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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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books on Tap

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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:

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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

Hooked on Books Book Group: The Dragon from Chicago: the Untold story of an American reporter in Nazi Germany by Pamela Toler

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

We will discuss The Dragon from Chicago by Pamela Toler. 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 Dragon from Chicago by Pamela Toler. 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

Turning Pages Together Book Group: The Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

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

We will discuss The Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. 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 Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. 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.

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library

Library Closing

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

True Crime Book Club: Death in the City of Light : the Serial killer of Nazi-occupied Paris by David King

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at an off-site location to be announced for a book discussion centered on true crime and its impact on society. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

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

Join us at an off-site location to be announced 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

Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection [Virtual]

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
 

Thursday, April 16 | 7-8 PM CST

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

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
 

Thursday, April 16 | 7-8 PM CST

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books on Tap

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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:

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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

Hooked on Books Book Group: Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean. 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 Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean. 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

National Library Week Author Panel

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate National Library Week with an author panel you won't want to miss.

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

Celebrate National Library Week with an author panel you won't want to miss.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

We Love Graphic Novels Book Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Elementary

Grades 3-5. Join us for a fun evening where you can talk about your favorite graphic novels, discover new ones, meet friends, and have snacks…what could be better?!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Join us for a fun evening where you can talk about your favorite graphic novels, discover new ones, meet friends, and have snacks…what could be better?!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning Pages Together Book Group: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. 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 Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. 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.

Library Closing

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

An Evening with Elizabeth Berg and Jane Hamilton

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in conversation with best-selling authors Jane Hamilton and Elizabeth Berg in the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College. Book sales and signing will be available following courtesy of Read Between the Lynes Book Store.

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

Join us in conversation with best-selling authors Jane Hamilton and Elizabeth Berg in the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College. Book sales and signing will be available following courtesy of Read Between the Lynes Book Store.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Present:Babel On with R.F. Kuang [Virtual]

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19 | 7-8 PM CST

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

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19 | 7-8 PM CST

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books on Tap

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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:

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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.

Library Closing

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Book Buddies Book Club for Emerging Readers: Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Elementary

Book Buddies is a great way to introduce newly independent readers to fun book series. Read the first book, and then read them all!

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

Book Buddies is a great way to introduce newly independent readers to fun book series. Read the first book, and then read them all!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hooked on Books Book Group: Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung. 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 Daughters of Shandong by Eve Chung. 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

Turning Pages Together Book Group: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. 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 Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. 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.

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library

Library Closing

All Day
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library