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Needle Felting: Bird Window Charm (Adults)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the art of needle felting and create your own rustic and earthy bird window charm! We will use loose wool roving and a barbed needle to sculpt adorable birds and attach them ...

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

Learn the art of needle felting and create your own rustic and earthy bird window charm! We will use loose wool roving and a barbed needle to sculpt adorable birds and attach them to hanging branches that will liven up any window!

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

So You Want to Buy an Electric Car? (YouTube on Demand)

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Virtual at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Event Details:

AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 31.If you’re thinking about buying an electric car, or if the idea intrigues you, this is the class for you. You’ll leave with an understand...

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

AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 31.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Splash Pad Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 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, August 1, 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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Hora de cuentos con Turning Point, Inc.

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Turning Point for a special storytime event. We will dive into the enchanting story of "Can I Join Your Club?" by John Kelly and Steph Laberis. This heartwarmin...

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

Join Turning Point for a special storytime event. We will dive into the enchanting story of "Can I Join Your Club?" by John Kelly and Steph Laberis.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night

Monday, August 5, 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 ...

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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.  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, August 6, 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 "Multi-age & Family" group.

Family Game Night

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Families (children must be school age or older).  Please register under one name, then list how many are in your group.Join other families for an evening playing board games. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Families (children must be school age or older).  Please register under one name, then list how many are in your group.

Rock Painting @Home Kit

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:15am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
@Home Kit
Event Details:

Kit pickup begins August 7th at 10:00 am. Let your creativity shine when you design and paint rocks! Then you can spread kindness by sharing your painted rocks with friends and fam...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Program Type: @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Kit pickup begins August 7th at 10:00 am. Let your creativity shine when you design and paint rocks! Then you can spread kindness by sharing your painted rocks with friends and family members.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Nature Experience

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

Learn how to use your senses to explore nature. What do you see? What do you feel? This multimedia presentation will reinvigorate how you look at nature.

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

Learn how to use your senses to explore nature. What do you see? What do you feel? This multimedia presentation will reinvigorate how you look at nature.

Diabetes Management Workshop

Thursday, August 8, 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.

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

Miss Jill's Vintage Storytime

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Miss Jill has a collection of vintage children's books that you might not hear anywhere else! This month's theme will be winter stories. Bring the family for a cozy evening of fun ...

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Miss Jill has a collection of vintage children's books that you might not hear anywhere else! This month's theme will be winter stories. Bring the family for a cozy evening of fun and nostalgia - blankets, pillows, and pj’s encouraged!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

2024 Great Decisions RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 1

Thursday, August 8, 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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 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.)

Registration
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.)

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Baby Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 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.)

Registration
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.)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cary Area Writers Group

Saturday, August 10, 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.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Storytime with Turning Point, Inc.

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Age Group:
Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join Turning Point for a special storytime event. We will dive into the charming tale of "The Monster Who Lost His Mean" by Tiffany Strelitz Haber. This heartwarming story teaches ...

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

Join Turning Point for a special storytime event. We will dive into the charming tale of "The Monster Who Lost His Mean" by Tiffany Strelitz Haber.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pin-Back Button Making

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Design your own pin-back buttons! You will get to design three custom 2-inch buttons and stamp them using the library’s button maker.

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

Design your own pin-back buttons! You will get to design three custom 2-inch buttons and stamp them using the library’s button maker.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Splash Pad Storytime

Thursday, August 15, 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, August 15, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Printing Pens

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Summer-themed designs that you can make to welcome in the new season.

Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Summer-themed designs that you can make to welcome in the new season.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, August 17, 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!

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

Build-A-Robot

Sunday, August 18, 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...

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 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.