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Thursday, August 110:00—10:30 AMOffsite Location
Offside: Pop Up Preschool Dance Party (ages 2 - 5)
Weather permitting, join us on the lawn at the Visitor's Center (across the street from the Library) for a pop up Preschool Dance Party! If it is raining, this program will be cancelled.
Thursday, August 17:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Eyeliner: A Cultural History with Zahra Hankir
Registration is required to attend this virtual program. From Penguin Random House: "From the distant past to the present, with fingers and felt-tipped pens, metallic powders and gel pots, humans have been drawn to lining their eyes. The aesthetic trademark of figures ranging from Nefertiti to Amy Winehouse, eyeliner is one of our most enduring cosmetic tools; ancient royals and Gen Z beauty influencers alike would attest to its uniquely transformative power.…Learn More2
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Sunday, August 4Closed
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Monday, August 5All DayLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Adult Take & Make: Macrame Plant Hangers (Take 2)
These flew out the door last month so we are offering them again! Come into the library and grab a craft to complete at home. Each kit will contain macrame cord, a wooden ring, and instructions to make a hanging macrame planter. The kits will be located on a table under the bulletin board near the Reference Desk and the AV materials.…Learn More
Monday, August 510:00—10:30 AMOffsite Location
Offsite: Pop Up Music Monday (ages 2 - 5)
Weather permitting, join us on the lawn at the Visitor's Center (across the street from the Library) for a pop up Music Monday! Bring your own chairs and blankets as the grass may be damp. If it is raining, this program will be cancelled.
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Tuesday, August 62:00—3:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Library Resources: Learn to Use Libby
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be presented at the Community Center - Room 242, 39 Marrett Rd. Lexington. Join the Cary Reference team for an introduction to downloading books from Libby. If you want to install these apps, bring your Apple or Android device, username and password, library card and PIN.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual
Virtual - "50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts" with Author Madeline Bilis (Take Two)
We had so much fun talking with author Madeline Bilis about her book "50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts" last year, that we just had to do it again! This time, we'll focus on coastal view walks. Maybe we can even get Madeline to discuss her favorite pizza shops along the way.…Learn More7
Wednesday, August 79:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL - 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Self-Assessment ("Finding Your Why")
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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, August 72:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur. Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Dr.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 76:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Knitting Group
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will meet offsiteDuring ChiRP! (Children's room and lower level renovation project) we will be meeting offsite. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Exploring the Connecticut Lakes with Bill Gette
The Connecticut Lakes Region is located in the northern-most part of New Hampshire and is the source of the Connecticut River. The cultural grasslands, Boreal forests, and extensive wetlands of this region support an incredibly diversity of wildlife, including birds, mammals, wildflowers, and butterflies.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 11Closed
Cary Memorial Library
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Monday, August 1210:00—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL - 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
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Tuesday, August 1310:00—10:30 AMOffsite Location
Offsite: Pop Up Storytime (All Ages)
Weather permitting, join us on the lawn at the Visitor's Center (across the street from the Library) for a pop up storytime for all ages. Please bring your own chairs or blankets. If it is raining, this program will be cancelled.
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Wednesday, August 1410:30—11:00 AMOffsite Location
Offsite: Pop Up Dance Party (ages 2 - 5)
Weather permitting, join us on the lawn at the Visitor's Center (across the street from the Library) for a pop up Preschool Dance Party! If it is raining, this program will be cancelled.
Wednesday, August 146:00—7:00 PMFront LawnCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
LLC Summer Meeting (gr 7-12)
The Teen Library Leadership Council is having a summer meet-up. Current members of the LLC are invited to join us on the green across from the library. We will have a chance to hang out, have some laughs, eat some tasty ice cream, and begin to think about our plans for next year.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 146:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Knitting Group
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will meet offsiteDuring ChiRP! (Children's room and lower level renovation project) we will be meeting offsite. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 159:30—10:00 AMOffsite Location
Offsite: Pop Up Music Monday on Thursday (ages 2 - 5)
Weather permitting, join us on the lawn at the Visitor's Center (across the street from the Library) for a pop up Music Monday On Thursday! Bring your own chairs and blankets.
If it is raining, this program will be cancelled.
Thursday, August 152:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays with Author Irena Smith, PhD
Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.…Learn MoreThursday, August 155:30—7:00 PMOffsite Location
**CANCELLED - OFFSITE - Zero Waste Cooking Demo (Adult Workshop)
This event has been CANCELLED. We will reschedule for a later date. **OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be presented at Lexington Community Farm, LexFarm Education Tent, 52 Lowell Street, Lexington It's Eat Local Month! Join us for a Zero Waste Cooking Demo!Lori Deliso, of Kids Cooking Green, will take the group through how to cook with farm fresh food, and move towards a zero waste cooking standard within our homes.…Learn MoreThursday, August 157:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Giants of Science: Marie Curie's Life and Work
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 More16
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Sunday, August 18Closed
Cary Memorial Library
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Monday, August 197:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Monday Night Book Club
Tonight we are discussing Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.20
Tuesday, August 207:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Reader's Roundtable
Join us for a lively conversation to find your next great read. We’ll share our recommendations and what’s in our TBR (to be read) pile. We would love to hear about your selections too. No need to prepare a review for our casual book gathering. Hope to see you there!Registration is required.…Learn More21
Wednesday, August 219:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL - 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Career Story ("Tell Me A Bit About Yourself")
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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, August 2110:00—10:30 AMOffsite Location
Offsite: Pop Up Storytime (All Ages)
Weather permitting, join us on the lawn at the Visitor's Center (across the street from the Library) for a pop up storytime for all ages. Please bring your own chairs or blankets. If it is raining, this program will be cancelled.
