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Monday, June 310:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music Monday (Ages 2 - 5)
Come sing along to old favorites and learn some new tunes. Without music, life would b-flat!
Monday, June 32:00—3:00 PMVirtual
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell
Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration.…Learn More
Monday, June 33:45—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teens & Baby Goats Study Break (gr 6-12)
Teens - Take a study break and spend some time with baby goats on the side lawn outside the Teen Room. You will be welcome to walk the goats on leashes, hold them in your laps, or even read them a story. These girl goats work on a therapy farm and spend time with clients every day.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 49:30—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, June 410:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Toddler Time (walkers - age 24 months)
Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for toddlers and their caregivers.
Tuesday, June 44:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
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 4th & 5th 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: 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21, & 6/4).…Learn More
Tuesday, June 47:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Block Party (ages 2 and up)
Drop in and build with our LEGO® bricks! Bring your Mom, your Grandpa, your friend, your cousin, and see what you can create.
Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this program.
Tuesday, June 47:00—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
LHS Jazz Combo Comes to Cary (all ages)
Join us for Jazz in the Living Room!The Lexington High School Jazz Combo is one of two honors jazz groups at LHS. Combo, currently celebrating its 40th anniversary year, has performed all over the country and in Europe over the years and this year, received honors at the UMass Jazz Festival and the UNH Jazz Festival.…Learn More
Tuesday, June 47:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Beyond the Library - Hallyu! The Korean Wave
Join us for a Zoom event presented by Christina Yu Yu, MFA Boston’s Matsutaro Shoriki Chair, Art of Asia. Christina will delve into the vibrant history of Hallyu supported by images from the MFA’s currently featured “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” exhibition.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 59:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Thinking Outside The Box
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 2nd 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 510:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)
Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.
Wednesday, June 55:30—9:00 PMAdmin Conference RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Cary Library Foundation Meeting
Cary Library Foundation Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 56:30—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 57:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music in the Library: Gerry Beaudoin Trio (Jazz Concert)
Jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin has carved out a career as a leader, arranger and guitarist. His first national success was with the Gerry Beaudoin And The Boston Jazz Ensemble. Gerry then went on to make two critically acclaimed Gerry Beaudoin Trio recordings with mandolin titan, David Grisman.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 610:00—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Storytime (ages 2 - 5)
Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories, and fun for ages 2 - 5.
Thursday, June 62:00—3:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Perkins Book Club
The Perkins Book Group is looking for new members for their Thursday afternoon meetings. The group is designed to bring Perkins Library members together with members of the larger community. Lexington and Arlington area residents aged 50 years and older are encouraged to join!Perkins is the free public library for people who have difficulty reading regular sized print.…Learn More
Thursday, June 63:45—4:45 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Lyric Visits for Teens (gr 6-12)
Lovable Lyric stops by the library to visit with teens. Take a short break from studying and come pat this sweet dog. Sign up day of in the Teen Room for a few minutes of puppy love.
Thursday, June 67:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
The Diet-Climate Connection: How the Foods We Eat Affect the Planet We Inhabit
Hosted by David Freuberg of Humankind Public Radio, we’ll gather to hear and discuss a new audio documentary exploring the environmental footprint of our food system, the meals we eat, and the consequences for climate change. You’ll learn which foods have the highest and lowest impact on our warming planet.…Learn More
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Monday, June 1010:00—11:30 AMVirtual
Death by the Book Mystery Book Club
Join our lively group to “investigate” different types of mysteries! We choose the sub-genre, and a month before our meeting a Cary librarian compiles a list of titles for us. It’s a different take on the conventional book club. We discuss our chosen book and discover new mystery authors recommended by fellow members.…Learn More
Monday, June 101:15—3:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
HYBRID: Vietnam 1967 - Operation Medina and the Heroic Marines of Charlie Company
This program is presented in partnership with the Lexington Veterans Association. Presented by Jim Ramsey, US Navy Vietnam VeteranOn October 11, 1967 Charlie Company, First Battalion, First Marine Regiment, First Marine Division landed on a low hilltop clearing in the dense Hai Lang National Forest south of Quang Tri, South Vietnam.…Learn More
Monday, June 107:00—8:00 PMVirtual
CANCELED - Nature Photography with Dave Ewing
This program has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. 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.…Learn More
Monday, June 107:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Beyond the Library: The Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History
Join us as we are introduced to the wonderful world of stamps and postal history. So much can be learned about other cultures, history and geography through the examination and appreciation of stamps from around the world. Stamp collecting is a lifelong passion as a useful and meaningful pastime for individuals of all ages.…Learn More
Monday, June 107:30—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Between the Lines - 9th-12th Grade Book Club
Between the Lines is our book club specifically for patrons in the 9th-12th grade. This club will meet monthly on Monday nights from 7:30-8:30PM. Spring meeting dates will be 4/8, 5/13, and 6/10. The book selection for this meeting is tbd. Copies of the book for this meeting will be available at the Teen Desk after 5/13.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 114:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Bookmarks Book Club (Grades 2 & 3)
Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesting books? Join our 2nd & 3rd grade book club!
