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Monday, April 310:30—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Music Monday (Ages 2 - 5)

Without music, life would b-flat!

Monday, April 34:30—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Ramadan Storytime & Craft (All Ages)

Join Natasha Zeb from the Muslim Community of Lexington for a storytime and short craft activity about Ramadan and how it's celebrated around the World!

Monday, April 37:00—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

Monday, April 37:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Intro to Financial Independence

Even with the abundance of advice on individual personal finance topics, how do you know that you are on your way to financial independence? In this workshop, we will discuss what financial independence means as it relates to building an emergency fund, creating wealth by investing, and saving for college and retirement.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 49:00—10:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

LexFUN! Baby Play (0 - 18 months & caregivers)

Calling new parents! Do you want to get out with your baby without a lot of hassle? Come and join other infants and their parents/caregivers on Tuesday mornings for LexFUN! Baby Play! Baby Play is an indoor drop-in baby group where babies (18 months and younger) can watch other babies rolling over or crawling while the grownups can enjoy chatting with other grownups - really the most important element of this event! This is event is in partnership with Cary Library's Tuesday baby programming.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 49:30—10:00 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

CANCELED - Baby Laptime (prewalkers)

A gentler storytime for infants not yet walking. Rhymes, songs, and a book or two for babies and their caregivers.

Tuesday, April 410:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

CANCELED - Toddler Time (walkers - age 2)

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for toddlers and their caregivers.

Tuesday, April 44:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 4/4, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 5/30, 6/13).…Learn More

Tuesday, April 46:00—8:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-12, Registration Required)

In partnership with Omar's World of Comics, Cary Library will be having Dungeon Master Noah Michelson host 5 sessions of Dungeons and Dragons. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game. No prior D&D experience is required to join and everything will be provided for you.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 47:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Block Party (ages 2 and up)

Drop in and build with our LEGO® bricks! Bring your Mom, your Grandpa, your friend, your cousin, and see what you can create. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this program.

Tuesday, April 47:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Reader's Roundtable

Join us for a lively conversation to find your next great read. We’ll share our recommendations and what’s in our TBR (to be read) pile. We would love to hear about your selections too. No need to prepare a review for our casual book gathering. Hope to see you there!Register to receive a Zoom link.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 59:30—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Create A LinkedIn Profile

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 510:00—11:30 AMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

English At Large Conversation Group

English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 510:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.

Wednesday, April 510:45—11:15 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)

Storytime for Ages 2-5.

Wednesday, April 54:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17, 5/31, 6/14).…Learn More

Wednesday, April 56:30—8:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop-in Knitting

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 8:00 pm. If you have questions, please email Cathie Ghorbani at cghorbani@minlib.…Learn More

Thursday, April 610:15—10:45 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

An interactive program of stories, songs, and rhymes for 3 to 5 year olds.

Thursday, April 62:00—3:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Perkins Book Club

The Perkins Book Group is looking for new members for their Thursday afternoon meetings. The group is designed to bring Perkins Library members together with members of the larger community. Lexington and Arlington area residents aged 50 years and older are encouraged to join!Perkins is the free public library for people who have difficulty reading regular sized print.…Learn More

Thursday, April 64:00—5:30 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament (gr 6-12)

The Teen LLC is holding a Super Smash Bros. Tournament in the Teen Room. Space is limited and there will be prizes. You don't need to be an expert to join in the fun! Registration NOT required! Just be one of the first 16 people to sign up in the Teen Room the afternoon of 4/6.…Learn More

Thursday, April 64:15—5:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

On Your Own Story Club (Grades K & 1)

For Kindergartners and 1st graders who are ready for longer stories, poetry, and some discussion. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13)To allow the most children to participate in our book clubs, we ask that you please choose between On Your Own Story Club and Tadpoles Book Club if your child is in 1st grade.…Learn More

Thursday, April 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Arizona's Natural Beauty with Bill Gette

Bill Gette, Founding Director of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport, has traveled to Arizona many times to explore the state’s diverse habitats, view its extraordinary wildlife, and visit the area’s important historic sites.…Learn More

Friday, April 79:00—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

First Fridays -- League of Women Voters

League of Women Voters First Fridays

Friday, April 73:00—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Brickbuilders Activity Challenge (Grades K - 2)

Will you take the Brickbuilders’ Challenge? Meet other kids who love LEGO® and work together in pairs or small groups to take on a challenge. This month's challenge: Become an engineer! How far will your car go off our race car ramp? Can you rebuild it so it goes farther? Experiment with different designs and see what works best.…Learn More

Sunday, April 9Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Monday, April 1010:00—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, April 1010:30—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Music Monday (Ages 2 - 5)

Without music, life would b-flat!

