October 2021

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Friday, October 110:00—11:00 AMVirtual

CANCELED - Back to Basics: Cooking with Chef Trisha Pérez Kennealy: Squash and Apples

Chef Trisha KennealyThis event has been canceled. Are you someone who can barely boil water but want to be able to cook for yourself and/or your family? Please join Chef Trisha Pérez Kennealy, monthly, as she walks us through some very basic cooking instructions that even the newest cook will be able to follow! This month, we're learning how to cook with both squash and apples.…Learn More

Friday, October 12:00—3:00 PMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight: Storytime & Craft with Author Margaret Muirhead (Ages 4 & Up)*

Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight: Storytime & Craft with Author Margaret Muirhead (Ages 4 & Up)* What is the origin of the frisbee? Come find out in a storytime and craft with local author Margaret Muirhead! Registration required. Please register each child who will be attending so that we have enough supplies for the craft.
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Monday, October 4All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Paper Box Tea Light (gr 6-12)

Make your own paper box container out of cardstock to hold various treats and goodies or use it as a mood light! 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

Monday, October 44:00—6:00 PMVirtual

Teen Monsters & Creatures Drawing Workshop (gr 6-12)

Teen Monsters & Creatures Drawing Workshop (gr 6-12)Get ready for a spooky time and learn to draw some creepy monsters & creatures in our drawing workshop this October. Eli Portman returns to teach this fun Halloween themed event! Cary Library will supply everything you need to participate in this program.…Learn More

Monday, October 47:00—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
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Monday, October 4All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Paper Box Tea Light (gr 6-12)

Make your own paper box container out of cardstock to hold various treats and goodies or use it as a mood light! 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, October 510:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2) - VIRTUAL ONLY TODAY due to weather

Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2) - VIRTUAL ONLY TODAY due to weatherRhymes, 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, October 54:15—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
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Monday, October 4All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Paper Box Tea Light (gr 6-12)

Make your own paper box container out of cardstock to hold various treats and goodies or use it as a mood light! 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

Wednesday, October 610:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Outdoor Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

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, October 64:15—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, October 66:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

yarn and knitting needlesWe'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

Wednesday, October 67:00—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Social Justice Book Club

Social Justice Book ClubTonight we will be discussing The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones. This book club is being offered as a hybrid event. You have the option to attend in-person or virtually. Registration is required.  
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Monday, October 4All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Paper Box Tea Light (gr 6-12)

Make your own paper box container out of cardstock to hold various treats and goodies or use it as a mood light! 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

Thursday, October 710:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

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, October 74:15—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, October 75:00—6:00 PMVirtual

BookBuzz - 6th grade book club

Girl with bookBookBuzz is our book club specifically for patrons in the 6th grade. This club will meet monthly on Thursday nights from 5-6pm.

Thursday, October 77:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Gardening for Wildlife in the Autumn and Year-Round with Anna Fialkoff

Gardens are habitats, but the degree to which they support local wildlife depends on how we plant and manage them. Our plant choices determine who visits, stays or passes by as creatures look for food, shelter, to nest and lay eggs. When and how we decide to clean up leaves or cut plants back affects life cycles of salamanders, bees, birds, moths and butterflies.…Learn More
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Monday, October 4All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Paper Box Tea Light (gr 6-12)

Make your own paper box container out of cardstock to hold various treats and goodies or use it as a mood light! 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

Friday, October 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual

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

Family Trivia Night: Disney Trivia Pt 2 with the Trivia Brothers Join us for our next Family Trivia Night with our friends The Trivia Brothers!  We are revisiting The House of Mouse with their second round of Disney themed trivia! 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
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Monday, October 4All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Paper Box Tea Light (gr 6-12)

Make your own paper box container out of cardstock to hold various treats and goodies or use it as a mood light! 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

Saturday, October 92:00—3:00 PMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Line Dancing for All Ages

Julie Kaufmann of Julie Kaufmann Dancin' will host an after line dancing class for ALL AGES!
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Monday, October 4All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Paper Box Tea Light (gr 6-12)

Make your own paper box container out of cardstock to hold various treats and goodies or use it as a mood light! 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
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Monday, October 11Closed

Cary Memorial Library

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Tuesday, October 1210:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2)

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, October 121:15—3:00 PMVirtual

