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Cary Area Public Library • June-August 2021
Books & Bytes Cary Area Public Library June-August 2021
In the know                                                                                                      In the know

A NEW FACE IN THE LIBRARY                              FRIENDS OF THE CARY                                       Get the most out of the online catalog and your account.
                                                       AREA LIBRARY (FOCAL)
Meet Hannah, our new Community Engagement
Liaison. You might see her out in the community
                  (once we’re back to more             •   The Greenfields Little Free Library, which was        Don’t have a library card or not sure how to               Create lists
                      normal circumstances)                vandalized, has been replaced. The Community          access your account?                                       Create and keep lists of titles you’re interested in or
                        as she will be working             Center and Senior Center Little Free Libraries        If you live within the CAPL district, you can apply        need to reference again. Add titles to a list by clicking
                          to build partnerships            continue to also be available for your use. Leave a   for a library card online. If you’re not sure whether      the “Add to List” link in the item description.
                           with local businesses           copy of your favorite book to inspire a new reader    you’re in our district, check your tax bill or view our
                           and organizations and           in the community!                                     boundary map online. Instructions for how to log           Keep track of your reading history
                           foster relationships with                                                             onto your account for the first time can be found on       Track your reading history simply by checking a box
                           community members and       •   The Fall Used Book Sale is tentatively scheduled      our website | caryarealibrary.org/getcard                  in your account preferences (My Record > Contact
                         stakeholders.                     for October 16-17. Stay tuned to our next                                                                        Information and Preferences).
                                                           newsletter and/or website for any updates.
                       Not only will Hannah be                                                                   Place holds                                                Suggest a purchase
                  responsible for organizing job and   •   You can still support our efforts (and therefore      Place holds on items that are checked out or not           If you can’t find a specific title in our or the other
business related resources and programs, she will          CAPL) by making the Friends of the Cary Area          owned by CAPL. We have access to hundreds of               libraries’ collections you can suggest that we purchase
also be expanding into the area of social services.        Library your charity of choice on AmazonSmile.        thousands of materials from 27 other area libraries        the title for our collection | caryarealibrary.org/
Hannah has a background in social work and is              When you shop, a small percentage of money is         through our shared catalog. You can choose to search       suggest-a-purchase
passionate about providing resources and educational       donated at no additional cost to you.                 “Cary Materials” or “All Member Libraries” in the
opportunities that aim to expand knowledge and                                                                   Limit By filter.                                           Auto-renewals
enhance quality of life.                               •   FOCAL is always ready to welcome new                                                                             The majority of our materials auto-renew twice.
                                                                                                                 Choose your hold pick up location                          Exceptions include materials that have holds pending,
                                                           members— find out how you can help and apply
Hannah has recently been collaborating with the                                                                  You can pick up your holds in the building from our        the Library of Things collection, and STEM Kits.
                                                           on our webpage | caryarealibrary.org/focal
Cary-Grove Food Pantry to encourage food security                                                                self-serve shelving near our Service Center or you can     Don’t forget that we are also fine free!
throughout our community. To promote this effort,                                                                specify pick up for one (or all) of your holds through
we are again collecting non-perishable food and                                                                  our Drive-thru window as you place the hold.
toiletry donations in our lobby. In addition, FOCAL    DATABASE SPOTLIGHT:
                                                                                                                 Schedule/suspend your holds
has generously agreed to donate a selection of books   CHILTON LIBRARY                                           If you don’t want or need an item quite yet, or
that will be given out to those who use the pantry’s
                                                                                                                 want to space out your holds to arrive so you’re not
services. The Cary-Grove Food Pantry is free and       Another tool for your toolbox! Repair your car 24/7       overwhelmed, you can schedule when your holds
available to anyone.                                   with ChiltonLibrary online and your CAPL card. If         activate. This is a convenient feature if you travel and
                                                       you’re not a home mechanic you can still use Chilton’s    need to suspend a hold until you return home.