The book for the meeting will be available for pick up in the Children's Room.
When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 4/2, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, & 6/11) - please register only if you can attend all meetings.…Learn More
Tuesday, June 116:30—7:30 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Read to Lyric (grades K - 5) (4 Events)
Bring your favorite book and come practice your reading skills and read to our a therapy dog, Lyric!
Register now for a 10 minute time slot at 6:30, 6:45, 7 or 7:15 pm.
Only the child registered to read to Lyric will be able to enter the room (one parent may accompany the child if necessary).…Learn More
Select an occurrence to register for:
6:30—6:45 PMRead to Lyric (grades K - 5)
6:45—7:00 PMRead to Lyric (grades K - 5)
7:00—7:15 PMRead to Lyric (grades K - 5)
7:15—7:30 PMRead to Lyric (grades K - 5)
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Wednesday, June 129:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Marketing Plan
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 2nd 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 1210:00—10:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Dance Party (Ages 2 - 5)
Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.
Wednesday, June 1211:00 AM—1:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Town Manager Search Listening Session -- Your Input Our Future
Tell the Town what kind of leader you want! Come to one of two community listening sessions to share your thoughts on what we should look for in our next Town Manager.
Wednesday, June 12
Session 1: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Session 2: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main Floor Living RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts AvenueLexington, MA The search for a new Town Manager is a months-long process that requires input from all levels of the community.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 124:15—4:45 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Tadpoles Book Club (grades 1 & 2)
Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesting books? Join our 1st & 2nd grade book club!
The book for the meeting will be available for pick up in the Children's Room.
When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 4/3, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29 & 6/12).…Learn More
Wednesday, June 125:00—6:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Library Leadership Council (gr 7-12)
The Teen Library Leadership Council is open to teens grades 7-12. We meet 1-2 times a month during the school year (September - June) on Wednesdays from 5-6PM. Occasionally, there will be a need for additional meetings when we are working on a specific project.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 126:30—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 126:30—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Town Manager Search Listening Session -- Your Input Our Future
Tell the Town what kind of leader you want! Come to one of two community listening sessions to share your thoughts on what we should look for in our next Town Manager.
Wednesday, June 12
Session 1: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Session 2: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main Floor Living RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts AvenueLexington, MA The search for a new Town Manager is a months-long process that requires input from all levels of the community.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 127:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
BookIt - 6th-8th grade book club
BookIt is our book club specifically for patrons in Middle School grade. This club will meet monthly on Wednesday nights from 7-8PM. Spring meeting dates will be 4/10, 5/8, 6/12. The book selection for this meeting is tbd. Copies of the book for this meeting will be available at the Teen Desk after 6/8.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 139:00—10:00 AMVirtual
Monthly meeting of the Cary Library's Executive Board of Library Trustees
Monthly meeting of the Cary Library's Executive Board of Library Trustees. For the agenda and link to attend the virtual meeting, please refer to the town's public meeting calendar. This meeting has been rescheduled to June 20, 2023 at 12:30 PM. &…Learn More
Thursday, June 131:30—3:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Studio Art Workshop for Adults 60+
Join us for a monthly workshop where we will explore drawing and watercolor basics and more. These workshops are intended for adults 60+. All materials for the class will be provided. The workshops will be taught by artist Lea Baecksteiner. Lea is an artist and illustrator with a Masters in Fine Arts and Illustration from the Neue Kunst Schule in Basel, Switzerland.…Learn More
Thursday, June 134:30—5:30 PMVirtual
Kids Cooking Green presents homemade chocolate cups with fresh fruit and mint (grades K - 2)
Join us for a fun, and easy recipe! We'll provide all the ingredient you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following items from your kitchen:Pot to simmer water and a pot holderHeat proof bowl to fit snugly in the pot to melt chocolate. Note: It should NOT sit in the water.…Learn More
Thursday, June 136:30—9:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Friends of the Cary Library Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of the Friends of the Cary Library. Find out more about our Friends group and join!