LexVets Monthly Meeting: Dan LeClerc - Operation Magic Carpet: The Greatest Generation Coming Home

photo of Dan LeClercPresented by Dan LeClerc, historian, educator and lecturer. It took two years of planning, creation of a dedicated government department, 370 vessels of every description, and a network of transcontinental trains all working round the clock for 14 months to bring more than 8 million troops home.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 124:15—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, October 127:00—8:00 PMVirtual

How to Create Your Life Resource Binder

Are all your important details organized in one place so your family can easily access it if you were incapacitated? Could your family step-in and help you manage your affairs if you needed assistance? Join Sandra Batra, as she explains how you can create a customized binder that incorporates all your important life details, including: personal data, property, financial, retirement and insurance details, medical, and service provider information.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 1310:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5)

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5)Without music, life would b-flat!Join us in person or virtually. Registration required to participate virtually.

Wednesday, October 134:15—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, October 135:00—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, October 136:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

yarn and knitting needlesWe'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
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Thursday, October 1410:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

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, October 144:15—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, October 145:00—6:00 PMVirtual

BookLook - 7th grade book club

Girl with bookBookLook is our book club specifically for patrons in the 7th grade. This club will meet monthly on Thursday nights from 5-6pm.
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Monday, October 18All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sock Monster (gr 6-12)

Make your own custom sock monster for the spooky season. Some light sewing and scissors will be required but no experience is necessary!Stop by Cary Library and pick up a Teen Take & Make Craft Kit. The kits will be located in the Teen Room Workshop area.…Learn More

Monday, October 1810:00—11:30 AMVirtual

Death by the Book mystery book club

cover of Treason by Stuart WoodsJoin 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, October 182:15—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, October 187:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Nature Photography

Nature PhotographyWe 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

Monday, October 187:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Monday Night Book Club

book cover for Ministry of Utmost HappinessTonight we are discussing The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.

Monday, October 187:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Shelf Indulgence - 9th grade book club

Girl with bookShelf Indulgence is our new book club specifically for patrons in the 9th grade.
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Monday, October 18All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sock Monster (gr 6-12)

Make your own custom sock monster for the spooky season. Some light sewing and scissors will be required but no experience is necessary!Stop by Cary Library and pick up a Teen Take & Make Craft Kit. The kits will be located in the Teen Room Workshop area.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 1910:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2)

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, October 194:15—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

Tuesday, October 197:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Economics & Science Series: Paying for Prescription Drugs in the United States w/ Dan Ollendorf

How do we ensure we pay the "right" price when it comes to prescription drugs? Prices of prescription drugs in the United States have generated seemingly endless controversy and policy debate. Lexington resident Dan Ollendorf, PhD, Tufts Univ, has co-authored a new book, “The Right Price: A Value-based Prescription for Drug Costs”, that tackles the controversy head on.…Learn More
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Monday, October 18All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sock Monster (gr 6-12)

Make your own custom sock monster for the spooky season. Some light sewing and scissors will be required but no experience is necessary!Stop by Cary Library and pick up a Teen Take & Make Craft Kit. The kits will be located in the Teen Room Workshop area.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 2010:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Outdoor Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

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, October 2012:00—1:00 PMVirtual

Meeting of the Cary Library's Full Board of Library Trustees

Meeting of the Cary Library's Full Board of Library Trustees. Due to COVID-19, these meetings are being held virtually until further notice. For the agenda and link to attend the virtual meeting, please refer to the town's public meeting calendar. &nbs…Learn More

Wednesday, October 204:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Kids Cooking Green - Glowing Jack-O-Lantern Cookies (gr 6-12)

Kids Cooking Green returns for another virtual cooking class for teens! This time, we will be making Glowing Jack-O-Lantern Cookies.

