June 2023

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Thursday, June 12:00—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, June 14:15—5:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

On Your Own Story Club (Grades K & 1)

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: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8)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, June 17:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Machias Seal Island and Eastern Maine with Bill Gette

Bill Gette, Founding Director of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport, has taken participants to Machias Seal Island and eastern Maine for over 25 years. Machias Seal Island, located 10 miles off the Maine coast, is claimed and administered by the Canadian Government.…Learn More
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Monday, June 57:00—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, June 57:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Beer Hiking New England with Carey Kish

VIRTUAL - Beer Hiking New England with Carey KishAuthor Carey Kish traveled over 300 miles on foot and tasted more than 230 different beers to bring readers this great selection of hikes and brews.   Join him for a talk about his new guidebook, Beer Hiking in New England, which showcases a wide variety of fun beer hikes in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, from easy walks to moderate ramble and strenuous climbs.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 69:00—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, June 69:30—10:00 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Baby Laptime (prewalkers)

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

Tuesday, June 62:00—3:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: Gender Equality & The Carter Administration with the Carter Presidential Library

Explore the state of Women's Rights issues in the 1970s, the Equal Rights Amendment of 1972, and the Constitutional means the Carter administration embraced to address gender inequality. The discussion will be guided by relevant primary sources of the National Archives and the Carter Library, with opportunities for attendees to weigh in with their perspectives.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 64:15—4:45 PMVirtual

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

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, June 67:00—8:30 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - The Secret Lives of Wild Bees with Nick Dorian

VIRTUAL - The Secret Lives of Wild Bees with Nick DorianThis program is in partnership with Lexington Living Landscapes. You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey. These wild bees come in every size, shape, and color you can imagine, and they live all around us, hiding in plain sight.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 67:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

CANCELED - Block Party (ages 2 and up)

CANCELED - 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.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 79:30—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Meet Hiring Employers

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Meet Hiring EmployersThe 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, June 710:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

CANCELED - Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)

CANCELED - Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)Come dance with us!  Grown-ups will dance too. Due to unforeseen circumstances this program has been CANCELED FOR TODAY (6/7).   We apologize for any inconvenience.

Wednesday, June 712:30—2:00 PMVirtual

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

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

Wednesday, June 74:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Next Chapter Book Club (Grades 3 & 4)

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, June 75:00—6:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen Library Leadership Council (gr 7-12)

cartoon of fish swimming togetherThe 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, June 76:30—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

Wednesday, June 77:00—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
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Social Justice Book Club

Social Justice Book ClubTonight we will be discussing Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid.   This book club is being offered as a hybrid event. You have the option to attend in-person or virtually. Registration is required.  

Wednesday, June 77:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Shelf Indulgence - 9th grade book club

Arm of person and open bookShelf 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 Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Watermelon and Red Birds with Food Writer and Author, Nicole A. Taylor

VIRTUAL - Watermelon and Red Birds with Food Writer and Author, Nicole A. TaylorWe are so excited to welcome food writer and author, Nicole A. Taylor, for a conversation about her new cookbook, "Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations. "We'll talk about the history of Juneteenth and the ways in which the holiday has evolved.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 84:15—5:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

On Your Own Story Club (Grades K & 1)

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: 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8)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, June 86:30—9:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Friends of Cary Library Annual Meeting and Jazz Combo Program

Friends of Cary Library Annual Meeting and Jazz Combo ProgramJoins the Friends of Cary Library for their annual meeting. A performance by the Lexington High School Jazz Combo will follow. 6:30 PM - Short business meeting7:00 PM - PerformanceThe Lexington High School Jazz Combo is one of two honors ensembles at the apex of Lexington High’s (MA) extensive jazz program.…Learn More

Thursday, June 86:30—7:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Virtual: Meet the Author Storytime with Saadia Faruqi (all ages welcome)

Virtual: Meet the Author Storytime with Saadia Faruqi (all ages welcome)Saadia Farqui will be visiting Cary Library virtually to share with us her new picture book Rani's Remarkable Day!  Come watch with us at Cary Library and we'll have a craft for you to do after the storytime - or register and receive a link…Learn More

Thursday, June 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Juno's Europa Flyby and Exploration of the Jovian System

VIRTUAL - Juno's Europa Flyby and Exploration of the Jovian SystemOn September 29, 2022, Juno passed by Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, at an altitude of only ~350 km over its icy surface. The flyby provided the first close look at the Jovian moon in over 20 years, when NASA’s Galileo spacecraft flew past at a similar distance on January 3, 2000.…Learn More
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Friday, June 99:00 AM—5:00 PMMassachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Books in Bloom

Books in BloomVisit our beautiful book and bouquet display in the Massachusetts Avenue lobby! Designed by twelve Lexington Field and Garden Club members, these flower arrangements compliment beautiful book covers from our collection. Enjoy the bouquets and pick up a book while you're at it!In partnership with the Lexington Field and Garden Club.…Learn More

Friday, June 910:30—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Sensory Playtime (Ages 0 - 5)

Sensory Playtime (Ages 0 - 5)Drop in and have fun with our interactive sensory stations! For children from birth through age 5.  

