Upcoming Events

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! 

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

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Come and learn about Kanopy, our free streaming movie service.  Learn how to set it up on your phone, laptop, or any other streaming enabled device.  Please bring your intended viewing device, if possible, and you can access this incredi

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 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.  

Please note: Storytime content will repeat each week for the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sessions.

Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us.

Best suited for ages 60+. Looking for a way to exercise your brain and connect with others? Join us for this fun trivia game. Four teams of up to four. Winning team members will receive a $5 gift card. 

This is a drop-in event.

Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions and we'll see which team has what it takes to win. Bonus points for coming dressed in green, two bonus points if you come in dressed in all green. 

Get all of the supplies and a link to an instructional video to make your own plush flower bag charm or keychain. This fun craft is suited to beginners and experienced crocheters. 

This relaxed, daytime club is perfect for homeschoolers in grades 6-12 to hang out with other teens and try new activities including STEM, crafts, art, games, and more!

March: Slime

April: Free Art

Come and learn about Kanopy, our free streaming movie service.  Learn how to set it up on your phone, laptop, or any other streaming enabled device.  Please bring your intended viewing device, if possible, and you can access this incredi

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a dog! It’s a cat? Wait, is that a bearded dragon?! And why are they all wearing capes?! Oh, they’re Power Pets!! From their Super Shelter headquarters they fight for truth, kibble, and belly rubs!

DNA testing has become a popular topic among professional genealogists and everyday family researchers. It is a powerful tool in genealogy research.

Kick start the winter holiday break with Maurice Sendak's Chicken Soup with Rice! We'll be singing and painting so please dress for the mess!

Grades 6-12 

Play video games and board games with other teens! The library has a selection of Nintendo Switch and Wii U games that will be projected on the big screen. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.

We will discuss the novel Beloved by Toni Morrison. 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.

Join us virtually or onsite as we zoom with Mallory Mortillaro, noted art historian and educator.  While cataloging the artwork housed inside of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, Mallory uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the a

We will discuss the novel Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji. 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.

These bunnies and tea cups are super cute! As with previous kits, these are also just about zero waste. This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register one per family, thank you.

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 upcoming season.

Join us as we kick-off our 11th Annual Peeps Diorama contest with a fun, family-friendly crafting event.  Bring along your shoebox, building supplies, and creativity as we come together to build the Peep Diorama of our dreams.  We will h