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Tuesday, February 110:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary 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. Registration required to attend in person or virtually. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 14:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Page Turners Book Club - Group 1 (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, February 14:30—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Volunteer Orientation (gr 9-12)

Attend the Virtual Teen Volunteer Orientation and Information session to learn about the volunteer opportunities for teens at Cary Library.

Tuesday, February 17:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Teen Trivia Night

Teens! How well can you hold your own in the world of Pop Culture? Join us for an evening of trivia fun and find out! Our Teen Library Leadership Council has created this fun teens only event just for you! Test your knowledge of music, movies, sports, biology, geography and more! For optimal game enjoyment, access to TWO DEVICES is helpful (but definitely not required) - a computer (to join the meeting) and a smart phone or tablet (to play the game).…Learn More

Wednesday, February 2All DayVirtual

World Read Aloud Day

Join Cary Library as we participate in World Read Aloud Day with this special virtual read aloud of this year's featured title All Because You Matter by Tami Charles. Register online to get the link to view the special story time, which will be viewable at your convenience on Wednesday February 2nd only.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 210:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

Join us for some dancing fun! Wear your dancing shoes and come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too! Registration required. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room.

Wednesday, February 24:00—5:00 PMVirtual

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

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library's Executive 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.

Wednesday, February 25:00—6:00 PMVirtual

Teen Library Leadership Council (gr 7-12)

The Teen Library Leadership Council is open to teens grades 7-12.

Wednesday, February 26:30—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

Wednesday, February 27:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Delights of Valentine's Day & Potpourri with Christina Gamota and Ashley Rooney

In many places around the world, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Millions of greeting cards are purchased. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions come from? Christina Gamota, with moderator Ashley Rooney, will use many images from her collection to tell us about him on Wednesday, February 2, at 7 PM.…Learn More

Thursday, February 310:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary 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. Registration required to attend in person or virtually. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room.

Thursday, February 34:15—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, February 37:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Meet the Author: Jordan Salama

Meet the Author: Jordan SalamaJordan Salama is an American writer of Argentine, Syrian, and Iraqi Jewish descent. His debut travelogue, Every Day the River Changes, takes readers on a 950 mile journey down the Magdalena River in Colombia. During his talk, Jordan will share stories of the amazing people who live along the river, the biodiversity of the land, and the visible effects of climate change in Colombia.…Learn More

Friday, February 43:30—4:30 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green Presents: Chips & Dip! for grades K - 2

Come learn how to make a yummy snack! Avocado Guacamole with homemade toasted pita chipsWe will provide all the ingredients you need, you must supply the following items from your kitchen: Cutting boardknifeMedium mixing bowlhandheld potato masherclean scissorsdinner spoon (to scoop flesh from avacado skin)Zester if you have one (optional)pastry brush (or clean fingers) to brush oil on pita chipssheet pan (to cook pita)Small bowl and plate to serve dip & chips onAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More

Monday, February 72:15—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, February 74:00—5:00 PMVirtual

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

Breaking Boundaries through YA Literature is a monthly teen-led book club open to 9-12th graders from Lexington and the surrounding areas.

Monday, February 77:00—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, February 810:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2)

Tuesday, February 84:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Kids Cooking Green - Saffron and Apricot Goldies (gr 6-12)

Kids Cooking Green returns to Cary Library for another virtual cooking class for teens and this time, we will be making Saffron and Apricot Goldies! Like blondies, these baked goodies are infused with the spice saffron for golden, aromatic goodness! Great as an energy snack or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 84:15—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, February 87:30—9:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Cary Library Foundation Board Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library Foundation.

Wednesday, February 910:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5)

Without music, life would b-flat!Registration required to attend in person or virtually. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room.

Wednesday, February 91:00—2:00 PMVirtual

Gardening Series: Gardeners and Climate Change with Demetra Tseckares and Ashley Rooney

Hotter summers, warmer winters, stormier storms – Demetra Tseckares, with moderator Ashley Rooney, will describe how gardeners can adapt and survive climate change. Passionate about organic gardening, design, and habitat building, Demetra will help us learn how to design and adapt our gardens to this new world.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 94:15—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, February 96:00—6:45 PMVirtual

BookLook - 6th & 7th Grade Book Club

BookLook is our book club specifically for patrons in the 6th & 7th grade. This club will meet monthly on Wednesday nights from 7-8PM.

