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Children's Room
• News & Updates •
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National Friends of Libraries Week Oct 16 - 22
Cary Library is fortunate to have a wonderful and supportive Friends of the Library Group! In honor of National Friends of Libraries Week, we want to thank them in particular for all the things that they make possible for the Youth Services Department and for the Library. If your child participated in the summer learning challenge, in a program at the library during the summer, or in our annual Brickmania festival - those events are all made possible thanks to the Friends. If you've used a museum pass, borrowed a read it now book or see it now dvd - all those things - and more - are made possible thanks to the Friends.
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Exploring Our Stories
ages 2 - 12
Saturday, October 1
2 - 4 pm
Join us for an afternoon of exploring identity and belonging through children's literature with read alouds, discussions, art activities, and more - all of which will center around the importance of diversity in the books we read.
This program is presented as part of our Cary Teens Lead the Way program, a program designed to highlight the interests and talents of Lexington's teens.
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Dyslexia/ADHD Awareness Month Storytimes
ages 5 & up
Monday, October 17 & 24
4:30 pm
In honor of Dyslexia and ADHD Awareness month, please join us for special storytimes featuring stories that celebrate characters with dyslexia and ADHD. Our guest readers will be Lexington teens who share one, or both, of these lived experiences and will share stories that have been meaningful to them, as well as some of their personal stories. Kids will be able to ask questions and share their own stories, as they are comfortable, in a supportive environment.
This program is presented by the Lexington ADHD Parent Support Group and the Dyslexia Parents Group of Lexington in partnership with Cary Library.
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Diawli Storytelling
& Diya Painting
Grades 3 - 5
Registration Required
Tuesday, October 18
6 pm
Join us to learn the story of Diwali and how it is celebrated in different parts of India. This will be followed by Diya painting. Diyas are lamps made out of clay or mud and are central to many festivals in India. Paint a Diya with us and take it home with you!
This program is presented by the Indian Americans of Lexington in partnership with Cary Library.
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Block Party
Ages 2 & up
No registration required
Tuesday, October 4
Tuesday, November 1
7 pm
Drop in an build with our LEGO® bricks! Bring your mom, your Grandpa, your friend, your cousin and see what you can create!
Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.
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Kids Cooking Green
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Virtual
Grades 3 - 5
Registration required
Friday, October 7
3:30 pm
Sugar pumpkin and cream cheese mixture sandwiched between homemade chocolate cookies are a traditional fall treat. This recipe is full of good for you ingredients and fun to make!
This program is made possible thanks to a grant from the Cary Library Foundation.
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On Your Own
Story Club
Grades K & 1
Registration required
Wednesdays
October 12, 26, November 9, December 7 & 21
4:15 - 5 pm
Join this special program just for K & 1st graders that are ready to listen to longer stories and engage in discussion about them. We'll also experience poetry and some other fun activities!
When you register, you are registered for the entire session (all meeting dates)
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Creative Writing
Grades 3 - 5
Registration required
Thursday, October 13
4 pm
Join us for an hour of creative writing activities. There will be games, story writing and most importantly - fun!
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Brickbuilders Activity Challenge
Grades K - 2
Registration required
Friday, October 14
3 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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Spooky Stories & Creepy Crafts
All Ages
No registration required
Thursday, October 27
2:30 - 4 pm
Drop in for some spooky stories and creepy crafts!
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Dance Party
Ages 2 - 5
No registration required
Wednesdays
10 am
Come dance with us! *Grown ups dance too!
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Sensory Playtime
Ages 0 - 5
No registration required
Friday October 14
10:30 am
Drop in and have fun with our interactive sensory stations.
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Preschool Arts and Crafts
Ages 3 - 5
No registration required
Monday, October 17
2:15 pm
Explore, learn and create art!
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• Storytime Schedule •
Mondays:
10:30 am: Music Monday
(ages 2 - 5)
Tuesday:
9 am - 11 am: LexFUN! Baby Play
(0 - 18 months)
9:30 am: Baby Laptime
(prewalkers)
10:15 am: Toddler Time
(walkers - age 2)
Wednesday:
10:45 am: Stories & More
(ages 2 - 5)
Thursday:
10:15 am: Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)
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These November programs begin registration in October - they will fill quickly so be sure to mark your calendar so you don't miss them! |
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Let's Make Onigiri!