    Cary-Grove Food Pantry
                                             u         to estimate repair costs so you know that you’re
                                                       getting a fair deal.                                      Three ways to receive alerts
    8901 Cary-Algonquin Road, Cary, IL 60013                                                                     Receive hold pick up and overdue notices via phone,
                                                       Chilton’s features maintenance and specification          email, or text. Set this preference under My Record >
    (St. Barnabas Church parking lot)
                                                       tables for each specific vehicle, step-by-step service    Contact Information and Preferences.
    cgfoodpantry.org | 847-516-3602
                                                       and repair procedures, a labor estimating tool to
                                                       help you confidently determine your next move,
    Pantry hours:
                                                       vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting, wiring
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6 pm
                                                       diagrams to help explain system operation, close-
    1st, 2nd, 3rd Saturdays of the month, 9-11 am
                                                       up photographs and illustrations for visual support,
                                                       and ASE test prep quizzes for the most popular
                                                       certification exams | caryarealibrary.org/databases
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Books & Bytes Cary Area Public Library June-August 2021
Adult programs AGES 18+

                                                                                                               MAKE IT u

                                                                                                               Summer Container Planter
                                                                                                               Wednesday, June 2, 7-8 pm
                                                                                                               Pick up materials from 5-6:30 pm in the CAPL parking lot
                                                                                                               prior to the start of the program                                Great Decisions
                                                                                                               Zoom. Peggy Garvin will give you tips and tricks to create       First Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm
                                                                                                               your own annual container planter with beautiful summer          June 3: Foreign Policy Roundtable
                                                                                                               plants. All materials are included in the fee of $20. No         July 1: Foreign Policy Roundtable
                                                                                                               refunds. This class will be a synchronous live session.          August 5: Chapter 5: China’s Role in Africa

                                               ALL AGES SUMMER READING
                                                                                                                                                                                Zoom. Exchange ideas about foreign policy issues in this
                                                                                                                                                                                discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff. Participants
                                               JUNE 1 - AUGUST 14                                              Nature Inspired Collage Workshop                                 must buy a briefing book and read a chapter prior
                                                                                                                                                                                to each meeting. This eight-month series began in
                                                                                                               Wednesday, June 30, 6:30-8:30 pm
                                                                                                               Zoom. Join nature artist Christina Lovering in creating a        February but each chapter stands by itself so you
                                               Sign up for our all ages Summer Reading                         mixed media collage during this interactive workshop.            can join the group at any time. Monthly descriptions
                                                                                                               We will explore composition, collage, and observational          available in our online calendar. Briefing book: $15; no
                                               Challenge beginning June 1 and you’ll receive a                                                                                  refunds. Please note that you have not reserved a spot
                                                                                                               drawing to create a beautiful and unique piece of artwork
                                               sign-up goodie (while supplies last!). Track your               that captures the beauty seen in nature. Christina will          until you have paid.
                                               time reading using Beanstack and you’ll earn                    discuss favorite supplies, ideas for inspiration, and tips for
                                               digital badges as you go. Once you complete the                 the most daunting task of all—starting on the blank page!
                                                                                                               A supply kit will be provided for most materials.                Books on Tap: A 20s-30s Book Club
                                               challenge you’ll earn a ticket to allocate into the                                                                              Tuesdays, June 15, July 20, August 17, 7-8:30 pm
                                               grand prize drawing of your choice.                                                                                              Zoom. Eat, drink, and talk shop about books with others
                                                                                                               Needle Felted Succulent Planter (Live)                           in their 20s and 30s. Each meeting we discuss a title
                                                                                                               Tuesday, July 6, 7-8:30 pm                                       chosen by the group. If you’re interested in joining or
                                               We recommend downloading the Beanstack app,                                                                                      to find out the current title, please email roberhauser@
                                                                                                               Zoom. Learn the art of needle felting and create your own
                                               but you may also log your reading online through                small succulent planter out of wool roving. Participants will    caryarealibrary.info.
                                               our website or on a paper log if you are not ready              get to choose between a watermelon color scheme or an
                                               to take the digital leap. Download the “Beanstack               earth tone color scheme. Participants will also receive a
                                               Tracker” app from the Apple App Store or Google
                                                                                                               plant to place in their planter!                                 Adult Book Discussion

