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Cary Area Writers Group

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The Cary Area Writers Group meets on the second Saturday of each month. We welcome any and all authors age 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 "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:

This is our rain date for Hoffman Community Garden, if it rains on June 3rd. If we were at Hoffman on the 3rd, today will be a regular storytime at the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Robotics Basics

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

We'll make and play with water whistles and bubble snakes!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mario Kart Tournament

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Join other teens in a quest to see who is the best at Mario Kart! The winner will receive a gift card.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:

Our first Spanish storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and have other activities in both English and Spanish. All are welcome, no matter if English or Spanish is your first language. Ages 0-6 with an adult.

 

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: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Musician and storyteller, Dave Martin, takes us on a good-natured romp through the Midwest which explores the culture and storied history of the region, performing both traditional and original songs while infusing quixotic anecdotes about his fam

This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group.
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Bring the family for several entertaining puppet shows that will delight preschool-2nd graders! Please register each person attending.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Duct Tape Flower Pens

10:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

For some beautiful and functional decor, come make some Duct Tape Flower Pens to add some summer joy to your pen holder!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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 "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: 8
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 "Grade schoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Play Minecraft at the library with TD3 Innovative Gaming. Immerse in a prehistoric world complete with lush forests, expansive deserts, and mysterious caves where you’ll encounter lifelike dinosaurs.

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:

Talk shop about books with others in their 20’s and 30’s. 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 hbovino@caryarealibrary.info.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mozart's Women

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Dramatic book reviewer, Jenny Riddle, in character as Constanze Mozart, along with classical
pianist, Jeffrey Panko, bring to life the fascinating story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the most

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Splash Pad Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:

Cool off with the Cary Area Public Library for a splash pad storytime featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by the splash pad opening at 10 am!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Let's make a lovely tissue paper sun catcher to celebrate Pollinator Week (June 17-23)! This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please limit registration to two children per family, thank you.

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kit Pickup begins June 21st at 9:00 am. Nurture little seedlings to then grow and feed pollinators in your garden! This program is for ages 3-6 only and must have close supervision from an adult.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Cooking & Food, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Make savory and sweet mini muffins using your own muffin pan, included in this kit! The video will show you how to use the pan! And you can use your own baking supplies to make the included recipes.