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Genealogy Interest Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Community
Event Details:

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.  

This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

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

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

Stay & Play

11:00am–11:30am
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!


 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

We Love Graphic Novels Book Club

5:30pm–6:15pm
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Join us for a fun evening where you can talk about your favorite graphic novels, discover new ones, meet friends, and have snacks…what could be better?!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Invisible Ink

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5. Did you know that you can make invisible ink messages using baking soda, turmeric, and isopropyl alcohol? Come try out this fun and simple craft!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEAMworks: Oil Spill Clean Up Challenge

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

There’s been an oil spill! Clean up crew needed! You will learn how to clean up a body of water when there’s been an oil spill.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Gaming

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: The Amazing Face!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

With scissors, glue and your imagination, an egg carton has everything you need to make an amazing face! This program is for grades K-1st only. Please register one per family, thank you.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

Monarchs on Milkweed

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Multi-age & Family
Program Type: STEM, Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The decline of the Monarch Butterfly became apparent in the late 1990's and early 2000's. Come learn about this amazing migrator who travels over 1,000 miles yearly to overwinter in Mexico, and about the environmental "butterfly effect" that

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

We will discuss The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. 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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

May the 4th Be With You: LED Lightsaber @ Home Kit

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

Use the force and build a mini LED lightsaber! Grades 3-5

This event is in the "Elementary" group

LEGO Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome all LEGO Builders! Create and build your own LEGO design that we'll display in the library! Sign up the child, not the parent for each program.

This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

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

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

Stay & Play

11:00am–11:30am
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!


 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Monday Fun Day: Grades 2-3 Kids Game Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Conference Room
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 "Adults" group

Board Game Arena Virtual Game Night [virtual]

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

Join us on Zoom to play games on Board Game Arena together.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Nature Explorers: Backyard Birds

5:00pm–6:00pm
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about backyard birds, assemble and decorate your very own binoculars and make a bird feeder for the birds. Grades K-2

This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

Cinco de Mayo Loteria Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Multi-age & Family
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Children must be school age or older.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Half Day Hangout

11:30am–2:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Drop-in at the library and hang out with Switch games, board games, craft supplies, and snacks! What you do is up to you. CJH students have a half day of school on these dates.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
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. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Flavors [Virtual]

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

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.

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: Meeting Room
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.