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Green Over Screens - Lucky Shamrock Clay Room Charm @ Home Kit

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Elementary

Clay, paint and and your creativity will make some magic! This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register only one child per family, with their name. Thank you.

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

Clay, paint and and your creativity will make some magic! This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register only one child per family, with their name. Thank you.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Green Over Screens - Spring Wreath! @ Home Kit

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Early Childhood

This little kit helps us feel like spring is here, even if it's still a little grey and chilly! Please register one per family, age 3-6 only, thank you.

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

This little kit helps us feel like spring is here, even if it's still a little grey and chilly! Please register one per family, age 3-6 only, thank you.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Peeps Diorama Drop Off

03/14/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/22/2026 @ 5:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Participate in our 12th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Create your own Peeps world in a shoebox. Entries will be displayed in the library.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Participate in our 12th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Create your own Peeps world in a shoebox. Entries will be displayed in the library.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
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
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cary Area Writers Group

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room South at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Community
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Community
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Play Mahjong

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to play Mahjong, a game of skill and luck. Join Susan Cole for three sessions and enjoy the sound of tiles as you play. Beginners are welcome!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to play Mahjong, a game of skill and luck. Join Susan Cole for three sessions and enjoy the sound of tiles as you play. Beginners are welcome!

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, March 16, 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 "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 "Teens" group

Limitless Possibilities

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Flex Zone 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: Flex Zone
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.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

University of Illinois Extension: Composting

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Master Gardeners Suzie Morrisey and Cathy Klink invite you to join them as they explore composting.

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

Master Gardeners Suzie Morrisey and Cathy Klink invite you to join them as they explore composting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page: Percival Everett [virtual]

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

ILP Presents: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 

Thursday, March 19, 2026 7:00-8:00p

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

ILP Presents: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 

Thursday, March 19, 2026 7:00-8:00p

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

Fools and Oddities Trivia

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Teams will compete to see who has the deepest, strangest knowledge about a variety of topics. Bonus points for each player who dresses curiously. 14+

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

Teams will compete to see who has the deepest, strangest knowledge about a variety of topics. Bonus points for each player who dresses curiously. 14+

This event is in the "Adults" group

Solar-Powered LED Library Craft

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in making your own solar-powered library to celebrate our 75th anniversary this year! You’ll get the chance to decorate and put together your own miniature building.

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

Join us in making your own solar-powered library to celebrate our 75th anniversary this year! You’ll get the chance to decorate and put together your own miniature building.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Play Mahjong

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to play Mahjong, a game of skill and luck. Join Susan Cole for three sessions and enjoy the sound of tiles as you play. Beginners are welcome!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to play Mahjong, a game of skill and luck. Join Susan Cole for three sessions and enjoy the sound of tiles as you play. Beginners are welcome!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Zoom

Saturday, March 21, 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 "Adults" group

Genealogy Interest Group

Sunday, March 22, 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 "All Ages" group

Peeps Diorama Contest Display and Voting

03/23/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/02/2026 @ 9:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Participate in our 12th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Create your own Peeps world in a shoebox. Entries will be displayed in the library.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Participate in our 12th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest! Create your own Peeps world in a shoebox. Entries will be displayed in the library.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Kick-Start Art! Cherry Blossom Lanterns!

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Kick start the spring break with these sweet little lanterns! This program is for ages 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register with your child's name only. Register up to two children per family.

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

Kick start the spring break with these sweet little lanterns! This program is for ages 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register with your child's name only. Register up to two children per family.

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

Robotics Basics

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Elementary

Grades 3-12. Intro to the LEGO SPIKE Prime robot’s hardware and software. You will also learn how to program the robots to move straight and turn. This class is the prerequisite for the Robotics Workshops.

Open
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. Intro to the LEGO SPIKE Prime robot’s hardware and software. You will also learn how to program the robots to move straight and turn. This class is the prerequisite for the Robotics Workshops.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Stories & Seasons

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Sweet stories and a charming craft with a focus on nature to fit right in with the seasons! For ages 2-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name(s). Thank you. 

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

Sweet stories and a charming craft with a focus on nature to fit right in with the seasons! For ages 2-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name(s). Thank you. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Fun with Bots: Ozobot Racetracks

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

On your mark! Get set! Go! Have fun designing a racetrack for an Ozobot robot. Grades 3-5

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

On your mark! Get set! Go! Have fun designing a racetrack for an Ozobot robot. Grades 3-5

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

Magic The Gathering

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Elementary

Come and play Magic the Gathering at the library! Are you an experienced MTG player? Great! Never played before? That's great too, we'll teach you! 

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

Come and play Magic the Gathering at the library! Are you an experienced MTG player? Great! Never played before? That's great too, we'll teach you! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12 

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

Grades 6-12