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Robotics Workshop

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 3-12. Develop your programming skills with the LEGO SPIKE Prime robots and apply them to various challenges. Each Workshop will have a different lesson and different challen...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Grades 3-12. Develop your programming skills with the LEGO SPIKE Prime robots and apply them to various challenges. Each Workshop will have a different lesson and different challenges for you to try out.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Death Defying Acts - The History of the Circus

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Barnum may be the biggest name, but he was only a small part of the story of the circus. William Pack takes you on a fantastical journey through the history of the Circus, from Phi...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Barnum may be the biggest name, but he was only a small part of the story of the circus.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wits Workout

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new th...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

2024 Great Decisions

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room South at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exchange ideas about the foreign policy issues facing America today in this monthly discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff. Participants must purchase a briefing book and read a ...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Exchange ideas about the foreign policy issues facing America today in this monthly discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff. Participants must purchase a briefing book and read a chapter prior to each meeting.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

First Fridays Club

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

This is a daytime club ideal for kids in grades 1-5 and perfect for homeschoolers and homeschooling families. Kids ages 9+ can be dropped off and kids ages 8 and under should be ac...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This is a daytime club ideal for kids in grades 1-5 and perfect for homeschoolers and homeschooling families. Kids ages 9+ can be dropped off and kids ages 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Chess: Come Play a Game!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess with your friends, neighbors or even your parents! Meet Tim Just, an Author / Editor of the Rules of Chess in the United States. 20 boards will be set up for up...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Enjoy playing chess with your friends, neighbors or even your parents! Meet Tim Just, an Author / Editor of the Rules of Chess in the United States. 20 boards will be set up for up to 40 total players to participate.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 4-- stop by between 1-4 pm to get a free comic, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 4-- stop by between 1-4 pm to get a free comic, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Lego Club

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Create and build your own LEGO design that we'll display in the library! Sign child's names up for each program.

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create and build your own LEGO design that we'll display in the library! Sign child's names up for each program.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by ente...

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

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by ente...

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

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
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. Join us for an evening of fun and learni...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Arena Virtual Game Night

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom to play games on Board Game Arena together. You’ll need to create a free Board Game Arena account on http://boardgamearena.com. To make your account, you’...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom to play games on Board Game Arena together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Parent’s Guide to Communication Development

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and owner of FUNctional Pediatric Therapy, Mariana Polistchuk, will inform parents about children's speech, language, feeding, and social deve...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and owner of FUNctional Pediatric Therapy, Mariana Polistchuk, will inform parents about children's speech, language, feeding, and social development.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Celebrate Mom with Legos

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Celebrate Mother’s Day with Lego flowers. Build a unique gift for mom using Legos. 

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Celebrate Mother’s Day with Lego flowers. Build a unique gift for mom using Legos. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn [via Zoom]

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTERWe are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office o...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Birds in the Garden: Creating & Enjoying a Bird Oasis

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Inviting birds into gardens by creating habitat is a joyful way to connect with nature and help support birds and pollinators. Join Pam Karlson and learn how it’s possible to attra...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Inviting birds into gardens by creating habitat is a joyful way to connect with nature and help support birds and pollinators. Join Pam Karlson and learn how it’s possible to attract over 100 bird species to your garden.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Art & Craft: Paul Klee Big City Collage

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

This program is for ages 3-6 only with caregiver. We'll create a painted paper collage with big city energy! We'll be cutting simple shapes and gluing! Please register with your ch...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This program is for ages 3-6 only with caregiver. We'll create a painted paper collage with big city energy! We'll be cutting simple shapes and gluing! Please register with your child's name, thank you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wits Workout

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new th...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin!

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

Miss Jill's Vintage Storytime

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Miss Jill has a collection of vintage children's books that you might not hear anywhere else. Bring the family for a cozy evening of nostalgia- blankets, pillows, and PJ's encourag...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Miss Jill has a collection of vintage children's books that you might not hear anywhere else. Bring the family for a cozy evening of nostalgia- blankets, pillows, and PJ's encouraged! Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Library Groups
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Program Type: Library Groups
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Eggshell Crystal Geodes @Home Kit with Video

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

This kit is a perfect project for you to do during your summer vacation! Geodes in nature take thousands of years to make, but these beautiful egg geodes will only take several day...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This kit is a perfect project for you to do during your summer vacation! Geodes in nature take thousands of years to make, but these beautiful egg geodes will only take several days! Parent supervision required.