Monday, April 101:15—3:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

HYBRID - Lafayette in America – 1777-1781 and 1824-1825

Presented by Alan Hoffman, retired Attorney, Historian, and Lafayette translator. This program is in partnership with the Lexington Veterans Association. Why did Lafayette become the most popular man in America in the 19th Century? First, because of the important military and diplomatic role he played in the American Revolution.…Learn More

Monday, April 102:15—2:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Preschool Arts and Crafts (Ages 3 - 5)

Explore, learn, and create art!

Monday, April 104:00—5:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

What's on Your Mind? A Wellness Check-in for Teens (gr 9-12)

Town of Lexington Youth and Family Social Worker Penny Tsiounis is available for Teens to check in and chat.

Monday, April 104:00—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

LHS's Crochet Club Comes to Cary (gr 6-12)

Learn to Crochet with members of LHS's Crochet Club. Or drop in and work on your own project. Crochet Club members are there to help if you need it! Registration not required. Gr 6-12. This program is part of Cary Teens Lead the Way, a program designed to highlight the interests and talents of Lexington's teens.

Monday, April 105:00—6:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

The Art of Henna (Part 1)

The Muslim Community of Lexington invites you for a henna party in celebration of Eid, the day of celebration for Muslims marking the end of the month of Ramadan. Discover the elegance of this ancient art form as volunteers design a henna tattoo for you.…Learn More

Monday, April 106:00—7:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

The Art of Henna (Part 2)

Monday, April 107:00—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, April 107:30—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Between the Lines - 10th-12th grade book club

Between the Lines is our book club specifically for patrons in the 10th-12th grade. This club will meet monthly on Monday nights from 7:30-8:30PM. Spring meeting dates will be 4/10, 5/8, & 6/12. The book selection for this meeting is We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 119:00—10:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

LexFUN! Baby Play (0 - 18 months & caregivers)

Tuesday, April 119:30—10:00 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Baby Laptime (prewalkers)

A gentler storytime for infants not yet walking. Rhymes, songs, and a book or two for babies and their caregivers.

Tuesday, April 1110:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Toddler Time (walkers - age 2)

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for toddlers and their caregivers.

Tuesday, April 114:15—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 virtual 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 of the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 116:00—8:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-12, Registration Required)

Tuesday, April 116:30—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Meet the Author: Grace Lin (Grades K - 5)

Meet author and illustrator Grace Lin and learn about what real-life characters, details and myths have found their way into Grace's stories! Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of Maxima. Program is sponsored by the Eric J.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 116:30—7:30 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Read to Lyric (grades 1 - 3)

Bring your favorite book and come practice your reading skills and read to our certified therapy dog Lyric! Register now and you'll be assigned a 10 minute time slot at 6:30, 6:45, 7 or 7:15 pm. You'll receive a confirmation with your assigned time slot from Library staff later.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 1210:00—11:30 AMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

English At Large Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 1210:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.

Wednesday, April 1210:45—11:15 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)

Storytime for Ages 2-5.

Wednesday, April 124:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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. When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, 6/7).…Learn More

Wednesday, April 125:00—6:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Library Leadership Council (gr 7-12)

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, April 126:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Create A LinkedIn Profile

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 126:30—8:00 PMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop-in Knitting

Wednesday, April 127:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Shelf Indulgence - 9th grade book club

Shelf Indulgence is our book club specifically for patrons in the 9th grade grade. This club will meet monthly on Wednesday nights from 7-8PM. Spring meeting dates will be 4/12, 5/10, & 6/7. The book selection for this meeting is Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 127:00—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Climate Change: Simple, Serious, Solvable

Climate Change is a growing concern here in the United States and around the world. Join Harvey Leonard for a talk about Climate Change: what is causing it, why it is serious, and what can be done as we look toward the future. He will also explain the important difference between weather and climate.…Learn More

Thursday, April 139:00—11:00 AMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Friends of Cary Library - Mthly Board Mtg.

