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Civic Awareness Series with The League of Women Voters: An Evening with Paul Lisnek (virtual)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hooked on Books Book Group: Gods of the Upper Air by Charles King

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss Gods of the Upper Air by Charles King. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

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 Gods of the Upper Air by Charles King. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac and You

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs are used to measure time and build social relationships.

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

The Chinese use the zodiac animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves by learning from the natural world. The twelve zodiac signs are used to measure time and build social relationships.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning Pages Together Book Group: The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

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 Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Game Arena Virtual Game Night [Virtual]

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Project Management 101 - Part 2

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join Michael Spilg, PMI-Certified instructor, for part two in his project management series presentation. Discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your project management practice.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Michael Spilg, PMI-Certified instructor, for part two in his project management series presentation. Discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your project management practice.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cozy Classic Film Night: The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we watch the classic film, The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, starring Vivien Leigh and Warren Beatty and based on Tennessee Williams’ first novel of the same name.  The Roman Spring of Mrs.

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

Join us as we watch the classic film, The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, starring Vivien Leigh and Warren Beatty and based on Tennessee Williams’ first novel of the same name.  The Roman Spring of Mrs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions 2026

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room South at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we engage in lively discussion of foreign policy issues of the day. Each month a different topic selection will be provided for discussion by the Great Decisions briefing book, published by the Foreign Policy Association.

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

Join us as we engage in lively discussion of foreign policy issues of the day. Each month a different topic selection will be provided for discussion by the Great Decisions briefing book, published by the Foreign Policy Association.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Valentine's Trivia

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

This is a trivia competition for all candy hearts!  Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll see which team loves love.  Bonus points for coming dressed in your finest reds, pinks, or other outfits th

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

This is a trivia competition for all candy hearts!  Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll see which team loves love.  Bonus points for coming dressed in your finest reds, pinks, or other outfits th

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Valentine's Origami

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating some adorably festive origami crafts! You’ll learn how to make Roses, Woven Hearts, and Heart Pockets that carry a cat.

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

Get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating some adorably festive origami crafts! You’ll learn how to make Roses, Woven Hearts, and Heart Pockets that carry a cat.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brownies, Blondies and Brookies [virtual]

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the sweetest month of the year with the ultimate trip of bar treats!  We’ll bake up rich, fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, and brookies.  Learn tips for customizing textures, flavors, and swirls to create your own sign

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the sweetest month of the year with the ultimate trip of bar treats!  We’ll bake up rich, fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, and brookies.  Learn tips for customizing textures, flavors, and swirls to create your own sign

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shakespeare and Stardust: The Romance of Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier were two of the most iconic figures in the history of theatre and film.

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

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier were two of the most iconic figures in the history of theatre and film.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales [virtual]

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Online Night with a Museum: Lake Placid Olympic Museum [Virtual]

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group

Books on Tap

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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

Demystifying Hypnosis

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the truth about hypnosis and how it can support your well-being.  We'll clear up common myths, explain how it really works, and explore its many benefits for personal growth and healing.  

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

Discover the truth about hypnosis and how it can support your well-being.  We'll clear up common myths, explain how it really works, and explore its many benefits for personal growth and healing.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

True Crime Book Club: What the Dead Know: Learning about life as a New York City death investigator by Barbara Butcher

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a book discussion centered on true crime and its impact on society. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. 

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

Join us for a book discussion centered on true crime and its impact on society. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Google Workspace 101: Google Photos

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adults

In this class, we will learn more about Google Photos and how it works, so that you can take advantage of all the options available and learn what all it has to offer.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, we will learn more about Google Photos and how it works, so that you can take advantage of all the options available and learn what all it has to offer.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Interest Group

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Community
Age Group:
Adults

The Genealogy Interest Group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, unless otherwise noted.  We welcome any and all interested persons who would like to share their genealogical research or who would like to learn more.  

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Community
Event Details:

The Genealogy Interest Group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, unless otherwise noted.  We welcome any and all interested persons who would like to share their genealogical research or who would like to learn more.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

ILP Presents: Still Afraid of the Dark: R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Illinois Library Presents an interview with witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Event Details:

Illinois Library Presents an interview with witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hooked on Books Book Group: James by Percival Everett

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss James by Percival Everett. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

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 James by Percival Everett. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

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

Nature Journaling

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family

Looking for a way to strengthen your connection to nature?  Whether you are in your own yard or garden, a forest preserve or park, or traveling, there is always the opportunity to become one with the environment.

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

Looking for a way to strengthen your connection to nature?  Whether you are in your own yard or garden, a forest preserve or park, or traveling, there is always the opportunity to become one with the environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning Pages Together Book Group: Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

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 Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.