This event is in the "Adults" group 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 REGISTER HERE View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Civic Awareness Series with The League of Women Voters: An Evening with Paul Lisnek (virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation, Virtual Event Details: REGISTER HERE
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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Hooked on Books Book Group: Gods of the Upper Air by Charles King 10:30am–11:45am Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Animals of the Chinese Zodiac and You 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Turning Pages Together Book Group: The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Board Game Arena Virtual Game Night [Virtual] 6:30pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Project Management 101 - Part 2 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Cozy Classic Film Night: The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone 6:00pm–8:30pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Great Decisions 2026 6:30pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Valentine's Trivia 7:00pm–8:30pm Open 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 Feb 6 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Valentine's Origami 6:30pm–8:00pm Waitlist 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 Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Brownies, Blondies and Brookies [virtual] 6:30pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Shakespeare and Stardust: The Romance of Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales [virtual] 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Here Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Online Night with a Museum: Lake Placid Olympic Museum [Virtual] 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Register Here
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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Books on Tap 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Demystifying Hypnosis 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu True Crime Book Club: What the Dead Know: Learning about life as a New York City death investigator by Barbara Butcher 6:30pm–8:30pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Google Workspace 101: Google Photos 10:00am–11:30am Waitlist 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Genealogy Interest Group 2:00pm–3:00pm 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue ILP Presents: Still Afraid of the Dark: R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Hooked on Books Book Group: James by Percival Everett 10:30am–11:45am Open 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 Register Now 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 Feb 25 2026 Wed Nature Journaling 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Turning Pages Together Book Group: Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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.