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Art & Craft: Wood Chimes

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

This program is for 2nd and 3rd graders only. We'll make a delightful wood and shells wind chime! Please register with your child's name. We'll be tying lots of overhand knots so s...

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

This program is for 2nd and 3rd graders only. We'll make a delightful wood and shells wind chime! Please register with your child's name. We'll be tying lots of overhand knots so so basic shoe tying skills will be required.

Storytelling Workshop: Interviewing Our Loved Ones with Helpful Tips

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to get the most from interviewing your family member or friend? Sarah Lucas of Celebrating Stories, Ltd. will show you how! Come join the workshop and disc...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to get the most from interviewing your family member or friend? Sarah Lucas of Celebrating Stories, Ltd. will show you how!

Wits Workout

Thursday, May 16, 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: 2
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!

The Mother of All Trivia Nights

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Woah Mama! Join us at the Cary Area Public Library to test your knowledge on some of the most wonderful (and notorious) mothers in the world. Compete in teams of up to 4 people by ...

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

Woah Mama! Join us at the Cary Area Public Library to test your knowledge on some of the most wonderful (and notorious) mothers in the world. Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll crown someone the winner.

3D Printing Pens

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Spring-themed designs that you can make to welcome in the new season.

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

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Spring-themed designs that you can make to welcome in the new season.

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game. Cooperative play emphasized, so come and help your group succ...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game. Cooperative play emphasized, so come and help your group succeed!

Build-A-Robot

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers
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 w...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. 

Family Storytime

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 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: Meeting Room
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.

Family Storytime

Monday, May 20, 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.

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Monday Fun Day: Grades 4-5 Game Night

Monday, May 20, 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.  Third Mondays are geared to grades 4-5. 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: 1
Event Details:

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

Books on Tap

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meets at the Cary Ale House! 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 fi...

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

Meets at the Cary Ale House! Talk shop about books with others in their 20’s and 30’s. Each meeting we discuss a title chosen by the group.

Teen Movie Night: Under the Boardwalk

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Celebrate the end of the school year with this comical and animated film. Watch Armen, a land crab, find his way home and fall in love with a sea crab. Registration pr...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Celebrate the end of the school year with this comical and animated film. Watch Armen, a land crab, find his way home and fall in love with a sea crab. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. Snacks will be available.

two women, one older, one younger, looking away with arms around each other's backs

Hooked on Books Book Group - Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will discuss the book Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.Joy Luck Club by...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We will discuss the book Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.

Charming Container Garden

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

This program is for 4th and 5th graders only. Create your own personal garden and get growing! Please register with your child's name. Limit two registrations per family. A very ba...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This program is for 4th and 5th graders only. Create your own personal garden and get growing! Please register with your child's name.

Annual Container Garden

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own annual container planter with beautiful summer plants. Peggy Garvin will be here to give you tips and tricks for your container garden. Please bring your garden glo...

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

Create your own annual container planter with beautiful summer plants. Peggy Garvin will be here to give you tips and tricks for your container garden. Please bring your garden gloves and pruners. All materials are included in the fee of $25.00.

Wits Workout

Thursday, May 23, 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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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!

Jr. Master Gardener

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Are you interested in the natural world, and all things that grow in the ground? If so, then Jr. Master gardener is the class for you! Come ready to get your hands dirty as we expl...

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

Are you interested in the natural world, and all things that grow in the ground? If so, then Jr. Master gardener is the class for you! Come ready to get your hands dirty as we explore the fascinating world of plants.

yellow cover with two eyes and a pair of eyebrows

Turning Pages Together Book Group - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will discuss the book Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.Yellowface by R....

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

We will discuss the book Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.

Volunteen Training

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This program is for teens in grades 9-12 who have already applied for the Volunteen program. If you want to apply, find out more and fill out our online application here https://te...

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

This program is for teens in grades 9-12 who have already applied for the Volunteen program.

Two seniors on a covered seat of a trishaw.

Cycling Without Age

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.Feel the wind in your hair! Bring an elder out for a pleasant rid...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.

Two seniors on a covered seat of a trishaw.

Cycling Without Age

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.Feel the wind in your hair! Bring an elder out for a pleasant rid...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.

Two seniors on a covered seat of a trishaw.

Cycling Without Age

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.Feel the wind in your hair! Bring an elder out for a pleasant rid...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.

buttons

Button Art

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Make your own masterpiece with buttons of various colors and sizes. We will provide the materials, you provide the creativity!   This is a drop-in program, come anytime b...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own masterpiece with buttons of various colors and sizes. We will provide the materials, you provide the creativity!   This is a drop-in program, come anytime between 1:00 and 3:00.  No registration is required.