Friday, June 92:00—3:00 PMVirtual

Kids Cooking Green presents Raspberry Lemon Whoopie Pies (grades 3 - 5)

Kids Cooking Green presents Raspberry Lemon Whoopie Pies (grades 3 - 5)Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make this yummy treat!  We'll provide all the ingredients you need, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen: Oven Sheet PanParchment paperMixer with a paddle attachment or Muscle Power3 large bowlsRubber spatulaCookie scoop or large spoonWhiskMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsZesterKnifeCutting boardMug or pitcher with hot waterPlate for servingAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More

Friday, June 93:00—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: Let’s assemble a work of art! Work together to follow a plan as we assemble a large LEGO mosaic.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 109:00 AM—5:00 PMMassachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Books in Bloom

Books in BloomVisit our beautiful book and bouquet display in the Massachusetts Avenue lobby! Designed by twelve Lexington Field and Garden Club members, these flower arrangements compliment beautiful book covers from our collection. Enjoy the bouquets and pick up a book while you're at it!In partnership with the Lexington Field and Garden Club.…Learn More

Saturday, June 109:30—10:30 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Story Social (ages 0 - 5)

Story Social (ages 0 - 5)Come for some stories and meet some new friends!

Saturday, June 1010:30—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL: The Giants Of Science -- A Look At The Life & Work of Marie Curie

A scientist and early pioneer of radioactivity, Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the first person and only woman to win the Nobel twice. Curie is also still the only person awarded a Nobel Prize in two different sciences: Physics (1903), which she shared with her husband Pierre Curie and Antoine Henri Becquerel, and Chemistry (1911), for the discovery of polonium and radium.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 111:00—5:00 PMMassachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Books in Bloom

Books in BloomVisit our beautiful book and bouquet display in the Massachusetts Avenue lobby! Designed by twelve Lexington Field and Garden Club members, these flower arrangements compliment beautiful book covers from our collection. Enjoy the bouquets and pick up a book while you're at it!In partnership with the Lexington Field and Garden Club.…Learn More
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Monday, June 1210:00—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, June 121:15—3:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

HYBRID - The Battle of the Gauntlet

Presented by Dan Breen, Senior Lecturer, Legal Studies, Brandeis University. This program is in partnership with the Lexington Veterans Association. By the fall of 1950, the United States and its allies seemed on the verge of victory in the Korean War. All that changed at the end of November, when the U.…Learn More

Monday, June 127:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - LGBTQ Terminology 101

Join Emily Lunardi for a program that is for anyone looking for clear explanations of LGBTQIA+ lingo, presented in a personable and attainable way. Do you feel confused or overwhelmed by LGBTQIA+ terminology? Do you ever get worried you’ll say the wrong word or pronoun? Then this workshop is for you!Emily Lunardi (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Drama Therapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ mental health.…Learn More

Monday, June 127:30—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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

Girl sitting and reading a bookBetween 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 The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 134:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Bookmarks Book Club (Grades 2 & 3)

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, June 136:30—7:30 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Read to Lyric (grades 1 - 5)

Read to Lyric (grades 1 - 5)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

Tuesday, June 137:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

POSTPONED - Music in the Library: Express Lane Barbershop Quartet

This event is postponed until August 15. Express Lane sings old and new songs in the traditional barbershop style. They formed as a new quartet in mid-2015, but their smoothly blended sound reflects a total of more than 50 years of experience singing barbershop harmony.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 1410:00—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, June 144:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Tadpoles Book Club (Grades 1 & 2)

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, June 146:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Meet Hiring Employers

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Meet Hiring EmployersThe 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, June 146:00—7:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

The Parity Bits - Girls in Engineering (gr 4-9)

LHS's all girls robotics team, The Parity Bits, joins us with a robotics demonstration and a presentation about the opportunities for girls to get involved in STEM programs at LHS and beyond.   Registration required.   Sign ups open on May 29th at 9AM.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 146:30—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, June 147:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: A Celebration of Massachusetts Libraries -- A History of Libraries In The Bay State

From the early days of European settlement to the present, Boston and Massachusetts have been friendly to the printed word. In fact, the first printing press in British North America arrived at Harvard in 1636. Libraries -- private, public, and academic -- quickly followed.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 155:00—5:45 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