Friends of Cary Library monthly board meeting

Thursday, April 1310:15—10:45 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 - 5)

An interactive program of stories, songs, and rhymes for 3 to 5 year olds.

Thursday, April 134:15—5:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

On Your Own Story Club (Grades K & 1)

Thursday, April 135:00—5:45 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

BookIt - 7th-8th grade book club

BookIt is our book club specifically for patrons in the 7th-8th grade. This club will meet monthly on Thursday nights from 5-6PM. Spring meeting dates will be 4/13, 5/25, & 6/15. The book selection for this meeting is Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.…Learn More

Thursday, April 137:00—7:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Enchanted, Tufts University’s Most Magical a cappella group performs at Cary Library! (All Ages)

Get ready for the Fairy Tale Ball with a special performance by Tufts' Enchanted! They'll perform a brief concert of their current set list and take some questions from the audience at the conclusion. Enchanted, Tufts University’s Most Magical a cappella group, founded in 2013, performs original arrangements of songs from Disney and other animated features and childhood classics.…Learn More

Friday, April 141:00—5:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Library Closing at 1 pm

The Library will be closing at 1 pm today to prepare for the Fairy Tale Ball.

Friday, April 145:00—6:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Sensory Friendly Fairy Tale Ball

Come One, Come All to the 2023 Fairy Tale Ball! Come dance and play the night away. Costumes encouraged, but not required (but please leave your costume weapons at home). The Sensory Friendly Fairy Tale Ball is designed to make our traditional Fairy Tale Ball more accessible to children who have sensory needs or other disabilities that may make navigating the full ball challenging or not possible.…Learn More

Friday, April 146:00—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Fairy Tale Ball (all ages)

Come one, come all to the 2023 Fairy Tale Ball!Come dance and play the night away at this year's annual event. We'll have dancing, crafts, games, and special guests!Costumes are encouraged - but not required - but please leave your costume weapons at home!Registration is not required for the general admission event! Doors will open at 6 pm.

Monday, April 17Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Tuesday, April 182:00—3:00 PMMacLab classroomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

There is No Planet B: stepping towards a more sustainable future (Gr 3-5)

There is No Planet B: stepping towards a more sustainable future uses hands-on experiments, crafts, and games to introduce young people to concepts of sustainability and climate change with the goal of leading a more sustainable lifestyle. The program, run by LHS juniors Dora Liao and Abigail Lucas, will take place over two sessions (4/18 and 4/20) and is open to grades 3-5.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 183:30—4:45 PMMacLab classroomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Crafternoon - DIY Tile Coasters (gr 6-12)

Come in and make your own DIY coasters using Mod Podge! 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 4/3 at 9am. Open to grades 6-12.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 184:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Bookmarks Book Club (Grades 2 & 3)

Tuesday, April 187:00—8:00 PMVirtual

CANCELED - Adventures in Sports and Travel Writing with Tom Coyne

This program has been canceled. Join Tom Coyne as he discusses his travels and golf games around Ireland, Scotland, and the United States, in a quest to find the perfect golf course. Tom Coyne is the author of numerous books, including A Gentleman's Game and Paper Tiger: An Obsessed Golfer’s Quest to Play with the Pros.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 187:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Monday Night Book Club

Tonight we are discussing Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.

Wednesday, April 199:30—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- LinkedIn and Personal Branding

Wednesday, April 1910:00—11:30 AMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

English At Large Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 1910:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.