                                                                                                                                                                 a
                                                                                                                                                                                In-person. Join one of our book groups for a lively
                                               Play so you’re ready to go June 1!                                                                                     OR        discussion. Books are available each month at the
                                                                                                               Needle Felted Succulent Planter (On Demand)

                                                                                                                                                                          a
                                                                                                               Debuts Wednesday, July 7, 10 am                                  Service Center. Masks must be worn, covering your nose
                                               caryarealibrary.org/summerreading                               Video. Learn the art of needle felting and create your own       and mouth, for the duration of the program.
                                                                                                               small succulent planter out of wool roving. Participants will
                                                                                                                                                                                Hooked on Books
                                                                                                               get to choose between a watermelon color scheme or an
                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am
                                                                                                               earth tone color scheme. Participants will also receive a
                                                                                                                                                                                June 23: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
                                                                                                               plant to place in their planter!
Program Registration                                                                                                                                                            July 28: The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
                                                                                                                                                                                August 25: The Women of the Copper Country by Mary
                                                                                                                                                                                Doria Russell
At this time, we will be hosting the majority of our summer programs online to ensure the safety of our
community. Should any other programs switch to in-person, registrants will be notified and our online                                                                           Turning Pages Together
                                                                                                                                                                                Thursdays, 7-8 pm
calendar will be updated.
                                                                                                                                                                                June 24: Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore
                                                                                                                                                                                July 29: All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung
Registration is required for all programs and begins Thursday, May 20 at 9 am online (carylibrary.                                                                              August 26: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
evanced.info/Signup), in person, or by phone (847.639.4210, press 3). Many of our Zoom programs
are recorded, which you can then access through the calendar for a two week period if you are unable
to attend live at the time of the program. Please notify us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your
registration. If a program is full, be sure to register for the waitlist— people often cancel and spots open                                                                          DISCUSSI N
up for programs. You will be contacted as soon as possible if you have been moved to the attendee list.
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Books & Bytes Cary Area Public Library June-August 2021
Adult programs AGES 18+

FOR FUN u                                                                                                                        GENEALOGY u                                                     HISTORY LESSONS u

