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Sunday, January 1Closed
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Monday, January 2Closed
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Tuesday, January 34:15—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, January 37:00—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.4
Wednesday, January 49:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Self-Assessment & Transferrable Skills
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 MoreWednesday, January 410:00—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, January 44:15—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: 1/4, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15).…Learn MoreWednesday, January 45:00—6:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual
Social Justice Book Club
Tonight we will be discussing The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.
This book club is being offered as a hybrid event. You have the option to attend in-person or virtually. Registration is required. Wednesday, January 46:30—8:00 PMGenealogy RoomCary 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
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Thursday, January 52:00—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
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Friday, January 69:00—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, January 63:00—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Brickbuilders Activity Challenge (Grades 3 - 5)
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: Help! A minifigure is trapped! Can you work together to build a way out?If your child becomes unable to attend this program, please notify the library as soon as possible.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 82:00—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Art Reception for Katalin Spang
Art reception for Katalin Spang, whose work is being featured in the Piper Gallery during January and February 2023.
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Monday, January 910:00—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, January 910:30—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music Monday (Ages 2 - 5)
Without music, life would b-flat!Monday, January 91:15—3:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual
HYBRID - The Heroic and Tragic Story of the Twin Submarines Squalus and Sculpin
Presented by Bob Begin, US Army Veteran and Naval Historian. This program is in partnership with the Lexington Veterans Association. This story follows twin submarines USS Squalus and USS Sculpin from their launch in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1938 to their dramatic destinies in the Pacific in World War II.…Learn More
Monday, January 92:15—2:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Preschool Arts and Crafts (Ages 3 - 5)
Explore, learn, and create art!Monday, January 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Meet the Author - Kimberly Zieselman (Author of XOXY, Intersex Woman, Mother, Activist)
This event has been rescheduled to Monday, January 9 - 7pm. Please register for this program and you'll receive the Zoom link in the confirmation and reminder email - make sure to check your spam folder for them! Contact us at caryprograms@minlib. net with any questions.…Learn MoreMonday, January 97:00—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, January 109:00—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, January 109:30—10:00 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Baby Laptime (prewalkers) - CANCELLED
A gentler storytime for infants not yet walking. Rhymes, songs, and a book or two for babies and their caregivers.Tuesday, January 1010:15—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, January 103:30—4:45 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Crafternoon - Nail String Art (gr 6-12)
Join us in the Teen Room for a our monthly Teen Crafternoon. This month we will be making Nail String Art. WHACK some nails with a hammer onto a pre selected pattern (or print/draw your own!) and wrap yarn to create your own unique piece of art.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 104:15—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: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21).…Learn MoreTuesday, January 106:30—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 pm, 6: 45 pm, 7 pm or 7:15 pm. You'll receive a confirmation with your assigned time slot by Wednesday evening 1/4.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 107:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - The Rise of English: Global Politics and the Power of Language
In this talk, Rosemary Salomone offers a commanding view of the unprecedented spread of English and the far-reaching effects on global and local politics, economics, media, education, and business. From the inner workings of the European Union to linguistic battles over influence in Africa, Salomone draws on a wealth of research to tell the complex story of English—and to argue for English not as a force for domination but as a core component of multilingualism and the transcendence of linguistic and cultural borders.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 107:30—9:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Cary Library Foundation Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting of the Cary Library Foundation.
