By Brandy L. Hamilton, East Regional Library
For May, East Regional Library offers services and age-appropriate programs. Get job assistance or attend an event at the East Regional Library, part of the Wake County Public Libraries system, is located at 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, North Carolina.
For future library events, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.
Adult Services
Get that Job!
Review your resume and cover letter or navigate online applications with a librarian. Explore employment resources available throughout Wake County. This service is by appointment at Wake County regional libraries including East Regional Library. Schedule an appointment with an Adult Services Librarian today by calling 919.217.5300.
Meet the Artists: Illustrator (Thursday, May 11, 2017 @ 11am-noon)
From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the The New Yorker, graphic novels to advertising, drop in and meet Joel Haas – children’s book author as he discusses his career and displays his work. No registration required.
Pet Psychology (Tuesday, May 23, 2017 @ 7-8pm)
Have more fun with your pet and less stress with this fun and informative look at animal psychology. Trainers from All Dogs Allowed will teach us about animal communication and the sometimes baffling behavior of Fido & Fluffy (80% focus on dogs, 20% on cats). Leave with tools to grow a better relationship with your pet. Registration requested.
Setting up Your Business: Accounting the Right Way the First Time (Thursday, May 25, 2017 @ 6:30-8:30pm)
If your accountant cries when you bring in that shoe box full of receipts, you’re missing the benefits of having a solid accounting system that supports your business and makes the record keeping easier. This seminar will cover how to set up an accounting system, helping your business run smoother. Registration requested.
Youth Services
Storytimes
- Baby Storytime — Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 11:30am
- Toddler Storytime — Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 9:30am and 10:30am, Fridays – 10:30am and 11:30am
- Preschool Storytime — Mondays – 10:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm, Thursdays – 10:30am and 11:30am
- Family Storytime — Saturdays – 10:30 am
Family Super Special in May: YogaHappy (May 24, 2017 @ 6pm)
“YogaHappy is a children’s yoga class that uses songs, stories, creative movement, and crafts to teach yoga in a fun and interactive way! Bring a towel or yoga mat. Registration recommended.”
ABC Craft and Learn: A Kindergarten Readiness Program (Saturday, May 6, 13 and 27, 2017 @ 11:30am)
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in an interactive alphabet-based program to nurture pre-reading skills and to develop fine motor skills required to start school through writing, play, and an alphabet craft.
Ready, Set, School Community Playdate (Saturday, May 20, 2017 @ 11:30am-1:30pm)
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to support kids ages 3-5 in getting ready for school.
School Age Services
K-2nd Adventures (Tuesdays in May @ 6pm)
K-2nd grade kids read, create, discover and explore through books, activities and more.
3rd-5th Adventures (Thursdays in May @ 4:30pm)
3rd-5th grade kids read, create, discover and explore through books, activities and more.
K-5th Super Special: Dan the Animal Man (Friday, May 12, 2017 @ 4:30pm)
Enjoy an entertaining, educational experience with wild and exotic animals. Don’t forget your camera! For kids K-5th grade and their families.
