This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Butterfly Cloud @ Home kit! 9:00am–9:45am Elementary Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Butterfly Cloud @ Home kit! 9:00am–9:45am Closed Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Soon we'll see real butterflies, but until then, we can enjoy these paper ones! This program is for grades 2nd-3rd only. Please register up to two children with their name(s). Thank you.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Half Day Hangout 11:30am–2:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Half Day Hangout 11:30am–2:30pm Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone 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 "Multi-age & Family" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm Multi-age & Family This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm 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 "Elementary" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Invisible Ink 6:30pm–7:30pm Elementary Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Invisible Ink 6:30pm–7:30pm Open 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 Apr 29 2026 Wed Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: The Amazing Face! 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: The Amazing Face! 4:30pm–5:30pm Open 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 "Multi-age & Family" group May 4 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm Multi-age & Family This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group May 4 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm 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 May 6 2026 Wed Half Day Hangout 11:30am–2:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Half Day Hangout 11:30am–2:30pm 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 "Elementary" group May 8 2026 Fri Green Over Screens - Rainy Day Stuffie @ Home Kit 9:00am–9:45am Elementary Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group May 8 2026 Fri Green Over Screens - Rainy Day Stuffie @ Home Kit 9:00am–9:45am Waitlist Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Make a sweet little cloud and some melty crayon raindrops! This program is for grades 4-5 only. Please register one kit per family only. Thank you.
May 10 2026 Sun Library Closing All Day Closing May 10 2026 Sun Closing Library Closing All Day Branches: Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group May 11 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm Multi-age & Family This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group May 11 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm 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 May 15 2026 Fri Green Over Screens - Bubble Wrap Beehive @Home Kit 9:00am–9:00am Early Childhood Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group May 15 2026 Fri Green Over Screens - Bubble Wrap Beehive @Home Kit 9:00am–9:00am Waitlist Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Give bubble wrap something else to do, like helping you make a fun beehive! Please register for one kit, ages 3-6 only, thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat 3D Printing Pens 10:00am–11:30am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat 3D Printing Pens 10:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech Registration Required Event Details: Choose from a variety of spring- and summer-themed designs to create 3-D art.
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group May 18 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm Multi-age & Family This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group May 18 2026 Mon Maker Mondays Drop-In 10:00am–5:00pm 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 May 19 2026 Tue Stories & Seasons 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" group May 19 2026 Tue Stories & Seasons 10:30am–11:00am Open 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 2-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name(s). Thank you.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue Tote Bag Painting 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue Tote Bag Painting 7:00pm–8:30pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12Design custom artwork on a fabric tote bag. Perfect to carry books for summer reading or to travel with you on your summer adventures.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 23 2026 Sat Burpee Museum Presents: Native American Pinch Pots 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 23 2026 Sat Burpee Museum Presents: Native American Pinch Pots 10:30am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library Room: Flex Zone Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Discover how pottery helps archaeologists decode past cultures and everyday life.
May 24 - 25 2026 Library Closing All Day 5/24–5/25 Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Library Closing All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Cary Area Public Library
Jun 5 2026 Fri Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm Closing Jun 5 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: Cary Area Public Library
Jun 21 2026 Sun Library Closing All Day Closing Jun 21 2026 Sun Closing Library Closing All Day Branches: Cary Area Public Library
Jul 4 2026 Sat Library Closing All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Library Closing All Day Branches: Cary Area Public Library
Aug 7 2026 Fri Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm Closing Aug 7 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: Cary Area Public Library
Sep 6 - 7 2026 Library Closing All Day 9/6–9/7 Closing Sep 6 - 7 2026 Closing Library Closing All Day 9/6–9/7 Branches: Cary Area Public Library
Oct 2 2026 Fri Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm Closing Oct 2 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: Cary Area Public Library
Nov 25 - 26 2026 Library Closing 11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm–11/26/2026 @ 9:00pm Closing Nov 25 - 26 2026 Closing Library Closing 11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm–11/26/2026 @ 9:00pm Branches: Cary Area Public Library