Library Closed for Staff Training Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Cary Area Public Library Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: Cary Area Public Library
Library Closing All Day Cary Area Public Library Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Library Closing All Day Branches: Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group Maker Mondays Drop-In Monday, April 6, 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 Apr 6 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 "Early Childhood" group Weekly Storytime - Outdoors Weather Permitting Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am 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 Apr 6 2026 Mon Weekly Storytime - Outdoors Weather Permitting 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library 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 "Elementary" group Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Flex Zone 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. First Mondays are geared to grades 2-3, third are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone 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. First Mondays are geared to grades 2-3, third are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning!
This event is in the "Elementary" group Full STEAM Ahead: Will It Sink or Float? A Water Pollution Experiment Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Elementary You will experiment with various objects and liquids (pollutants) to see if they sink or float when in a body of water. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Full STEAM Ahead: Will It Sink or Float? A Water Pollution Experiment 5:00pm–6:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone Age Group: Elementary Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: You will experiment with various objects and liquids (pollutants) to see if they sink or float when in a body of water.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Spanish Storytime/Hora de Cuentos en Español Wednesday, April 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Spanish Storytime/Hora de Cuentos en Español 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 Pasta e Dolce [Virtual] Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Cooking & Food, Virtual Age Group: Adults Experience the art of handmade pasta with a bright, springtime twist. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Pasta e Dolce [Virtual] 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Experience the art of handmade pasta with a bright, springtime twist.
This event is in the "Adults" group CCCS IL Presents: The Real Costs of Home Ownership Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults Whether you are considering the purchase of your first house or are looking to streamline your home's monthly expenses, join us for a session designed to help participants accurately assess the costs and budget impact of homeownership. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed CCCS IL Presents: The Real Costs of Home Ownership 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Whether you are considering the purchase of your first house or are looking to streamline your home's monthly expenses, join us for a session designed to help participants accurately assess the costs and budget impact of homeownership.
This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Smart Driver Course Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults This is a two day class of four hours each for motorists aged 50 and older. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu AARP Smart Driver Course 10:00am–2:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: This is a two day class of four hours each for motorists aged 50 and older.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Green Over Screens - Art & Craft Ladybug Suncatchers! Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Early Childhood These cute and fun garden helpers will brighten up any window! You can register up to two children ages 3-6 only, thank you. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Green Over Screens - Art & Craft Ladybug Suncatchers! 10:30am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: These cute and fun garden helpers will brighten up any window! You can register up to two children ages 3-6 only, thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions 2026 Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Community Age Group: Adults Join us as we engage in lively discussion of foreign policy issues of the day. Each month a different topic selection will be provided for discussion by the Great Decisions briefing book, published by the Foreign Policy Association. Open Register Now Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Great Decisions 2026 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop, Community Registration Required Payment Required Event Details: Join us as we engage in lively discussion of foreign policy issues of the day. Each month a different topic selection will be provided for discussion by the Great Decisions briefing book, published by the Foreign Policy Association.
Library Board Meeting Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Library Groups View Details Apr 9 2026 Thu Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room North Program Type: Library Groups
This event is in the "Adults" group Budgeting & Savings with Ryan Decker - Financial Fitness 2026 Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Virtual at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Budgeting & Savings with Ryan Decker - Financial Fitness 2026 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt.
This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Smart Driver Course Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Workshop Age Group: Adults This is a two day class of four hours each for motorists aged 50 and older. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri AARP Smart Driver Course 10:00am–2:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: This is a two day class of four hours each for motorists aged 50 and older.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Flex Zone 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone 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, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Cary Area Writers Group 12:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room 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 "Elementary" group Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4-5 Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Conference Room at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Elementary Grades 4-5. Does your child have a big imagination? Work well with others? Enjoy reading and logical thinking? Then come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4-5 6:30pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Grades 4-5. Does your child have a big imagination? Work well with others? Enjoy reading and logical thinking? Then come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary!
This event is in the "Adults" group Buying a Home: The Basics with Open Communities - Financial Fitness 2026 Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Virtual at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Buying a Home: The Basics with Open Communities - Financial Fitness 2026 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership.
This event is in the "Adults" group Lost Treasures of the Titanic [Virtual] Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Virtual at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Presentation, Virtual Age Group: Adults Join us virtually as we zoom with Mallory Mortillaro, noted art historian and educator, as she reveals information about the Lost Treasures of the Titanic. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Lost Treasures of the Titanic [Virtual] 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Join us virtually as we zoom with Mallory Mortillaro, noted art historian and educator, as she reveals information about the Lost Treasures of the Titanic.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Board Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Community Age Group: Teens Grades 6-12 Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Teen Volunteer Board 5:30pm–6:30pm Waitlist Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12
This event is in the "Adults" group "From Ferris to the Frontlines": a presentation by Chicago Movie Tours [virtual] Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Entertainment, Virtual Age Group: Adults The Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park are not just beloved city landmarks—they’ve also played unforgettable roles on the big screen. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed "From Ferris to the Frontlines": a presentation by Chicago Movie Tours [virtual] 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Entertainment, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: The Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park are not just beloved city landmarks—they’ve also played unforgettable roles on the big screen.
This event is in the "Adults" group True Crime Book Club: Death in the City of Light : the Serial killer of Nazi-occupied Paris by David King Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Join us at an off-site location to be announced for a book discussion centered on true crime and its impact on society. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu True Crime Book Club: Death in the City of Light : the Serial killer of Nazi-occupied Paris by David King 6:30pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Join us at an off-site location to be announced for a book discussion centered on true crime and its impact on society. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection [Virtual] Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual Age Group: Adults Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16 | 7-8 PM CST Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection [Virtual] 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16 | 7-8 PM CST