FEATURE: Pet birthdays, family movies and crafty kids at Wake County Libraries in May

5/5/2009

Saturday, May 9, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. – Free Family Movie Night
Enjoy great family-themed movies for free in the Cultural Center Theatre. The next movie night will be Saturday, May 23, 2009. For information, call 577-1661. Holly Springs Library is located at 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs.

Saturday, May 9, 9-10 a.m. – Family Database Training
Learn how to use the public libraries' databases. Participants ages 7 and up will learn to search multiple databases at once using OneSearch. To register, call 463-8520. West Regional Library is located at 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary.

Saturday, May 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon – Pet Show Birthday Bash
Bring the family to the 8th annual Pet Show at East Regional Library, which kicks off the Adult and Youth Summer reading clubs. Take part in a number of fun activities including face painting, balloon animals and other surprises. Bring your pet, camera and join the fun for all ages! For information, call 217-5300. East Regional Library is located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale.

Monday, May 18, 1-2:30 p.m. – Networking: Make Connections
Looking for a job or changing careers? Come to West Regional Library and learn the basics of networking, one of the most effective methods of searching for and finding job opportunities. Registration is required. For information, call 463-8500. West Regional Library is located at 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary.

Thursday, May 21, 4-5 p.m. – Crafty Kids
School-aged children are invited to Green Road Library for craft-making fun. Different crafts will be displayed each week or taken home. Registration is required. For information, call 790-3200. Green Road Library is located at 4101 Green Road, Raleigh.

Friday, May 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Pizza and Books
Students ages 12-18 are invited to join the Pizza and Pages Book Club, which meets the last Friday of each month at Wake Forest Library. Pizza is provided by the Friends of the Wake Forest Library. Registration is required. For information, call 554-8498. Wake Forest Library is located at 400 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest.

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