Eyes of the Wild                                                                                                                 Unlocking the Treasures Within Midwest Archives &               Hits of the Ragtime Era
Friday, June 4, 1:30-2:15 pm                                     LEARN IT u                                                      Repositories                                                    Wednesday, July 7, 7-8 pm
Zoom; all ages. Come join us for a live presentation with                                                                        Sunday, June 13, 2-3:30 pm                                      Zoom. Pop music comes and goes, but some songs from
Eyes of the Wild! The show will feature some of their                                                                                                                                            over 100 years ago are just as fresh in the mind as the
                                                                 Landscaping for Birds                                           Zoom. Tina Beaird will walk you through the planning
amazing rescued wildlife. You might see a Wallaby or                                                                             process of visiting archives and repositories to prepare        day they were written. We’ll take a look at some of the
                                                                 Wednesday, June 9, 7-8 pm
maybe a Veiled Chameleon catching his lunch! They’ll be                                                                          you for the important questions: who to contact, what to        songs that captivated the public and how their popularity
                                                                 Zoom. Most birds do not come to feeders but you can
discussing the animals, their habitats, and maybe even                                                                           bring, where to research, when to go and why bother?            continued into the present, and we’ll also share some songs
                                                                 easily attract them to your yard in a variety of other ways.
some things you could do to help preserve the environment                                                                        Appropriate for all skill levels.                               and rags that were hits back in their day. So to quote Irving
                                                                 Naturalizing your yard is one of the easiest and most
and protect the amazing animals with whom we share our                                                                                                                                           Berlin, “come on along” for a great hour of ragtime and
                                                                 impactful things you can do as an individual to help birds
planet! Be prepared to ask some questions too— the more                                                                                                                                          also some early jazz and blues with Cherry & Jerry!
                                                                 and other wildlife. For this program, we will discuss how to
you ask, the more you learn!                                                                                                     Genealogy Interest Group
                                                                 manage your yard to support the primary needs of birds;
                                                                                                                                 Sunday, July 11, 2-3:30 pm
                                                                 food, shelter, and nesting, as well as other tips you can
                                                                                                                                 Zoom. Bring your successes, bring your questions, share         Julia Child: Chef & Spy
                                                                 implement to attract birds and help them thrive!
MOBA 101: An Introduction to the Museum Of Bad Art                                                                               your experiences with other programs or conferences             Wednesday, July 14, 7-8:15 pm
Wednesday, July 28, 7-8 pm                                                                                                       that you have attended. Have a question for librarian           Zoom. In 1963, Julia Child became the first superstar chef.
Zoom. The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) collects, exhibits,                                                                           Nancy Gaynor ahead of time? Email her at: ngaynor@              Her program was so influential the Smithsonian Institute
                                                                 Coins, Gold, & Silver Appraisals                                caryarealibrary.info. Appropriate for all skill levels.         features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! There
and celebrates art that will be seen in no other venue. Since
                                                                 Wednesday, June 23, 2-7 pm                                                                                                      was another side to Julia Child—one that is little known to
1993, they have collected art from thrift stores, yard sales,
                                                                 In-person, one-on-one 15-minute time slots. How do you                                                                          the public. In 1943, during World War II, she worked in the
sidewalk trash, and even the artists who create it. They
                                                                 know what your collections are worth? Dave Ekstrom, a           Explore U.S. Church Records: Find Family                        OSS, which was to become the CIA. With her husband, Julia
analyze, compare to classic art, and share with fans around
                                                                 Mundelein resident, lifelong coin collector, and retired        Sunday, August 8, 2-3:30 pm                                     moved from one dangerous posting to another, serving our
the world. MOBA presents pieces from their collection, with
                                                                 school teacher will offer an opportunity to have your coin      Zoom. Church records contain much more than just                country before she learned how to cook. Join Presidential
an insightful, pithy, and often humorous commentary.
                                                                 collections and gold and silver items appraised for free.       baptisms, marriages, and deaths. They provide clues             Award-winning historian Barry Bradford to learn about both
                                                                 Masks must be worn, covering your nose and mouth, for           to origins, immigration information, how active families        sides of the amazing Julia Child.
                                                                 the duration of your time slot.                                 were in their church, and their finances. Churches predate
                                                                                                                                 government and often have information on under-
FOODIES u                                                                                                                        represented people: women, minorities, immigrants, and
                                                                 Medicare 101                                                    young children. Jacquie Schattner will teach us how to
                                                                 Wednesday, August 11, 7-8 pm                                    identify our ancestor’s place of worship, access surviving
Steaks & Desserts on the Grill with Chef Dave                    Zoom. Medicare can be challenging and confusing! Tom            records, and solve problems such as maiden names and
Debuts Wednesday, June 16, 7 pm                                  Perrucci, from Premier Medicare Benefits, will be presenting    overseas birthplaces. Appropriate for all skill levels.
Video. Chef Dave brings you into his backyard to grill steaks,   a free educational seminar to help you understand your
asparagus and even peaches! Tips, techniques and French          options and feel confident about choosing coverage based
cooking basics will all be featured in this hour long demo.      on your health needs, budget, and eligibility. He will review   12th Annual Genealogy After Hours: The Family History
Registration is optional but registrants will be emailed the     Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D          Research “Circle”                                               Replica of Julia Child’s kitchen at the National Museum of American History
recipes and the video link directly.                             Prescription Coverage, and cost saving strategies when you      Friday, August 27, 5-6:30 pm                                    (photo credit: RadioFan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
                                                                 first enroll and every year after that.                         Zoom. Today’s family history researcher has access to a
                                                                                                                                 wide variety of resources, including the Internet, libraries,
                                                                                                                                 and local repositories—the Family History “Circle.”
                                                                                                                                 Using “real life” research examples, Maureen Brady will         JOB & CAREER u
                                                                                                                                 demonstrate how a successful research strategy can be
                      ARMCHAIR TRAVEL                            Mysterious Myanmar
                                                     u

