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Agatha Christie - A Body of Evidence

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

In the Spring of 1950, Agatha Christie accompanied her husband, archeologist Max Mallowan to Iran and the tells of Kalhu; the ancient city also known as Nimrud.  Join Agatha Christie in Beit Agatha, as she reminisces with you about her childh

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the Spring of 1950, Agatha Christie accompanied her husband, archeologist Max Mallowan to Iran and the tells of Kalhu; the ancient city also known as Nimrud.  Join Agatha Christie in Beit Agatha, as she reminisces with you about her childh

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Board

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

Join this fun service club to help with library volunteer projects. Participants will get volunteer hours for every meeting they attend. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Join this fun service club to help with library volunteer projects. Participants will get volunteer hours for every meeting they attend. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Spanish Storytime/Hora de Cuentos en Español

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  

Edades 0-6 con un adulto. 

 

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  

Edades 0-6 con un adulto. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grains and Greens: Cozy and Nourishing [virtual]

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Give your winter meals a wholesome refresh with hearty grains and flavorful greens.  We'll explore vibrant recipes like warm grain bowls, stuffed greens, and flavorful pilafs that prove nutritious can still be comforting.  

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your winter meals a wholesome refresh with hearty grains and flavorful greens.  We'll explore vibrant recipes like warm grain bowls, stuffed greens, and flavorful pilafs that prove nutritious can still be comforting.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Native Landscapes for Winter Beauty

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Plants bring beauty and function to the winter landscape! Sarah Michehl with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will give winter landscaping tips that show off the beauty of our native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs.

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

Plants bring beauty and function to the winter landscape! Sarah Michehl with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will give winter landscaping tips that show off the beauty of our native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Green over Screens: Confetti Conifers @ Home Kit

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Early Childhood

C is for conifer, our kind of tree! A bit of paper confetti and cardboard makes this charming winter tree! This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please register for one kit per family.

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

C is for conifer, our kind of tree! A bit of paper confetti and cardboard makes this charming winter tree! This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please register for one kit per family.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Sign with Katy

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printing Pens

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adults

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Winter-themed designs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Winter-themed designs.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Zoom

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

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

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Build-A-Robot

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Elementary

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. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Daniel Tiger Potty Party

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 18 months - 3 years with adult. Is your little one in the middle of potty training, ready to start, or just curious about the potty? Join us for a fun Daniel Tiger storytime all about the potty!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 18 months - 3 years with adult. Is your little one in the middle of potty training, ready to start, or just curious about the potty? Join us for a fun Daniel Tiger storytime all about the potty!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Monday Fun Day: Grades 4-5 Game Night

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary

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! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

No Sew Heart Pillow

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

Spread a little love this upcoming Valentine’s Day by creating a heart-shaped pillow using felt and stuffing. No sewing required. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Spread a little love this upcoming Valentine’s Day by creating a heart-shaped pillow using felt and stuffing. No sewing required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Weaving Yarn Snowflakes

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us as we turn cardboard and yarn into beautiful snowflakes! This program is for grades K-1 only. Please register up to two children with their name(s). Thank you.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we turn cardboard and yarn into beautiful snowflakes! This program is for grades K-1 only. Please register up to two children with their name(s). Thank you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dolly Parton: Heartstrings and Harmony

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the vibrant world of Dolly Parton with historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons.

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

Step into the vibrant world of Dolly Parton with historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Scholarships, Grants, and Loans [virtual]

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Job & Career, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods.

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

This workshop will uncover the best college cost-reduction strategies and reveal little known asset, borrowing, and savings methods.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Project Management 101 - Part 1 [virtual]

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Job & Career, Computers & Tech, Workshop, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join Michael Spilg, PMI-certified instructor, for part one in his project management series presentation. Explore key tools through sample projects, and discover resources for certifications like PMP, ACP, and CAPM.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Job & Career, Computers & Tech, Workshop, Virtual
Event Details:

Join Michael Spilg, PMI-certified instructor, for part one in his project management series presentation. Explore key tools through sample projects, and discover resources for certifications like PMP, ACP, and CAPM.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

Miss Jamie's Farm: A Fun and Educational Music Show

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Early Childhood, Multi-age & Family

Sing, dance, laugh and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Early Childhood, Multi-age & Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, laugh and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Interest Group

Sunday, January 25, 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.  

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 "Multi-age & Family" group

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

All ages, kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Stop by and create! We will have various craft supplies and inspiration for you to make an art project, craft, structure, or simple machine - whatever you can imagine!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Weekly Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

 

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

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.