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Splash Pad Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Cool off with the Cary Area Public Library for a splash pad storytime featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by the splash pad opening at 10 am! This storytime wi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:

Cool off with the Cary Area Public Library for a splash pad storytime featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by the splash pad opening at 10 am!

Diabetes Management Workshop

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:

A workshop for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and caregivers. In this 6-week program, participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solv...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

A workshop for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and caregivers.

2024 Great Decisions

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room South at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
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
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Yay! YA Book Bags

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
@Home Kit
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get a themed goodie bag filled with a surprise book to check out, an activity, and bonus items. At the end of the month, keep the activity and return the book! Partici...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get a themed goodie bag filled with a surprise book to check out, an activity, and bonus items. At the end of the month, keep the activity and return the book!

The New Bicycle

Author Visit: Darcy Day Zoells

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Award-winning author and illustrator, Darcy Day Zoells will read her book,The New Bicycle(ClavisBooks, 2023). Afterward, children can participate in an interactive drawing session ...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Award-winning author and illustrator, Darcy Day Zoells will read her book,The New Bicycle(ClavisBooks, 2023).

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 18-36 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your active toddler! Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. (Register children only.)

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 18-36 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your active toddler! Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. (Register children only.)

Baby Storytime

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your littlest one. No older siblings, please. Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. (Register children only.)

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months with an adult. Stories and songs for your littlest one. No older siblings, please. Registration preferred but walk-ins welcome. (Register children only.)

Cary Area Writers Group

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Cary Area Writers Group meets on the second Saturday of each month. We welcome any and all authors age 21+ who have an interest in writing.. Bring a copy of what you wrote or 4...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Cary Area Writers Group meets on the second Saturday of each month. We welcome any and all authors age 21+ who have an interest in writing.. Bring a copy of what you wrote or 4-5 copies to pass around.

Virtual Tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art [via Zoom]

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTERJoin us for a tour of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, Illinois. The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is a museum dedicated to the lapidary ar...

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

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Family Storytime

Sunday, July 14, 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.

Family Storytime

Monday, July 15, 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.

Monday Fun Day: Grades 4-5 Game Night

Monday, July 15, 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.  Third Mondays are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learni...

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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.  Third Mondays are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! 

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

Minute to Win It Summer Olympics

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 4-5Compete with other kids in fun, engaging, olympic games with a twist that will have kids racing against the clock and each other. Top scorers will be entered into a raffl...

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

Grades 4-5

Books on Tap

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk shop about books with others in their 20’s and 30’s. Each meeting we discuss a title chosen by the group. If you’re interested in joining or to find out the current title, ple...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Talk shop about books with others in their 20’s and 30’s. Each meeting we discuss a title chosen by the group. If you’re interested in joining or to find out the current title, please email jking@caryarealibrary.info.

Minute to Win It Summer Olympics

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Compete with other teens in fun, engaging, olympic games with a twist that will have teens racing against the clock and each other. Top scorers will be entered into a ra...

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

Grades 6-12

Green over Screens: Art & Craft - Big, Big Moon Painting

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Celebrate National Moon Day (July 20) by painting a big, friendly moon that glows in the dark! This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please limit registration to two children per fami...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate National Moon Day (July 20) by painting a big, friendly moon that glows in the dark! This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please limit registration to two children per family, thank you.

Diabetes Management Workshop

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:

A workshop for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and caregivers. In this 6-week program, participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solv...

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

A workshop for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and caregivers.

Great Olympic Trivia Challenge

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

Are you ready to go for the gold in this Olympic challenge? Join us to figure out which team is the true master of sport in this trivia game. Compete in teams of four for victory.&...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Are you ready to go for the gold in this Olympic challenge? Join us to figure out which team is the true master of sport in this trivia game. Compete in teams of four for victory. 

Melting Styrofoam @Home Kit with Video

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Kit pickup begins July 19th at 10:00 am. What melts Styrofoam? We'll learn about polymers as we turn Styrofoam back into its original form! Parent supervision required. 

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Kit pickup begins July 19th at 10:00 am. What melts Styrofoam? We'll learn about polymers as we turn Styrofoam back into its original form! Parent supervision required. 

Istvan & His Imaginary Band

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Grade schoolers, Preschoolers, Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Istvan’s cool, cleverly crafted kids’ music has become a favorite of kids and adults alike. His songs encourage kids to sing along, show off their smarts, and of course dance and p...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers, Preschoolers, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Istvan’s cool, cleverly crafted kids’ music has become a favorite of kids and adults alike. His songs encourage kids to sing along, show off their smarts, and of course dance and play.

Google Workspace 101: Intro to Gmail

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this class, we will go over how to use your Gmail account and its specific tools so that you can take advantage of all the different options available. If you need help learning...

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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this class, we will go over how to use your Gmail account and its specific tools so that you can take advantage of all the different options available. If you need help learning how to navigate your Gmail account, this is the program for you!

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game. Cooperative play emphasized, so come and help your group succ...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game. Cooperative play emphasized, so come and help your group succeed!

Build-A-Robot

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 3-12 Build one of the LEGO EV3 robot designs and then download the program to activate it. Adults not required, but this is a great chance for you to share a STEM activity w...

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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 Build one of the LEGO EV3 robot designs and then download the program to activate it. Adults not required, but this is a great chance for you to share a STEM activity with your child.