                                                                                                                                 developed by building on the strengths of each part of the
                                                                 Wednesday, July 21, 7-8 pm                                      “Circle.” Appropriate for all skill levels.                     No Stress Phone & Video Interviews
                                                                 Zoom. Brian Michalski had no idea where Myanmar                                                                                 Wednesday, August 4, 7-8 pm
                                                                 (formerly Burma) was on the map before leaving on his                                                                           Zoom. Phone and video interviews can be just as stressful
                                                                 22-month solo backpacking journey around the world. It                                                                          as an in-person interview, but involve more difficult
                                                                                                                                 RootsMagic User Group
                                                                 ended up a surprise favorite due to its untouched natural                                                                       circumstances that can help or hurt your case to move
                                                                                                                                 Wednesdays, June 30, August 25, 7:30-9 pm
                                                                 beauty, rich history, charmingly simple infrastructure,                                                                         forward in the job hunting process. Join Jez Layman,
                                                                                                                                 Zoom. For users of the popular RootsMagic genealogy
                                                                 creative cuisine, and generosity of locals. Come along on                                                                       librarian, public speaker, and job coach, to learn the
                                                                                                                                 software. We discuss the intricacies of using the program to
                                                                 this photo-rich adventure as we examine visa processes,                                                                         difference between types of interviews and how to prepare
                                                                                                                                 organize and keep track of our research. Appropriate for all
                                                                 regional safety, obstacles, and solutions while traveling                                                                       for them, as well as tips on presenting your best self when
                                                                                                                                 levels of experience.
                                                                 through this immensely rewarding Southeast Asian gem.                                                                           you’re not actually in the room.
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Books & Bytes Cary Area Public Library June-August 2021
Teen programs GRADES 6-12

                                                                                                                                                                                   GAMING u
                                                                                                                   Yay! YA Book Bags
                                                                                                                   On the second Friday of each month, get a themed
                                                                                                                                                                                   Dungeons and Dragons for Returning Players
                 Take & Make Kits for Adults & Teens                                                               goodie bag filled with a surprise book to check out, an
                                                                                                                   activity, and bonus items. At the end of the month, keep        Saturdays, June 19, July 17, August 21, 1-4 pm
                 We supply the special materials needed and you watch the video tutorial on Creativebug            the activity and return the book! Participants will be          Zoom. Continue your campaign in the Saltmarsh! This
                 with your CAPL card. Registration is limited to one kit per family, please. Registrants will be   emailed after sign-up with a survey about their reading         D&D adventuring group is for players who have already
                 notified when kits are available for pick up on the second Thursday of the month.                 preferences and again when their bags are ready to be           participated in D&D at the Library, incoming players should
                                                                                                                   picked up. This program is for CAPL teen cardholders only.      sign up for the New Players session.