Wednesday, October 204:15—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, October 206:00—7:00 PMOffsite Location

Perspectives on Dementia Book Series: Still Alice

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 Still Alice. This program will be hosted at the Community Center, at 39 Marrett Rd.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 206:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

yarn and knitting needlesWe'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
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Monday, October 18All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sock Monster (gr 6-12)

Make your own custom sock monster for the spooky season. Some light sewing and scissors will be required but no experience is necessary!Stop by Cary Library and pick up a Teen Take & Make Craft Kit. The kits will be located in the Teen Room Workshop area.…Learn More

Thursday, October 2110:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

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, October 214:15—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, October 215:00—6:00 PMVirtual

BookIt - 8th grade book club

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

Thursday, October 217:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Science Cafe presents: Bench to Bedside: How Biotech Turns Science into Medicine

Science Cafe presents: Bench to Bedside: How Biotech Turns Science into MedicineA Zoom conversation with gene therapy scientist and Lexingtonian Jaya Vatsyayan. Join us for this discussion of current achievements and future milestones in gene therapy, including gene editing.…Learn More
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Monday, October 18All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sock Monster (gr 6-12)

Make your own custom sock monster for the spooky season. Some light sewing and scissors will be required but no experience is necessary!Stop by Cary Library and pick up a Teen Take & Make Craft Kit. The kits will be located in the Teen Room Workshop area.…Learn More

Friday, October 222:00—3:00 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green Presents: Apple Crisp (Grades 3 - 5)*

Kids Cooking Green Presents: Apple Crisp (Grades 3 - 5)*Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make Apple Crisp, a traditional fall treat!
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Monday, October 18All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sock Monster (gr 6-12)

Make your own custom sock monster for the spooky season. Some light sewing and scissors will be required but no experience is necessary!Stop by Cary Library and pick up a Teen Take & Make Craft Kit. The kits will be located in the Teen Room Workshop area.…Learn More

Saturday, October 2310:00 AM—12:00 PMOffsite Location

Nature Photography with David Ewing

This program will take place at Great Brook Farm - Carlisle, MA. There is a large free parking lot next to the farm. On the third Saturday of the month, David Ewing will meet participants at a pre-determined location to explore and take photographs. All you need to bring is your camera or device and David will guide you through the rest.…Learn More
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Monday, October 18All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sock Monster (gr 6-12)

Make your own custom sock monster for the spooky season. Some light sewing and scissors will be required but no experience is necessary!Stop by Cary Library and pick up a Teen Take & Make Craft Kit. The kits will be located in the Teen Room Workshop area.…Learn More
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Monday, October 2512:30—1:00 PMVirtual

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

Monday, October 257:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Nonfiction book club

book cover of MoneyTonight we will be discussing Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein.
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Tuesday, October 2610:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2)

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, October 264:15—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, October 267:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Art

Join Layla Bermeo, Kristin and Roger Servison Curator of Paintings in the Art of the Americas department at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), for a conversation about Latin American and Latinx art in the MFA's collection. Learn about the development of the Spanish Colonial collections in the Art of the Americas Wing, the recent exhibition on iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and Contemporary Latina artists such as Luchita Hurtado and Carmen Herrera.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 2710:15—10:45 AMVirtual

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5) VIRTUAL ONLY TODAY due to weather

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5) VIRTUAL ONLY TODAY due to weatherWithout music, life would b-flat!Join us in person or virtually. Registration required to participate virtually.

Wednesday, October 274:15—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, October 275:00—6:00 PMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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, October 276:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

yarn and knitting needlesWe'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

Wednesday, October 278:00—9:30 PMVirtual

Cary Lecture Series: Ghost in the Machine: Thomas Jefferson, Maria Stewart, & the Specter of Racism

Keidrick Roy, a Ph. D. candidate in American Studies at Harvard University, is an educator, exhibition curator, documentary filmmaker, and former military nuclear operations officer. He draws on the intersection of American history, literature, and political philosophy to put Maria Stewart, the first African-American woman to deliver a public political lecture, in conversation with Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and brightest son of America’s Enlightenment tradition.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 2810:15—10:45 AMParking LotCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

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, October 284:15—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, October 285:00—6:00 PMVirtual

BookBuzz - 6th grade book club

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

Thursday, October 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Meet the Author: Dr. Matthew Raidbard

Join Dr. Matthew Raidbard for a discussion about his new book, Lead Like a Pro. Drawing on over a decade spent as a college basketball coach and original research conducted on what leadership styles and behaviors help athletic coaches be successful, Lead Like a Pro provides coaches with the resources to transform their leadership practice and reach their full potential.…Learn More
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Friday, October 292:00—5:00 PMFront LawnCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Lexington Retailers Association 19th Annual Lexington's Halloween Trick or Treat

Come say hi during the Lexington Retailers Association 19th Annual Lexington's Halloween Trick or Treat and get a (non food) treat while supplies last!  
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