B O O K S & B Y T E S Cary Area Public • March - May 2020

~ S E E D L I B R A R Y ~ In the know ~ S E E D L I B R A R Y ~ We’re expanding our non-traditional to now include a seed library! CRICUT MACHINE • We now have a Cricut Beginning March 2, a variety of free seeds machine available for use at the Library. In order to use it, you’ll need to request it through our will be available to the community, which will an Expert service. Once you’ve initiated interest, increase biodiversity and sustainability within you will be asked some follow-up questions in our area and allow gardeners to try growing order to make sure your experience runs smoothly | new varieties of plants with little risk. We caryarealibrary.org/book-expert were able to begin this collection with funds Some of our fabulous FOCAL members from The Friends of the Cary Area Library FRIENDS OF THE (FOCAL) and some donated seeds from the EARLY VOTING • The Library will be an Early Seed Savers Exchange (seedsavers.org). Voting site again this spring for the primary election CARY AREA LIBRARY (as well as in the fall for the presidential election). The Upcoming meetings will be held on Thursdays, March 5, April 2, Choose from fruit, vegetable, herb, and early voting hours at the Library are determined by McHenry County and are as follows: and May 7 at 7 pm at the Library. native flower seeds, including varietals of tomatoes, lettuce, beans, squash, okra, beets, dill, FOCAL is always looking for new marjoram, rosemary and much more. Each of our envelopes will include some seeds and • Tuesday, March 3-Friday, March 6, 9 am-2 pm members and membership is free! basic planting and growing instructions such as amount of light, planting depth, harvest • Saturday, March 7, 9 am-12 pm Fill out the brief form at the Library or apply online | time, etc. We will also be labeling seeds if they are container friendly. If you are versed in seed • Monday, March 9-Friday, March 13, 9 am-2 pm caryarealibrary.org/focal saving, we will be glad to have them back for the next year’s grower. • Saturday, March 14, 9 am-12 pm

To celebrate the debut of our seed library, DON’T MISS... SCHOLARSHIPS • The Friends of the Cary we’ll be raffling off a gardening prize basket VOTER’S REGISTRATION • Get ready Area Library are again offering two $500 scholarships in early March. COMPOSTING AND WATER CONSERVATION for election day and make sure you’re registered to to graduating seniors who live within the CAPL Wednesday, April 1, 7-8 pm ! district. Applications due by April 20; requirements vote. Voters who have moved or are now age-eligible Water, food waste, and leaves... don’t throw them (17 year-olds may register if they will be turning 18 and application available at the Library Service Center For more information and a complete list away! Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will share some easy ways to by or on election day) need to register. We can help or online | caryarealibrary.org/focal of the seeds that will be available, growing conserve water and turn those food scraps into you at the Service Center, but you may also register instructions, and resources, visit our something usable. Information, order forms, and through the state online | ova.elections.il.gov website and start planning your garden! | lessons learned will be shared on rain barrels and composters in a suburban landscape. Also learn caryarealibrary.org/seedlibrary more about the Conservation@Home program!

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Note new day of the week and time! Program registration begins Thursday, February 13 at 9 am online Registration is required Find bargains on and AV for all ages at the Friends of (carylibrary.evanced.info/Signup), in person, or by phone (847.639.4210, press 3). Spring Sale unless otherwise noted in the program description. For paid programs, please note that you have not reserved the Cary Area Library Spring Used Book Sale. Sunday’s bag a spot until you have paid. Please notify us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration. If a Saturday, April 18, 9-5 pm sale is $5 per supplied bag. Teachers who bring ID will receive program is full, be sure to register for the wait-list-- people often cancel and spots open up for programs. You Sunday, April 19, 1-5 pm half-off their purchases. will be contacted as soon as possible if you have been moved to the attendee list.