                                                                                                                   June 11: Reading Colors Your World                              Dungeons and Dragons for New Players
                                                                                                                   Kick off Summer Reading with books that have a color
    JUNE 10

                                                                                                                                                                                   Sundays, June 20, July 18, and August 22, 2:30-5 pm
                 DIY Room Décor: Decoupaged Jewelry Holder                                                         in their title and supplies to make a colorful Shrinky Dink     Zoom. Join a D&D Adventuring Group. Rules will be taught
                 Courtney Cerruti shares a quick and easy idea for a jewelry hanger                                keychain.                                                       to beginners but experienced players are also welcome.
                 that utilizes decoupage and a little bit of hardware. Courtney                                                                                                    Pre-generated characters and all supplies provided.
                 shows you how to properly apply Mod Podge to adhere pretty                                        July 9: Sirens and Sailors                                      Cooperative play emphasized, so come and help your
                 paper to a wooden placard, and how to paint the beveled                                           Get an ocean themed book along with supplies to make            group succeed! Limited to 6.
                 edges with a foam brush. After that, install some simple hanging                                  “mermaid popcorn” (a delicious treat!) and some ocean
                 hardware and you’ll be ready to display your jewelry.                                             themed goodies.
                                                                                                                                                                                   Teen Gaming
                                                                                                                   August 13: Jinkies!
                                                                                                                                                                                   Tuesdays June 22, July 27, August 24, 7-8:30 pm
                                                                                                                   Get a mystery book along with supplies to make a “book
                                                                                                                                                                                   Discord. Play video games and board games with other
                                                                                                                   safe” and some mysterious goodies.
                                                                                                                                                                                   teens! While meeting virtually, we will play Jackbox games
                                                                                                                                                                                   via Discord.
    JULY 8

                 Embroidered Constellations
                 Bring the night sky into your home with hand-embroidered zodiac
                 constellations. Crafter Faith Hale demonstrates two methods of
                 transferring the patterns included in the class PDF, then how to                                                                                                  MAKE IT u
                 work the star stitch and the straight stitch using metallic thread.
                                                                                                                   STEM u
                                                                                                                                                                                   Animal Silhouette Watercolor (Live)
                                                                                                                                                                                   Tuesday, June 29, 7-8:30 pm
                                                                                                                   Coding with Drones                                              Zoom. Create your own unique watercolor in the shape of
                                                                                                                   Monday, June 14, 2-3:30 pm                                      an animal silhouette. Participants will receive a stencil to
                                                                                                                   In-person. Join us as we learn the science of drone flight by   create a silhouette in the shape of a bird, cat, or bear.
     AUGUST 12

                                                                                                                   flying the Library’s two new drones. Students will practice
                 Make a Classic Macramé Plant Hanger                                                               flying drones using remote control, then use computer
                                                                                                                   science to learn how to fly drones autonomously. After          Tie Dye
                 Learn how to create the most iconic of all macramé projects: the                                                                                                  Tuesday, July 13, 2-3 pm
                 plant hanger. Emily Katz shows you how to create a hanger out of                                  building their skills a bit, they’ll take on the challenge of
                                                                                                                   making a simulated delivery. Masks must be worn, covering       Rain date: Tuesday, July 20, 2-3 pm
                 cotton rope tied into simple square knots and half square knots.                                                                                                  In-person, outside. Join us to tie dye your own t-shirt!
                 This project is totally customizable and can work with planters of                                your nose and mouth, for the duration of the program.
                                                                                                                                                                                   Participants will receive a plain white t-shirt to tie dye.
                 any size and Emily will show you how to calculate the proportions.                                                                                                Masks must be worn, covering your nose and mouth, for
                                                                                                                   Sphero Swim Meet                                                the duration of the program.
                                                                                                                   Monday, July 19, 2-3:30 pm
                                                                                                                   Rain date: Monday, July 26, 2-3:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                   Locker Crafts (On Demand)
                                                                                                                   In-person, outside. Did you know that our Sphero robots
                                                                                                                                                                                   Video debuts Wednesday, August 4, 10 am
       u

