March 2022

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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.

Tuesday, March 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, March 17:00—8:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Adults Who Read YA: Last Night at the Telegraph Club - CANCELLED

NOTE- This meeting has been CANCELLED.   Please consider joining us when Malinda Lo comes to Cary Library on 3/22/22 @ 7pm. Adults Who Read YA book club meeting!  Are you an adult who loves Young Adult books?  Or maybe an adult who has always wanted to try reading YA books.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 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, March 26:30—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, March 27:00—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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Thursday, March 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, March 37:00—8:00 PMVirtual

The Empathy Diaries: A Conversation with Sherry Turkle

The Empathy Diaries: A Conversation with Sherry TurkleFor decades, Sherry Turkle has shown how we remake ourselves in the mirror of our machines. In her latest book, The Empathy Diaries, she illuminates our present search for authentic connection in a time of uncharted challenges. Turkle has spent a career composing an intimate ethnography of our digital world, now, marked by insight, humility, and compassion, we have her own.…Learn More
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Monday, March 7All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sugar Scrub

Exfoliate with your own fruit scented sugar scrubs! 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, March 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, March 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, March 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
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Tuesday, March 8All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sugar Scrub

Exfoliate with your own fruit scented sugar scrubs! 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, March 810:15—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. Join us in person or virtually. Registration required. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 and 4/12.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 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, March 84:30—5:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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, March 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Rebel Girls Celebrate International Women's Day!

Rebel Girls Celebrate International Women's Day!Rebel Girls is a global empowerment brand dedicated to raising the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Rebel Girls has sold nearly 7 million books through their New York Times bestselling series "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" with volumes including "100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic".…Learn More

Tuesday, March 87:30—9:00 PMVirtual

Cary Library Foundation Board Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library Foundation.  
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Wednesday, March 9All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Take & Make - Sugar Scrub

Exfoliate with your own fruit scented sugar scrubs! 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, March 910:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

Singalong (Ages 2 - 5)

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, March 91:00—2:00 PMVirtual

Gardening Series: Pruning Lessons II with Jim Harshbarger and Ashley Rooney

Certified arborist Jim Harshbarger, with moderator Ashley Rooney, will show us how to remove damaged, dead, structurally unsound, or otherwise unwanted material  from shrubbery and trees. This is the second visit from Jim Harshbarger, who last appeared at the library on February 21st, 2021.…Learn More

Wednesday, March 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, March 95:00—6:00 PMVirtual

Teen Library Leadership Council (gr 7-12)

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

Wednesday, March 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, March 96:30—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, March 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Anne Bonny and Mary Read: The Real Story of Female Pirates

Anne Bonny and Mary Read: The Real Story of Female PiratesThe pirates that roamed the Atlantic Ocean have long been a subject of interest - from Hollywood movies to scholarly works. However, one topic that is often overlooked is the role of female pirates. Led by Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer, this talk will examine the women who went upon the account and sailed under the Jolly Roger in the Golden Age of Piracy.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 1010:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary 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. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 and 4/14.

Thursday, March 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, March 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, March 107:00—9:00 PMVirtual

Teen Jackbox Games (gr 6-12)

Join us for virtual Jackbox Games! This week's games are Quiplash, Fibbage and more!. Registration required and space is limited. Sign ups open online Monday, February 28th at 9:00am. Registered participants will be sent a link to access the program in the afternoon of 3/10.…Learn More

Thursday, March 107:30—8:30 PMVirtual

Science Café presents: Managing Healthcare Resources in a Pandemic

As part of the Science Cafe speaker series, Dr. Anu Puri will discuss the strategies developed by the Massachusetts Hospital Association to navigate the pandemic. She also will share learnings about the healthcare system generated from the pandemic, and what those learnings may mean for the future of healthcare.…Learn More
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Saturday, March 122:00—3:00 PMVirtual