Photos and videos may be taken during programs for publicity purposes. Notify Library staff if you do not wish to be photographed. 2 3 Multi-age programs Adult programs AGES 18+

ROBOTICS u DISCUSSION GROUPS u

BASIC ROBOTICS GREAT DECISIONS BOOKS ON TAP: A 20s-30s ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION Monday, March 2, 6:30-8:30 pm First Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm BOOK CLUB Join one of our book groups for a Ages 9-adult. Learn about the Peeps Diorama our website. Entry drop off is from Exchange ideas about foreign policy Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19 lively discussion. Books are available LEGO MindStorms robot’s hardware March 28-29. Entries will be displayed issues in this discussion led by 7-8:30 pm | Meets at the Cary Library each month at the Service Center. and program interface. This class from March 30-April 9. Voting for Professor Gary Midkiff. Participants March 17. Meets at the Cary Ale is a prerequisite for the Robotics the Peeple’s Choice Award will take must buy a briefing book and read a House April 21 and May 19. Eat, drink, Workshops. Limited to 16. Contest place during the entire display period. chapter prior to each meeting. This and talk shop about books with others Winners will be announced at the eight-month series began in February, in their 20s and 30s. Each meeting we March 30-April 9 Peeps Party Closing Reception. but you can join the group any time. discuss a title chosen by the group. BUILD-A-ROBOT Monthly descriptions available in our If you’re interested in joining or to Friday, March 27, 1:30-4 pm online calendar. Briefing book: $15; no find out the current title, please email Ages 9-adult. Work with a partner to Participate in our sixth annual Peeps PEEPS PARTY CLOSING RECEPTION refunds. Please note that you have not [email protected]. Hooked on Books build a LEGO EV3 robot and then Diorama Contest! Create your own Thursday, April 9, 7-8 pm reserved a spot until you have paid. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am download the program to activate Peeps world in a shoebox. Peep Celebrate all of the creative March 5: India and Pakistan March 25: The Radium Girls it. Adults not required, but this is a Prizes will be given to the best participants who created Peeps April 9: Red Sea Security by Kate Moore great chance for you to share a STEM entries in the following categories: Dioramas this year! Attendees can May 7: Modern Safety and Human CARY AREA WRITERS GROUP April 22: The Alice Network activity with your child. Limited to 16. Family, Youth (grades 5 and under), enjoy activities, crafts, and snacks, Trafficking Second Saturday each month, 12-3 pm by Kate Quinn Teen (grades 6-12), and Adult. Enter plus vote for the “Peeple’s Choice Looking for a community to nurture May 27: America for Beginners by yourself or with a group. Entry Award.” The winners of the contest your writing? Join CAWG. by Leah Franqui ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS forms and rules can be picked up will be announced at the end of the FILM DISCUSSION Mondays, April 20, May 18 at the Service Center or found on reception. No registration required. Third Mondays, every other month Turning Pages Together 6:30-8:30 pm 7-8:30 pm. Watch the film on your Thursdays, 7-8 pm Ages 9-adult. Learn or improve your own before our discussion. We watch March 26: The Radium Girls programming skills with the LEGO classic to current films that may have by Kate Moore Mindstorms modules and apply them violence, language, sexual content, April 23: Nine Perfect Strangers to various challenges. You must have and/or subtitles. by Liane Moriarty attended the Basics Robotics class. A FREE COMIC BOOK DAY March 16: 12 Angry Men (1957) May 28: America for Beginners Build-A-Robot session does not qualify. Saturday, May 2 - All Day May 18: The Green Book (2018) by Leah Franqui Register for each class. Limited to 18. Participate in the Comic Industry’s most anticipated annual event! Come to the Library to take home a free comic-- one per person, first HANDS ON u come first serve. This year we will have selections including Power Just add readers and stir Rangers, My Little Pony, X-Men, Friend and neighborhood book clubs: we can help! Choose a title from our wide MAKER CLUB DC, Zelda, Spiderman/Venom, Mondays, March 9, March 30, April 6, Lumberjanes, Naruto, and