                                                                                                                   are waterproof? Come join our challenge to discover how
                 If registration is full you can still access these tutorials with your CAPL card and your                                                                         Video. Personalize your locker this school year with our
                                                                                                                   to dress Spheros for swimming and use them to transport
                 own supplies. Not interested in these specific projects? Find over a thousand arts                                                                                Take and Make locker craft kits. Kits will come with various
                                                                                                                   items through water. Masks must be worn, covering your
                 and crafts tutorials in a multitude of mediums, including watercolor painting, cake                                                                               magnets, clips, and other materials to make customized
                                                                                                                   nose and mouth, for the duration of the program.
                 decorating, paper crafts, sewing, drawing, and much more. Again, all you need to                                                                                  locker decorations. Participants can watch a corresponding
                                                                                                                                                                                   video to get ideas for what to create.
                 access these online classes is your CAPL card | creativebug.com/lib/caryarealibrary

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Books & Bytes Cary Area Public Library June-August 2021
Youth & family programs BIRTH-GRADE 5

                                                                                                                             JUST FOR FUN u                          ART ON DEMAND u                           LITTLE KIDS IN THE
                            For children birth to age 6. We will be                                                                                                  These tutorials will be available on      KITCHEN ON DEMANDu
     family                 hosting Storytime in-person outside if
                            weather permits on the west side of the
                                                                                                                             Eyes of the Wild
                                                                                                                             Friday, June 4, 1:30-2:15 pm
                                                                                                                                                                     our YouTube channel to watch after
                                                                                                                                                                     their debut. Register to receive a        This tutorial will be available on our
                                                                                                                                                                                                               YouTube channel to watch after its
                            building. Join Amy and Rose for a story,
storytime                                                                                                                    Zoom; all ages. Come join us for a      supply kit that accompanies the
                            flannel, puppet show, and fun! Please                                                            live presentation with Eyes of the      video; you will be contacted about        debut. Register to receive a supply
                            bring a blanket for your family to sit on                                                        Wild! The show will feature some of     picking it up. Registration full? Enjoy   kit that accompanies the video; you
                                                                                                                             their amazing rescued wildlife. You     the lesson using your own supplies.       will be contacted about picking it up.
                            to allow for social distancing between
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Registration full? Enjoy the lesson
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am         families and masks must be worn by                                                               might see a Wallaby or maybe a
                                                                                                                             Veiled Chameleon catching his lunch!    Colorful Origami Paper Art                using your own supplies.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29       those 2 and up, covering the nose and                                                                                                    Video debuts Monday, June 7, 10 am
July 13, 20, 27                                                                                                              They’ll be discussing the animals,
                            mouth, for the duration of the program.                                                                                                  Grades 1-5. Students will learn a         I Can Make My Own Dessert:
                                                                                                                             their habitats, and maybe even some
                                                                                                                                                                     simple origami paper fold and create      Parfait
                                                                                                                             things you could do to help preserve
                                                                                                                                                                     a colorful symmetrical design using       Video debuts July 26, 10 am
                                                                                                                             the environment and protect the
                                                                                                                                                                     folded squares of colored paper.          3-6 years old with adult. Cool off with
                                                                                                                             amazing animals with whom we share
                                                                                                                                                                                                               a lovely layered dessert with a focus
                                                                                                                             our planet! Be prepared to ask some
                                                                                                                                                                                                               on color, layers, and patterns.
                                                                                                                             questions too— the more you ask,        Colorful Gumball Machine                  Participants will receive a kit with an
                                                                                                                             the more you learn!

