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Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Play video games and board games with other teens! The library has a selection of Nintendo Switch and Wii U games that will be projected on the big screen. Registratio...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Play video games and board games with other teens! The library has a selection of Nintendo Switch and Wii U games that will be projected on the big screen. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.

AI: ChatGPT and Beyond

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You’re surely heard the buzz about ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence technology. Perhaps the most exciting part is that AI is both useful and readily available. Mike Gershb...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

You’re surely heard the buzz about ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence technology. Perhaps the most exciting part is that AI is both useful and readily available.

Wits Workout

Thursday, May 30, 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: 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!

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True Crime Book Club - The Forever Witness

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

We will discuss the novel The Forever Witness : How DNA and genealogy solved a cold case double murder by Edward Humes. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

We will discuss the novel The Forever Witness : How DNA and genealogy solved a cold case double murder by Edward Humes. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

How the Heck Do I Buy a Used Car?

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING JUNE 1 - JUNE 30Buying a used car shouldn’t be complicated, but so many drivers find themselves fearful that they’re going to end up with a lemon or get scamm...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING JUNE 1 - JUNE 30

Wind Tunnel Olympics

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Families. Kick off your summer with this fun and challenging family activity. You can earn Olympic medals with successful flying structures!  Please register under one name, t...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Families. Kick off your summer with this fun and challenging family activity. You can earn Olympic medals with successful flying structures!  Please register under one name, then list how many are in your group.

The History of Coffee

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a tasty and informative program about the history and science of coffee. Learn about the brewing, roasting, and tasting  methods, extraction theory, and find out s...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for a tasty and informative program about the history and science of coffee. Learn about the brewing, roasting, and tasting  methods, extraction theory, and find out some common misconceptions.

StoryWalk, Ribbon Cutting and Celebration

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the opening of our brand new StoryWalk at Jaycee Park! Explore our local parks, get some exercise, and read together all at the same time. The first 100 attend...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Multi-age & Family, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the opening of our brand new StoryWalk at Jaycee Park! Explore our local parks, get some exercise, and read together all at the same time. The first 100 attendees will receive a free giveaway.

Family Storytime

Sunday, June 2, 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 at Hoffman Community Garden

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

We'll meet at Hoffman Community Garden for our 3rd annual Garden Storytime! If it rains, we'll hold storytime at the library.  We have a rain date scheduled for June 10th, we'...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

We'll meet at Hoffman Community Garden for our 3rd annual Garden Storytime! If it rains, we'll hold storytime at the library.  We have a rain date scheduled for June 10th, we'll try again!

Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night

Monday, June 3, 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.  First Mondays are geared to grades 2-3, third are geared to grades 4-5. Join us ...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Make friends and discover new screen-free games. On the first and third Mondays of the month.  First Mondays are geared to grades 2-3, third are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! 

Outdoor Family Game Night

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Families (children must be school age or older).  Please register under one name, then list how many are in your group.Join other families for an evening playing some of your ...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Families (children must be school age or older).  Please register under one name, then list how many are in your group.

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Illinois Libraries Present: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This program has been rescheduled from the original date of April 3.Join us for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accompl...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 
This program has been rescheduled from the original date of April 3.

Baby ASL

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Katy as she teaches basic ASL vocabulary to you and your little one. Learning ASL is a great way for babies to learn to communicate their wants and needs with caregivers befor...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Katy as she teaches basic ASL vocabulary to you and your little one. Learning ASL is a great way for babies to learn to communicate their wants and needs with caregivers before gaining the ability to speak.

Beyond London - Let’s Explore England, Wales, and Scotland

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This presentation looks at the amazing areas of Great Britain outside London including Wales and Scotland and major cities like Liverpool and Edinburgh, as well as rural villages w...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

This presentation looks at the amazing areas of Great Britain outside London including Wales and Scotland and major cities like Liverpool and Edinburgh, as well as rural villages where the past and present coexist.
 

2024 Great Decisions

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room South at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exchange ideas about the foreign policy issues facing America today in this monthly discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff. Participants must purchase a briefing book and read a ...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Exchange ideas about the foreign policy issues facing America today in this monthly discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff. Participants must purchase a briefing book and read a chapter prior to each meeting.

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 18-36 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your active toddler! Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. (Register children only.)

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 18-36 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your active toddler! Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. (Register children only.)

Baby Storytime

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your littlest one. No older siblings, please. Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. (Register children only.)

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your littlest one. No older siblings, please. Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. (Register children only.)

Cary Area Writers Group

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Cary Area Writers Group meets on the second Saturday of each month. We welcome any and all authors age 21+ who have an interest in writing.. Bring a copy of what you wrote or 4...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Cary Area Writers Group meets on the second Saturday of each month. We welcome any and all authors age 21+ who have an interest in writing.. Bring a copy of what you wrote or 4-5 copies to pass around.

Family Storytime

Sunday, June 9, 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, June 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

This is our rain date for Hoffman Community Garden, if it rains on June 3rd. If we were at Hoffman on the 3rd, today will be a regular storytime at the library.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This is our rain date for Hoffman Community Garden, if it rains on June 3rd. If we were at Hoffman on the 3rd, today will be a regular storytime at the library.