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

Green over Screens: Confetti Conifers @ Home Kit

9:00am–9:45am
Early Childhood
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, @Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

C is for conifer, our kind of tree! A bit of paper confetti and cardboard makes this charming winter tree! This program is for ages 3-6 only. Please register for one kit per family.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Sign with Katy

9:15am–10:00am
Early Childhood
Open
Registration Required
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 "Multi-age & Family" group

Maker Mondays Drop-In

10:00am–5:00pm
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 "Early Childhood" group

Weekly Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
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 "Adults" group

3D Printing Pens

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create 3D art with your own hands! You’ll be able to choose from a variety of Winter-themed designs.

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

Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Via Zoom

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Virtual
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
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Multi-age & Family" group

Club de Recién Llegados/Newcomer Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Multi-age & Family
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Lunes 12 de enero del 2026 

Monday, January 12, 2026

 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Dungeons and Dragons Grades 4-5

6:30pm–8:30pm
Elementary
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-5. Does your child have a big imagination? Work well with others? Enjoy reading and logical thinking? Then come join in on this popular fantasy role-playing game, no experience necessary!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Spanish Storytime/Hora de Cuentos en Español

6:00pm–6:30pm
Early Childhood
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with an adult.  

Edades 0-6 con un adulto. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grains and Greens: Cozy and Nourishing [virtual]

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

Give your winter meals a wholesome refresh with hearty grains and flavorful greens.  We'll explore vibrant recipes like warm grain bowls, stuffed greens, and flavorful pilafs that prove nutritious can still be comforting.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions 2026

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, Community
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us as we engage in lively discussion of foreign policy issues of the day.  Each month a different topic selection will be provided for discussion by the Great Decisions briefing book, published by the Foreign Policy Association

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Agatha Christie - A Body of Evidence

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

In the Spring of 1950, Agatha Christie accompanied her husband, archeologist Max Mallowan to Iran and the tells of Kalhu; the ancient city also known as Nimrud.  Join Agatha Christie in Beit Agatha, as she reminisces with you about her childh

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Board

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Join this fun service club to help with library volunteer projects. Participants will get volunteer hours for every meeting they attend. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Native Landscapes for Winter Beauty

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

Plants bring beauty and function to the winter landscape! Sarah Michehl with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will give winter landscaping tips that show off the beauty of our native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs.