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Punch Needle Art

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Learn the art of needle punching and make your own small needle punch creation.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Learn the art of needle punching and make your own small needle punch creation.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 18-36 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your active toddler! Drop-in, no registration required.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 18-36 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your active toddler! Drop-in, no registration required.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Baby Storytime

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 0-18 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your littlest one. No older siblings, please. Drop-in, no registration required.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your littlest one. No older siblings, please. Drop-in, no registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cary Area Writers Group

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Puzzle & Donut Party

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Community
Age Group:
Adults

Come Celebrate International Donut Day with a Donut Themed Puzzle and, you guessed it...Donuts!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come Celebrate International Donut Day with a Donut Themed Puzzle and, you guessed it...Donuts!

This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Weekly Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday and Tuesday sessions.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday and Tuesday sessions.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4-5

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 4-5. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! In this two hour session players will get the feel for the game, as well as learn the basic rules.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! In this two hour session players will get the feel for the game, as well as learn the basic rules.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Minecraft: Island Survival Test

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary

Play Minecraft with Arrayscape Gaming, and survive on a deserted island! Gather resources, hunt for food, and build shelter. Explore mysterious caves and conquer the island, one challenge at a time.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play Minecraft with Arrayscape Gaming, and survive on a deserted island! Gather resources, hunt for food, and build shelter. Explore mysterious caves and conquer the island, one challenge at a time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books on Tap

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Talk shop about books with others in their 20’s and 30’s. Each meeting we discuss a title chosen by the group. If you’re interested in joining or to find out the current title, please email Jessica at jking@caryarealibrary.info.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Talk shop about books with others in their 20’s and 30’s. Each meeting we discuss a title chosen by the group. If you’re interested in joining or to find out the current title, please email Jessica at jking@caryarealibrary.info.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tips for Improving Posture to Prevent & Alleviate Pain

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. James Kearns will be here to teach effective, sustainable prevention strategies that create optimum health and pain free living.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dr. James Kearns will be here to teach effective, sustainable prevention strategies that create optimum health and pain free living.  

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Splash Pad Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Cool off with the Cary Area Public Library for a splash pad storytime at Kaper Park featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by the splash pad opening at 10 am!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood
Event Details:

Cool off with the Cary Area Public Library for a splash pad storytime at Kaper Park featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by the splash pad opening at 10 am!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Butterfly Masks

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join Ms. Andi in making these fun and creative butterfly masks! You can register up to two children, grades Kindergarten - 1st only, thank you.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Andi in making these fun and creative butterfly masks! You can register up to two children, grades Kindergarten - 1st only, thank you.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Jr. Master Gardener

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

This is a very special off-site Jr. Master gardener program! Join us at the Community Gardens in Hoffman Park (entrance near the dog park and off W. Main St.) and prepare to learn about this exciting resource in our community. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a very special off-site Jr. Master gardener program! Join us at the Community Gardens in Hoffman Park (entrance near the dog park and off W. Main St.) and prepare to learn about this exciting resource in our community. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Weekly Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday and Tuesday sessions.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday and Tuesday sessions.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Monday Fun Day: Grades 4-5 Game Night

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary

Make friends and discover new screen-free games. On the first and third Mondays of the month.  First Mondays are geared to grades 2-3, third are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make friends and discover new screen-free games. On the first and third Mondays of the month.  First Mondays are geared to grades 2-3, third are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

CANCELLED - Weekly Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday and Tuesday sessions.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday and Tuesday sessions.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Minecraft: Sandcastle Contest

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary

Join Arrayscape Gaming on a Sandcastle Parkour Challenge and compete for diamond horse armor! Rescue horses, navigate mazes, and build your own majestic sandcastle.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Arrayscape Gaming on a Sandcastle Parkour Challenge and compete for diamond horse armor! Rescue horses, navigate mazes, and build your own majestic sandcastle.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12 

Play video games and board games with other teens! The library has a selection of Nintendo Switch and Wii U games that will be projected on the big screen. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 

Play video games and board games with other teens! The library has a selection of Nintendo Switch and Wii U games that will be projected on the big screen. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hooked on Books Book Group: The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine by Janice Nimura

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss the biography, The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine by Janice Nimura. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will discuss the biography, The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine by Janice Nimura. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Life of Robin Williams

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, returns to take you into the life and mind of comic genius, Robin Williams.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, returns to take you into the life and mind of comic genius, Robin Williams.