Upcoming Events

Sweet stories and a charming craft with a focus on nature to fit right in with the seasons! For ages 2-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name(s). Thank you. 

Grades 4-8th. Come and explore our new coding database Fiero Code! Learn team work, problem solving, and creative thinking all while making friends and creating fun playable games and visual stories. 

Grades 6-12

Design and create the classic and childhood favorite game of tic-tac-toe using perler beads.

Celebrate Earth Month and National Parks Week with an inspiring local story, "Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes"!

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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.

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

We will discuss Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

Soon we'll see real butterflies, but until then, we can enjoy these paper ones! This program is for grades 2nd-3rd only. Please register up to two children with their name(s). Thank you.

Master Gardner Dana Garretson will provide a who, what, where, why, when, and how of using plants in our homes. The benefits, functions of space, plant habits and needs, and design ideas are all considered in this survey.

Craft Swap Donation drop off dates:

Thursday, April 23: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 24: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

*Note: Donations will not be accepted on the day of the swap

Celebrate National Library Week with an author panel you won't want to miss.

Craft Swap Donation drop off dates:

Thursday, April 23: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 24: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

*Note: Donations will not be accepted on the day of the swap

Stop in and find something for your next crafting project!  Everyone is welcome!

*Note: Donations will not be accepted on the day of the swap

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.

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?!

Grades 3-5. Did you know that you can make invisible ink messages using baking soda, turmeric, and isopropyl alcohol? Come try out this fun and simple craft!

There’s been an oil spill! Clean up crew needed! You will learn how to clean up a body of water when there’s been an oil spill.

Grades 6-12 

With scissors, glue and your imagination, an egg carton has everything you need to make an amazing face! This program is for grades K-1st only. Please register one per family, thank you.

The decline of the Monarch Butterfly became apparent in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Come learn about this amazing migrator who travels over 1,000 miles yearly to overwinter in Mexico, and about the environmental "butterfly effect" that