Wednesday, April 193:30—4:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Block Party (ages 2 and up)

Wednesday, April 194:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Tadpoles Book Club (Grades 1 & 2)

Wednesday, April 196:30—8:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop-in Knitting

Wednesday, April 196:30—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Movie Night: The Little Mermaid (G)

Bring a blanket and a snack and join us for a night at the movies. Go under the sea and get ready for the release of the new live action adaptation coming in May by revisiting the original animated film with us this week!Rated G, run time 83 min…Learn More

Wednesday, April 197:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL- Ever Green: Saving Big Forests to Save the Planet

Author John Reid will discuss his new book, Ever Green. Ever Green is an inspiring call to action to conserve Earth’s irreplaceable wild woods, counteract climate change, and save the planet. A Q&A will follow. John has been working for forests since 1991.…Learn More

Thursday, April 2010:30—11:15 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

It's the Toe Jam Puppet Band (ages 3 and up)

It's the Toe Jam Puppet Band! Join us for some silly fun with a concert by our friends Mr Tom and Mr Vinny! Registration required to receive a ticket to enter the room. Everyone entering the room (including adults) must have a ticket. Tickets will be picked up the morning of the show in the Children's Room.

Thursday, April 202:00—3:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

There is No Planet B: stepping towards a more sustainable future (Gr 3-5)

Thursday, April 203:00—4:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Creative Writing Program (Grades 3 - 5)

Join us for an hour of creative writing activities. There will be games, story writing, and most importantly fun! If your child becomes unable to attend this program, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repeated 'no-shows' without notification may result in your child's removal from the club and may prohibit your child from registering for future programs.

Thursday, April 207:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

HYBRID - Poetry Series: Anna V.Q. Ross, Jason Tandon, & Lisa Usani Phillips

This program is a hybrid program - you can attend in person or watch via Zoom. The registration confirmation link will contain the Zoom info if you prefer to attend via Zoom. Join us for our next installment of our Poetry Series, hosted by Cammy Thomas.…Learn More

Friday, April 212:00—4:30 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Afternoon Movie

Join us this school vacation break for an afternoon movie in the teen space. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Due to license restrictions, we can't post online the title of the film we are showing, but you can call the Teen Space and we'll be happy to tell you! Below is a brief synopsis to see if it is enticing or not!In the late eighteenth century, the Kingdom of Dahomey flourished as one of Africa's most powerful states.…Learn More

Friday, April 212:30—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Get Your Game On (Ages 3 & up)

Drop in for the afternoon, bring your friends and family and join us for an afternoon of self-directed board games, card games, and puzzles! Try some classic favorites or play a game that is new to you! Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, April 229:00—11:00 AMOffsite Location

Outdoor Nature Photography

Join Dave Ewing at an outdoor location to take pictures for the Nature Photography class or for your own pleasure. Dave will teach different techniques and provide helpful tips to improve your photography skills. Each month will take place at a different location, identified closer to the date of the program.…Learn More

Saturday, April 2210:00—11:00 AMVirtual

Virtual -Author Louise Gray discusses "Avocado Anxiety and Other Stories About Where Your Food Come

Have you ever wondered who picked your Fairtrade banana? Or why we can buy British strawberries in April? How far do you think your green beans traveled to get to your plate? And where do all the wonky carrots go? Above all, how do we stop worrying about our food choices and start making decisions that make a difference? In an effort to make sense of the complex food system we are all part of, Louise Gray decides to track the stories of our five-a-day, from farm to fruit bowl, and discover the impact that growing fruits and vegetables has on the planet.…Learn More

Monday, April 244:00—5:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

What's on Your Mind? A Wellness Check-in for Teens (gr 9-12)

Town of Lexington Youth and Family Social Worker Penny Tsiounis is available for Teens to check in and chat.

Monday, April 244:00—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

LHS's Crochet Club Comes to Cary (gr 6-12)

Monday, April 247:00—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Nonfiction Book Club

Tonight we'll be discussing Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh and America's Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941 by Lynne Olson.

