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This event is in the "Teens" group.

TeenTober

10/04/2024 @ 1:00pm - 10/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Contest
Event Details:

Grades 6-12.

9 am
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Green Over Screens - Shadow Puppets @ Home Kit

9:00am - 9:45am
Grade schoolers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

When the night comes too soon but you're not tired, try storytelling with shadows! This program is for grades 2-3 only. Please register one per family, thank you.

10 am
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschoolers
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
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. No registration required.  

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We will discuss the book What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman. 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 "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group.

Spooky Stories

10:30am - 11:15am
Preschoolers, Multi-age & Family
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Multi-age & Family
Event Details:

Stories, songs and a puppet show to get your preschoolers excited about Halloween!  

Drop in, no registration!

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Sign With Katy

10:00am - 10:45am
Preschoolers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join Katy as she teaches basic ASL vocabulary to you and your little one. Learning ASL is a great way for babies to learn to communicate their wants and needs with caregivers before gaining the ability to speak.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Preschoolers
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. No registration required.  

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

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group.

Monday Fun Day: Grades 4-5 Game Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grade schoolers
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.

Board Game Arena Virtual Game Night

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

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

This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Ms. Rachel Sing-Along Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Preschoolers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

“Hi, friends!” We will read Ms. Rachel’s new book and sing all her favorite songs and rhymes! Get ready to hop, little bunnies!

Registration required *register children only*  Ages 0-2.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Global Harvest [via Zoom]

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

​We’ll explore how different cultures around the world celebrate the flavors of fall. There are many diverse cuisines and flavors from around the world that are inspired by the bounty of the fall season.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds [via Zoom]

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Gaming

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Turning Pages Together Book Group - Exiles by Jane Harper

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We will discuss the book Exiles by Jane Harper. 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.