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Children's Room
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CARYBOKAFLOÐ
A Celebration of Cozy Reading!
December 4-6, 2023
Inspired by Jolabokafloð, an Icelandic holiday tradition, Carybokafloð [Cary-bo-kah-flawed] celebrates all things cozy, seasonal and book-related.
For a full list of activities each night, see: https://www.carylibrary.org/carybokaflod
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A StoryWalk® is a fun, educational experience for children – and adults – to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Take a walk along the trail and read and interact with the book as you go! | |
• SPECIAL EVENTS: LOCAL AUTHOR STORYTIMES • | |
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Monday, December 4
6 PM
Stop by Carybokafloð and join us for a local author storytime featuring Bridge Elementary School teacher Zeba McGibbon! Books will be available to purchase from the author.
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Friday, December 15
3:30 PM
Join local authors Bethany Eisenberg and Martha Eisenberg for a local author storytime as they share their new book. Books will be available to purchase from the author.
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• SPECIAL EVENTS: SCHOOL VACATION WEEK • | |
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Tuesday, December 26
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Recommended Ages 2+
Drop in and build with our LEGO® bricks and see what you can create!
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this program.
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Wednesday, December 27
3 - 4:30 PM
All Ages Welcome
Drop in to get your winter wiggles out! We’ll be bringing out some large-scale toys and games for an afternoon of self-directed gross motor play
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Thursday, December 28
2 - 4 PM
All Ages and Abilities Welcome
Come get crafty with us!
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Friday, December 29
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Ages 0 - 5
Join us for a special vacation weekday Social Story! Join us for a few stories and songs, and then stay and play and make some friends!
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Tuesday, December 7
7 - 8 PM
Recommended Ages 2+
Drop in and build with our LEGO® bricks and see what you can create!
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this program.
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• SCHOOL-AGE ACTIVITIES • | |
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Brickbuilders' Activity Challenge
Grades 3 - 5
Registration now open
Friday, December 8
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Will you take the Brickbuilders’ Challenge? Meet other kids who love LEGO® and work together in pairs or small groups to take on a challenge.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this program.
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Read to Lyric
Grades K - 5
Registration opens December 4
Tuesday, December 12
6:30 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
Bring your favorite book and come practice your reading skills to certified therapy dog Lyric!
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LHS Origamic Club Comes to Cary
Grades K - 8
No registration required
Come learn how to make fun folded pieces of art. Registration not required, space is limited.
This program is part of Cary Teens Lead the Way, a program designed to highlight the interests and talents of Lexington's teens.
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Dance Party
Ages 2 - 5
No registration required
Wednesdays
10 AM
No Dance Party 12/27
Come dance with us! Grown ups will dance too!
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Sensory Playtime
Ages 0-5
No registration required
Friday, December 8
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Come play and explore our interactive sensory stations.
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Preschool Arts & Crafts
Ages 3 - 5
No registration required
Monday, December 18
2:30 - 3 PM
Drop in and explore, learn, and create art!
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No storytimes the week of December 25th!
Next session begins Monday January 8th
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• Storytime Schedule •
Mondays:
10:30 am: Music Monday
(ages 2 - 5)
Tuesday:
9:30 am: Laptime (prewalkers)
10:15 am: Toddler Time
(walkers - 24 months)
Wednesday:
10:45 am: Stories & More
(ages 2-5)
Thursday:
10:15 am: Preschool Storytime
(ages 3 - 5)
Saturday December 9 & 23:
9:30 am: Story Social (ages 0 - 5)
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What Our Book Clubs Are Reading | |
Tadpoles (1st & 2nd Grades) | | |
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Nate the Great
by Marjorie Weiman Sharmat
Book 1: Nate the Great series
Nate the Great solves the mystery of the missing picture.
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The Princess in Black
by Shannan Hale and Dean Hale
Book 1: The Princess in Black series
Princess Magnolia has a secret -- she's also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her!
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Bookmarks (2nd & 3rd Grades) | | |
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Chews Your Destiny
by Rhode Montijo
Book 1: The Gumazing Gum Girl
When Mom issues a no-gum rule, Gabby Gomez sneaks a piece of special bubble gum that turns her into a superhero.
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Mr Summerling's Secret Code
by Dori Hillestad
Book 1: The Treasure Troop
In his will, Mr. Summerling left a treasure for Marly and two classmates, Isla and Sai. They barely know each other, but they have to work together with a series of riddles, puzzles, and clues to find the treasure.
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Next Chapter (3rd & 4th Grades) | | | |
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Knight of the Cape
by Terry Catasus Jennings
Book 1: Definitely Dominguita
One of her favorites books is Don Quixote, a brave knight errant who tries to do good deeds. Dominguita decides that she, too, will become a knight and do good deeds around her community, creating a grand adventure for her to share with her abuela.
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Page Turners (4th & 5th Grades)
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Parachute Kids
by Betty Tsang
After their two-week family tour of Los Angeles, ten-year-old Feng Li Lin and her older brother and sister learn they will remain in California while their parents return to Taiwan.
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Book Talks (4th - 6th Grades) | | | |
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Invisible
by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Can five overlooked kids make one big difference? They're stuck together when they're forced to complete their school's community service hours. Then they meet someone who truly needs their help, and they must decide whether they are each willing to expose their own secrets to help... or if remaining invisible is the only way to survive middle school.
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How This Book Got Red
by Margaret Chiu Greanias
In this picture book about the importance of diverse media representation, a red panda struggles to see herself in books around her. The only pandas in books are of the black and white variety. To solve this problem, Red wants to write a book of her own but doubts whether or not the world wants to read a story about red pandas. Can she find the courage to publish her story? Find out in this adorable and empowering book!
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Ten Good and Bad Things About My Life (So Far)
by Ann Martin
Pearl, the protagonist, is quirky and engaging, and she shows tremendous growth through a summer when her father has lost his job. As always, Ann Martin's writing is tight, and her storytelling is on point. Definitely a recommended read!
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News from the Friends of Cary Library | |
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The Friends of Cary Library want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our November Book Sale. We were excited to see so much enthusiasm from the community and are truly grateful for your generous and ongoing support.
We also want to invite you to check out the Holiday Gift Idea Table in our Book Store. It’s stocked with a nice selection of holiday items and a mix of other things we think would make great gifts. Prices are low, and every purchase will go to support Cary Library. Come by whenever you’re in the library, as we will add new items almost every day.
Happy Holidays and all the best from the Friends of Cary Library!
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