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Wednesday, March 19:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Develop Your Resume (Pt. 1)
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, March 110:00—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, March 110:00—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, March 112:30—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.
Wednesday, March 14:15—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, March 16:30—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, March 17:00—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual
Social Justice Book Club
Tonight we will be discussing All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles.
This book club is being offered as a hybrid event. You have the option to attend in-person or virtually. Registration is required.…Learn More2
Thursday, March 22:00—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, March 27:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Panama’s Incredible Wildlife with Bill Gette
Bill Gette has led many travel programs to Panama for Mass Audubon. During this richly illustrated lecture, Bill will take you to two of the most rewarding natural areas in the country - Soberania National Park near Panama City and El Valle de Antón located in the central mountains.…Learn More
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Saturday, March 41:30—4:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Decorate Superhero Boxes for Local Foster Children with LexFUN! (Registration Required)
LexFUN! and the Children’s Room at Cary Library invite you to spend an afternoon with us getting crafty and making a difference in the lives of kids.
Children in foster care often must navigate challenges well beyond their years and miss out on playful opportunities to just be a kid.…Learn More
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Monday, March 610:30—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music Monday (Ages 2 - 5)
Without music, life would b-flat!Monday, March 67:00—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, March 67:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Gardening for Wildlife in an Era of Climate Change with Trevor Smith
Presented by Lexington Living Landscapes and the Lexington Field and Garden Club. The evidence is clear: Climate change is here! The effects that scientists have long predicted are occurring and will only intensify in coming years. What does this mean for our native flora and fauna? And what can one homeowner really do to mitigate a global crisis? Trevor Smith will take you past the bleak headlines and talk about what WE can do.…Learn More7
Tuesday, March 79:00—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, March 79:30—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, March 710:15—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, March 74:15—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, March 77:00—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, March 77:00—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden with Author Zhuqing Li
Author Zhuqing Li will discuss her new memoir, Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden: Two Sisters Separated by China's Civil War. She will share the journey of her two maternal aunts who were accidentally separated when China split in 1949. The two sisters refused to submit to the random power of history and fought their way to the elite echelons of the two opposing societies after China's split.…Learn More8
Wednesday, March 810:00—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, March 810:00—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, March 810:45—11:15 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5.Wednesday, March 84:15—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, March 85:00—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, March 86:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Develop Your Resume (Pt. 1)
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, March 86:30—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, March 87:00—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 1/11, 2/8, & 3/8. The book selection for this meeting is All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman.…Learn MoreWednesday, March 87:00—8:15 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Lexington Celebrates International Women’s Day
Join LexSeeHer for a town-wide celebration of International Women’s Day. Together with our guest speakers we will explore this year’s theme #EmbraceEquity by addressingthe challenges of equity for women working in traditionally male dominated fields.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 99:00—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, March 910:15—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, March 94:15—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 MoreThursday, March 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Hidden Figures & Other Women of NASA
Even before the space age began when the U. S. S. R. orbited Sputnik in 1957, women worked at NASA although many were excluded from the early days of the astronaut corps. Through the movie Hidden Figures, we learned that NASA even had women, many of whom were African American, working as “Human Computers” performing highly complex mathematical calculations by hand.…Learn More
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Friday, March 1010:30—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Tiny Tools for Tiny Hands: Fine Motor Fun! (ages 2 - 5)
Your child’s hands are their first and most important tools! Join us and our friends from Family ACCESS Community Connections for a variety of Fine Motor Fun Activities that will help to build and strengthen the small muscles in your child’s hands, and support essential skills like getting dressed, brushing teeth, feeding yourself, turning book pages, writing, drawing, cutting and more! Inspired by the Boston Children’s Museum’s Tools for Tiny Hands Curriculum.…Learn MoreFriday, March 103:00—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: 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
Friday, March 103:45—4:30 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.11
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Monday, March 1310:00—11:30 AMVirtual
Death by the Book Mystery Book Club
Join our lively group to “investigate” different types of mysteries! We choose the sub-genre, and a month before our meeting a Cary librarian compiles a list of titles for us. It’s a different take on the conventional book club. We discuss our chosen book and discover new mystery authors recommended by fellow members.…Learn More
Monday, March 1310:30—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music Monday (Ages 2 - 5)
Without music, life would b-flat!Monday, March 131:15—3:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual
HYBRID - The War in Ukraine with General Leonid Kondratiuk
Presented by Leonid Kondratiuk, retired US Army General and Military Historian. This program is in partnership with the Lexington Veterans Association. Retired Brigadier General and Ukrainian-American Leonid Kondratiuk will call on his 40 years as a military historian to place the current Russian incursion into Ukraine in historical context.…Learn More
Monday, March 132:15—2:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Preschool Arts and Crafts (Ages 3 - 5)
Explore, learn, and create art!Monday, March 134:00—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary 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. This week, Penny will be set up in the Teen Room.
