Upcoming Events

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  

Edades 0-6 con un adulto. 

Give your winter meals a wholesome refresh with hearty grains and flavorful greens.  We'll explore vibrant recipes like warm grain bowls, stuffed greens, and flavorful pilafs that prove nutritious can still be comforting.  

Plants bring beauty and function to the winter landscape! Sarah Michehl with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will give winter landscaping tips that show off the beauty of our native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs.

C is for conifer, our kind of tree! A bit of paper confetti and cardboard makes this charming winter tree! This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please register for one kit per family.

Join Katy as she teaches basic ASL vocabulary to you and your little one. Learning ASL is a great way for babies to learn to communicate their wants and needs with caregivers before gaining the ability to speak.

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Winter-themed designs.

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

Grades 3-12 Build one of the LEGO EV3 robot designs and then download the program to activate it. Adults not required, but this is a great chance for you to share a STEM activity with your child. 

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

Ages 18 months - 3 years with adult. Is your little one in the middle of potty training, ready to start, or just curious about the potty? Join us for a fun Daniel Tiger storytime all about the potty!

Make friends and discover new screen-free games. On the first and third Mondays of the month.  Third Mondays are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! 

Grades 6-12

Spread a little love this upcoming Valentine’s Day by creating a heart-shaped pillow using felt and stuffing. No sewing required. 

Talk shop about books with others in their 20’s and 30’s. Each meeting we discuss a title chosen by the group. If you’re interested in joining or to find out the current title, please email Jessica at jking@caryarealibrary.info.

Join us as we turn cardboard and yarn into beautiful snowflakes! This program is for grades K-1 only. Please register up to two children with their name(s). Thank you.

Step into the vibrant world of Dolly Parton with historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons.

This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods.

Join Michael Spilg, PMI-certified instructor, for part one in his project management series presentation. Explore key tools through sample projects, and discover resources for certifications like PMP, ACP, and CAPM.

Sing, dance, laugh and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends!

The Genealogy Interest Group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, unless otherwise noted.  We welcome any and all interested persons who would like to share their genealogical research or who would like to learn more.  

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!

Grades 3-5. Join us for a fun evening where you can talk about your favorite graphic novels, discover new ones, meet friends, and have snacks…what could be better?!