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9 am
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Event Details:

Craft Swap Donation drop off dates:

Thursday, April 23: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 24: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

*Note: Donations will not be accepted on the day of the swap

 

Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Event Details:

Craft Swap Donation drop off dates:

Thursday, April 23: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 24: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

*Note: Donations will not be accepted on the day of the swap

 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Sign with Katy

9:15am–10:00am
Early Childhood
Upcoming
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 "Early Childhood" group

Stories & Seasons

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 2-6 only with an adult caregiver. Please register up to two children per family with their name(s). Thank you. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hooked on Books Book Group: Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean

10:30am–11:45am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will discuss Dinner with King Tut by Sam Kean. 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.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm

FOCAL Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Green Over Screens - Art & Craft: Butterfly Cloud!

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

Soon we'll see real butterflies, but until then, we can enjoy these paper ones! This program is for grades 2nd-3rd only. Please register up to two children with their name(s). Thank you.

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Monday Fun Day: Grades 4-5 Game Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
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! 

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

Coding Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Multi-age & Family
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Multi-age & Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8th. Come and explore our new coding database Fiero Code! Learn team work, problem solving, and creative thinking all while making friends and creating fun playable games and visual stories. 

7 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Perler Beads Tic-Tac-Toe

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Flex Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Design and create the classic and childhood favorite game of tic-tac-toe using perler beads.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Walking Chicago's Coast [virtual]

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

Celebrate Earth Month and National Parks Week with an inspiring local story, "Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes"!

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:

Socialize and discuss books with others in their 20s and 30s. 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

Retirement Reality with Jill Schlesinger - Financial Fitness 2026

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

This event is in the "Adults" group

University of Illinois Extension Presents: Interior Plants by Design

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

Master Gardner Dana Garretson will provide a who, what, where, why, when, and how of using plants in our homes. The benefits, functions of space, plant habits and needs, and design ideas are all considered in this survey.

This event is in the "Adults" group

National Library Week Author Panel

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

Celebrate National Library Week with an author panel you won't want to miss.