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Mini-Book Making

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Using just foam, paper, and glue, you’ll be able to put together your very own miniature books!

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

Using just foam, paper, and glue, you’ll be able to put together your very own miniature books!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Stories & Seasons

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name. Thank you. 

Upcoming
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 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name. Thank you. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Freestyle Fridays

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Drop-in at the library and hang out with Switch games, board games, craft supplies, and snacks! What you do is up to you. CJH students have a half day of school on these dates.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Drop-in at the library and hang out with Switch games, board games, craft supplies, and snacks! What you do is up to you. CJH students have a half day of school on these dates.

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, November 3, 2025 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 "Elementary" group

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Mosaic Squares!

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Pixel pictures made with paper! This program is for grades K-1 only. Please register one per family, thank you.

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

Pixel pictures made with paper! This program is for grades K-1 only. Please register one per family, thank you.

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, November 10, 2025 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 "Elementary" group

Science Meets Art with Mud Painting! @ Home Kit

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Elementary

Make homemade paint using mud, spices and pigments with this at home kit. Then create your own artwork!

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

Make homemade paint using mud, spices and pigments with this at home kit. Then create your own artwork!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Green Over Screens - Magazine Beads @ Home Kit

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Elementary

Make magazine beads to create a new kind of friendship bracelet! This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register one kit per family, thank you.

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

Make magazine beads to create a new kind of friendship bracelet! This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register one kit per family, thank you.

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, November 17, 2025 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

Stories & Seasons

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name. Thank you. 

Upcoming
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 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name. Thank you. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pure Blooms: Create your own Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Bring a vase and your Thanksgiving spirit, as we are joined by Heather Coughlin from Pure Blooms of Long Grove, as she teaches tips and tricks to create beautiful Thanksgiving Centerpieces that are sure to WOW your family and guests.

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

Bring a vase and your Thanksgiving spirit, as we are joined by Heather Coughlin from Pure Blooms of Long Grove, as she teaches tips and tricks to create beautiful Thanksgiving Centerpieces that are sure to WOW your family and guests.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Freestyle Fridays

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Drop-in at the library and hang out with Switch games, board games, craft supplies, and snacks! What you do is up to you. CJH students have a half day of school on these dates.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Drop-in at the library and hang out with Switch games, board games, craft supplies, and snacks! What you do is up to you. CJH students have a half day of school on these dates.

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

Holiday Card Making

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join returning art instructor and illustrator Terri Murphy as we explore the methods of block printing.

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

Join returning art instructor and illustrator Terri Murphy as we explore the methods of block printing.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Kick-Start Art! Super Sweet Pie Swags!

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

We’ll be making pies we can hang to celebrate the upcoming holidays! This program is for ages 3-6, with a caregiver only. Two child registrations per family, thank you.

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

We’ll be making pies we can hang to celebrate the upcoming holidays! This program is for ages 3-6, with a caregiver only. Two child registrations per family, thank you.

Library Closing at 5:00 PM

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library

Library Closed

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

Library Closed

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