Wednesday, February 96:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

Wednesday, February 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual

A Black's Intellectual's Odyssey: a memoir

Martin Kilson was an American political scientist and the first black academic to be appointed a full professor at Harvard College. In A Black Intellectual's Odyssey, Kilson takes readers on a fascinating journey from his upbringing in the small Pennsylvania milltown of Ambler and the racist margins of twentieth-century America to one of the nation's most prestigious institutions.…Learn More

Thursday, February 109:00—11:00 AMVirtual

Friends of Cary Library - Mthly Board Mtg.

Friends of Cary Library monthly board meeting

Thursday, February 1010:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

Thursday, February 104:15—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, February 105:00—6:00 PMVirtual

BookIT - 8th Grade Book Club

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

Thursday, February 107:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Literary Café presents: Shakespeare and Love

Affecting audiences the world over for centuries, Shakespeare’s work on love and loss has become part of our global cultural identity. But the question as to who really wrote Shakespeare’s plays has always dogged the legacy of this great writer. Join Lexingtonian author, Marjan Kamali, for a fascinating discussion with author Michael Blanding whose book North by Shakespeare takes readers on a quest with an unlikely scholar and the use of modern technology to answer the age-old mysteries of the sources of the Bard’s work.…Learn More

Friday, February 113:30—4:30 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green presents Chocolate Pudding Cake for grades 3 - 5

Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make this tasty treat that is cake on the outside and chocolate pudding on the inside. We'll provide all the ingredients necessary to bake, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen:small bowl to hold 3 eggsa whiskMedium size Heat proof bowl & medium sauce pot to melt chocolate.…Learn More

Monday, February 14All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Scented Candles

Make your own scented candles with essential oils! 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, February 1410:00—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, February 1412:30—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, February 141:15—3:00 PMVirtual

Lexington Veterans' Monthly Meeting: World War II Convoys of the North Atlantic with Bob Begin

A tale of the longest campaign in all of World War II, from its outbreak in September 1939 until May 1945. Three thousand allied merchant ships and 30,000 merchant mariners were lost in this bloody, costly struggle - as were 700 German U-boats and 33,000 officers and men.…Learn More

Monday, February 147:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Shelf Indulgence - 9th Grade Book Club

Shelf Indulgence is our book club specifically for patrons in the 9th grade. This club will meet monthly on Monday nights from 7:30-8:30PM.

Tuesday, February 15All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Scented Candles

Tuesday, February 15All DayVirtual

Adult Take & Make - Mini Lanterns

Celebrate the Lunar Year and the Lantern Festival by making these mini paper lanterns! Stop by Cary Library and pick up an Adult Take & Make Craft Kit at the Circulation Desk. Each bag will contain the supplies and instructions you need to complete this craft.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 1510:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Storytime Jr. (Ages 0 - 2)

Tuesday, February 154:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Page Turners Book Club - Group 2 (Grades 4 & 5)

Wednesday, February 1610:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

Wednesday, February 165:00—6:00 PMVirtual

Teen LLC Meeting (gr7-12)

The Teen Library Leadership Council is open to teens grades 7-12. We meet 1-2 times a month during the school year (September - June) on Wednesdays from 5-6PM. Occasionally, there will be a need for additional meetings when we are working on a specific project.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 166:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

Wednesday, February 167:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Zero Carbon, Zero Bills with Author David Green

Join local author David Green for an informative talk about how he cut his home's carbon footprint to zero and achieved substantial savings. David guides you through the process of decreasing your home's carbon emissions to help you save money on your heating and electricity bills.…Learn More

Thursday, February 1710:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

Thursday, February 174:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Needle Felting a Bird (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 bird.