more! selection of Instant Book Club (IBC) bags available for six week checkout. Each bag April 27, May 11, 6:30-8:30 pm No registration required. includes 12 copies of the title, a lending checkoff sheet, and discussion All ages (12 & under must be with an questions | search “Instant Book Club” in our catalog for titles adult). Create your own tech-based project with help from Ryan Brock Recently added IBC bags: Bags coming this spring: and learn about microcontrollers, AVENGERS ENDGAME SHOWING Saturday, May 2, 1-4 pm soldering, wiring, and programming. • As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner • The Lost Man by Jane Harper Ages 13 and up. Celebrate Free Participants do not need to attend • The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai • The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Comic Book Day by watching the every session but come to • The Immortalists by Chole Benjamin by Kim Michele Richardson must Marvel movie to end all Marvel the first session in order to choose • Little Faith by Nicholas Butler • Only Child by Rhiannon Navin movies. We’ll have popcorn, a project. Most projects will take • Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng • America for Beginners by Leah Franqui refreshments, and crafts to do while multiple sessions. There will be a fee watching. Attendees can also take a • The Honey Bus by Meredith May for some supplies after projects are Free Comic Book Day comic. chosen. Limited to 20. ©2019 Marvel Erika, a CAPL patron and frequent user of our IBC bags, said some of her book club’s favorite titles have been Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton, Small Great Things 4 by Jodi Picoult, and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. 5 Adult programs AGES 18+ Welcome As some of you may know, Jennifer, our Program IN THE KNOW u COMPOSTING AND WATER GENEALOGY u HISTORY LESSONS u Coordinator retired in January. In her stead, Barb, a CONSERVATION Public Services staffer with programming experience Wednesday, April 1, 7-8 pm has taken over the position. You may recognize Water, food waste, and leaves... don’t 401(K)S AND IRAS: GUIDELINES GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP SECRET CHICAGO Barb’s friendly face from the Service Center and throw them away! Sarah Michehl from Sunday, March 8, 2-3:30 pm Wednesday, March 11, 7-8 pm FOR SUCCESS Tech Desk. You will be seeing her at many adult Wednesday, March 4, 7-8 pm The Land Conservancy of McHenry Join our Interest Group as we share A grave in a junkyard? A swimming Mike Heatwole, Certified Financial County will share some easy ways our success and our brick walls. Bring pool under the Loop? A salt cave in programs, so please be sure to introduce yourself. If PlannerTM and Founder of The Dala to conserve water and turn those your stories, bring your finds and share Portage Park? Author Jessica Mlinaric you have a program suggestion, please let her know. Group, will provide strategies to food scraps into something usable. your expertise with those just starting. will take us on a scavenger hunt of optimize retirement savings using Information, order forms, and lessons Bring your own computer, or use one unusual sites in Chicago. Her book 401(k)s and IRAs, which can often learned will be shared on rain barrels of ours. This meeting is appropriate for Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, provide tax advantaged savings and composters in a suburban all levels of experience. Wonderful, and Obscure will be beyond the standard IRS contribution landscape. Also learn more about the available for purchase and signing. limits. Strategies discussed will Conservation@Home program! A WALK IN LONDON: FOODIES u include opening a Roth IRA for teens, WESTMINSTER Wednesday, May 20, 7-8 pm making IRA contributions for a non- THE CELTIC CROSSES OF CHICAGO working spouse, back-door Roth AARP DRIVER SAFETY MAKE IT u Wednesday, March 18, 7-8 pm Central London is actually two cities: Wednesday, April 29, 9 am-6 pm Westminster and the City of London. DIY KOMBUCHA IRA contributions, mega back-door Laurel Mellien delves into the history Wednesday, April 22, 6:30-7:30 pm For motorists aged 50 and older. This Westminster is the power, politics and Roth IRA contributions, Roth IRA of the High Crosses in Ireland that the Kombucha is a sweetened, fermented is a one-day