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Evening Storytime

Wednesday, February 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.  

 

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

Demystifying Hypnosis

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the truth about hypnosis and how it can support your well-being.  We'll clear up common myths, explain how it really works, and explore its many benefits for personal growth and healing.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the truth about hypnosis and how it can support your well-being.  We'll clear up common myths, explain how it really works, and explore its many benefits for personal growth and healing.  

This event is in the "Elementary" group

How Will Your Polar Bear Grow? @Home Kit

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Elementary

Observe osmosis at work in this fun experiment using gummy bears! Grades 1-5

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

Observe osmosis at work in this fun experiment using gummy bears! Grades 1-5

This event is in the "Adults" group

True Crime Book Club: What the Dead Know: Learning about life as a New York City death investigator by Barbara Butcher

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a book discussion centered on true crime and its impact on society. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us 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 "Early Childhood" group

Sign with Katy

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Google Workspace 101: Google Photos

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adults

In this class, we will learn more about Google Photos and how it works, so that you can take advantage of all the options available and learn what all it has to offer.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, we will learn more about Google Photos and how it works, so that you can take advantage of all the options available and learn what all it has to offer.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Puzzle and Game Swap

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room South at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Calling all board game and puzzle fanatics! Looking for some cozy family fun while the weather is still chilly? Swap your games and puzzles with friends and neighbors and spread the love of board gaming and puzzling.

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room South
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all board game and puzzle fanatics! Looking for some cozy family fun while the weather is still chilly? Swap your games and puzzles with friends and neighbors and spread the love of board gaming and puzzling.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Zoom

Saturday, February 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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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, February 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.  

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 "Multi-age & Family" group

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, February 23, 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!

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

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 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.  

 

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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 "Early Childhood" group

Stay & Play

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!


 

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

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!


 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Jr. Master Gardener

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Are you interested in the natural world, and all things that grow in the ground? If so, then Jr. Master gardener is the class for you! Come ready to get your hands dirty as we explore the fascinating world of plants.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in the natural world, and all things that grow in the ground? If so, then Jr. Master gardener is the class for you! Come ready to get your hands dirty as we explore the fascinating world of plants.

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

Robotics Workshop

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Elementary

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

ILP Presents: Still Afraid of the Dark: R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Illinois Library Presents an interview with witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

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

Illinois Library Presents an interview with witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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: James by Percival Everett

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss James by Percival Everett. 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.

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

We will discuss James by Percival Everett. 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 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.  

 

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

Nature Journaling

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family

Looking for a way to strengthen your connection to nature?  Whether you are in your own yard or garden, a forest preserve or park, or traveling, there is always the opportunity to become one with the environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a way to strengthen your connection to nature?  Whether you are in your own yard or garden, a forest preserve or park, or traveling, there is always the opportunity to become one with the environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning Pages Together Book Group: Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. 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.

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

We will discuss Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

All Creatures Great and Small: Randall Oaks Zoo

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Learn and meet animals from a friendly opossum and a feisty ferret to a Madagascan hissing cockroach!  Perfect for all ages and those looking to experience multiple animals from the animal kingdom.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn and meet animals from a friendly opossum and a feisty ferret to a Madagascan hissing cockroach!  Perfect for all ages and those looking to experience multiple animals from the animal kingdom.

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, March 2, 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!

Cancelled
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!

Stay & Play

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!


 

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!


 

Stay & Play

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!


 

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!