This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Evening Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Childhood" group May 6 2026 Wed Evening Storytime 5:30pm–6:00pm 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 French Flavors [Virtual] Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Cooking & Food, Virtual Age Group: Adults Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed French Flavors [Virtual] 6:30pm–8:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions 2026 Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Community Age Group: Adults Join us as we engage in lively discussion of foreign policy issues of the day. Each month a different topic selection will be provided for discussion by the Great Decisions briefing book, published by the Foreign Policy Association. Open Register Now Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Great Decisions 2026 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop, Community Registration Required Payment Required Event Details: Join us as we engage in lively discussion of foreign policy issues of the day. Each month a different topic selection will be provided for discussion by the Great Decisions briefing book, published by the Foreign Policy Association.
Friends of the Cary Area Library Meeting Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library View Details May 7 2026 Thu Friends of the Cary Area Library Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone
This event is in the "Elementary" group Green Over Screens - Rainy Day Stuffie @ Home Kit Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit Age Group: Elementary Make a sweet little cloud and some melty crayon raindrops! This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register one kit per family only. Thank you. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group May 8 2026 Fri Green Over Screens - Rainy Day Stuffie @ Home Kit 9:00am–9:45am Upcoming Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Make a sweet little cloud and some melty crayon raindrops! This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register one kit per family only. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Early Childhood" group May 9 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone Age Group: Early Childhood 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 Cary Area Writers Group Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Workshop, Community Age Group: Adults The Cary Area Writers Group meets on the second Saturday of each month. We welcome any and all authors ages 21+ who have an interest in writing. Bring a copy of what you wrote, or 4-5 copies to pass around. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Cary Area Writers Group 12:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop, Community Event Details: The Cary Area Writers Group meets on the second Saturday of each month. We welcome any and all authors ages 21+ who have an interest in writing. Bring a copy of what you wrote, or 4-5 copies to pass around.
Library Closing All Day Cary Area Public Library Closing May 10 2026 Sun Closing Library Closing All Day Branches: Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group Maker Mondays Drop-In Monday, May 11, 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! View Details This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group May 11 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm 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, May 11, 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Childhood" group May 11 2026 Mon Weekly Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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.
Stay & Play Monday, May 11, 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! View Details May 11 2026 Mon Stay & Play 11:00am–11:30am 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!
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group Miss Jill's Vintage Storytime Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Multi-age & Family Miss Jill has a collection of vintage children's books that you might not hear anywhere else. Bring the family for a cozy evening of fun and nostalgia- blankets, pillows, and PJ's encouraged! Best for school age children. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group May 11 2026 Mon Miss Jill's Vintage Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone Age Group: Multi-age & Family Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Miss Jill has a collection of vintage children's books that you might not hear anywhere else. Bring the family for a cozy evening of fun and nostalgia- blankets, pillows, and PJ's encouraged! Best for school age children.
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group Club de Recién Llegados/Newcomer Club Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Community Age Group: Multi-age & Family Lunes 11 de mayo del 2026 View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group May 11 2026 Mon Club de Recién Llegados/Newcomer Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Multi-age & Family Program Type: Community Event Details: Lunes 11 de mayo del 2026
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Robotics Workshop Monday, May 11, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Elementary" group May 11 2026 Mon Robotics Workshop 6:30pm–8:30pm Upcoming 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 "Elementary" group Jr. Master Gardener Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group May 12 2026 Tue Jr. Master Gardener 5:30pm–6:30pm Upcoming 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 "Adults" group An Evening with Elizabeth Berg and Jane Hamilton Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Join us in conversation with best-selling authors Jane Hamilton and Elizabeth Berg in the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College. Book sales and signing will be available following courtesy of Read Between the Lynes Book Store. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue An Evening with Elizabeth Berg and Jane Hamilton 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Join us in conversation with best-selling authors Jane Hamilton and Elizabeth Berg in the Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College. Book sales and signing will be available following courtesy of Read Between the Lynes Book Store.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Board Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Community Age Group: Teens Grades 6-12Join this fun service club to help with library volunteer projects. Participants will get volunteer hours for every meeting they attend. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 12 2026 Tue Teen Volunteer Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Registration Required 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.
MCDH Wellness Screenings Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library Appointment required. Cholesterol + Glucose + A1C ($35), Cholesterol + Glucose ($25), A1C only ($20). View Details May 13 2026 Wed MCDH Wellness Screenings 9:30am–1:30pm Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Event Details: Appointment required. Cholesterol + Glucose + A1C ($35), Cholesterol + Glucose ($25), A1C only ($20).
This event is in the "Adults" group From Chicago to Chincoteague: The True Story of Marguerite Henry and Her Celebrity Pony Misty Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults In this engaging presentation, local author and horsewoman Susan Friedland shares the story behind her book Marguerite, Misty and Me. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed From Chicago to Chincoteague: The True Story of Marguerite Henry and Her Celebrity Pony Misty 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: In this engaging presentation, local author and horsewoman Susan Friedland shares the story behind her book Marguerite, Misty and Me.
Library Board Meeting Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room North at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Library Groups View Details May 14 2026 Thu Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room North Program Type: Library Groups
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Green Over Screens - Bubble Wrap Beehive @Home Kit Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00am Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit Age Group: Early Childhood Give bubble wrap something else to do, like helping you make a fun beehive! Please register for one kit, ages 3-6 only, thank you. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group May 15 2026 Fri Green Over Screens - Bubble Wrap Beehive @Home Kit 9:00am–9:00am Upcoming Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Give bubble wrap something else to do, like helping you make a fun beehive! Please register for one kit, ages 3-6 only, thank you.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Sign with Katy Saturday, May 16, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group May 16 2026 Sat Sign with Katy 9:15am–10:00am Upcoming 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 3D Printing Pens Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech Age Group: Adults Choose from a variety of spring- and summer-themed designs to create 3-D art. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat 3D Printing Pens 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech Registration Required Event Details: Choose from a variety of spring- and summer-themed designs to create 3-D art.
This event is in the "Teens" group Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Zoom Saturday, May 16, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group May 16 2026 Sat Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Zoom 1:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming 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.