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Kids' Events
See what great events are happening for kids in grades K-5 at your local library!
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Summary of kids' events for all locations:
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Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-233-4001.
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- Saturday Specials
Join us for special Saturday events!
- Raleigh Dance Theatre Presents
Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m.
Raleigh Dance Theatre will present excerpts from its fall feature, Fancy Nancy in Bonjour, Butterfly. For all ages.
- A/V Geeks Present Children's Classic Films
Saturday, November 1, 2:30 p.m.
Join the A/V Geeks as they present short films based on classic children's books.
- Holiday Stories and Craft
Saturday, December 6, 2:30 p.m.
Guest storyteller Cynthia Cudaback will present a program featuring December holiday stories, followed by a craft.
- History Corner
Selected Thursdays from 4:15-5 p.m.
Children ages 5-8 are invited to learn about North Carolina history through stories and activities. Presented with the North Carolina Museum of History.
- November 6 – Digging Up the Past: Get your hands dirty and learn some history! Discover what archaeology can teach us about people who lived long ago.
- December 4 – First Flight: Celebrate the 105th anniversary of the Wright brother’s first flight and take a look at other North Carolina contributions to aviation.
- NEW! Tuesday Tales for Homeschoolers
Selected Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Homeschoolers in grades K-5 are welcome to join us for stories, games, activities and crafts! Please register in person at the Children's Services desk or by calling 919-856-6723.
- October 21 – Once Upon a Time: Stories, activities and crafts based on classic folk and fairy tales
- November 18 – Footprints From WWII: Stories, activities and crafts based families giving and sharing after WWII
- 2nd- and 3rd-Grade Book Club
Selected Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
2nd- and 3rd-grade readers will discuss books and complete a craft activity.
Please call to register: 919-856-6723
- October 15 – Jenny Archer series by Ellen Conford (readers may choose any book from this series)
- November 19 – Owen Foote series by Stephanie Greene (readers may choose any book from this series)
- December 17 – Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco
- 4th- and 5th-Grade Book Club
Selected Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Please call to register: 919-856-6723
- October 16 – My Teacher Is an Alien by Bruce Coville
- November 13 – Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
- December 11 – The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-856-6723.
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Find out more information on Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-460-3350.
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After School Fun Time!
Join us once a month for an after school program of games, songs, crafts or special guests. Ages Kindergarten and up.
- Apples, pigs, and more!
Tuesday, October 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Games, stories, and a delicious craft!
- Gobble, gobble!
Tuesday, November 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Come make a turkey mosaic! (Almost good enough to eat)
- Cookie houses galore!
Tuesday, December 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Bring a washed, pint-sized milk carton (sign up required).
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-881-1344.
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- Discovery Quest
1st Thursday of the month, at 4:30 p.m.
11/6 – Vote for your favorite book
- Cool Crafts for kids – call 919-217-5317 to sign up one month prior to each event
2nd Thursday of the month, at 4:30 p.m.
11/13 – Make a mobile
- Power Readers Book Club
3rd Thursday of the month, at 4:30 p.m., for kids 5-11 who are reading chapter books
10/16 – My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Come by the library to get the book!
- Pumpkin Painting! for all ages!
Bring a pumpkin to paint to celebrate Halloween.
Thursday, October 23, at 4:30 p.m.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-217-5317.
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- Pole Gallery art exhibit (All Ages)
Open through the month of October
Come to the library for this family event and experience a new kind of art. Eva Perry has teamed up with Apex High School art students under the direction of art teacher Ian Sands for an art exhibit unlike anything you have seen before! Mr. Sands has created a type of art called a Pole Gallery. The art exhibit will show pieces of art attached to three, 6-foot-long, stand-alone fence segments. For more information about this program, visit the Youth Services Desk or call 919-387-2100.
- 4th- and 5th-Grade Book Club (4th and 5th grade)
2nd Friday of the month, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Next meetings November 14 and December 12.
Try our book club just for 4th- and 5th-graders! Read a book we suggest or one with a similar theme, then come and join us for a snack and discussion. Preregister at the Youth Services desk or by calling 919-387-2100. Contact Sam at Sam.Pendse@co.wake.nc.us to find out what we are reading.
- Folktale Fun (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade)
Selected Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Listen to folktales from different cultures each month, and do related crafts or activities. Please preregister for each program at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100.
- November 22 – Asian Folktales – Registration begins November 1.
