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Wits Workout

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new th...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin!

Winter Sowing

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you short on space, but want to jump start your Spring garden by planning for it indoors? Then Winter Sowing is the answer.  Winter sowing is a simple way to start seeds w...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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Are you short on space, but want to jump start your Spring garden by planning for it indoors?

Michelle Buteau smiles into the camera while set against a white back drop. She is wearing jeans, a white blouse buttoned at the bodice and a plaid blazer with the sleeves folded to the third quarter. Her hair is loose and hangs in curls about her face.

Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau [via zoom]

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Entertainment, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

REGISTER HEREJoin us as Illinois Libraries Presents: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau.  Michelle is a stand-up comedian, author, actress, producer, and a podcast and telev...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Entertainment, Virtual
Event Details:

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A painting of a pair of women's eye in the style of Andy Warhol. A bright yellow cover houses the image of the face painted in bright pink and yellow.

Turning Pages Together Book Group - Bright Young Women

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will discuss the novel Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a mo...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We will discuss the novel Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

Green over Screens: Let's Make a Tissue Paper Collage! @Home Kit

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Bring the outdoors inside and let's make a beautiful evergreen with this @Home kit!  This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please be kind to other patrons and register for o...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring the outdoors inside and let's make a beautiful evergreen with this @Home kit!  This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please be kind to other patrons and register for one kit only, thank you.

Kids in the Kitchen @Home Kit

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, Cooking & Food, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Kit Pickup begins at 10:00 am.   Learn how to use a small whisk and wooden spoon in a mini fry pan and then use your own ingredients to make the included recipes!

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM, Cooking & Food, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kit Pickup begins at 10:00 am.   Learn how to use a small whisk and wooden spoon in a mini fry pan and then use your own ingredients to make the included recipes!

two performers, each holding a puppet

Firefly Family Theatre-Spark's Snow Day

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers, Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Snow came early in Firefly Grove this year so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter acti...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Multi-age & Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Snow came early in Firefly Grove this year so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day!

Family Storytime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  Please note: Storytime content will repeat each we...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
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.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, and Tuesday sessions.

We Love Graphic Novels Book Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Join us for a fun evening where you can talk about your favorite graphic novels, discover new ones, meet friends, and have snacks…what could be better?!

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Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Join us for a fun evening where you can talk about your favorite graphic novels, discover new ones, meet friends, and have snacks…what could be better?!

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  Please note: Storytime content will repeat each we...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
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.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, and Tuesday sessions.

Button Garden Art

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Tired of Winter? Make a mixed media garden on a small canvas using paint, markers and buttons.

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tired of Winter? Make a mixed media garden on a small canvas using paint, markers and buttons.

Board Games and Nintendo Switch Video Games

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 Play video games and board games with other teens! The library has a selection of Nintendo Switch and Wii U games that will be projected on the big screen. Registr...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 

Play video games and board games with other teens! The library has a selection of Nintendo Switch and Wii U games that will be projected on the big screen. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.

Wits Workout

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new th...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin!

Green Over Screens: Georgia O'Keefe Giant Flowers

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

We sure could use a little color at this time of year! Make your own garden from Georgia O'Keefe inspired flowers! This program is for grades 2-3 only. Please register up to two ch...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We sure could use a little color at this time of year! Make your own garden from Georgia O'Keefe inspired flowers! This program is for grades 2-3 only. Please register up to two children, thank you.

3D Wooden Puzzle

3D Wooden Puzzle

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Celebrate National Puzzle Day by building a 3D wooden puzzle to take home. Registration required. 

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Celebrate National Puzzle Day by building a 3D wooden puzzle to take home. Registration required. 

Trivia Night

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Program has been rescheduled from 1/16 date.  Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and well see which team has what it takes to win. Bonus ...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Program has been rescheduled from 1/16 date. 

 

Valentine's Paper Quilling Cards

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Lego Club

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Create and build your own LEGO design that we'll display in the Library! Sign up child, not parent, for each program.

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create and build your own LEGO design that we'll display in the Library! Sign up child, not parent, for each program.

Family Storytime

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  Please note: Storytime content will repeat each we...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
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.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, and Tuesday sessions.

Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
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 ...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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! 

James McBride is shown against a blurred sepia background. He's wearing a darn bowler cap, a brown overcoat with a black crew neck shirt beneath it. He eyes peer up and into the right corner of still and his goatee is neat and clean around his pursed lips.

Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride [via zoom]

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

REGISTER HEREJoin us as Illinois Libraries Present, An Evening with James McBride.  McBride is a critically-acclaimed author, screenwriter and musician.  His 2023 novel, ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Event Details:

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Teen Volunteer Board

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Join this fun service club to help with library volunteer projects. Participants will get volunteer hours for every meeting they attend. 

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. 

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025.

2025 Great Decisions

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room South at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exchange ideas about the foreign policy issues facing America today in this monthly discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff. Participants must purchase a briefing book and read a ...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Exchange ideas about the foreign policy issues facing America today in this monthly discussion led by Professor Gary Midkiff. Participants must purchase a briefing book and read a chapter prior to each meeting.