Virtual
Grades 4 & 5
Registration Required
Thursday, November 3
4:30 pm
Come and learn about and make Onigiri, Japanese rice balls! You will receive a special "Onigiri Action Kit" with ingredients and materials needed to make several types of Japanese rice balls. We'll learn about Japanese food and culture while we cook!
This program is presented by the non-profit Table for Two as part of their Onigiri Action campaign and is made possible thanks to a grant from the Cary Library Foundation.
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Kids Cooking Green
Make & Bake Tiny Apple Pie
Virtual
Grades K - 2
Registration Required
Tuesday, November 8
2:30 pm
Do you know the story Tiny Pie by Mark Bailey and Michael Oatman? It has a recipe by a famous chef, Alice Waters, for tiny pies. Join us to bake a tiny pie and learn the story of Ellie the elephant and a little chef mouse!
We'll provide all the ingredients you need to cook. Registration begins Monday October 31st at 7 pm.
This program is made possible thanks to a grant from the Cary Library Foundation.
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Guest Column from Dyslexia Parents' Group & ADHD Parents' Group |
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October is Dyslexia & ADHD Awareness Month
Dyslexia and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) are two of the most common learning differences that can impact a child’s learning, affecting about one in five children in the U.S. The signs can be hidden and go undetected in children until later school years. When caught and remediated early in grades K-2, children are much more likely to keep up with school work than children who aren’t identified until later grades and who may continue to struggle into adulthood.
What Is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that is neurological in origin. It affects the organization in the left part of the brain that controls the ability to process the way language is heard, spoken, read, or spelled. It is also genetic and can be passed down to children through their parents, and ranges on a continuum of mild to severe.
What are the Signs of Dyslexia?
Preschool Children May Have Difficulty With:
- Learning to talk
- Rhyming
- Sounding out simple words
- Learning the alphabet sequence, days of the week, colors, shapes, letter names and numbers
Elementary School Aged Children May Have Difficulty With:
- Reading well below the expected level for their age
- Learning to identify syllables and speech sounds (phonemes: b-a-t in bat)
- Sounding out and pronounce unfamiliar words
- Spelling
- Learning to read and write their name
- Seeing (and occasionally hearing) similarities and differences in letters and words
- Processing and understanding what they hear & understanding rapid instructions
- Handwriting and fine-motor coordination
What Can Parents Do If They See Signs of Dyslexia?
- Talk with your doctor who might recommend testing to diagnose dyslexia
- Reach out to your child’s teacher and school in a letter; state your concerns and describe what you are observing and mention if reading challenges and/or dyslexia runs in the family. Request a comprehensive evaluation for language based learning disabilities. After being evaluated, your child may qualify for an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and adults.
While no child with ADHD will show symptoms in the same way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the following symptoms:
- daydreaming a lot
- forgetting or losing things
- squirming or fidgeting
- talking too much
- making careless mistakes or taking unnecessary risks
- having a hard time resisting temptation
- having trouble taking turns
- having difficulty getting along with others
ADHD Can Be a Strength
With the proper diagnosis and treatment, ADHD can be a strength; people with ADHD tend to be creative thinkers and can give lots of energy and focus on subjects that hold their interest.
What Can Parents Do?
Talk with your doctor and your school if you see symptoms of ADHD and to coordinate a proper evaluation and diagnosis done by either psychologists, neuropsychologists, or developmental pediatricians. These professionals will then come up with a treatment plan that could include pharmacological interventions (medication), and/or behavioral interventions, which provide children with strategies to manage their symptoms at home and school.
You also will need to work with your child’s school to ensure that they get accommodations and support services they need through a 504 Plan or Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Resources:
Parent Support Groups in Lexington:
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What Our Book Clubs Are Reading |
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Tadpoles (1st and 2nd Grades) |
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by Patricia MacLachlan
Book 1: Barkus series
Barkus is a large and very smart dog who comes to live with seven-year-old Nicky when Nicky's Uncle Everton goes traveling--and soon he is a family and school favorite
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by Ben Clanton
Book 1: Narwhal and Jelly series
A happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving narwhal and a cynical, no-nonsense jellyfish forge an unlikely friendship and share adventures while exploring the ocean together.