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Wednesday, January 1110:00—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, January 1110:45—11:15 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5.Wednesday, January 114:15—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: 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22).…Learn MoreWednesday, January 115:00—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 MoreWednesday, January 116:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Self-Assessment & Transferrable Skills
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 MoreWednesday, January 116:30—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
Wednesday, January 117:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Beyond Beauty: Establishing the Value of Urban and Suburban Trees with David Bloniarz
Presented by Lexington Living Landscapes. This presentation will examine the many ways in which trees in urban and suburban landscapes improve our neighborhoods and quality of life. It will introduce scientific methods that can be used to determine the benefits of such trees and calculate a monetary value for these ecosystem services.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 117:00—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. Winter meeting dates will be 11/11, 2/8, & 13/8. The book selection for this meeting is tbd. Copies of the book for this meeting will be available at the Teen Desk after 12/12.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 129:00—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, January 1210:15—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, January 124:15—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: 1/12, 1/19,1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16)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 MoreThursday, January 125:00—5:30 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 MoreThursday, January 127:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Bosque del Apache and the Rio Grande Corridor with Bill Gette
Bill Gette, Founding Director of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport, led twelve January travel programs to El Paso, Texas, and along the Rio Grande River to Albuquerque, New Mexico. His itinerary included many of the most productive wildlife viewing venues and most beautiful scenic areas in New Mexico (e.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 1410:30—11:30 AMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
A Storytelling in Honor of the Life and Legacy of the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King, Jr
Join renowned storyteller Valerie Tutson for a program honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King, Jr and the Civil Rights Movement. This family-friendly program will include songs (can't do Civil Rights Movement without singing!) and stories of people who walked along side Dr King, who were inspired by and a part of the Movement, as well as a personal story Valerie calls "Carleen and Me and Dr King's Dream," which explores a personal story of an interracial friendship in the early days of school/neighborhood integration.…Learn More
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Monday, January 16Closed
Cary Memorial Library
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Tuesday, January 179:00—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, January 179:30—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, January 1710:15—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, January 174:15—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, January 174:30—5:00 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 MoreTuesday, January 176:00—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 4 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, January 177:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - This Is What It Sounds Like: The Music of Listening with Susan Rogers, PhD
Please register for this program and you'll receive the Zoom link in the confirmation and reminder email - make sure to check your spam folder for them! Contact us at caryprograms@minlib. net with any questions. Professor of cognitive neuroscience and former record producer (Prince, David Byrne, Barenaked Ladies) Susan Rogers presents a new model of music cognition that describes the “listener profile”—a constellation of individualized preferences mapped to an array of musical and aesthetic dimensions.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 177:00—8:30 PMVirtual
Monday Night Book Club
Tonight we are discussing The Book of Hope: a Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.18
Wednesday, January 189:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Create Your "Career Story" Pitch
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 MoreWednesday, January 1810:00—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, January 1810:45—11:15 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5.Wednesday, January 184:00—5:00 PMVirtual
Pikachu Needle Felting with Pop Up Art School (gr 6-12) VIRTUAL
Pop Up Art Studio returns for a virtual needle felting class. Learn how to needle felt wool using a barbed needle. You'll sculpt a mini Pikachu! and 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
Wednesday, January 184:15—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: 1/4, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15).…Learn MoreWednesday, January 186:30—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
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Thursday, January 1910:15—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, January 194:00—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, January 194:15—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: 1/12, 1/19,1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16)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 MoreThursday, January 195:00—5:45 PMStorytime RoomCary 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. Winter meeting dates will be 1/19, 2/16, & 3/23. The book selection for this meeting is The Renegades by Marissa Meyer.…Learn More
Thursday, January 197:00—8:30 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Get On Board with Elle Simone Scott
Food boards are super trendy these days. They are an elegant, yet low-key, way to present food for a wide range of occasions. Are you ready to be inspired?Join Elle Simone Scott, celebrity chef, food stylist, and executive editor at America’s Test Kitchen, as she shares tips from her new book "Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings.…Learn More20
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Saturday, January 2110:00—11:30 AMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Sumo Bots with the Parity Bits (Grades 4-12, Registration Required)
Learn to Build and program a LEGO® MINDSTORM® Sumo Bot with The Parity Bits and then test it in battle!Saturday, January 2110:00 AM—4:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Learning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Brickmania!
Celebrate everything LEGO® at our 10th Annual Festival. There’s fun for the whole family!
Enter the Building Contest, test your skills in the Challenge Zone , vote for your favorite entry in the Building Contest, marvel at the LEGO® displays, build…Learn MoreSaturday, January 211:00—2:30 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Sumo Bots with the Parity Bits (Grades 4-12, Registration Required)
Learn to Build and program a LEGO® MINDSTORM® Sumo Bot with The Parity Bits and then test it in battle!
The Parity Bits is a gender-minority FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics team at Lexington High School.
You will be provided with a starter robot that you can program and build on top of and then battle as you try to keep your bot in the sumo ring while pushing others out!