eight-hour course, with royalty whereas The City of London conversions, and Qualified Charitable JIGSAW PUZZLE SWAP Chicago area headstones are modeled tea that is rich in gut-healthy an hour break for lunch. Learn what’s is the money. John Gowing is back Distributions. Sunday, March 15, 1:30-2:30 pm after. The meanings of the Celtic Cross probiotics. Andrea Pracht will discuss new on the driving scene and keep to ‘walk’ us through Westminster. You Bring in your puzzles and swap with sections are explained and Christian the health benefits of kombucha your skills current. Your class certificate will see Westminster Abbey, Downing others. Puzzles must have all the icons as well as Pagan and Irish and other fermented foods while qualifies you to receive a discount Street, and other famous landmarks, pieces intact. No registration required. symbols are decoded. demonstrating how you can make your WHAT ARE YOUR OLD COINS, on the liability portion of your auto learning stories about each as you go. own batch at home. GOLD AND SILVER ITEMS WORTH? insurance. AARP membership is not Wednesday, March 25, 2-7 pm required. However, bring your AARP How do you know what your NEEDLE FELTING BEEHIVE MY STORY: SURVIVING card, if you are a member, and Driver’s Saturday, March 21, 9:30-11 am collections are worth? Dave Ekstrom, License to class the first day. $15 for THE HOLOCAUST u MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Learn the art of needle felting. During Thursday, April 23, 1:30-2:30 pm YOUR HEALTH a lifelong coin collector and retired AARP members and $20 for non- Thursday, April 30 6:30-8 pm class you will learn how to “sculpt” Local resident Steen Metz was only school teacher will offer an opportunity members. Bring a check payable to Chef Dave Esau brings his personality using a needle and loose wool roving. eight years old in 1943 when he was to have your coin collections and gold AARP; sorry, no cash or credit cards. and cooking skills to share a special Participants will be able to make a arrested, along with his father and PAIN: WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? and silver items appraised for free. You Thursday, March 19, 1-2 pm Mother’s Day Brunch menu. small, adorable beehive and bees to mother, and deported from his home will be able to sign up for 15-minute Physical therapist Dr. Adam Fritsch time slots. buzz around it. in Denmark to the Theresienstadt MINDFUL VAGABOND: Concentration Camp, in what was will discuss what pain is and the many SOUTH AMERICA then Czechoslovakia. In 2011 Steen factors that can contribute to it as well Wednesday, May 13, 7-8 pm completed his memoir A Danish Boy as some of the common myths about Brian Michalski spent over a year in SPRING BASKET pain. Learn about why pain is not DON’T PAY THE COLLEGE Wednesday, April 8, 7-8 pm In Theresienstadt. Join us for a South America. As he trekked the Inca abnormal but living in pain is. STICKER PRICE Create a colorful fresh spring firsthand account of the Holocaust. Tuesday, March 31, 7-8:30 pm Trail, navigated pristine Patagonia and centerpiece. Peggy Garvin will provide For many families college tuition is explored the Amazon rainforest, he all the materials and instructions; the largest expense they will ever also volunteered, took Spanish classes, please bring your own pruners. There face. Joe Orsolini, CFP of College Aid earned his English teaching certificate is $15 materials fee; no refunds. Please Planners, will introduce strategies to and worked remotely. Witness this note that you have not reserved a spot maximize need-based financial aid atypical approach to a challenging, yet Eleanor Roosevelt until you have paid. Wednesday, May 6, 7-8 pm eligibility, target the right colleges for deeply rewarding continent. merit-based financial aid, and leverage Award-winning actress and scholar tax-saving opportunities. Leslie Goddard portrays one of the most fascinating and influential public figures of the twentieth century. DID YOU KNOW Drawn from Eleanor’s own letters, diaries, newspaper columns, and other If you don’t have a printer or want to save on ink costs, use our Web writings, this engaging performance service. Send your print jobs online to the Library from home, the office, captures the warm, honest, and ? passionate American stateswoman. or your device while at the Library | caryarealibrary.org/technology 6 7 -

