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Monday, November 17:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Virtual Book Talks Book Club (Grades 4- 6)*

Young people throughout history have stood up for what they believed in and fought for their rights and their freedom. Book Talks encourages readers through novels and nonfiction to take steps to becoming a citizen of the wider world and seeing a broader perspective.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 24:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Page Turners Book Club (Grades 4 & 5)*

Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesting books? Join our 4th & 5th grade book club! The book for the meeting will be available for pick up in the Children's Room. Instructions on how to participate in the program will be sent the day prior to the program.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 310:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Outdoor Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

Join us for some outdoor dancing fun! Wear your dancing shoes and come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too! This program will only happen weather permitting. Check our Facebook or calendar before coming to the library. No registration required.

Wednesday, November 34:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Needle Felting a Fox (gr 6-12)

Pop up Art School returns to Cary (virtually) to teach us how to use a barbed needle and merino wool roving to create a felted fox.

Wednesday, November 34:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Cancelled - Monthly meeting of the Cary Library's Executive Board of Library Trustees

This meeting has been cancelled.

Wednesday, November 34:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Picture Book Posse (Grades K - 1)*

Storytime for 5 & 6 year olds who are ready for longer stories, poetry, and some discussion. Instructions on how to participate in the program will be sent the day prior to the program. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 4:15 pm Wed 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15).…Learn More

Wednesday, November 36:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

We're keeping our group online for the time being. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. Meets weekly on Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Please email Cathie Ghorbani at cghorbani@minlib.…Learn More

Thursday, November 44:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual ComicSquad (Grades 4 & 5)*

What makes comics and graphic novels so special? Each meeting we will read and discuss a new graphic novel or comic book and you'll get a chance to talk about your favorites with fellow enthusiasts! The book for the meeting will be available for pick up in the Children's Room.…Learn More

Thursday, November 45:00—6:00 PMVirtual

BookLook - 7th grade book club

BookLook is our book club specifically for patrons in the 7th grade.

Thursday, November 46:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare's Shipwreck

Cary Library and LexMedia present a joint broadcast of Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck. On Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 pm, the film will air on LexMedia's Public Channel, which is Comcast Channel 8, Verizon Channel 35, RCN Channel 3 and RCN HD Channel 613.…Learn More

Friday, November 57:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Family Trivia Night: Animal Trivia Pt 2 with the Trivia Brothers

Join us for our next Family Trivia Night with our friends The Trivia Brothers! We had so much fun with animal trivia this summer they are bringing even more animal trivia for us to test our knowledge and skills! A few notes for the event: You will need TWO DEVICES in order to enjoy the optimal experience - a computer (to join the meeting) and a smart phone or table (to play the game) Teams can be comprised of individual families or multiple families.…Learn More

Monday, November 810:00—11:30 AMVirtual

Death by the Book mystery book club

Join our lively group to “investigate” different types of mysteries! We choose the sub-genre, and a month before our meeting a Cary librarian compiles a list of titles for us. It’s a different take on the conventional book club. We discuss our chosen book and discover new mystery authors recommended by fellow members.…Learn More

Monday, November 81:15—3:00 PMVirtual

Lexington Veterans' Monthly Meeting: Mark Thompson - Dieppe: Good Decision? Bad Decision?

Presented by Mark Thompson, retired professor of decision science and game theory. On August 19, 1942, one thousand Allied servicemen, the majority Canadian soldiers, were killed and another 3,000 casualties were suffered in a nine-hour raid on the French town of Dieppe on the English Channel.…Learn More

Monday, November 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Nature Photography

We may not be able to convene for our nature photography class as we were, but we're sure you're still out there taking amazing pictures! So, let's come together with Dave Ewing to view, critique, and be wowed by the images you've been taking. 1.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 9All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Abacus (gr 6-12)

Do the math and make your very own abacus and learn how to use this ancient calculating tool!Stop by Cary Library and pick up a Teen Take & Make Craft Kit. The kits will be located in the Teen Room Workshop area. Each bag will contain the supplies and instructions you need to complete this craft.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 911:00—11:30 AMVirtual

Guided Meditation

Start your week off right with a half hour of guided meditation! Join Leslie Gabriele biweekly as she teaches us valuable techniques to relax and reinvigorate before the stresses of the week take hold. Every week will feature a different theme. Leslie is the founder of With Love and Gratitude: www.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 94:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Bookmarks Book Club (Grades 2 & 3)*

Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesting books? Join our 2nd & 3rd grade book club!The book for the meeting will be available for pick up in the Children's Room. Instructions on how to participate in the program will be sent the day prior to the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Healing Communities with Music

Register to attend this event: https://longy. edu/event/experience-longy-healing-communities/This event is in partnership with and hosted by the Longy School of Music of Bard College. Music has the power to unite communities, speak the unspoken, and bring comfort when words are not enough.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 9All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Abacus (gr 6-12)

Wednesday, November 109:00—11:00 AMVirtual

Friends of Cary Library monthly board meeting

Friends Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 1010:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5)

Without music, life would b-flat!Join us in person or virtually. Registration required to participate virtually.

