Upcoming Events

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!

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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 Jessica at jking@caryarealibrary.info.

Grades 6-12

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Discover the harmony of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy that defines Thai cuisine. In this class, we’ll create dishes like Thai Basil Chicken with Coconut-Lime Jasmine Rice and finish with a refreshing Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.

Master Gardeners Suzie Morrisey and Cathy Klink invite you to join them as they explore composting.

ILP Presents: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 

Thursday, March 19, 2026 7:00-8:00p

Teams will compete to see who has the deepest, strangest knowledge about a variety of topics. Bonus points for each player who dresses curiously. 14+

Clay, paint and your creativity will make some magic! This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register only one child per family, with their name. Thank you.

Join us in making your own solar-powered library to celebrate our 75th anniversary this year! You’ll get the chance to decorate and put together your own miniature building.

Learn to play Mahjongg, a game of skill and luck. Join Susan Cole for three sessions and enjoy the sound of tiles as you play. Beginners are welcome!

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.

The Genealogy Interest Group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, unless otherwise noted.  We welcome any and all interested persons who would like to share their genealogical research or who would like to learn more.  

Kick start the spring break with these sweet little lanterns! This program is for ages 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register with your child's name only. Register up to two children per family.

Grades 3-12. Intro to the LEGO SPIKE Prime robot’s hardware and software. You will also learn how to program the robots to move straight and turn. This class is the prerequisite for the Robotics Workshops.

Sweet stories and a charming craft with a focus on nature to fit right in with the seasons! For ages 2-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name(s). Thank you. 

On your mark! Get set! Go! Have fun designing a racetrack for an Ozobot robot. Grades 3-5

Come and play Magic the Gathering at the library! Are you an experienced MTG player? Great! Never played before? That's great too, we'll teach you! 

Grades 6-12 

We will discuss The Dragon from Chicago by Pamela Toler. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center a month prior to the discussion.

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

Delve into the ins & outs of personal bankruptcy, with discussion including the overall process & requirements for the different types, Chapter 7 & Chapter 13.