Upcoming Events

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!

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! 

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. 

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19 | 7-8 PM CST

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.

Grades 6-12

Design custom artwork on a fabric tote bag. Perfect to carry books for summer reading or to travel with you on your summer adventures.  

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

Join Susan Grossinger, a Senior Health Insurance Program counselor, to learn how to become a smart consumer, whether you are new to Medicare or not.

Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions to determine who is the face of trivia success!  Bonus points for each player dressed for spring, rainstorms, or to do your best spring cleaning.

Grades K-5. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog! Choose from a selection of books provided or bring your own favorite.

Grades K-5. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog! Choose from a selection of books provided or bring your own favorite.

Grades K-5. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog! Choose from a selection of books provided or bring your own favorite.

Grades K-5. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog! Choose from a selection of books provided or bring your own favorite.

Book Buddies is a great way to introduce newly independent readers to fun book series. Read the first book, and then read them all!

Grades 6-12 

We will discuss Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung. 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.

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

Led by Physical Therapist and VeDA Ambassador, Dana Tress, this class is designed to help you improve balance, strength, and confidence to reduce your risk of falls.

We will discuss Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. 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.

Training for our Summer Volunteen program for volunteers who's applications have been accepted. To apply, visit https://teens.caryarealibrary.org/volunteens-3/