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Maker Mondays Drop-In

10:00am–5:00pm
Multi-age & Family
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 - Outdoors Weather Permitting

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
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 "Elementary" group

Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
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 "Elementary" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

You will experiment with various objects and liquids (pollutants) to see if they sink or float when in a body of water.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Spanish Storytime/Hora de Cuentos en Español

6:00pm–6:30pm
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  

Edades 0-6 con un adulto. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pasta e Dolce [Virtual]

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the art of handmade pasta with a bright, springtime twist.

This event is in the "Adults" group

CCCS IL Presents: The Real Costs of Home Ownership

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you are considering the purchase of your first house or are looking to streamline your home's monthly expenses, join us for a session designed to help participants accurately assess the costs and budget impact of homeownership.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Smart Driver Course

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a two day class of four hours each for motorists aged 50 and older.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft Ladybug Suncatchers!

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 These cute and fun garden helpers will brighten up any window! You can register up to two children ages 3-6 only, thank you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions 2026

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
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.

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

Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest, or aggressively tackle debt.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Smart Driver Course

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a two day class of four hours each for motorists aged 50 and older.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Saturday Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us virtually as we zoom with Mallory Mortillaro, noted art historian and educator, as she reveals information about the Lost Treasures of the Titanic.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4-5

6:30pm–8:30pm
Elementary
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. Does your child have a big imagination? Work well with others? Enjoy reading and logical thinking? Then come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Board

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park are not just beloved city landmarks—they’ve also played unforgettable roles on the big screen.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Cary Ale House for a book discussion on Death in the City of Light by David King, centered, as always, on true crime and its impact on society.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Virtual
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
 

Thursday, April 16 | 7-8 PM CST

This event is in the "Elementary" group

75 Days of Nature Journaling @ Home Kit

9:00am–9:30am
Elementary
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Observing nature is a great way to learn about the natural world around you. You will make and decorate your very own 75 day nature journal to record your observations of nature. What will you discover? Grades K-5

FOCAL Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library