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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

Weekly Storytime

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:

Ages 0-6 with an adult. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Stories & Seasons

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Closed
Registration Required
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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 3-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name. Thank you. 

11 am
This event is in the "Teens" group

Freestyle Fridays

11:30am–2:30pm
Teens
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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Holiday Card Making

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join returning art instructor and illustrator Terri Murphy as we explore the methods of block printing.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Build-A-Robot

1:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Elementary
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-12 Build one of the LEGO EV3 robot designs and then download the program to activate it. Adults not required, but this is a great chance for you to share a STEM activity with your child. 

2 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Read with a Dog

2:00pm–2:15pm
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

2:15pm–2:30pm
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

2:30pm–2:45pm
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

2:45pm–3:00pm
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.

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Green Over Screens - Santa Countdown!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll make the coolest little calendar for December! This program is for grades 2-3 only. Please only register up to two per family.

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 "Adults" group

Fall Flavors Reimagined [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:

Dive into the season's sweet and savory offerings with indulgent, seasonal desserts and pies.  We'll craft an Apple Pie Tiramisu and a rich Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie, reimagining classic fall favorites for a unique twist.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a book discussion centered on true crime and its impact on society. We will be meeting at Cary Ale House, 208 W.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Register Here

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

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 "Teens" group

Holiday Paper Quilling Creations

7:00pm–8:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pure Blooms: Create your own Thanksgiving Centerpiece

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: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a vase and your Thanksgiving spirit, as we are joined by Heather Coughlin from Pure Blooms of Long Grove, as she teaches tips and tricks to create beautiful Thanksgiving Centerpieces that are sure to WOW your family and guests.