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9 am
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft Halloween Face Frights @ Home Kit

9:00am–9:30am
Early Childhood
Closed
Registration Required
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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.

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

Maker Mondays Drop-In

10:00am–5:00pm
Multi-age & Family
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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

Special Storytime with Turning Point

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Turning Point for a special storytime series that will focus on building empathy, kindness, and connection.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Read with a Dog

10:00am–10:15am
Elementary
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.  Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog! Choose from a selection of books provided or bring own favorite. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Read with a Dog

10:15am–10:30am
Elementary
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.  Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog! Choose from a selection of books provided or bring own favorite. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Read with a Dog

10:30am–10:45am
Elementary
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.  Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog! Choose from a selection of books provided or bring own favorite. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Read with a Dog

10:45am–11:00am
Elementary
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5.  Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read with a certified therapy dog! Choose from a selection of books provided or bring own favorite. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Monday Fun Day: Grades 4-5 Game Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room North
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.  Third Mondays are geared to grades 4-5. Join us for an evening of fun and learning! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pressed Dried Flower Votive Candle Holders

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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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 "Adults" group

Hearty Handhelds [Virtual]

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience, perfect for cozy nights and game day weekends!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Become a Friendly Visitor!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the many volunteer opportunities in McHenry County, including the Friendly Visiting Program, the Transportation Program, and the various opportunities in the community with the Ameri Corps program.

7 pm
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual
Event Details:

Register Here

Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books on Tap

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
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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

Brain Hack

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready for a truly mind-blowing experience?  William Pack returns with an all new program full of interactive games and experiments designed to mess with your mind and reveal the inner workings of your brain.