Wednesday, August 211:30—3:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Studio Art Workshop for Adults 60+
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be held at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington in Room 230/232. Join us for a monthly workshop where we will explore watercolor basics. These workshops are intended for adults 60+. All materials for the class will be provided.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 214:30—5:30 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE: Fun at the Farm (Grades K - 2)
Join us at Lexington Community Farm (52 Lowell St) for an extra special farm storytime for older kids followed by a fun farm activity led by Lexington Community Farm's Education staff. A caregiver must remain with their child for the duration of the program.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 216:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Knitting Group
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will meet offsiteDuring ChiRP! (Children's room and lower level renovation project) we will be meeting offsite. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 217:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope with novelist Shelby Van Pelt
We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more!Registration is required.…Learn More22
Thursday, August 2210:00—10:30 AMOffsite Location
OFFSITE: Pop Up Music Monday on Thursday (ages 2 - 5)
Weather permitting, join us on the lawn at the Visitor's Center (across the street from the Library) for a pop up Music Monday On Thursday! Bring your own chairs and blankets.
If it is raining, this program will be cancelled.
Thursday, August 227:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Debut Romance Author Danica Nava Discusses The Truth According to Ember
We are so excited to be chatting with debut romance author, Danica Nava, about her book "The Truth According to Ember" - in which a Chickasaw woman who can’t catch a break serves up a little white lie that snowballs into much more in this witty and irresistible rom-com.…Learn More23
Friday, August 23All DayLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Adult Take & Make: Pressed Flower Luminary
Stop by the Take & Make table while you're in the library to grab a craft kit for a pressed flower luminary! There are two types of kits - those with pressed flowers and those without (go on a nature walk and collect some of your own flowers to dry!).…Learn MoreFriday, August 231:00—2:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Keys to Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be presented at the Community Center - Room 237, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington. One of the keys to living well with Parkinson’s disease is to exercise and to avoid falls. This talk will focus on evidence-based updates and expert recommendations regarding exercise, balance and fall prevention for people with Parkinson's and other movement disorders.…Learn More24
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Sunday, August 25Closed
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Monday, August 269:00 AM—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Massachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
South Lobby VestibuleCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Closed from 9 AM - 4 PM
The Library will be operating under the following hours, starting August 26, during library construction:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)
Library Hours are subject to change.…Learn More
Monday, August 264:00—9:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Massachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
South Lobby VestibuleCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Open from 4 PM - 9 PM
The Library will be operating under the following hours, starting August 26, during library construction:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)
Library Hours are subject to change.…Learn More
Monday, August 267:00—8:30 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Nonfiction Book Club
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be held at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington in Room 221.
Tonight we will be discussing Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang …Learn More27
Tuesday, August 279:00 AM—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Massachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
South Lobby VestibuleCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Closed from 9 AM - 4 PM
The Library will be operating under the following hours, starting August 26, during library construction:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)
Library Hours are subject to change.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 274:00—9:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Massachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
South Lobby VestibuleCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Open from 4 PM - 9 PM
The Library will be operating under the following hours, starting August 26, during library construction:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)
Library Hours are subject to change.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 277:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Home Canning with Confidence
Celebrate Massachusetts Eat Local Month and learn how to make your own homemade jams from local stone fruit! Chef Afton Cyrus of Jam Sessions will offer a virtual cooking demonstration that will include an overview of food preservation basics, a demonstration of boiling water bath canning making Small-Batch Spiced Peach Jam from start to finish, and a Q&A session.…Learn More28
Wednesday, August 289:00 AM—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Massachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
South Lobby VestibuleCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Closed from 9 AM - 4 PM
The Library will be operating under the following hours, starting August 26, during library construction:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)
Library Hours are subject to change.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 284:00—9:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Massachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
South Lobby VestibuleCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Open from 4 PM - 9 PM
The Library will be operating under the following hours, starting August 26, during library construction:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)
Library Hours are subject to change.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 286:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Knitting Group
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will meet offsiteDuring ChiRP! (Children's room and lower level renovation project) we will be meeting offsite. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.…Learn More
Wednesday, August 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark with Dr. Greg Skomal
The shark biologist who quite unexpectedly found himself in the middle of the newest white shark hotspot tells his story and the story of these magnificent creatures. Based on his book Chasing Shadows, written with Ret Talbot, this presentation highlights this remarkable conservation success story, which is loaded with cutting-edge science, drama, and controversy.…Learn More29
Thursday, August 299:00 AM—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Massachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
South Lobby VestibuleCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Closed from 9 AM - 4 PM
The Library will be operating under the following hours, starting August 26, during library construction:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)
Library Hours are subject to change.…Learn More
Thursday, August 294:00—9:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Massachusetts Ave. LobbyCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
South Lobby VestibuleCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Open from 4 PM - 9 PM
The Library will be operating under the following hours, starting August 26, during library construction:
Monday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8)
Library Hours are subject to change.…Learn More
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Friday, August 30Closed
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