Teen programs GRADES 6-12

YOUR FUTURE u ACT PRACTICE TEST TEEN GROUPS u TEEN GAMING Saturday, March 7, 9 am-12:30 pm Tuesdays, March 24, April 28, May 26 Gain valuable experience by taking 7-8:30 pm JOB FAIR 101 a timed, full-length mock ACT test DON’T MISS TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Grades 6-12. Bring a friend and play February 16, 1:30-3:00 pm OR provided by college prep tutor Lisa Tuesday, March 10, 7-8:30 pm Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U and February 19, 7:00-8:30 pm Stiegman. Prior to the exam she will The Friends of the Cary Area Monday, April 13, 7-8:30 pm other Wii U or Xbox One games on AVENGERS This program is designed for job explain strategies to help with your Library are again offering two ! Tuesday, May 12, 7-8:30 pm the big screen - or play a board game! ENDGAME seekers ages 15-19 in preparation timing and reducing test anxiety. Test $500 scholarships to graduating Grades 6-12. Help out the Library and Snacks provided. No registration for the Cary-Grove High School Job takers will receive their scores with an seniors who live within the CAPL your community in our dynamic Teen required. Fair on Friday, February 21 but are Advisory Board! Each month we do opportunity for personal feedback. district. Applications due by April skills that can be used for any job Bring your student ID, an ACT different activities from brainstorming Saturday, May 2, 1-4 pm 20; requirements and application search and interviewing situation. approved calculator, and #2 pencils. ideas, helping with Library programs, We’ll provide information about what available at the Library Service assisting the Friends of the Library, or to expect and how to be prepared Center or online | caryarealibrary. getting out in the community. Drop MAKE IT u Ages 13 and up. Celebrate to apply for jobs. We’ll also discuss org/focal in to meet other involved teens! On Free Comic Book Day by key skills for a successful interview. SAT PRACTICE TEST Monday, April 13 we will be helping watching the Marvel movie Registration is open now and is Saturday, April 11 9 am-12:30 pm with the FOCAL book sale set up. NEEDLE FELTING BEEHIVE to end all Marvel movies. Gain valuable experience by taking Sunday, March 22, 1:30-3pm required (no library card needed) and We’ll have popcorn, all area teens are welcome. a timed, full-length mock SAT test Grades 6-12. During class you will provided by college prep tutor Lisa learn how to “sculpt” using a needle refreshments, and crafts to Stiegman. Prior to the exam she will GAMING u and loose wool roving. Participants do while watching. Attendees explain strategies to help with your will be able to make a small, adorable can also take home a Free TEEN JOB FAIR timing and reducing test anxiety. Test beehive and bees to buzz around it. Comic Book Day comic. CGHS Theater Lobby takers will receive their scores with an Friday, February 21, 10:45 am-1:10 pm opportunity for personal feedback. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Saturdays, March 21, April 18, May 16 Local businesses will be hiring Bring your student ID, an SAT seasonal and year-round positions. 1-4 pm DIY BATH BOMBS AND LIP BALM approved calculator, and #2 pencils. Friday, April 10, 1-2 pm Applicants can come and go as they Grades 6-12. Both experienced Grades 6-12. Learn how to make your please during their lunch period but and new players are welcome. Pre- own bath bombs and lip balm in this should give plenty of time to talk with generated characters and all supplies DIY class. Participants will be able to hiring managers. Dress to impress! provided, just bring your imagination! take their finished products home. Homeschoolers welcome. Cooperative play emphasized, so come and help your group succeed. Limited to 6. SLOTH PLANTER Sunday, May 17, 1:30-3 pm MAGIC THE GATHERING Grades 6-12. Use our 3D printing pens Friday, March 27, 2-4 pm to make your own adorable hanging Grades 6-12. Play Magic the Gathering sloth planter. Participants will make a I am a Library user - an engaging card game involving planter and be given a small succulent magic, monsters, wizards, and sorcery! to place inside. Last year, high school student Tessa attended one of our Job Fair 101 Both experienced and new players sessions and left with “life skills that aren’t really taught in schools, are welcome. You can bring your own like how to represent yourself, how to dress, even how to get an cards or use one of our starter decks. interview in the first place.” She also found out that our Business Liaison, Jeanne, offers mock interviews. “I really utilized the mock

interviews and from that I learned how to not only present myself ©2019 Marvel but to be the best version of myself. I gained confidence in my Sign-up for the latest and greatest CAPL Teen news, programs, and answers and in my ability to give a good interview. ” Job searching books, sent to your inbox each month. If you just want to learn about and interviewing skills will last you a lifetime as you begin your life new YA books, sign up for our Teen Reads LibraryAware newsletter | after high school, be it in the workforce or attending college. caryarealibrary.org/newsletters

This helped to prepare me for my future. - Tessa 8 “ 99 Youth & family programs BIRTH-GRADE 5 ST RYTIMES & EARLY LITERACY u