BookIt - 7th-8th grade book club

person looking out from behind a bookBookIt 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 tbd. Copies of the book for this meeting will be available at the Teen Desk after 5/25.…Learn More

Thursday, June 156:30—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Tiny Art Workshop (Adults)

Tiny Art Workshop (Adults)Help us create a community display for our Idea Wall on the main floor by joining us to create tiny art! You will be given a 6in x 6in tile to design and paint. Leave the tile with us and we'll get it prepped for display by attaching magnets to the back.…Learn More
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Monday, June 19Closed

Cary Memorial Library

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Tuesday, June 2012:30—2:00 PMVirtual

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

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

Tuesday, June 207:00—8:30 PMVirtual

Monday Night Book Club

Monday Night Book ClubTonight we are discussing Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.

Tuesday, June 207:00—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Music in the Library presents: Áine Minogue, Irish Harpist

Music in the Library presents: Áine Minogue, Irish HarpistJoin us for an evening with Irish harpist and vocalist, Áine Minogue. Born and raised in Borrisokane, County Tipperary, Ireland, Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained Presidents and Prime Ministers, as well as traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 219:30—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0The 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, June 2110:00—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, June 216:30—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, June 227:00—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World

Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World Join Jean Duffy, former Lexington resident and debut author of Soccer Grannies, and Beka Ntsanwisi, the South Africa founder of the team, for an inspiring book event. Soccer Grannies recounts a true story that unfolded in Lexington in 2010. Celebrate the resilient 40- to 80-year-old South African women who defy social convention to play soccer for the health benefits and companionship the game provides.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 249:30—10:30 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Story Social (ages 0 - 5)

Story Social (ages 0 - 5)Come for some stories and meet some new friends!
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Sunday, June 25Closed

Cary Memorial Library

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Monday, June 267:00—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, June 2710:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Circle Time (ages 0 - 2)

Circle Time (ages 0 - 2)Circle Time is a short 20 minute program featuring songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and lap games for babies and toddlers.

Tuesday, June 274:00—5:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Book Tasting (entering grades 4 & 5)

Looking for some good books to read this summer but not sure what to read next? Pique your appetite for a good read with a book tasting! We will serve up a sampling of delicious reads and you'll get to taste a variety of different books to find the perfect summer read for you!  Drop in and see what we're serving on the menu today!What is a book tasting?At a book tasting, readers will be given the opportunity to explore for a few minutes a variety of different books and find some books that they want to read.

Tuesday, June 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Virtual: Author Alex Myers to Speak on Revolutionary Heroine Deborah Sampson and Gender Identity

In 1782, Deborah Sampson ran away from home and disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. More than 200 years later, Sampson’s ancestor, author Alex Myers, was so inspired by her story that he wrote "Revolutionary", a fictionalized novel based on the true story of Sampson’s 17 months as a soldier.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 2810:00—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, June 286:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0The 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, June 286:30—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, June 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Nancy Horan in Conversation with Therese Fowler

Nancy Horan, author of the million-copy New York Times bestseller Loving Frank, returns with her new book The House of Lincoln, a sweeping historical novel, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's ascendance from rumpled lawyer to U. S. president to the Great Emancipator through the eyes of a young asylum-seeker who arrives in Lincoln's home of Springfield from Madeira, Portugal.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 291:00—4:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Pride Month Crafternoon (gr 6-12)

Stop by the Teen Room between 1-4PM and join us in a crafternoon to celebrate Pride Month! Registration not needed.   Just pop on by!  Gr 6-12. This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.

Thursday, June 294:00—5:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Book Tasting Jr (entering grades 1 - 3)

Looking for some good books to read this summer but not sure what to read next? Pique your appetite for a good read with a book tasting! We will serve up a sampling of delicious reads and you'll get to taste a variety of different books to find the perfect summer read for you!  Drop in and see what we're serving on the menu today!What is a book tasting?At a book tasting, readers will be given the opportunity to explore for a few minutes a variety of different books and find some books that they want to read.

Thursday, June 297:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Music in the Library: Jazz Concert with Rick DiMuzio Trio

This program is rescheduled from February 28. Join us for another installment in our Music in the Library series. The Rick DiMuzio Trio is:Rick DiMuzio on saxophonewith Keala Kaumeheiwa on bassand Austin McMahon on drums Rick DiMuzio, jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator, has performed concerts and clinics throughout the United States, Europe, Central and South America, and Asia.…Learn More
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Friday, June 3010:30—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Rockabye Beats Concert (ages 3 and up)

Come dance and sing with Rockabye Beats!  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.…Learn More