- December 13 – European Folktales – Registration begins November 22.
- Ballet Beginnings (Grades 1 to 5)
Saturday, October 18, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Do you love the Royal Ballet School series? Do you want to learn ballet? Come and join us to learn the basics of ballet, so you too can follow along with some of your favorite RBS characters. Please preregister for this program at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100. Registration now open.
- Come to the Movies! (All ages)
Sunday, October 19, 2:30 p.m.
See an animated favorite about a curious monkey. No registration required, but seating is limited. Free tickets will be available at the Youth Services Desk beginning at 2:15 p.m.
- Bookmaking: A Make and Take Craft (Grades 3 to 5)
The same program will be offered on selected Tuesdays from 4 to 5 p.m.
Make your own book! After you take it home and write your own story, you can bring it back to the library to be displayed! Please preregister for this program at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100.
- October 21 – Registration open now.
- November 18 – Registration begins October 28.
- December 9 – Registration begins November 18.
- Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly (All ages welcome, recommended for ages 4-8)
Saturday, October 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a special presentation of Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly performed by the Raleigh Dance Theatre. Please preregister for this program at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100. Registration open now.
- Coming to the New World (Grades 3 to 5)
Saturday, November 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
What would you pack in your trunk? This family program will show you what it is like for the first settlers of what is now the United States. Please preregister for this program at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100. Registration begins October 18.
- Winter Reading Challenge (Up to and including age 12)
November 30 to January 31
Come to the Youth Services Desk beginning November 30 to pick up your Winter Reading information.
- Make a Gingerbread House (Kindergarten and up with parent)
Two sessions, both on Saturday, December 20, at 10:15 or 11:15 a.m.
Bring an empty 1-pint milk or half and half container to the library, and transform it into a beautiful graham cracker "gingerbread" house at this program. All other supplies are provided. Please preregister for this program at the Youth Services Desk or by calling 919-387-2100. Registration begins November 29.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-387-2100.
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- Holiday Card Make and Take
Monday, December 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Come make holiday cards, for ages 6-11.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-557-2788.
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- FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Each Third Tuesday at 7 p.m., For school-aged children in grades K-5; a 45-minute session of stories, activities and special guests. Begins on Sept 16 Oct 21, Nov 18, 2008- Paws for Tales, read to therapy dogs. No reservations necessary.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-790-3200.
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- Elementary Book Club (3rd to 5th grade)
4th Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
Read and talk about a different book each month! Please call 919-577-1663 to preregister for this program.
- Twilight Tales (All ages)
1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for folk tales, puppets and crafts from around the world! No registration required.
- Read to Wingo (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
Selected Thursdays, with registration
Kids are invited to come practice reading to Wingo, a trained therapy dog! Wingo will be in the library on selected Thursday afternoons. Please call 919-577-1663 if you are interested in getting on the list to read to Wingo!
- Fall Carnival (All ages)
Wednesday, October 29, 4 p.m.
Come and join us at the Holly Springs Library for Halloween mask making and pumpkin decorating. Please bring your own pumpkins, no registration required. For more information please call 919-577-1663.
- The State of Matter: A Cool Chemistry Program for Kids (Grades 3 and up)
Tuesday, October 28, 5 p.m.
Dr. Sol Levine, from NC State, will get kids excited about chemistry through demonstrations of matter. This event will be held in the Cultural Center Theater. Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services desk at the library. Please call 919-577-1663 to preregister for this program.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-577-1663.
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- Fancy Nancy is coming to the library!
Wednesday, October 22, at 7 p.m.
The Raleigh Dance Theatre will be presenting a 30-minute production of Fancy Nancy Bonjour, Butterfly. No registration is required. All ages are welcome.
- Halloween Hoot!
Thursday, October 30, at 7 p.m.
Friday, October 31, at 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
Stories, rhymes and songs! Costume parade and treats! Choose from one of our three sessions. Fun for the whole family. Registration required, please call 919-870-4018 to register.
- Cooking with Miss Christina: O is for October National Bake And Decorate Month!
Thursday, October 16, at 5 p.m.
For 4th grade and up. Preregistration is required! For more information visit the Youth Services Desk or call 919-870-4018.
- Take Me Out to the Ball Game @ the Library!
Saturday, October 18, at 11 a.m.