SCIENCE TIME u FOIL ART LEAF PRINTS FAMILY STORYTIMES Tuesday, April 28, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuesday, May 26, 4:30-5:30 pm For children birth to age 6 with an Grades 3-5. Let’s experiment with Grades K-2 Spring has sprung, adult. Stimulate your child’s senses I SPY SCIENCE: JUNGLE BRIDGES lines, shapes, and patterns on leaves are budding on trees! through books, rhymes, music and Tuesday, March 3, 5-6 pm foil. Students will then mount their Students will draw a tree branch movement. Pick up free tickets at Grades 1-3. Join our construction textured foil squares on paper and and add some leaf prints and bugs the Service Center. crew and help us build one and Spring continue their designs onto the for details. This could get messy so Mondays, 10:30-11 am two story bridges to hold 21 jungle paper border. Limited to 16 students. please dress appropriately. Limited March 2, 9, 16 animals to go along with the to 16 students. April: no Storytimes* book 21 Elephants and Still Standing. May 4, 11, 18 PENCIL ART Tuesday, May 12, 4:30-5:30 pm PRESCHOOL ART Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am March 3, 10 WIRED FOR SCIENCE: PENDULUM Grades 3-5. Using oil pastels and Saturday, May 9, 10:30-11 am April: no Storytimes* PAINTER shading techniques we will transform Ages 3-6 with an adult. We will Tuesday, April 7, 5-6 pm Saturday, March 14, 2:30-3:30 pm a 2D shape into what appears to be a explore different mediums through May 5, 12, 19 Grades 4-5. We’ll make pendulums 3D form. Limited to 16 students. art. This month we will paint with and try to use pendulum power to All ages family program. Celebrate Spring with bingo! We’ll marbles creating artwork worthy of EVENING STORYTIME For children birth to age 6 with an paint some cool designs! This could be playing for spring-themed prizes. When registering, enter your refrigerator. get messy, so wear older clothing! adult. Stimulate your child’s senses your total group number with only one person’s name to through books, rhymes, music and represent the family. Limited to 9 families. movement. No tickets needed. Thursdays, 6:30-7 pm SCIENCE PATROL March 12, 19 Saturdays,10:30 -11:30 am FAMILY April: no Storytimes* Ages 3-6 with an adult. Here’s a fun May 7, 14, 21 way to experience science with your child. Register for each class. CAMPOUT March 28: Bouncy Balls (chemistry) BOOK CLUB u ALL ABOUT ART u PRESCHOOL STORIES April 25: Bird in a Cage (optical For ages 3½-5. Help your illusion) NIGHT preschooler get ready to read and May 23: Let It Grow Guerrilla Seeds BOOK BUSTERS FLOWER WEAVING build skills through stories, music Tuesday, March 24, 1-2:30 pm (biology) Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm and rhymes. Caregivers must Grades 3-5. Join us each month as Grades 3-5. Let’s do some weaving remain in the library; pick up child’s we discuss a book from a different with yarn on a paper plate to make a name tag at the Service Center. genre. We’ll follow up with a group flower. Limited to 16 students. Tuesdays, 9:30-10 am activity. Feel free to bring a snack March 3, 10 April: no Preschool Stories* MAKE IT u while we discuss the book. WATER LILIES March 17: Fiction- Wish by Barbara Thursday, March 26, 2-3:30 pm May 5, 12, 19 O’Connor Grades K-2. After discussing the artist LEGO CLUB April 21: Graphic Novel- Smile by Claude Monet and his paintings of Sunday, March 8, May 3, 2-3:30 pm Raina Telegamier water lilies, students will be inspired STAY, PLAY, AND LEARN Grades 1-5. Enjoy building with your May 19: Classic/History/Bio - Little to make their own water lily with Mondays & Tuesdays,11-11:30 am friends! We’ll put your creation on House in the Big Woods by Laura cut paper and paint. Limited to 16 Ages 6 and under with an adult. display in the Library. Ingalls Wilder students. Join us with your child after storytime in the Flex Zone for early literacy activities. Each week the TWEET, TWEET focus will be on one of the practices MOTHER’S DAY MUG CLASS Tuesday, April 7, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuesday, May 5, 5-6 pm of early literacy– playing, talking, Grades K-2. Let’s weave with cut Grades 3-5. Make a mug for Mom’s writing, and . Stay, Play, paper strips to make a nest in a special day! We’ll use oil paint Friday, April 24, 6::30-8::30 pm and Learn meets on Mondays and tree and then add some baby birds. markers to decorate and personalize Tuesdays when there is a storytime. Limited to 16 students. Pre-K to grade 2 with caregiver(s). Come to our after hours this gift. program to campout and read books. You bring the pillows * During April, our Storytime ladies and blankets to make your family’s fort in the Library. We’ll bring their show on the road and provide a storytime, scavenger hunt, and craft activity. visit area preschools. 10 11 Non-Profit Org. US POSTAGE PAID Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 1606 Three Oaks Road Permit No. 00039 Cary, IL 60013-1637

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LIBRARY BOARD Meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm and open to the public. Contact the board: [email protected] COMMUNITY CORNER Did you know that we post community information in our vestibule? President: Janet Polep We accept flyers, brochures, and pamphlets that detail not-for-profit Vice President: Scott Migaldi community events, charity events, organization promotion, volunteer Secretary: Teresa Sigsworth opportunities, and social service information. We also feature a section Treasurer: Jason Pinshower Members: Jean Ciura for local job fairs and job openings in our lobby. Drop off your flyers Tom Garvin and handouts at our Service Center. Allison Richmond EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Diane McNulty

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