix up our secret waffle recipe (and eat it with fruit
compote and hand whipped cream).
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
October 6 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Oct 16...................................................................... 3:00-4:00 p.m.
SPOOKY STORYTIME!* ...............................................AGES 4 AND UP
BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE ..............................GRADES 2-4
You are invited to come to the library, dressed in your Halloween costumes, for a
Spooky Storytime and Costume Parade. No registration necessary.
TUESDAY: Oct 28 ................................................................................ 7:00 p.m.
BOOKCLUBS
Nothing is better than our own version of a healthy homemade pasta and cheese with
local broccoli. Learn how to make your own and you will be amazed how easy it is!
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
October 27 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Nov 5 ................................................................... 4:00-5:00 p.m.
2ND & 3RD GRADE BOOK CLUB ..............................GRADES 2 & 3
Come cook with us and warm your soul and your body with this delicious soup!
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
November 3 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Nov 13 ..................................................................... 4:00-5:00 p.m.
CARYKIDS BOOK CLUB ................................................ GRADES 4-6
APPETITE FOR APPS - YOUR TWO- TO SIX-YEAR-OLD
Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends and enjoy interesting book
discussions? Join a Book Club! Refreshments will be served.
Space is limited. Register and pick up a copy of the current book in the Cary
Library Children’s Room beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the dates listed below.
Registration begins August 27.
WEDNESDAYS: Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 26 ............................................. 4:00 p.m.
Registration begins September 22. Please choose Tuesdays OR Thursdays.
TUESDAYS: Oct 7, 21, Nov 4, 18 ................................................4:00-5:00 p.m.
THURSDAYS: Oct 9, 23, Nov 6, 20 ..............................................4:00-5:00 p.m
LEGO® CLUBS
BRICKBUILDERS, JR* ........................................................ GRADES K-2
Drop in, bring a friend, come create with the Library’s LEGO® bricks.
THURSDAYS: ..........................................................................................2:00-3:00 p.m.
Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7
BRICKBUILDERS’ CLUB ................................................... GRADES 3-5
Do you love LEGO®? Join others who do to create, learn, and share ideas. Members
will have a chance to work individually and in teams to build creations.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up in the Cary Library Children’s Room beginning
September 22 at 9:00 a.m.
Please sign up for one group only.
WEDNESDAYS: ............................................................................4:00-6:00 p.m.
Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13
THURSDAYS: ................................................................................2:00-4:00 p.m.
Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14
PEAR AND SQUASH SOUP ..........................................GRADES 4-6
FOR ADULTS
Let's explore apps for the younger crowd! Learn what makes a good app, what kinds
of apps there are, where to read reviews of apps before you buy, and how your child
can get the best experience out of an app.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
October 6 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Oct 22 .................................................................. 7:00-8:30 p.m.
MIXING IN MATH .................................. FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS
Fun with Math at Home
Have fun with math and learn simple activities to mix math into your child's every day
life. Activities will be geared for children ages 4 - 8 but are adaptable for other ages.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Tuesday,
October 14 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Oct 27.......................................................................... 7:00-8:30 p.m.
HELP ME GET READY TO READ
Join us for a hands-on workshop for parents, grandparents, teachers, and early
childhood professionals. Learn reading strategies to introduce early literacy concepts
and skills, as well as strategies to foster children's feelings of competence and
confidence. Hear suggestions for good books to read aloud to babies, toddlers, and
preschoolers, and learn criteria for choosing good books.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
November 3 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
November 10th ........................................................... 7:00-8:30 pm
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Fall 2014
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These programs made possible through a generous donation from the Cary
Memorial Library Foundation (carylibrary.org/foundation).
EXPLORE, CREATE, & LEARN
SCIENCE FUN ........................................................................ GRADES 4-6
Have fun with hands-on, daring experiments for young scientists!
Attendance is limited.** Sign-ups begin at 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below.
Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Sep 3 [sign-ups begin Aug 25] ..........................4:00-5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Oct 22 [sign-ups begin Oct 14] ..........................4:00-5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Nov 19 [sign-ups begin Nov 10] ........................4:00-5:00 p.m.
ART OF BUGS ......................................................................... GRADES 1-3
Be an entomologist and start your own naturalist journal! We'll be using art to
document what we learn about North America's giant silk moths. You'll get to see
specimens and examine cocoons and learn how they are made.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Tuesday,
September 2 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Sep 10 ..................................................................4:00-5:00 p.m.
I ...................................................... GRADES K-2/3-5
Join us at Pinot's Palette (7A Merriam St, Lexington) for a fun art and science-themed
afternoon! Little artists will learn how to create beautiful art pieces with recyclable
materials. Children will explore color mixing and new painting techniques to create their
own fall narrative.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Tuesday,
September 2 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Sep 11
Grades K-2 ....................................................................................2:00-3:00 p.m.
Grades 3-5 .................................................................................... 3:30-4:30 p.m.
WHAT IS A POLLINATOR? .......................................... GRADES K-2
LEGO® BLOCK PARTY!* ................................ EVERYONE WELCOME
Drop in and build with our LEGO® bricks! Bring your Mom, your Grandpa, your friend,
your cousin, and see what you create. Everyone is welcome.
SATURDAY: Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 1, Dec 13 .............................. 2:00-3:00 p.m.
MAD HATTER TEA ................................................................GRADES 2-4
Don’t be late for this very important date! The Queen of Hearts hereby summons your
presence at the Mad Hatter's Tea for a very merry Un-Birthday celebration. Venture
down the rabbit hole and join us for an afternoon of fun and games and all things wild
and crazy…. after all, we're all mad here!
