This event is in the "Elementary" group 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Green Over Screens - Lucky Shamrock Clay Room Charm @ Home Kit 9:00am–9:30am Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Green Over Screens - Spring Wreath! @ Home Kit 9:00am–9:45am Waitlist 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 14 - 22 2026 Peeps Diorama Drop Off 03/14/2026 @ 9:00am–03/22/2026 @ 5:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Cary Area Writers Group 12:00pm–3:00pm 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Learn to Play Mahjong 1:00pm–3:00pm Full 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! View Details This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Books on Tap 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Limitless Possibilities 7:00pm–8:30pm Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Evening Storytime 5:30pm–6:00pm 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 18 2026 Wed University of Illinois Extension: Composting 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page: Percival Everett [virtual] 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Fools and Oddities Trivia 7:00pm–8:30pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Solar-Powered LED Library Craft 10:00am–11:30am Open 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Learn to Play Mahjong 1:00pm–3:00pm Full 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Zoom 1:00pm–4:00pm Open 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 22 2026 Sun Genealogy Interest Group 2:00pm–3:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar-Apr 2026 Peeps Diorama Contest Display and Voting 03/23/2026 @ 9:00am–04/02/2026 @ 9:00pm 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Kick-Start Art! Cherry Blossom Lanterns! 10:30am–11:30am Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Robotics Basics 6:30pm–8:30pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Stories & Seasons 10:30am–11:00am Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Fun with Bots: Ozobot Racetracks 5:00pm–6:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Magic The Gathering 6:00pm–7:00pm Open 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Teen Gaming 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12