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This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober

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

Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Green Over Screens @ Home Kit - Make a Friend: Acorn Stuffie

9:00am–9:00am
Elementary
Closed
Registration Required
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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.

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

Sign with Katy

9:15am–10:00am
Early Childhood
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

10 am
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hooked on Books Book Group: The Witch Elm by Tana French

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will discuss the mystery, The Witch Elm by Tana French. 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 "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 your 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 your 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 your 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 your own favorite.

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career, Computers & Tech, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this online workshop, Gale Presents: Udemy will explore the wealth of educational resources available through this powerful online learning platform, sp

1 pm

FOCAL Used Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

It's Alive! The Birth of the Universal Movie Monsters

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Universal Studios was not a major player during Hollywood's formative years, but as the first half of the twentieth century came to a close, they had built a loyal audience and a solid foundation by funneling their creative energy into the thrills

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Storytime with the Dance Team

5:30pm–6:00pm
Early Childhood
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Dance with the Cary-Grove Dance Team at this movement filled storytime that ends with a special performance!

 

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: Conference Room
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! 

7 pm
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

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Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode

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

Cheese Tyromancy

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

Find out what your cheese is telling you about your future!  In this unique event, we host Jennifer Billock, The Cheese Witch, as she hosts her Tyromancy workshop here at CAPL.

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

We will discuss My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. 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.