This program starts promptly at 1:00 PM.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 212:00—3:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Silent Earth: Saving Our Insects
Presented by and in partnership with the Massachusetts Pollinator Network, Lexington Living Landscapes, Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Mass Audubon. Insects are vital, fascinating, weird and wonderful. They are food, pollinators, recyclers, pest controllers, and much more, so we should be deeply concerned that they are in rapid decline.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 213:00—4:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Meet a LEGO® Master Builder
Dan Steininger spent 24 years with the LEGO® Company and was one of only 8 LEGO® Master Model Builders in the world. Join him for an entertaining presentation about his career as a Master Builder and maybe get to do a bit of building yourself!
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Monday, January 2310:30—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music Monday (Ages 2 - 5)
Without music, life would b-flat!Monday, January 237:00—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, January 237:30—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. Winter meeting dates will be 1/23, 2/13, & 3/13. The book selection for this meeting is Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 249:00—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, January 249:30—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, January 2410:15—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, January 244:15—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: 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21).…Learn MoreTuesday, January 246:00—7:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Madeline Ostrander — At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth
Science journalist and author Madeline Ostrander will discuss her recently published book At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a Changed Earth. Acting as interlocutor for this conversation is Greg M. Epstein, Humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT and New York Times bestselling author.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 246:00—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 4 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, January 246:30—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 by Wednesday evening, 1/18.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 247:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Reader's Roundtable
Are you looking for your next great read? Do you love sharing your recommendations? Join us for our next Reader's Roundtable to hear all about the books staff and attendees have enjoyed. This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.
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Wednesday, January 2510:00—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, January 2510:00—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, January 2510:00—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, January 2510:45—11:15 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5.Wednesday, January 254:15—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: 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22).…Learn MoreWednesday, January 256:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Create Your "Career Story" Pitch
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 MoreWednesday, January 256:30—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
Wednesday, January 257:00—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Mid-Life Radiance
Are you ready to make 2023 the year that you finally prioritize self-care so you can feel healthy, energized, and radiant?In this 90-minute workshop, Lisa will share the four factors that most affect a woman’s health and well-being in mid-life. You’ll also learn juicy self-care practices to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 2610:15—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, January 262:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - The Great British Baking Tour
Grab your favorite hot beverage and cuddle up for a cozy conversation. Join UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS and Netflix.…Learn More
Thursday, January 264:00—5:00 PMVirtual
Teen Kids Cooking Green - Cheddar Cheese and Chive Scones (gr 6-12)
Kids Cooking Green returns for another virtual cooking class for teens! This time, we will be making tasty Cheddar Cheese and Chive Scones. Cary Library will provide all the ingredients you need to participate in this program. An ingredient supply kit will be available for registered participants for pick-up at Cary Library on 1/25.…Learn More
Thursday, January 264:15—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: 1/12, 1/19,1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16)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 More27
Friday, January 2710:30—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, January 272:00—3:00 PMVirtual
Virtual: Kids Cooking Green presents Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Grades 3 - 5)
Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make this yummy meal!We'll provide all the ingredients you need, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen:Cutting board & knifemeasuring cup and spoonsmicroplane or zester (or dice by hand)Whisk or fork or blender or kitchen aidScissors to help open up the tomato in cardboard boxesSpatula Saute or fry pan that is 10 inch wide (If smaller you will just need to toast one piece first, then the other)Bowl and spoon to eat!An adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More
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Monday, January 3010:30—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music Monday (Ages 2 - 5)
Without music, life would b-flat!Monday, January 307:00—8:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Nonfiction Book Club
Tonight will be the second night of discussing The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Graeber & David Wengrow.
Monday, January 307:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music in the Library: Infini Takagi Quartet - Swinging to 2 and 4, My Favorite Standards
Award-winning classical pianist and jazz vocalist Sarah Infini Takagi sings standards with her Infini Jazz Quartet featuring top-notch musicians from the Boston Jazz scene. In addition to the standards, they will also perform two original jazz songs written by her 15-year-old composition student, Daniel Lee.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 319:00—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, January 319:30—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, January 3110:15—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, January 314:15—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, January 316:00—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 4 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, January 316:30—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Finger Knit Garlands (Adult Craft)
Keep your home cute and cozy for the winter with these finger knit garlands! Hang them on the fireplace, on bookshelves, or in doorways to add pops of color to your home. You'll be led by a Cary Library staff member to choose your colors, learn how to finger knit, and then create your own to take home.…Learn More