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Vegetarian Way for Teens and Adults- Gr 6-Adult
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Muzzy Language learning for Kids

MUZZY follows national foreign language standards which emphasize the use of functional language, repetition and "spiraling." In MUZZY, words and concepts are first introduced, and then introduced again and again in many new contexts.Click her to enter (You will need your library card number)

signpostSummer Reading
Have Book, Will Travel
June 1 - July 31

Travel the world over this summer as you have exciting adventures while reading for fun and prizes. During the weeks of June 24-30 and July 22-27, you can spin the prize wheel if you have completed your reading goals. Complete all of your goals to choose a book from a selection provided by the Friends of the Cary Area Library, receive coupons for local eateries and activities, and be entered into our grand prize drawing for a one-year Brookfield Zoo family pass. Last day to register for Summer Reading is July 17.

Summer Reading Kick Off: Holly's Hawaii
Saturday, June 8, 10:30-11:15 am

All ages family program. Enjoy a virtual trip to Hawaii with Holly Nagel, hula dancer and storyteller extraordinaire! Holly will share a Hawaiian folk story, then lead hands-on playing of musical instruments, teach some Hawaiian words and hula hand gestures and, of course, dancing. Children from the audience will be chosen to model Hawaiian costumes and exotic feather headdresses! Registration is required.

Science Time with Nursery Rhymes
Wednesday, June 12, 6:30-7:30 pm

For ages 3-5 with an adult. Did you ever think that nursery rhymes might be science, too? Join us as we learn some science connected to some familiar nursery rhymes. Limited to 20.

Mother-Daughter Fairy Garden Workshop
Saturday, June 15, 10:30-11:30 am

Ages 5-10 with an adult. Make your own fairy garden with a plant professional from the Barn Nursery. Register in person to pay the $15 materials fee which covers the container and plant materials for one garden. Additional decorative items may be purchased on the day of the program.

Once Upon a Time in India
Friday, June 28, 1-2:30 pm

Entering grades 1-5. Come learn the story of The Ramayana, a famous story in Indian culture. We'll talk about Indian culture, Bollywood musicals, and learn some dance steps from the movies. We'll finish with a craft in honor of Raksha Bandhan, a summer holiday dedicated to brothers, sisters and special friends. Limited to 15 kids.

World of Whale Sharks
Friday, July 12, 10:30-11:30 am

All ages family program, kids under 9 with an adult. Join us on a virtual trip to Central America as divers search for the largest shark on the planet, the 40 foot long, 10,000 pound whale shark. Watch as divers meet this giant of the sea up close and personal. After the film, kids can touch a 25 foot long inflatable model of this monster fish.

RobotCity Workshop
Thursday, July 18, 10-10:45 am

Ages 4-7, parents welcome. This workshop will offer an introduction to robotics while working with a variety of hands-on activities. Children will design their robots with Bits and Bobs sets and learn how fullsize robots are built. Registration required. Limit of 25.

RobotCity Workshop
Thursday, July 18, 11am-Noon

Ages 8-12. This beginner robotics workshop will feature a variety of hands-on activities. Students will work with Snap circuits sets to learn about a robot's "brain" and how electronic components function together, and with Gears to learn how robotic movement is powered. Registration required. Limit of 35.

Scottish Tales and Highland Games
Friday, July 26, 1-2:30 pm

Entering grades 1-5. We'll start indoors with one of Scotland's legendary stories: Tam Lin's capture by the fairies. Then we'll go outside to play our own versions of the famous Highland Games. We'll try the caber toss, sheaf toss and a bit of haggis hurling.

World of Music
Tuesday, July 30, 7-7:45 pm

Family program all ages, children under 9 with an adult. Guy Louis will transport you around the world by sharing international music played on exotic instruments. Featured segments will include music from diverse cultures, native American music, Renaissance Europe tunes, African, and Indian music. Instruments demonstrated will include the sitar, tambourine, tablas and the modern electric guitar.

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