Knock one out of the park at our Baseball Game Day. Join us for baseball trivia, games and a craft. This program is open for all school-age children and their parents. Please sign up by stopping by the Kids & Teens Desk or by calling 919-870-4018.
- Make a Monster
Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m.
Ever dream of being a mad scientist? Come to North Regional Library on Monday, October 20, at 5 p.m., to Make a Monster! You can make your choice of one of a handful of jointed beasts for hanging on doors or walls, or mix and match for a truly gruesome creation. Call 919-870-4018 or stop by the YS desk for details.
- CRAFTY KIDS for K-3rd grade
Tuesday, October 21, at 5 p.m.
Design your own cape! Come create fun, wearable art! Registration is required. Please call 919-870-4018 to sign up!
- Get Your Own Book: A book club for 1st-3rd-graders
Thursday, October 23, at 5 p.m.
This month we will be reading Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins. Call 919-870-4018 to sign up for this program for 1st-3rd-graders. Copies of the book are available at the Youth Services desk. Come prepared to talk about the book and have a great time!
- Yoga for Kids
Come in Saturday, October 25, at 1 p.m., for a 30-minute session of Yoga with teacher Diane Stakoe. This program is for 1st-5th-graders. Please wear comfortable clothes.
- Homeschool Workshop
Thursday, October 30, at 2 p.m.
Attention Homeschoolers! If you're looking for an opportunity to teach your students more about what the library offers and how to get the most out of library resources, join us for our Homeschool Tour. Sign up by visiting the Kids and Teens desk or by calling 919-870-4018.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-870-4018.
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- DOGS ARE GGGGRRREEEEEEAT!
Keep your nose to the ground in October!
- Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m.: We invite you to come read to a furry friend. Reading out loud improves reading skills. Animals are ideal reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable, and safe environment. Please register at the desk, or call 919-856-5720.
- Thursday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m.: Join us for some dog-gone good stories and crafts! Ages 5-12
- SATURDAY SCIENCE … Returns with a Boom!
- Saturday, October 18, at 11:30 a.m.: Animal Adaptations
How do animals and humans adapt in their environments? Children will participate in a relay activity to simulate the human adaptation of "opposable thumbs." A LOT OF FUN!
- Saturday, November 8, at 11:30 a.m.: Cool Chemistry
Chemistry comes alive with unbelievably cool demonstrations with nitrogen and dry ice. The engaging scientist Dr. Switzer returns! Ages 6-12.
- Saturday, December 13, at 11:30 a.m.: Fun with Physics
Be an engineer for a day and make something awesome to take home
- FAMILY NIGHTS
- Thursday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m.: Halloween Edition!
- Thursday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m.: Thanksgiving Edition!
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-856-5720.
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- School Age Adventures – Be a Pet Detective! (Ages 6-12)
Saturday, November 8
Join us for "Show Me the Way Home," with a special furry friend from the SPCA of Wake County. Sniff out the details on finding a lost pet! Price of admittance is one item for the SPCA of Wake County from their wish list. Get ideas at the SPCA of Wake County's website. Registration is required.
- Homeschool Happenings – Art in America (Ages 6-12)
Wednesday, November 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Take a look at Native American art. We'll also be making rainsticks! Registration is required.
- Homeschool Happenings – LOOK OUT! Preparing for an Emergency (Ages 6-12)
Wednesday, December 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Join a representative from the American Red Cross to learn what to do in case of an emergency. Make a first-aid kit and learn ways to practice good home safety. Registration is required.
- School Age Adventures – LOOK OUT! Preparing for an Emergency (Ages 6-12)
Saturday, December 6
Join a representative from the American Red Cross to learn what to do in case of an emergency. Make a first-aid kit and learn ways to practice good home safety. Registration is required.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-662-2263.
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- Gaming Night
First Wednesday of each month – November 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Classic or modern, laugh out loud or silent strategy, you’ll never know what to expect at Gaming Night; however, you are sure to have fun playing games with the whole family. All ages are welcome.
- November 5 – Wii Gaming
Gaming night goes modern with a Wii. Who will be the best?
- Craft Night
Fourth Wednesday of each month – October 22, November 19 (moved to the 3rd week due to Thanksgiving), December 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Like making things? Like having fun? Like creating cool stuff with your own hands? Then come join us for craft night! No age limitations, but participants should be able to cut, glue and fold with minimal help.
