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9 am
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Splash Pad Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Preschoolers
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers
Event Details:

Cool off with the Cary Area Public Library for a splash pad storytime at Kaper Park featuring stories, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by the splash pad opening at 10 am!

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

10:00am–4:00pm
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 "Preschoolers" group

Weekly Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschoolers
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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 Monday and Tuesday sessions.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Butterfly Masks

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

Join Ms. Andi in making these fun and creative butterfly masks! You can register up to two children, grades Kindergarten - 1st only, thank you.

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

Dungeons and Dragons

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Via Zoom. New and Returning players welcome. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! Characters will be provided for you to play during the game.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Puzzle & Donut Party

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come Celebrate International Donut Day with a Donut Themed Puzzle and, you guessed it...Donuts!

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group

Minecraft: Island Survival Test

4:00pm–5:30pm
Grade schoolers
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play Minecraft with Arrayscape Gaming, and survive on a deserted island! Gather resources, hunt for food, and build shelter. Explore mysterious caves and conquer the island, one challenge at a time.

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

Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4-5

6:30pm–8:30pm
Grade schoolers
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. Come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary! In this two hour session players will get the feel for the game, as well as learn the basic rules.

This event is in the "Grade schoolers" group

Jr. Master Gardener

6:30pm–7:30pm
Grade schoolers
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Grade schoolers
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a very special off-site Jr. Master gardener program! Join us at the Community Gardens in Hoffman Park (entrance near the dog park and off W. Main St.) and prepare to learn about this exciting resource in our community. 

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Books on Tap

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tips for Improving Posture to Prevent & Alleviate Pain

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dr. James Kearns will be here to teach effective, sustainable prevention strategies that create optimum health and pain free living.