Monday, March 137:30—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 All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.…Learn More14
Tuesday, March 149:00—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, March 149:30—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, March 1410:15—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, March 144:15—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 MoreTuesday, March 147:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL- History of Women in Air & Space
Join the International Women's Air & Space Museum as we explore the role of women in aviation and aerospace. Participants will learn about their accomplishments, obstacles, and their enduring legacy in all areas of aviation and aerospace. From the first woman to solo a balloon in the 18th century to Bessie Coleman's dream to establish a flight school to the women who briefly called the International Space Station home, this program provides a glimpse into lesser known histories.…Learn More
Tuesday, March 147:30—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, March 159:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Develop Your Resume (Pt. 2)
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, March 1510:00—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, March 1510:00—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, March 1510:45—11:15 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5.Wednesday, March 154:15—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, March 156:30—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, March 1610:15—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, March 164:00—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, March 164:15—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 MoreThursday, March 166:30—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Open Mic Night
The Teen LLC presents an Open Mic Night for Teens. Teen performers will recite poems, sing songs, tell jokes, play instruments and more! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to perform! Groups and individuals welcome. Teens interested in performing are required to register through link.…Learn MoreThursday, March 166:30—7:30 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Read to Lyric (grades 1 - 3) - RESCHEDULED
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 More17
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Saturday, March 1810:00 AM—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Learning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Cary Library Foundation Student Website Tutorial and Competition for ChiRP
In partnership with the Cary Library Foundation, the Lexington STEAM Youth Team is hosting an event where YOU have the chance to design a website for the Cary Library Renovation Project (ChiRP)! This event is beginner friendly, as we welcome all students, even those who have zero experience designing websites.…Learn More
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Monday, March 207:00—8:30 PMVirtual
Monday Night Book Club
Tonight we are discussing Now You May Weep by Deborah Crombie. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.Monday, March 207:00—8:00 PMVirtual
Nature Photography with Dave Ewing
Join Dave Ewing to view and critique fantastic nature photography.
1. Register for this event - you do not have to present photos to attend. When registering, identify if you are presenting or spectating2. If you are presenting, email caryprograms@minlib.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 219:30—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, March 213:30—4:45 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Crafternoon - Pokémon © Terrariums (gr 6-12)
Join us in the Teen Room for a our monthly Teen Crafternoon. We will be making terrariums using Pokémon© as the centerpiece. Pick a Pokémon and craft a unique terrarium for it inside a Pokéball. Registration opens Monday 2/20 @9AM. Open to Grades 6-12.…Learn MoreTuesday, March 214:15—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, March 217:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Beyond the Library presents: The Gilded World of Isabella Stewart Gardner
The life of Boston’s arts patroness typifies the lives of many of the wealthy and cultured Americans who lived during the Gilded Age of American history. We will explore the details of Isabella Stewart Gardner’s life, friends, travels and collections.…Learn More
Tuesday, March 217:00—9:00 PMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Cary Library Foundation Planning Meeting
Cary Library Foundation Planning Meeting
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Wednesday, March 2210:00—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, March 2210:00—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, March 2210:45—11:15 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5.Wednesday, March 224:15—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, March 226:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Develop Your Resume (Pt. 2)
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, March 226:30—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, March 2310:15—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, March 234:15—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 MoreThursday, March 235:00—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 6th-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 Lines of Courage by Jennifer Nielsen.…Learn MoreThursday, March 237:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Literary Café Celebrates Women's History Month
Cary Library's next Literary Cafe will mark Women's History Month with a panel presentation, hosted by Lexington's own Marjan Kamali (author of TOGETHER TEA and THE STATIONERY SHOP). Award-winning authors Joy Castro (ONE BRILLIANT FLAME), Ava Homa (DAUGHTERS OF SMOKE AND FIRE), and Katherine Sherbrooke (LEAVING COY’S HILL) will discuss the portrayal of women in fiction, the responsibility of telling stories about women who have been hidden from history, and how writing about women's lives impacts women's futures.…Learn More24
Friday, March 242:00—3:00 PMVirtual
Virtual: Kids Cooking Green presents Pasta Primavera (Grades 3 - 5)
Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green to make this delicious tricolored pasta salad with nut free pesto and spring veggies!We'll provide all the ingredients you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen:1 small pot to boil 3 cups waterLarge Saute pan with high sidesLong handled wooden spoon to stirCutting board and knifeMeasuring cups and spoonsPlate, fork to eat!An adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More25
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Monday, March 274:00—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary 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. This week, Penny will be set up in the Teen Room.
Monday, March 277:00—8:30 PMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Nonfiction Book Club
Tonight we will be discussing Life's Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive by Carl Zimmer.
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Tuesday, March 289:30—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, March 284:15—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 MoreTuesday, March 286:00—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, March 286:00—7:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
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HYBRID - Science Café: Looking for Signs of Interstellar Intelligent Life: The Galileo Project
Abraham (Avi) Loeb is the Frank B. Baird, Jr. , Professor of Science at Harvard University, founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative, director of Harvard's Institute for Theory and Computation and the leader of the Galileo project. In 2012, Time Magazine selected Avi as one of the twenty-five most influential people in space.…Learn MoreTuesday, March 286:30—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 More29
Wednesday, March 2910:00—11:30 AMGenealogy RoomCary 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, March 2910:45—11:15 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5.Wednesday, March 294:15—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 MoreWednesday, March 296:30—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, March 3010:15—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, March 304:00—6:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
LHS Henna Club Comes to Cary (gr 6-12)
LHS's Henna Club will be in the Teen Room offering henna designs to teens grades 6-12. Registration not required. First come first served. This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.
Thursday, March 304:15—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 MoreThursday, March 307:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - LexSeeHer Speaker Series welcomes Ellen Cassedy, Founder of the 9 to 5 Movement
LexSeeHer continues celebrating Women’s History Month with special guest, author, and labor organizer, Ellen Cassedy. Ellen was a founder of the 9 to 5 organization of women office workers that began in Boston fifty years ago. 9 to 5 won millions of dollars in back pay and raises, started a woman-led union, inspired the Hollywood hit movie and Dolly Parton’s song, and made countless bosses get their own coffee.…Learn More
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