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Library Closed

All Day
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Green Over Screens: Night Garden Acrylic Paintings

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade schoolers

Spring colors appear even brighter on a dark background. Join us as we create our own night gardens!

This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please only register up to two children, thank you.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring colors appear even brighter on a dark background. Join us as we create our own night gardens!

This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please only register up to two children, thank you.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Green over Screens: Spring Birdies @ Home Kit

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Create your own species of spring birdie in this charming at home kit!

This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please be kind to other patrons and register for one kit only, thank you.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own species of spring birdie in this charming at home kit!

This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please be kind to other patrons and register for one kit only, thank you.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Macrame Key Chain

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

Learn basic macrame knots and apply the knotting techniques to create a stylish keychain. Great for any skill level including beginners. Registration required. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Learn basic macrame knots and apply the knotting techniques to create a stylish keychain. Great for any skill level including beginners. Registration required. 

Library Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group.

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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!

Library Closed for Staff Training

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group.

Bookmark Extravaganza

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Multi-age & Family

Children must be school age or older. 

Level up your reading and drop in anytime between 6:00pm and 8:00pm to create a personalized bookmark. 

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children must be school age or older. 

Level up your reading and drop in anytime between 6:00pm and 8:00pm to create a personalized bookmark. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Soap-Making II

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy hands-on experience making an organic-based soap with an embedded gemstone and fragranced with essential oils during this intermediate and eco-friendly soap-making workshop with Soapy Roads of Lombard.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy hands-on experience making an organic-based soap with an embedded gemstone and fragranced with essential oils during this intermediate and eco-friendly soap-making workshop with Soapy Roads of Lombard.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: A Lotta L'il Axolotls!

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

We'll be creating little prints of these cute little salamanders with potatoes and paint! You can register up to two children ages 3-6 only, thank you.

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

We'll be creating little prints of these cute little salamanders with potatoes and paint! You can register up to two children ages 3-6 only, thank you.

Library Closed

All Day
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group.

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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 "Preschoolers" group.

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Paper Plate Flowers @ Home Kit

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Age Group:
Preschoolers

Paper, yarn, straws and lots of color! You can make a garden that will last even when summer is over! Please register for one kit only, thank you. This is for ages 3-6 only.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paper, yarn, straws and lots of color! You can make a garden that will last even when summer is over! Please register for one kit only, thank you. This is for ages 3-6 only.

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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!

Library Closed

All Day
Cary Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pixel Video Game Characters

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

Design and create your favorite pixelated video game characters using perler beads. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Design and create your favorite pixelated video game characters using perler beads. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Poppy Suncatchers

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschoolers

With a little tissue and construction paper, we'll make some bright and beautiful poppies for the window! You can register up to two children ages 3-6, thank you.

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

With a little tissue and construction paper, we'll make some bright and beautiful poppies for the window! You can register up to two children ages 3-6, thank you.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Punch Needle Art

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12. Learn the art of needle punching and make your own small needle punch creation.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Learn the art of needle punching and make your own small needle punch creation.

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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 "Grade schoolers" group.

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Butterfly Masks

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade schoolers

Join Ms. Andi in making these fun and creative butterfly masks! You can register up to two children, grades Kindergarten - 1st only, thank you.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Andi in making these fun and creative butterfly masks! You can register up to two children, grades Kindergarten - 1st only, thank you.

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

Introduction to Botanical Drawing: A Caregiver and Tween Art Workshop

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family

Plants are all around us and always available in many forms, so they make an excellent subject for drawing!  In this workshop, caregivers and teens will learn the skills to draw plant forms with accurate proportions.

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

Plants are all around us and always available in many forms, so they make an excellent subject for drawing!  In this workshop, caregivers and teens will learn the skills to draw plant forms with accurate proportions.

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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 "Grade schoolers" group.

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Pollinator Drinking Dish

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Flex Zone at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade schoolers

Bees, butterflies and other helpful insects need water too, and this little drinking dish is perfect! You can register up to two children, grades 4th-5th only, thank you.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bees, butterflies and other helpful insects need water too, and this little drinking dish is perfect! You can register up to two children, grades 4th-5th only, thank you.

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

Two-View Tree Art: A Caregiver and Teen Art Workshop

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Cary Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join art instructor and illustrator Terri Murphy to design an accordion-fold picture known as an Agamograph.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join art instructor and illustrator Terri Murphy to design an accordion-fold picture known as an Agamograph.