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Library Closed

All Day
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Robotics Workshop

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers

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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group.

Third Fridays Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

This relaxed, daytime club is perfect for homeschoolers in grades 6-12 to hang out with other teens and try new activities including STEM, crafts, art, games, and more!

March: Slime

April: Free Art

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

This relaxed, daytime club is perfect for homeschoolers in grades 6-12 to hang out with other teens and try new activities including STEM, crafts, art, games, and more!

March: Slime

April: Free Art

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, May 17, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Build-A-Robot

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers

Grades 3-12 Build one of the LEGO EV3 robot designs and then download the program to activate it. Adults not required, but this is a great chance for you to share a STEM activity with your child. 

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

Grades 3-12 Build one of the LEGO EV3 robot designs and then download the program to activate it. Adults not required, but this is a great chance for you to share a STEM activity with your child. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Macrame Key Chain

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

Learn basic macrame knots and apply the knotting techniques to create a stylish keychain. Great for any skill level including beginners. Registration required. 

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 basic macrame knots and apply the knotting techniques to create a stylish keychain. Great for any skill level including beginners. Registration required. 

Library Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Open
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 "Teens" group.

Summer Volunteen Training

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

This training is for teens entering grades 9-12 who have been accepted into our Summer Volunteen Program. Prior to attending, teens must submit an application and be approved.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

This training is for teens entering grades 9-12 who have been accepted into our Summer Volunteen Program. Prior to attending, teens must submit an application and be approved.

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

Hidden but Heard: Tales from Anne Franks' Secret Annex

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family

Meet Anne Frank, a girl of faith, hope and an indomitable spirit, portrayed by historical presenter Michelle Gibbons.  Anne will transport you to one of the most tragic and devastating periods in history, sharing her life and poignant writing

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Anne Frank, a girl of faith, hope and an indomitable spirit, portrayed by historical presenter Michelle Gibbons.  Anne will transport you to one of the most tragic and devastating periods in history, sharing her life and poignant writing

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mario Kart Tournament

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

Level up your gaming and join other teens in a quest to see who is the best at Mario Kart! The winner will receive a gift card. Registration Required.

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

Grades 6-12

Level up your gaming and join other teens in a quest to see who is the best at Mario Kart! The winner will receive a gift card. Registration Required.

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

Summer Scares Trivia

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family

Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll see which team has what it takes to win. 

Bonus points for coming dressed to your horrific nines! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll see which team has what it takes to win. 

Bonus points for coming dressed to your horrific nines! 

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group.

Financial Mindset - Turn Your Dreams into Reality

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family

Join Gary Freund, local author of The Financial Compass: How to Navigate Money with Confidence, for an insightful discussion on building a strong financial future.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Gary Freund, local author of The Financial Compass: How to Navigate Money with Confidence, for an insightful discussion on building a strong financial future.

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

Robotics Basics

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers

Grades 3-12. Intro to the LEGO SPIKE Prime robot’s hardware and software. You will also learn how to program the robots to move straight and turn. This class is the prerequisite for the Robotics Workshops.

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

Grades 3-12. Intro to the LEGO SPIKE Prime robot’s hardware and software. You will also learn how to program the robots to move straight and turn. This class is the prerequisite for the Robotics Workshops.

Library Closed

All Day
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Magic The Gathering

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers

Come and play Magic the Gathering at the library! Are you an experienced MTG player? Great! Never played before? That's great too, we'll teach you! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and play Magic the Gathering at the library! Are you an experienced MTG player? Great! Never played before? That's great too, we'll teach you! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, June 21, 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.

Upcoming
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Upcoming
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group.

Chess - Come Play a Game!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Grade schoolers, Multi-age & Family

This program is best for those who already know how to play Chess.  Enjoy playing chess with your friends, neighbors, or even your parents!  Meet Tim Just, Author and Editor of the book Rules of Chess in the United States.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Grade schoolers, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is best for those who already know how to play Chess.  Enjoy playing chess with your friends, neighbors, or even your parents!  Meet Tim Just, Author and Editor of the book Rules of Chess in the United States.

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

Robotics Workshop

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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.

Library Closed

All Day
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pixel Video Game Characters

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

Grades 6-12

Design and create your favorite pixelated video game characters using perler beads. 

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

Grades 6-12

Design and create your favorite pixelated video game characters using perler beads. 

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

Summer Reads Trivia

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family

Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll see which team has what it takes to win. Bonus points for coming in your summer gear!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll see which team has what it takes to win. Bonus points for coming in your summer gear!