Thursday, February 174:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual ComicSquad (Grades 4 & 5)

Thursday, February 177:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Virtually Travel to Iceland with Bill Gette

Bill Gette, Founding Director of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center and President of the Friends of Parker River NWR, has led two trips to Iceland. While most people know about Iceland from news reports of the spectacular volcanic eruptions there and images of the Northern Lights, naturalists know that Iceland is a place of great beauty and abundant wildlife.…Learn More

Friday, February 183:30—4:30 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green presents Broccoli Mac & Cheese for grades K - 2

Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make this twist on a traditional favorite dish!We'll provide all the ingredients necessary, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen:Big potslotted spoon or tongs (to remove broccoli from pot but keep the hot water)Strainer (to drain pasta)Small pot or a micro-proof bowl to warm the milk.…Learn More

Saturday, February 191:00—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, February 21Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Tuesday, February 222:00—3:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teens - Learn the Art of Making Balloon Sculptures (gr 6-12)

Teens! Join us when Ed Popielarczyk, master magician, comic and balloon artist teaches us how to create your own balloon sculptures.

Tuesday, February 224:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Bookmarks Book Club (Grades 2 & 3)

Tuesday, February 227:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Monday Night Book Club

Tonight we are discussing Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Gosden. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.

Tuesday, February 227:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Cooking Up a Conversation

It's the Year of the Tiger! Join Cary Library and the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) for a celebration of the Lunar New Year. Discover the secret to making amazing dumplings while learning about the many volunteer opportunities in the Town of Lexington.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 227:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Very Open Rehearsal: The Neave Trio

This program is in partnership with Longy School of Music at Bard College. Register to attend on the Longy website - https://longy. edu/event/behind-the-curtain-neave-trio/Ever wonder what happens in a rehearsal for a chamber music group like Neave Trio? Wonder no more.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 2310:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5)

Without music, life would b-flat!Registration required to attend in person or virtually. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room.

Wednesday, February 233:30—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Crafts - DIY Coasters

Come in and make your own DIY coasters using modgepodge! Feel free to bring in your own art/photos/magazines or draw your own stuff. Cary Library will supply everything you need to participate in this program. Registration opens 2/7 at 9am. Please notify the library ASAP if, after registering, you are unable to attend this program.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 234:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Next Chapter Book Club (Grades 3 & 4)

Wednesday, February 236:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Drop-in Knitting

Wednesday, February 237:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Racism, Not Race with Joseph L. Graves and Alan H. Goodman

Authors Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan H. Goodman will discuss their book Racism, Not Race: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions. The science on race is clear. Common categories like "Black," "white," and "Asian" do not represent genetic differences among groups.…Learn More

Thursday, February 242:00—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Tarot Card Reading (gr 6-12)

Astrologist and Tarot Card reader, Laura Campagna, joins us to offer an afternoon of card reading for teens.

Thursday, February 242:00—2:30 PMVirtual

Virtual: Meet the Authors JR and Vanessa Ford, authors of Calvin

Join Cary Library and LexPride as we welcome the JR and Vanessa Ford, the authors of Calvin. Calvin is one of this year's selected titles for the National Jazz & Friends Day of School and Community Readings and we are delighted to host the authors for this special reading and Q&A of their book for today's national event! All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a copy of Calvin generously provided by LexPride!This event will be held virtually.…Learn More

Thursday, February 244:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Tadpoles Book Club (Grades 1 & 2)

Thursday, February 247:00—8:30 PMVirtual

"It's Nighttime - It's Supposed to Be Dark!" with James Lowenthal

This program is presented in partnership with Lexington Living Landscapes. When was the last time you looked up at the stars on a clear, dark night, far away from streetlights? Artificial light at night has become ubiquitous and harms virtually every kind of living creature that's been studied, from insects to migratory birds, mammals, fish, trees, crops, and even coral and plankton.…Learn More

Monday, February 28All DayLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Audiovisual Maintenance

The Living Room will be unavailable to the public as we upgrade our Living Room sound system.

Monday, February 2812:30—1:00 PMVirtual

Guided Meditation

Monday, February 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Nature Photography with Dave Ewing

Join Dave Ewing to view and critique fantastic nature photography. 1. Register for this event - you do not have to present photos to attend. When registering, identify if you are presenting or spectating2. If you are presenting, email caryprograms@minlib.…Learn More

Monday, February 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Nonfiction Book Club

Tonight we will be discussing The Premonition by Michael Lewis.