Thursday, June 137:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Atwater- Donnelly Traditional American Folk Music and Dance
The Friends of Cary Library are pleased to welcome Atwater-Donnelly in concert. The award-winning, internationally acclaimed duo, Aubrey Atwater and ElwoodDonnelly will delight you with traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. The performance will follow a short Friends of the Library Annual Meeting scheduled from 6:30- 7pm.…Learn More
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Monday, June 177:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Monday Night Book Club
Tonight we are discussing The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.
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Tuesday, June 184:30—5:30 PMVirtual
Kids Cooking Green presents Lemon Blueberry Muffins (Grades 3 - 5)
We'll provide all the ingredient you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following items from your kitchen:Muffin tins- (mini or reg size is fine)pot holderslong handled spoon2 med sized mixing bowls1 soup bowl for making glazecutting boardknifefork to mash bananawhisk if you have one, if not a fork will do.…Learn More
Tuesday, June 187:00—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 More
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Wednesday, June 19Closed
Cary Memorial Library
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Thursday, June 202:00—3:00 PMVirtual
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.…Learn More
Thursday, June 206:30—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Paint a Birdhouse (Adult Craft)
Join us for a simple fun evening of painting your own wooden birdhouse! Each participant will get to paint and take home one birdhouse. Registration is required.
This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.
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Friday, June 2110:30—11:30 AMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafes are held all over the world to foster friendly, philosophical discussions. A small group of people meet to suggest and then vote on topics to discuss. Then, members are given time to voice opinions without interruption. Questions and intense listening follow.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 23Closed
Cary Memorial Library
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Monday, June 246:30—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Pride Disco Balls (Adult Craft)
Celebrate Pride month with Cary Library and join us to make Pride themed disco balls! Participants will be given a mini disco ball then use ink to dye coat the mirror pieces any colors they'd like. Each participant will get to take home one disco ball.…Learn More
Monday, June 247:00—8:30 PMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Nonfiction Book Club
Tonight we will be discussing Frederick Douglas: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight
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Tuesday, June 252:00—3:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Library Resources: Learn to Use Kanopy
**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 Kanopy. If you want to install these apps, bring your Apple or Android device, username and password, library card and PIN.…Learn More
Tuesday, June 256:30—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Meditative Stitching with Ann Bausman
The act of hand-stitching can be very meditative. Join us for a creative and relaxing workshop in which participants will create a small, stitched piece. We will talk about different methods including traditional Japanese boro stitching which reflects a technique of reusing fabric and mending clothing, but has been elevated to a more decorative and sophisticated technique.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 262:00—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Minute-It-To-Win-It Games and More in the Teen Room (gr 6-12)
Join us in the Teen Room for some end of year fun!We will be hosting a bunch of Minute To Win it party games for you to play, with music and snacks. Pop in anytime with a group or by yourself for our summer kickoff party!
Wednesday, June 263:00—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Goodbye to the Children's Room & Hello Summer Party
It's Goodbye to the Children's Room and Hello to Summer!We will have music and dancing in the Library during the day. Crafts from 3 pm to 5 pmStop by and shop our "free to a good home" tables of craft supplies, toys, and other goodies! (Note: Kevin and Devin Cary Bear are enjoying the free supplies.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 266:30—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, June 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: New England’s Wildflowers - Part 2 Mid-summer (Mid-July to Mid-August) with Bill Gette
In this colorful presentation, Bill Gette will show you an amazing variety of mid-summer wildflowers that flourish in area fields, along forest edges, in wetlands, and beside country lanes. Mid-summer is a great time to search for wildflowers. Bill hopes this presentation will encourage you to go on a wildflower walk.…Learn More
Thursday, June 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Deepfakes and AI Media
Join Bard College film professor Joshua Glick for a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on contemporary media. We’ll talk about how these technologies are shaping the film and TV industry as well as the proliferation of “deepfakes” – AI-enabled videos that depict people doing or saying things they never did or said.…Learn More
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