Florence Price, Black Renaissance Woman

Join Cary Library and the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington for a virtual program that introduces audiences to Florence Price, the first African American woman to have her music performed by a major symphony orchestra – in 1933. Dr. Samantha Ege will elaborate on Florence Price’s style of music and provide vivid commentaries, while incorporating her own performance videos.…Learn More
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Monday, March 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, March 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, March 141:15—3:00 PMVirtual

How to Respond to the Threat of China? with Joe Nye

How to Respond to the Threat of China? with Joe NyeIn partnership with the Lexington Veterans' Association. Presented by Joe Nye, former Dean, John F. Kennedy School of Government. Three historical analogies are currently popular to describe the challenge of China. One, based on ancient Greek  history, forecasts war.…Learn More

Monday, March 147:00—8:00 PMVirtual

An Evening of Classical Music with Violinist Ilana Zaks

Violinist Ilana Zaks is an internationally renowned violinist who has performed in Israel, Europe and on some of the biggest American stages including Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall and Boston's Symphony Hall. She will perform works by composers Giuseppe Tartini, Niccolo Paganini, Coleridge Taylor Perkinson, and Charles de Beriot on solo violin.…Learn More

Monday, March 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.
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Tuesday, March 1510:15—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. Join us in person or virtually. Registration required. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 and 4/12.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 154:15—4:45 PMVirtual

Virtual Page Turners Book Club - Group 2 (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, March 157:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Adult Trivia Night: 80's & 90's Pop Culture!

Adult Trivia Night: 80's & 90's Pop Culture!How well can you hold your own in the world of 80's and 90's Pop Culture? Join us for an evening of adult trivia fun and find out! Test your knowledge of music, movies, events, and more! This program is virtual. A Zoom link will be sent out with your registration confirmation.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 1610:15—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. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/16, 3/30, 4/13 and 4/27.   Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room.

Wednesday, March 164:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Kids Cooking Green - Chocolate Pudding Cakes (gr 6-12)

Chocolate cake with pudding centerKids Cooking Green returns for another virtual cooking class for teens! This time, we will be making Chocolate Pudding Cakes.

Wednesday, March 166:30—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, March 1710:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary 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. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 and 4/14.

Thursday, March 173:30—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Crafts - Decorative Light Switch Plates

Come in and make decorative light switch plates using modpodge for your room! We'll be cutting up some old comic books, craft paper or we can print out custom designs or drawings. Cary Library will supply everything you need to participate in this program.…Learn More

Thursday, March 174:15—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, March 177:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Virtually Travel to Galapagos with Bill Gette

Bill Gette has led three Mass Audubon travel programs to Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands - one of the most amazing places on Earth. Charles Darwin’s observations of the wildlife in this archipelago contributed significantly to his understanding of evolution.…Learn More
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Friday, March 183:30—4:30 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green presents Sunbutter Energy Bites for grades 3 - 5

Kids Cooking Green presents Sunbutter Energy Bites for grades 3 - 5These no cook treats are so packed full of healthy energy you’ll think you chomped on the sun!We'll provide all the ingredients necessary, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen:Small sauce panMedium bowlMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoons SpatulaParchment paper or wax paper or baking matBaking panSpoon or scoopAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More
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Saturday, March 191:00—2:00 PMVirtual

CANCELED - 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
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Monday, March 217:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Monday Night Book Club

Monday Night Book ClubTonight we are discussing The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.

Monday, March 217:00—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
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Tuesday, March 2210:15—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. Join us in person or virtually. Registration required. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 and 4/12.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 224:15—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
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Wednesday, March 2310:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary 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. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/23, 4/6,…Learn More

Wednesday, March 234:15—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, March 235:00—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, March 236:30—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, March 237:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy

Join Cary Library and Amber Iqbal of the Muslim Americans of Lexington to celebrate Ramadan and learn the art of Arabic Calligraphy. She will provide a fun, step-by-step introduction to writing Arabic letters. By the end of the session, participants will be able to write their own name in Arabic!  All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity!Space is limited to 27 attendees.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 2410:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary 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. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 and 4/14.