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
September 29 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Oct 6............................................................................ 4:00-5:00 p.m.
MAD SCIENTIST PARTY ................................................. GRADES K-3
Discover your inner "Mad Scientist" with crafts, concoctions, and surprises!
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
September 29 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY: Oct 10 ........................................................................... 4:00-4:45 p.m.
LET'S WRITE ABOUT ALIENS! .................................... GRADES 4 & 5
Follow your imagination to outer space. We'll research possible alien worlds, and then
brainstorm and share our ideas. Then we'll be ready to write our own alien stories.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
October 27 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
MONDAYS: Nov 10 & 17 (you must attend both sessions) .......... 4:00-5:30 p.m.
STORIES & MUSIC
CIRCLE TIME ............................................................................... AGES 2-5
Who are the pollinators and why do we call them that?
Students will be introduced to the interrelationship between flowers and pollinators
through interactive games, stories, and crafts. They will make native wildflower seed
balls to take with them to plant for next season's pollinators.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
September 8 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Sep 17 .................................................................4:00-5:00 p.m.
Join us for this low-key, 20 minute program of songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.
Enthusiasm and participation encouraged and welcomed.
MONDAYS: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 .............. 10:30 a.m.
A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME ................................................. GRADES 2-4
Each week, 3 or 4 short films based on young children’s books will be shown.
No movies will be shown on the Tuesday after a Monday holiday.
TUESDAYS: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4, 18, 25, ................... 10:30 a.m.
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me! Come learn about life on the high seas as we
celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day.
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning Monday,
September 8 at 7:00 p.m. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Sep 18 ......................................................................3:00-4:00 p.m.
* Space in the Meeting Room is limited, attendance will be first-come-first-served.
** If fewer than 5 children are registered, program may be cancelled.
† Everyone (even babies) must have a ticket to enter the program. Reserved tickets
must be picked up at least 15 minutes before the start of the program. Unclaimed
tickets may be given to those waiting.
Parking can be a problem when we have large events, so please plan ahead.
PAJAMA STORY TIME .................................................. AGES 3 & UP
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and unwind with some stories.
MONDAYS: Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17 .......................................... 7:00-7:30 p.m.
PRESCHOOL MOVIES* .......................................................... AGES 3-6
MATH+STORIES: THAT SUMS IT UP! ....................... AGES 4 & 5
A fun, casual, math-themed storytime with stories+games+songs+chants. Count on it!
Attendance is limited.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning at 7:00 p.m. on
the dates listed below. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY: Oct 21 [sign-ups begin Oct 14] ............................. 9:30-10:15 a.m.
TUESDAY: Nov 18 [sign-ups begin Nov 10] ............................ 9:30-10:15 a.m.
PRESCHOOL DANCE PARTY ............................................ AGES 3-5
Come dance with us!
WEDNESDAYS: Sep 10, Nov 19 ......................................................... 9:30 a.m.
2 1/2 YEAR-OLD STORYTIME .......................................... AGE 2 1/2
2 1/2 year olds and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes and songs.
WEDNESDAYS: Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19......... 10:30 a.m.
PAPAS & PJS ................................................................................AGES 4-7
A monthly good-night story time for 4-7 year olds and their dads or grandpas*
Please bring a favorite stuffed animal, wear your pajamas if you'd like, and join us for
stories, gentle activities with stuffed friends, a relaxation exercise and a good-night tale.
* Mamas welcome if papas are not available!
WEDNESDAYS: Sep 10, Oct 15, Nov 5 ....................................... 7:00-7:30 p.m.
BABY LAPTIME / TODDLER TIME
A low-key, 20 minute, interactive program, featuring songs, finger plays, nursery
rhymes, and simple stories for babies/toddlers and their caregivers.
THURSDAYS: Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 20
Baby Laptime: 0-15 months ................................................................ 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Time: 16-24 months ............................................................. 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Time: 25-30 months ............................................................. 11:15 a.m.
SING-ALONG* ............................................................................AGES 0-6
A low-key program for children and their caregivers. Come sing old favorites; you
might even learn a new song or two!
THURSDAYS: Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11................................... 10:30 a.m.
3 & 4-YEAR-OLD STORYTIME .........................................AGES 3-4
Stop by for stories, songs, and finger plays.
FRIDAYS: Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 10, 17, 24, Nov 7, 14 ......................... 10:30 a.m.
LA HORA DE CUENTOS EN ESPAÑOL ............................. AGES 0-5
(Spanish Storytime)
Niños y sus cuidadores están invitados a una sesión de cuentos, canciones, y
juegos con los dedos en español. Children and their caregivers are invited to join
us for stories, songs, and fingerplays in Spanish.
FRIDAYS: Oct 3, Oct 31, Nov 21 ...................................................... 10:30 a.m.
STORY PLAY .................................................................................AGES 0-5
An interactive program of stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by time to play and
socialize.
SATURDAYS: Sep 27, Oct 11, Nov 8, 22 .................................. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
STORY EXPLORERS ..................................................................AGES 3-5
Explore science, math, art, and music through picture books complemented with
hands-on activities.
Attendance is limited to 12.** Sign up online (carylibrary.org) beginning at 7:00
p.m. on the dates below. Phone reservations begin at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: Sep 20 [sign-ups begin Sep 8] ............................ 9:30-10:30 a.m.
SATURDAY: Oct 18 [sign-ups begin Oct 6] ............................. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
SATURDAY: Nov 15 [sign-ups begin Nov 3] ........................... 9:30-10:30 a.m.