Wednesday, November 104:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Next Chapter Book Club (Grades 3 & 4)*

Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesting books? Join our 3rd & 4th grade book club! The book for the meeting will be available for pick up in the Children's Room. Instructions on how to participate in the program will be sent the day prior to the program.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 105:00—6:00 PMVirtual

Teen Library Leadership Council Meeting (gr 7-12)

The Teen Library Leadership Council is an advisory board for teens interested in shaping teens' experiences at the library. It is open to teens in grades 7-12.

Wednesday, November 106:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

Thursday, November 11Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Tuesday, November 9All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Abacus (gr 6-12)

Tuesday, November 9All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Abacus (gr 6-12)

Friday, November 122:00—3:00 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green Presents: Fall Panzanella Salad (Grades 3 - 5)*

Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green as we put a New England twist on the traditional Italian Salad with sweet roasted butternut squash, toasted bread, feta cheese, spinach and pumpkin seeds.

Friday, November 125:00—9:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Friends - Boy Scout Volunteers Dinner

Requested per Ethie Slate

Tuesday, November 9All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Abacus (gr 6-12)

Tuesday, November 9All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Abacus (gr 6-12)

Tuesday, November 9All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Abacus (gr 6-12)

Monday, November 152:15—2:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Preschool Arts and Crafts (Ages 3 - 5)*

Explore, learn, and create art! A craft kit will be provided. Your craft materials will be available for pick up in the Children's Room. Instructions on how to participate in the program will be sent the day prior to the program. If your child becomes unable to attend this program, please notify the library as soon as possible.…Learn More

Monday, November 154:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Breaking Boundaries through YA Literature -Teen Book Club (gr 9-12)

Breaking Boundaries through YA Literature is a part of our Cary Teens Lead the Way program designed to showcase and encourage the talents and interests of Lexington's teens. Breaking Boundaries through YA Literature is a monthly teen-led book club open to 9-12th graders from Lexington and the surrounding areas.…Learn More

Monday, November 157:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Monday Night Book Club

Tonight we are discussing Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.

Monday, November 157:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Shelf Indulgence - 9th grade book club

Shelf Indulgence is our new book club specifically for patrons in the 9th grade.

Tuesday, November 1610:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2)

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for children ages 0 - 2 and their caregivers. Join us in person or virtually. Registration required to participate virtually.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 164:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Kids Cooking Green - Fall Panzanella Salad (gr 6-12)

Kids Cooking Green returns for another virtual cooking class for teens! This time, we will be making Fall Panzanella Salad.

Tuesday, November 164:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Page Turners Book Club (Grades 4 & 5)*

Tuesday, November 167:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Economics and Science Series: The James Webb Telescope with Kathryn Flanagan

The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest astrophysics mission in NASA's history and is planned to launch on December 18th! With a segmented mirror extending 6 meters across, and a sunshield the size of a tennis court, this mammoth observatory is folded up for launch, and will unfurl as it travels to its final orbit a million miles away.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 1710:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Outdoor Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

Wednesday, November 174:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Picture Book Posse (Grades K - 1)*

Wednesday, November 176:00—7:00 PMOffsite Location

Perspectives on Dementia Book Series: The Problem of Alzheimer's

Join Bridges® by EPOCH at Lexington for a book club designed to educate, inspire and cultivate discussion around the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This month we are reading The Problem of Alzheimer’s. This program will be hosted at the Community Center, at 39 Marrett Rd.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 176:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

Wednesday, November 177:00—9:00 PMVirtual

Teen Jackbox Games (gr 6-12)

Are you missing hanging out in the Teen Room and playing board games? We miss the fun of that, too! Why not join us for a virtual alternative? This week's games are Quiplash, Fibbage and more!. Registration required and space is limited. Sign ups open online Monday, November 8th at 9:00am.…Learn More

Wednesday, November 178:00—9:30 PMVirtual

Cary Lecture Series: Chef and Activist - Jody Adams

Jody Adams is the talented chef and founder of Boston restaurant icons Rialto, Porto, TRADE and Saloniki. She has won broad acclaim for her cuisine including the James Beard Award for best chef in the Northeast. But as the COVID-19 pandemic pummeled the restaurant world, Adams joined with fellow restauranteurs to form Massachusetts Restaurant United, advocating for policies to help local eateries survive.…Learn More

Thursday, November 1810:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

An interactive program of stories, songs, and rhymes for 3 to 5 year olds. Join us in person or virtually. Registration required to participate virtually.

