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

A little glue and a little patience is all you need to make this seed covered, slithery creation! Please register for one kit, ages 3-6 only, thank you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printing Pens

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Summer-themed designs.

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

We'll be using a mix of materials to create beautiful sunflowers! You can register up to two children for this program, 2nd-3rd grade only.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Beauty of Moths Art Workshop

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join returning art instructor and illustrator, Terri Murphy as we use gold and silver pens on black paper to create a beautiful two-toned drawing of a series of moths.  Moths will be both fanciful and realistic in design.

Library Closed

All Day 8/31–9/1
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Simple designs of whirling, swirling mobiles with colored paper leaves. Ages 3-6 only with a grown up. Please register up to two children with their names.

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 "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12.

Celebrate nature’s delicate beauty by designing and creating an elegant votive candle holder using pressed dried flowers to welcome fall.

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

There's more than meets the eye (or mouth) with these fun and scary faces! Ages 3-6 only, please register for one kit per family, thank you.

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

Stories & Seasons

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sweet stories and a charming craft with a focus on nature to fit right in with the seasons! For ages 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name. Thank you. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printing Pens

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Autumn-themed designs to help bring in the coming season.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Faux Stained Glass

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us and learn an easy technique for creating beautiful faux stained glass artwork! A simple combo of glue, tissue paper, and wax paper will create the perfect stained glass effect.

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

Stories & Seasons

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sweet stories and a charming craft with a focus on nature to fit right in with the seasons! For ages 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name. Thank you. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/02/2025 @ 9:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contest
Event Details:

Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Green Over Screens - Pumpkin Votives!

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll be repurposing little jam jars as personal pumpkin pals! Ages 3-6 only with a grown up. Please register up to two children with their names.

Library Closed for Staff Training

9:00am–1:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober

10/03/2025 @ 1:00pm–10/31/2025 @ 9:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contest
Event Details:

Grades 6-12.

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 "Multi-age & Family" group

Day of the Dead Ofrenda Picture Frames

6:00pm–7:00pm
Multi-age & Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design a personalized picture frame to honor a loved one during the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebration (November 1st and 2nd), a tradition that honors deceased family members and friends.

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

A sweet little acorn! As with previous kits, these are also nearly zero waste. This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register one per family, thank you.

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!