youth services events

Story Explorers
Tuesday, February 21, 4-4:45 pm

For kids in grades K through 2. Listen to stories about the outdoors and what you can find there, and then do a fun activity related to the story. A special visitor from the McHenry County Conservation District will visit in January. Limited to 12; register for each month separately

Mother/Daughter Book Club
Thursday, February 16, 7:30-8:30 pm

For girls in grades 5 and 6 with a female adult. Ok, girls are you ready for some more great reads? Enjoy a chance to read with your mother or other adult female, and then join us for a fun-filled discussion with activities. The book club will meet monthly. Register now at the Information Center and pick up copies of the next book.

Annual Pre-School Fair
Saturday, January 21, 10 am-12 pm

Are you looking for a preschool for your child? investigating pre-schools. You are invited to the meet and talk to staff from several area preschools

Lego Club
Sundays, January 22 and February 19, 1:30-3pm

For ages 6 through12. Each month we will have a new theme and create something different based on the theme. Children will be divided into age appropriate groups, listen to a story and have their photos taken with their creations. Please register for each month, Cary Library card holders only.

Heart Collage
Thursday, February 2, 4-5 pm

For kids in grades 3 through 5. Make a heart collage using cut paper and paint. Limited to 20; registration required.

Page Turners Book Club
Tuesday, February 7, 7-8 pm

For kids in grades 3 and 4 with an adult. Read a book together, come to talk about it with the group and make a craft related to the book. Register at the Information Center and pick up your book; Cary Library card not required.

Youth Winter Reading: Pop Open a Good Book!
December 12-February 4

For ages infant through grade 5. Cary cardholders only, please.

Very Family Valentine Storytime
Tuesday, February 14, 6:30-7:30 pm

For children ages 3 through 8 with and adult caregiver. Join us for a special Valentine story and a fun craft to take home. Registration required.

K'nex Amusement Park
Friday, February 17, 10 -11:30 am

For kids in grades 4 through 6. Come to the library and help create an entire amusement park! Choose from an assortment of amusement park designs to create a Scrambler, a Ferris Wheel or even the London Eye. Register early: limited to 12.

Lincoln Logs
Monday, February 20, 1-2 pm

For kids in grades 1 through 3. Celebrate Presidents' Day at the library by building with good old-fashioned Lincoln Logs. Register early, limit of 12

Close Encounters of the Chemical Kind
Saturday, February 25, 1-2 pm

For kids in grades 2 through 6. This program will WOW you with exciting chemical reactions, color changes, gooey Gak, springy superballs and more! A series of fast- paced and fun demonstrations that will keep kids talking about science long after the presentations. Cary Library cardholders only.

Just One Fish
Wednesday, February 29, 4-5 pm

For kids in grades K through 5. Using Dr. Seuss's One Fish, Two Fish as our inspiration, we will draw and paint colorful fish in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2. Limited to 20 artists.

Photo Policy

The library reserves the right to photograph and videotape program participants. These photos and videos may be used in library publications and publicity, including local access cable. Notify library staff if you do not wish to be photographed.