- October 22 – Haunted Halloween Crafts
- November 19 – TBA
- December 3 – Make Christmas Ornaments
- Books & Animals – Libros y animales
Wednesday, November 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Miércoles, 12 de noviembre, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Bilingual Storytime with the Museum of Natural Sciences
For the whole family. Come hear stories and watch the animals in the books come to life! Venga con toda su familia a escuchar un cuento para niños en español y conozcan los animales del cuento en vivo. Donde: La Biblioteca de Southgate
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-856-6598.
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Wake Forest Branch Library (calendar view)
- Twilight Tales (All ages)
One Tuesday evening each month, at 6:30 p.m.
The sun goes down, but the fun never ends at the Wake Forest Branch Library. The whole family is invited to attend our special evening programs. Please register!
- October 21 – Shivery Stories for Halloween!
Treats provided by the Friends of the Wake Forest Library
- November 18 – Turkey Tales
- Crafty Kids for K-5th-graders
Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
Come join us for fun crafts on November 3, 10, 17, 24, and December 8.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-554-8498.
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- Family Storytime and Art, all ages
Every Wednesday – 10:30-11 a.m.
A weekly storytime with flannel boards, songs, rhymes and books that appeal to the whole family, plus an art project.
- Weekly Kids Program, ages 5-12
Every Thursday – 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Stories, crafts, experiments, games and much more for kids to enjoy!
- October 16 – "Aliens from the Stars" – Build your own alien and take it back to your home.
- October 23 – "Pumpkin Painting" – Bring your own pumpkin and we'll provide the paint and other decorations.
- October 30 – "Fall Frolic" – Come in your costume and enjoy games, stories, and snacks for all ages.
- Stories Under the Stars Bookmark Contest!
Youth from kindergarten to 5th grade are invited to design a bookmark. Our judges will choose several designs from both Wendell and Zebulon Public Libraries. Winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed in the libraries. Winning artists and their families will be invited to a special celebration at their library to receive the first copies of their winning bookmarks. Judges are looking for an original, creative bookmark using our theme of “Stories Under the Stars.” Turn in your designs at either library. Print the entry form.
THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-365-2600.
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- Special Family Program ~ Introduction to Databases for Parents and Children ages 7 and up
Saturday, October 18, at 9 a.m.
Homework got you screaming? Got a project due? Need resources to help improve your child's test scores? Come learn about FREE resources through the library website. Call 919-463-8520 to register!
- Crafty Kids – Ages 5-7
- November 6 at 4:15 p.m.
Registration begins October 23.
Craft to be announced
- Bookworm Club – Ages 5-7
A 45-minute program including the reading and discussion of an age-appropriate book, followed by a book-related activity.
- Hands on Crafts – Ages 8-11
- November 20 at 4:15 p.m.
Registration begins October 16.
- December 11 at 4:15 p.m.
Come build a cookie house!
Registration begins November 20.
- Kids Korner – Ages 8-11
- October 18 at 11 a.m.
Registration now open.
Come celebrate National Popcorn Month!
- November 8 at 11 a.m.
The signs of fall and gift bag from a book jacket!
Registration begins October 18.
- December 6 at 11 a.m.
Holidays around the world.
Registration begins November 8.
- Junior Critics Book Club – Ages 8-11
- October 27 at 6:30 p.m.
How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell
Registration now open.
- November 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Book to be announced
Registration begins October 27.
- Mock Newbery – rising 6th- through 9th-graders
- Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.
Meetings will run for approximately 1 hour.
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-463-8520.
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- New! After-school Tuesdays at the Zebulon library!
- October 21, 2:45-4:45 p.m. – Drop in and make a craft!
- October 28, 4:30- 5:30 p.m. – “Sniffer Dog” – Come meet Zebulon Police Dog Nicky and watch her find hidden objects to help investigators.
- Stories Under the Stars Bookmark Contest!
Youth from kindergarten to 5th grade are invited to design a bookmark. Our judges will choose several designs from both Wendell and Zebulon Public Libraries. Winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed in the libraries. Winning artists and their families will be invited to a special celebration at their library to receive the first copies of their winning bookmarks. Judges are looking for an original, creative bookmark using our theme of “Stories Under the Stars.” Turn in your designs at either library. Print the entry form.
THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008.
- Kids Book Club! Mondays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Come and join our new book club! Preregister and pick up your book at the Zebulon Library!
Find out about Storytimes and Teen Events, or call the library directly at 919-404-3610.
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