screen free
                                                                                                                                                                     Video debuts Mon., July 19, 10 am         ingredient list and items to make
                                          These deluxe Take & Make programs require registration. The date and
                                                                                                                                                                     Grades K-5 After looking at Wayne         your dessert. Then gather your
                                          time listed is when registrants can begin picking up their kits.                                                           Thiebaud’s paintings of gumball           ingredients, and follow along with Jill
                                                                                                                             Minecraft Mania Escape Room             machines, students will do a step         in the kitchen!
                                                                                                                             Tuesday, June 8, 1:30-3 pm              by step drawing and painting of
Read, Create, and Explore:                Take & Investigate: Great Geyser!         Kids in the Kitchen: Fizzy Lemonade      Zoom. Join the Minecraft Mania
Dandy Lion                                Friday, July 16, 10 am                    Friday, August 13, 10 am                                                         a gumball machine on canvas.
                                                                                                                             team with a new spin on the popular     Students will add colorful gumballs
Friday, June 4, 1 pm                      Grades 1-5 with an adult. This messy      Grades 1-5 with an adult. Use real       game! Kids will work together to
Ages 3-6 with an adult. Let’s read        outdoor activity is sure to give loads    lemons to make this treat and learn                                              using a circle stamp.
                                                                                                                             escape the trapped room that leads
            Dandy by Ame Dyckman          of great fun using diet soda and          about the chemistry behind the           to more obstacles and challenges.
             and celebrate how much       mentos mints!                             bubbles!                                 A computer is necessary for this
             we love our dads by                                                                                             amazing new program!
             making them a beautiful                                                                                                                                 SCIENCE ON DEMAND u
             dandelion picture.           Colors of the World                       Take & Investigate: 100 Pins and
              Copies of the book          Friday, July 23, 1 pm                     a Balloon                                                                        These tutorials will be available on
              will be available for       Ages 3-6 with an adult. Lets              Thursday, August 19, 10 am               Talewise                                our YouTube channel to watch after
participants to check out, in addition    celebrate our unique world, and all       Grades 1-5 with an adult. Will           Monday, June 21, 10 am                  their debut. Register to receive a
to the activity kit they will receive.    the colors we represent! Participants     your balloon pop on a bed of 100         Zoom. Join us on a wild adventure       supply kit that accompanies the
                                          will receive a kit to make an art         thumbtacks?                              about two kids who visit the city zoo   video; you will be contacted about
                                          project celebrating our diverse                                                    and discover all sorts of animals,      picking it up. Registration full? Enjoy
Take & Investigate:                       world population.                                                                  including a horse who knows in its      the lesson using your own supplies.
Colorful Circle Science                                                             Read, Create, and Explore: Bugs!         heart that it’s truly a unicorn! The
Friday, June 18, 10 am                                                              Friday, August 20, 1 pm                  animals join forces to stand up         Whimsical Windmills
Grades 1-5 with an adult. This is a fun   Mini Magicians: Color magic               Ages 3-6 with an adult. Explore          to the tyrannical Zoo Owner. The        Video debuts Mon., June 14, 10 am
activity to see diffusion in action!      Friday, August 6, 1 pm                    the fascinating world of bugs right      fun animated story segues into          Grades 1-5. We’ll learn all about
                                          Ages 3-6 with an adult. Learn how         outside your door. Registrants will      fascinating science concept segments    windmills as we make samples of this
                                          to make a black and white picture         be able to check out a bug related       about life sciences and animals, so     wheel-and-axle machine to see which
Kids in the Kitchen:                      suddenly burst with color. Participants   book, along with a kit including tools   you won’t only be entertained—          works best and why.
Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats              will receive a kit with items to put on   to study these creatures up close.       you’ll learn something, too!
Friday, June 25, 10 am                    a mini magic show.
                                                                                                                                                                     Creepy Crawly Creation                        all ages summer reading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       june 1- august 14
Grades 1-5 with an adult. Enjoy                                                                                                                                      Video debuts Mon., July 12, 10 am
making and sharing these colorful                                                                                                                                    Grades 1-5. We’ll be making a worm
treats with your family to celebrate                                                                                                                                 farm which can be used to enrich
our Reading Colors Your World                                                                                                                                        your garden! Or you can use the              caryarealibrary.org/summerreading
summer reading program theme!                                                                                                                                        worms as bait on a fishing trip!

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