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Cycling Without Age

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.Feel the wind in your hair! Bring an elder out for a pleasant rid...

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Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by ente...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 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. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by ente...

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. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Book Buddies: : Zoey and Sassafras by Asia Citro

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
@Home Kit
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Book Buddies is a great way to introduce newly independent readers to fun book series. Read the first book, and then read them all! Participants will be able to check out a copy of...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Book Buddies is a great way to introduce newly independent readers to fun book series. Read the first book, and then read them all! Participants will be able to check out a copy of the book, and receive a kit with fun crafts and activities!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Robotics Workshop

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 3-12. Develop your programming skills with the LEGO SPIKE Prime robots and apply them to various challenges. Each Workshop will have a different lesson and different challen...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Grades 3-12. Develop your programming skills with the LEGO SPIKE Prime robots and apply them to various challenges. Each Workshop will have a different lesson and different challenges for you to try out.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room North 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. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by ente...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
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. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Minecraft: Water Park Mayhem

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Play Minecraft at the library with TD3 Innovative Gaming. Dive into a Minecraft water park where you’ll tackle water slides, obstacle courses and diving boards. Non-sto...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Play Minecraft at the library with TD3 Innovative Gaming. Dive into a Minecraft water park where you’ll tackle water slides, obstacle courses and diving boards. Non-stop fun and splashes await!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 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...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hooked on Books Book Group - The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will discuss the book The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.Th...

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Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will discuss the book The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Little Blue Truck Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for a special Little Blue Truck themed storytime with books, songs, and a craft. Ages 0-6 with an adult. Registration required, register children only.

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a special Little Blue Truck themed storytime with books, songs, and a craft. 

Ages 0-6 with an adult. 

Registration required, register children only.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Turning Pages Together Book Group - Trust by Hernan Díaz

Thursday, June 27, 2024 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 book Trust by Hernan Díaz. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.Trust by Hernan Díaz...

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Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We will discuss the book Trust by Hernan Díaz. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Andertoons: Summer Games

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Oh sure, you’re probably familiar with the popular sports that athletes will compete in this year. But have you heard of the 400 meter handstand? Greco-Roman staring? Hamster dress...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Oh sure, you’re probably familiar with the popular sports that athletes will compete in this year. But have you heard of the 400 meter handstand? Greco-Roman staring? Hamster dressage?!

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

The Whys and Whens of Car Maintenance (YouTube on Demand)

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING JULY 1 - JULY 31If you’ve ever wondered why — and when — specific car maintenance tasks are necessary, this is the course for you. In “The Why’s and When’s of...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Event Details:

AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING JULY 1 - JULY 31

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night

Monday, July 1, 2024 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 ...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 "Preschoolers" group.

Baby ASL

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Katy as she teaches basic ASL vocabulary to you and your little one. Learning ASL is a great way for babies to learn to communicate their wants and needs with caregivers befor...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Katy as she teaches basic ASL vocabulary to you and your little one. Learning ASL is a great way for babies to learn to communicate their wants and needs with caregivers before gaining the ability to speak.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by ente...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, July 8, 2024 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. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by ente...

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. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Cardboard Automata: Pull-Up Man

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn how to create a cardboard man that will be able to do his own pull-ups. We’ll build and decorate the automaton, so you will leave with a wonderful decor piec...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Learn how to create a cardboard man that will be able to do his own pull-ups. We’ll build and decorate the automaton, so you will leave with a wonderful decor piece that doubles as a fun toy.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4th - 5th

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! In this two hour session players will get the feel for the game, as well as learn the basic rules. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! In this two hour session players will get the feel for the game, as well as learn the basic rules. Cooperative play emphasized, so come and help your group succeed!

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Wired for Science: Small and Big Bubbles

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

2 fun experiments: Electrolysis and elephant toothpaste will make bubbles, big and small!

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

2 fun experiments: Electrolysis and elephant toothpaste will make bubbles, big and small!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Movie Night: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12“Mamma Mia!” Watch Mario save Princess Peach and sing along to Bowser’s Peaches. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. Snacks will be available.

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

“Mamma Mia!” Watch Mario save Princess Peach and sing along to Bowser’s Peaches. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. Snacks will be available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Though Eleanor Roosevelt became a household name, she was a reluctant first lady. Not wanting the job, she faced an internal crisis that shaped the Eleanor we all feel we now know....

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Though Eleanor Roosevelt became a household name, she was a reluctant first lady. Not wanting the job, she faced an internal crisis that shaped the Eleanor we all feel we now know.