Thursday, November 184:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Tadpoles Book Club (Grades 1 & 2)*

Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesting books? Join our 1st & 2nd grade book club! The book for the meeting will be available for pick up in the Children's Room. Instructions on how to participate in the program will be sent the day prior to the program.…Learn More

Thursday, November 185:00—6:00 PMVirtual

BookIt - 8th grade book club

BookIt is our book club specifically for patrons in the 8th grade. This club will meet virtually, monthly on Thursday nights from 5-6pm.

Thursday, November 187:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Embrace Joy (not stress) during the Holidays

Lara Kallander, Ph. D. , MAPP, Thriving Through Adversity Coaching In this interactive webinar, we will discuss three positive psychology approaches to support your enjoyment during a busy time. We will consider examples of how to rely on your personal strengths to make preparations more enjoyable.…Learn More

Friday, November 192:00—3:00 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green Presents: Cranberry Upside Down Mini Cake (Grades K - 2)*

Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green and learn to make this fall treat!We'll provide all the ingredients necessary, you provide the following supplies from your kitchen: Supplies needed:Measuring Cups and Measuring SpoonsFork, to cream butter and sugar6 inch baking pan (provided for you today)2 small bowls to crack eggs in toLong handled wooden spoon1 medium size mixing bowl1 Spatula to scrap down the sides of the bowl, and get every bit of batter into our baking pan1 Flat baking sheet pan to place our cake pan on to safely carry our pan to and from the ovenDinner knife to run along the edges of the cooked cakeDinner sized serving plate to invert and serve your cakeFlour sifter, OptionalApronOven mittKit pick up will be from Kids Cooking Green on Thursday November 18th, Time 8 am - 5 pm.…Learn More

Saturday, November 2010:00 AM—12:00 PMOffsite Location

Nature Photography with David Ewing

This program will take place at the Bedford side of Great Meadow. Meet at the parking lot next to the Bedford Children's Center (402 Concord Rd, Bedford, MA) off Route 62. We are delighted to be resuming our in-person outdoor gatherings of the Nature Photography program! On the third Saturday of the month, David Ewing will meet participants at a pre-determined location to explore and take photographs.…Learn More

Saturday, November 201:00—2:00 PMVirtual

教中国老人的英文课 - English for Chinese-Speaking Seniors

这是LEXCSEA（列克星敦中文高级英语学院）。我们是列克星敦高中学的一个俱乐部，为了教中国老年人英文。我们希望能帮助打破语言的障碍，因为这在当今困难时期尤其重要。请参加我们的Zoom课！ This is LEXCSEA (Lexington Chinese Senior English Academy).…Learn More

Monday, November 2212:30—1:00 PMVirtual

Guided Meditation

Tuesday, November 2310:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

CANCELLED: Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2)

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for children ages 0 - 2 and their caregivers. Join us in person or virtually. Registration required to participate virtually.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 234:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Bookmarks Book Club (Grades 2 & 3)*

Wednesday, November 2410:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5)

Without music, life would b-flat!Join us in person or virtually. Registration required to participate virtually.

Wednesday, November 244:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Next Chapter Book Club (Grades 3 & 4)*

Wednesday, November 246:00—9:00 PMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Large Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Learning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Living RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Reading RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Storytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Closing at 6pm

Library closes early at 6pm.

Thursday, November 25Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Monday, November 297:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Nonfiction book club

Tonight we will be discussing The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David Epstein.

Monday, November 297:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Meet the YA Author - Jeff Zentner (gr 6+)

Join author Jeff Zentner for a virtual discussion of his latest book for young adults, In The Wild Light.

Tuesday, November 3010:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

VIRTUAL ONLY: Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2)

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for children ages 0 - 2 and their caregivers. Join us in person or virtually. Registration required to participate virtually.…Learn More

Tuesday, November 304:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Page Turners Book Club (Grades 4 & 5)*

Tuesday, November 307:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Science Café: Discovering our Cosmos with Nobel Laureate and Lexingtonian, Dr. Samuel Ting

Professor Ting is a world-renowned particle physicist and MIT Professor of Physics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1976, which he shared with Burton Richter, for the discovery of the J/ψ meson particle. Professor Ting currently leads the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment on the International Space Station, searching for the origins of antimatter, dark matter and cosmic rays.…Learn More