Monday, April 247:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Music in the Library: The Samba Jazz Project

Join us for the latest exciting installment of our Music in the Library series. Led by trombonist, Dan Fox, and featuring the vocals of Anna Borges, The Samba Jazz Project evokes the sounds of Rio de Janeiro in the 1960's when the worlds of samba and jazz came together in an explosion of creativity.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 254:15—4:45 PMVirtual

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

Tuesday, April 254:15—4:45 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Volunteer Orientation (gr 9-12)

Are you interested in being a Cary Library Teen Volunteer? Attend the Teen Volunteer Orientation and Information session to learn about the volunteer opportunities for teens at Cary Library. Volunteer opportunities are open to teens in grades 9-12. You must attend a volunteer orientation session to be eligible to volunteer at Cary Library.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 256:00—8:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (Grades 6-12, Registration Required)

Tuesday, April 256:30—7:30 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Read to Lyric (grades 1 - 3)

Tuesday, April 257:00—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Playful Modern Calligraphy (Adult Workshop)

It's National Writing Month and our instructor Rayna Lo will teach you how to create beautiful stationery with calligraphy. She will guide you in this step-by-step workshop on how to turn words into art with a nib and an assortment of colors. In this playful workshop, you’ll break away from traditional calligraphy rules and see how embracing imperfections can make beautiful calligraphy.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 257:00—9:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Cary Library Foundation Gala Planning Meeting

Wednesday, April 2610:00—10:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Guided Meditation with Leslie Gabriele

Join Leslie Gabriele once a month for a 30 minute meditation session. Each month features a different theme, where you will learn techniques to help you relax, attain a calm state, and center yourself. Leslie Gabriele is the founder of With Love And Gratitude, a nonprofit organization.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 2610:00—11:30 AMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

English At Large Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 2610:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.

Wednesday, April 264:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Next Chapter Book Club (Grades 3 & 4)

Wednesday, April 266:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- LinkedIn and Personal Branding

Wednesday, April 266:30—8:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop-in Knitting

Wednesday, April 267:00—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Forensic Science Roadshow

Join Paul Zambella and venture into the world of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) and forensic science. Learn about the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory, the functions of Forensic Scientists, the tools and strategies they use to analyze evidence and solve crimes.…Learn More

Thursday, April 271:00—2:00 PMVirtual

Virtual - Plan Your Driving Retirement

Join a 60-minute webinar offered by the MBTA Mobility Center and the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Our speakers will focus on how to find and access transportation services in the Greater Boston neighborhoods. In this webinar you will learn answers to the following questions:• How do I prepare for driving retirement?• How do I apply for an ID card?• How do I maintain my independence?• How do I access stations, bus stops, vehicles, elevators, and get to my destination on time?• How do I ask for help?• How do I pay fare, and can I receive a discount on my ride?• How do I plan my trip? How do I use an application?• How do I ride the bus?• What are other transportation options in my community?A Question & Answer session will immediately follow the webinar.…Learn More

Thursday, April 274:00—5:00 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

Thursday, April 274:00—5:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Needle Felt a Sloth with Pop Up Art Studio (gr 6-12)

Pop Up Art Studio returns for another needle felting class. Learn how to needle felt wool using a barbed needle. You'll sculpt an adorable little slow moving forest dweller, the sloth. Plus you will leave the class with the knowledge and basic supplies you need to continue felting on your own! Needle felting is fun, easy and relaxing! Cary Library will supply everything you need to participate in this program.…Learn More

Thursday, April 277:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual

HYBRID: Poetry Series - Cammy Thomas, Gloria Mindock, and Joyce Swagerty

Friday, April 2810:30—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Sensory Playtime (Ages 0 - 5)

Drop in and have fun with our interactive sensory stations! For children from birth through age 5.

Friday, April 282:00—3:00 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green presents Cornbread Whoopie Pies (Grades 3 - 5)

Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green for our next fun virtual cooking class and learn how to make cornbread whoopie pies! We'll provide all the ingredients you need, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen:Supply list:Mixer or a mixing bowl, spatula and muscle power Sheet pan and parchment Whisk Butter knife Kitchen knife Cutting board Measuring Cup and spoons 2 medium bowls Large spoon or cookie scoop Rubber spatulaAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More

Friday, April 283:45—4:45 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

LHS Origami Club Comes to Cary - (gr K-8)

LHS Origami Club Comes to Cary. Join us to learn how to create fun folded pieces of art. Registration not required. Space is limited. Grades K-8. This program is part of Cary Teens Lead the Way, a program designed to highlight the interests and talents of Lexington's teens.