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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
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 "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 "Elementary" group

Read with a Dog

10:00am–10:15am
Elementary
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Stay & Play

11:00am–11:30am
Library Branch: Cary Area Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Hang out after storytime to play and learn! We have a selection of educational toys that will help with motor skills, sharing, and imaginative play!


 

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
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Evening Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
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. Stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. No registration required.  

 

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: Flex Zone
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 "Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Present:Babel On with R.F. Kuang [Virtual]

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

Illinois Libraries Present (ILP)

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19 | 7-8 PM CST

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 "Teens" group

Tote Bag Painting

7:00pm–8:30pm
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 custom artwork on a fabric tote bag. Perfect to carry books for summer reading or to travel with you on your summer adventures.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare 101

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

Join Susan Grossinger, a Senior Health Insurance Program counselor, to learn how to become a smart consumer, whether you are new to Medicare or not.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Springtime Trivia Faceoff

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

Compete in teams of up to 4 people by correctly answering questions to determine who is the face of trivia success!  Bonus points for each player dressed for spring, rainstorms, or to do your best spring cleaning.