Thursday, March 244:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Clay Cacti (gr 6-12)

Little green cactiPop up Art School returns to Cary (virtually) to teach us how to use make some tiny cacti in clay.

Thursday, March 244:15—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
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Friday, March 25Closed

Cary Memorial Library

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Saturday, March 268:00—9:00 PMCary Hall1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Cary Lecture Series: Death by Degrees with Anne Case and Sir Angus Deaton

This program is in partnership with the Cary Lecture Series. Anne Case and Sir Angus Deaton are emeritus professors of economics at Princeton. Professor Deaton was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in economics, and together they have performed groundbreaking research examining the striking divergence in mortality for Americans with and without college degrees.…Learn More
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Monday, March 2812:30—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, March 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Reading Journals 101

Reading Journals 101Join two of our library staff, Bridgette and Susan, for a discussion and tutorial on reading journals! Whether you've been logging your reading history for years, or would like to get started, this is a program for all reading and journaling lovers. We'll share journal progress, challenges we've faced, how to stay motivated, where to get supplies, and more! Bridgette will then show participants how to set up one of her reading journal pages.…Learn More

Monday, March 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Nonfiction Book Club

Tonight we will be discussing The Girl at the Baggage Claim: Explaining the East-West Culture Gap by Gish Jen.
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Tuesday, March 2910:15—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. Join us in person or virtually. Registration required. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 and 4/12.…Learn More

Tuesday, March 2912:00—1:00 PMVirtual

Seeing the Universe More Clearly: Celebrating Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

What astrophysicist discovered that the stars are made up mainly hydrogen and helium, contrary to conventional wisdom at the time? Who helped the world understand the structure of the Milky Way? Who was the first woman to become a full professor in Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences? And the first woman to head a department at Harvard? And whose family described her as "an inspired seamstress, an inventive knitter, and a voracious reader" who also taught Sunday School at First Unitarian Church in Lexington? In a special celebration of Women's History Month, partnering with with LexSeeHer, learn about the life and legacy of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin through her granddaughter and namesake, Cecilia Gaposchkin (Professor of History at Dartmouth College).…Learn More

Tuesday, March 297:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Let's Go Electric : Safer, Faster Induction Cooking

Thinking about upgrading your cooking space and wondering about electric induction? Join us for a presentation to learn about induction cooking, hear from celebrity chefs and watch a live demo of induction cooking in action. Get your questions answered from Katie Walter, owner of Two Aprons Cookery and avid user of induction cooking for her professional cooking needs.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 3010:15—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. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/16, 3/30, 4/13 and 4/27.   Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room.

Wednesday, March 306:30—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, March 307:00—8:00 PMVirtual

They Didn't See Us Coming: The Hidden History of Feminism in the 90's with Lisa Levenstein

This program is in partnership with LexSeeHer and the League of Women Voters. From the declaration of the “Year of the Woman” to the televising of Anita Hill’s testimony, from Bitch magazine to SisterSong’s demands for reproductive justice: the 90s saw the birth of some of the most lasting aspects of contemporary feminism.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 3110:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary 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. Please register ALL attendees (adults and children) as we have an attendance limit in the room. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7 and 4/14.

Thursday, March 314:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Mosaic Workshop

Ways of Color joins us at Cary (virtually) to teach us how to make beautiful mosaic tiled sun catchers. Cary Library will supply everything you need to participate in this program. Information about supply pick up times and accessing the class will be sent to the participants following registration.…Learn More

Thursday, March 317:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

History of the Boston Marathon with Paul Clerici

This program is a hybrid program - you can attend in person or watch via Zoom. If you are attending in person, you do not need to register. If you are watching via Zoom, please register to receive the Zoom link. Q&A will not be available if you are watching on Zoom.…Learn More