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Books on Tap

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

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Turning Pages Together Book Group - Kala

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss the novel Kala by Colin Walsh at 750° Cucina Rustica in downtown Cary.

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

We will discuss the novel Kala by Colin Walsh at 750° Cucina Rustica in downtown Cary.

Library Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library

Book Buddies Book Club for Emerging Readers: Dungeon Runners Level 1: Hero Trial by Kieran Larwood

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 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! Participants will be able to check out a copy of the book starting Mon. Dec.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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! Participants will be able to check out a copy of the book starting Mon. Dec.

Library Closed

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library

Books on Tap

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

We Love Graphic Novels Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Flex Zone 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: Flex Zone
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?!

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Hooked on Books Book Group: The 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 The 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 The 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.

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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.

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.