Monthly Newsletter Inside this issue STREAM. ........................ 2 Clueless in the Kitchen.... 2 Library Closed May 1....... 2 Financial Ed with Hilary Orians ........................... 2 April Fun (pictures) ...................... 3 May Programs................. 3 Crazy Crafters ................ 4 Tech Talk with Ted .......... 4 Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program May 2026 The 2026 Summer Reading Program starts soon! This year we encourage you to participate in “UNEARTH A STORY.” Join us at the Dorcas Carey Public Library as we dig up adventure and immerse ourselves in the joy that reading brings! We will have weekly programs, games and incentives to keep you coming back all summer long. Check our website and the announcement board at the library for upcoming SRP activities and events. You can also begin to look forward to our annual Fun Day at Waterworks Park which will be held on June 9. Come visit the library, explore the world of reading, make new friends, and add some dinosaur themed fun to your days! Reading is an adventure that opens the whole world up to you! Now doesn’t that sound like fun?! The library will be CLOSED on MONDAY, MAY 25 in observance of MEMORIAL DAY. Sign Up for the Summer Reading Program Register to participate and start checking out your favorite fiction, biographies, non-fiction, and “how-to” books. Read with your children. Read for your own pleasure or to learn something new. We have so many titles and topics to choose from. We can certainly keep you busy reading long past the end of the Summer Reading Program! Yes, you can read all year long, but you can only WIN COOL PRIZES during the Summer Reading Program which runs from May 26 through July 18. Come in and sign up on May 11 or after! Early sign-ups for the DCPL Summer Reading Program begin May 11th for children & teens!
STREAM 2 Sign up in person at the adult circulation desk or by phone at 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768 Clueless in the Kitchen Let’s make Sheet Pan Nachos! They are loaded with melty cheese, seasoned beef, and all your favorite toppings! MAY 6 @ 3:30 P.M. Make sure to sign up in person at the adult circulation desk or by phone by Tuesday, May 5 at 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768. Financial Ed with Hilary Orians NOTE: Dorcas Carey Public Library will be closed on Friday, May 1, for a Staff In-Service Day! Join Hilary for monthly presentations and discussions to gain a better understanding of financial topics and plan for your future. Retirement Planning Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 6 p.m.— Small Meeting Room Tuesday, May 12 @ 3:30 p.m.
Library Programs Dorcas Carey Public Library offers many different programs and events each month. We have activities specifically targeted for children, tweens and teens, as well as adults and all ages. See below for a few fun and informative activities coming up this month: • Library Closed for Staff In- Service Day (5/1) • Crazy Crafters (5/4) • After School Bunch (5/4, 5/11 and 5/18) • Tech w/Ted (Tuesdays & Thursdays) • Clueless in the Kitchen (5/6) • TAG (5/7) • Adult Domino Club (5/11) • Begin Registration for Summer Reading Program (5/11) • STREAM for Kids (5/12) (ages K—grade 5) • Financial Ed with Hilary Orians (5/19) • LEGO Builders (5/19) • Carey Page Turners Book Discussion Group (5/20) • Teen Time (5/21) • Library Closed for Memorial Day (5/25) • Tech Talk w/Ted (May 26) • Summer Reading Program Begins (5/26) • Tuesdays at the Park (5/26) • Dinosaur Hunt (5/26) • Zen Coloring (5/27) • Children’s Bingo (5/27) • Mini Dinosaur Terrarium (5/27) • Story-Goose (5/28) • Children’s Face Painting (5/28) • Teen/Tween Bingo (5/28) • Dinosaur Stomp (5/29) • Cartoon vs. Real Day (5/29) • Tricera-Toss (5/30) Stop by the library for more information on any of these programs. 3 Book Making with Jean Cossey Kids in the Kitchen April Fun! STREAM Rocket Launchers Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy the laughter and crafty company on Monday, May 4th at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. in the large meeting room. Discover the creative side of yourself and have fun! Supplies are provided free of charge, but donations are welcome!! This month’s craft is a Miniature Beaded Plant. What a fun decoration for Spring! May Crazy Crafters Project Dorcas Carey Public Library is committed to providing our patrons access to a variety of resources to meet their educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs in a welcoming atmosphere. VISIT US: 236 E. Findlay St., Carey, OH 43316 HOURS: Mon—Thurs 9 a.m.—8 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.—5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.—1 p.m.; Sun. CLOSED REACH US: Phone: 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768 ▪ E-mail: Dorcascarey@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://dorcascarey.org/ FOLLOW US: DCPL Facebook 4 Register in person at the adult circulation desk or by phone 419-396-7921 or 419-788-2768 Tech Talk with Ted Robots in Our Homes Since the first smart thermostat was released fifteen years ago, there has been an explosion of internet-connected devices released for the home — smart lights, video doorbells, robot vacuums and more. Today you can buy a HUMNANOID ROBOT that does chores and talks to you. Where is this all headed? Join Ted Reinhart for a timely discussion on the growing role of robots in our homes. Tuesday, May 26 @ 6:30 p.m. — Large Meeting Room
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