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Bookmarks (2nd Grades & 3rd Grades) |
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by Brian Smith
Book 1: Pea, Bee & Jay series
Like all peas, Pea loves to roll. So when a no-good strawberry dares him to roll all the way off the farm, he swears he can do it! But along the way, a powerful thunderstorm strikes and bounces Pea off course...and right into two unlikely new buds: Bee and Jay.
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by Susan Tan
Book 1: Pets Rule series
For Ember, a rescue Chihuahua and the newest pet in the Chin family, the first step in fulfilling his destiny to rule the world is to defeat the evil neighborhood squirrel, Masher.
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Next Chapter (3rd & 4th Grades) |
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by Corey Ann Haydu
Book 1: Hand-Me-Down Magic series
Despite having her best-friend-cousin, Del by her side, Alma isn't quite sure she fits in with their family. When Del finds a special item at a neighbor's stoop sale, she gets so excited by the magic luck it brings--but doesn't see that it's driving the two best friends apart.
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by Katie O'Neill
Book 1: The Tea Dragon series
After discovering a lost Tea Dragon in the marketplace, apprentice blacksmith Greta learns about the dying art form of Tea Dragon caretaking from the kind tea shop owners.
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Page Turners (4th & 5th Grades) |
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by Kelly J. Baptist
Book 1: Isaiah Dunn
Isaiah is now the big man of the house. But it's a lot harder than his dad made it look. And when things get really tough, there's Daddy's journal, filled with stories about the amazing Isaiah Dunn, a superhero who gets his powers from beans and rice. Isaiah wishes his dad's tales were real. He could use those powers right about now!
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by Claribel A. Ortega
Seven Salazar can't wait for the Black Moon Ceremony to be placed in the most powerful coven with her best friend and come into her power as a full-fledged witch! But on the night of the ceremony, Seven isn't placed in one of the five covens. She's a Spare! Even worse, when Seven and the other Spares perform the magic circle to seal their coven, it doesn't work! They're stuck as Witchlings--and will lose their magic. Seven invokes the only option to keep her magic: the impossible task.
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Book Talks (4th - 6th Grades) |
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A fourth grader fights back when From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is challenged by a well-meaning parent and taken off the shelves of her school library. Amy Anne is shy and soft-spoken, but don't mess with her when it comes to her favorite book in the whole world. Amy Anne and her lieutenants wage a battle for the books as they start a secret banned books locker library, make up ridiculous reasons to ban every single book in the library to make a point, and take a stand against censorship.
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Love in the Library tells the emotional story of Tama and George who find love during their time at Minidoka, an American incarceration camp during World War II. The story, based on the experience of the author’s grandparents, portrays the harshness and injustice of the camps, while showing the resiliency and hope of Japanese Americans during this time. The author’s note gives context to and asks the reader to engage with this part of American history.
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Frankie is not only the smallest kid in her class but also talks too much and usually says the wrong thing. She is “a bit different” from the other kids in her class. Her best friend, Sam, thinks Frankie is some special kind of alien. That, Frankie thinks, would explain a lot. Perhaps, she is like her biological Dad? With the help of Sam and Rebecca, Frankie sets out to find him. In this graphic novel, written and illustrated with humor and sensitivity, Frankie figures out how to move through her world and why her brain is wired differently. It will appeal to a wide audience.
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Did you know these authors are dyslexic?
- Sally Gardner
- Dav Pilkey
- Jerry Pinkney
- Patricia Polaccio
- Octavia Spencer
- Henry Winkler
Decodable books:
Phonics Readers:
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Dyslexia & ADHD Awareness Month |
* indicates the book is by an author diagnosed with dyslexia or ADHD
Dyslexia:
ADHD:
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News from the Friends of Cary Library |
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Mark your calendars the Friends of Cary Library Book Sale returns November 4th! |
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