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Teen Volunteer Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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Grades 6-12. Join this fun service club to help with library volunteer projects. Participants will get volunteer hours for every meeting they attend. 

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Art & Craft: Wood Chimes

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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This program is for 2nd and 3rd graders only. We'll make a delightful wood and shells wind chime! Please register with your child's name. We'll be tying lots of overhand knots so so basic shoe tying skills will be required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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Do you want to learn how to get the most from interviewing your family member or friend? Sarah Lucas of Celebrating Stories, Ltd. will show you how!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wits Workout

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Closed
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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Woah Mama! Join us at the Cary Area Public Library to test your knowledge on some of the most wonderful (and notorious) mothers in the world. Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll crown someone the winner.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Printing Pens

10:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Make friends and discover new screen-free games. On the first and third Mondays of the month.  Third Mondays are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! 

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. Little ones get distracted easily, please help us maintain engagement by entering quietly if you arrive late. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books on Tap

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Meets at the Cary Ale House! Talk shop about books with others in their 20’s and 30’s. Each meeting we discuss a title chosen by the group.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Celebrate the end of the school year with this comical and animated film. Watch Armen, a land crab, find his way home and fall in love with a sea crab. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. Snacks will be available.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We will discuss the book Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Charming Container Garden

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This program is for 4th and 5th graders only. Create your own personal garden and get growing! Please register with your child's name.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Annual Container Garden

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Closed
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Payment
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own annual container planter with beautiful summer plants. Peggy Garvin will be here to give you tips and tricks for your container garden. Please bring your garden gloves and pruners. All materials are included in the fee of $25.00.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wits Workout

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that social connectedness and intellectual engagement are two lifestyle factors that contribute to your brain’s health? Simply put, coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin!

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Jr. Master Gardener

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Closed
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

We will discuss the book Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Service Center.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteen Training

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

This program is for teens in grades 9-12 who have already applied for the Volunteen program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cycling Without Age

9:00am - 9:45am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cycling Without Age

10:00am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cycling Without Age

11:00am - 11:45am
Waitlist
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Note: A Cycling Without Age volunteer will have access to your phone number to contact you the morning of the ride.