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Wednesday, May 19:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Interview Strategies
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, May 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, May 110:45—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5 that concludes with an activityWednesday, May 112:00—1:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Foundation Meeting
Foundation Meeting
Wednesday, May 112:30—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. 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
Wednesday, May 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
Wednesday, May 14:15—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, May 15:30—9:00 PMAdmin Conference RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Cary Library Foundation Meeting
Cary Library Foundation Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 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, May 17:00—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual
Social Justice Book Club
Tonight we will be discussing After the Ivory Tower Falls: How College Broke the American Dream and Blew Up Our Politics—and How to Fix It by Will Bunch.
This book club is being offered as a hybrid event. You have the option to attend in-person or virtually.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 17:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
James Webb Space Telescope: The Second Year of Science Operations with Dr. Kathryn Flanagan
The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest astrophysics mission in NASA's history, launched on December 25, 2021. JWST was designed to see the first galaxies forming shortly after the Big Bang, and has been nicknamed the “First Light Machine. " Its infrared sensitivity allows it to peer into dusty environments, making it the perfect instrument to explore the regions where stars and planets form, and to trace how galaxies have evolved over time.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 210:00—10:45 AMStorytime 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, May 27:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Body Neutrality and the 4 Body Image Avatars with Jessi Kneeland
Have you ever thought that if only you could change the way you looked, your life would be better? It’s so easy to imagine that by changing the outside of our bodies, we’d feel better on the inside. But we all know that even if we could magically attain a so-called “perfect” body, our problems wouldn’t actually be solved.…Learn More
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Friday, May 31:00—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Friends of Cary Library Book Sale Members Only
Support the Friends of Cary Library with our Gently Used Book Sale! Today's sale is for Friends Members Only. Not a member? No worries! You can join at the door or join here.
Please, no scanner or electronic devices are allowed.
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Saturday, May 49:00—10:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Friends of Cary Library Book Sale Members Only
Support the Friends of Cary Library with our Gently Used Book Sale! Today's sale is for Friends Members Only. Not a member? No worries! You can join at the door or join here.
The book sale will be open to the general public at 10:00 AM.
Please, no scanner or electronic devices are allowed.…Learn More
Saturday, May 410:00 AM—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Friends of Cary Library Book Sale (General Public)
Support the Friends of Cary Library with our Gently Used Book Sale!Please, no scanner or electronic devices are allowed.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 51:00—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Friends of Cary Library Book Sale
Support the Friends of Cary Library with our Gently Used Book Sale!
Please, no scanner or electronic devices are allowed.
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Monday, May 67:00—7:45 PMVirtual
Virtual: Book Talks Book Club (Grades 4 - 6)
Book Talks Book Club encourages readers through novels and nonfiction to take steps to becoming a citizen of the wider world and seeing a broader perspective. We will be reading stories that offer a differing perspective of the world from how we may experience it and talking about what that means.…Learn More
Monday, May 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Wood-warblers of New England with Bill Gette
Wood-warblers, the Gems of the Forest, are one of the most exciting groups of birds. Living in New England, we are blessed by the many warbler species that move into our area in the spring to nest. We also get to see the many warbler species that pass through our area in the spring and fall in route to and from their northern breeding ranges.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 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, May 710:15—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, May 73:00—5:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Cary Library Foundation Legacy Tea
Annual Legacy Tea hosted by the Cary Library Foundation.
Tuesday, May 74:15—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, May 76:00—8:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (gr 6-12)
In partnership with Omar's World of Comics, Cary Library will be having Dungeon Master Noah Michelson return to host a series of Dungeons and Dragons sessions this fall. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 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.8
Wednesday, May 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, May 810:45—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5 that concludes with an activityWednesday, May 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, May 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, May 87:00—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 4/10.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 87:00—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
HYBRID - Literary Café presents: Writing Young Adult Novels
Cary Library's next Literary Café will spotlight three Boston-area Young Adult authors—AUTUMN ALLEN (ALL YOU HAVE TO DO), TM Blanchet (HERRICK’S END, HERRICK’S LIE, HERRICK’S KEY) and Desmond Hall (YOUR CORNER DARK and the forthcoming BETTER MUST COME).…Learn More9
Thursday, May 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, May 910:00—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, May 91:30—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, May 97:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Music in the Library: The Sandy Ridge Boys (Bluegrass Concert)
Following in the footsteps of the masters, The Sandy Ridge Boys play traditional, straight-ahead bluegrass, along with interesting twists on some familiar old favorites. With the standard assemblage of instruments, featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, dobro, and bass, they recreate the sounds of Flatt & Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, Jimmy Martin, and even Chuck Berry, as well as many of the contemporary bluegrass bands playing today.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 119:30—10:30 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Story Social (ages 0 - 5)
Come for some stories and meet some new friends!12
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Monday, May 1310:00—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, May 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, May 131:15—3:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual
HYBRID: V is For Victory - FDR's Efforts to Prepare the U.S. for War
This program is presented in partnership with Lexington Veterans Association. Presented by Bob Lewis, Cpt, US Navy, Retired. By June 1940,France had fallen to the Nazi blitzkrieg, and Hitler’s vision of world domination loomed large. Britain stood as the last bastion of resistance against Germany.…Learn More
Monday, May 134:00—5:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
What's on Your Mind? A Wellness Check-in for Teens (gr 6-12)
Town of Lexington Youth and Family Social Worker Penny Tsiounis is available for Teens to check in and chat. Monday, May 137:00—8:00 PMVirtual
Nature Photography with Dave Ewing
Join Dave Ewing to view and critique fantastic nature photography.
1. Register for this event - you do not have to present photos to attend. When registering, identify if you are presenting or spectating2. If you are presenting, email caryprograms@minlib.…Learn More
Monday, May 137:00—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Playful Modern Calligraphy (Adult Workshop)
Learn how to use traditional western calligraphy tools to create beautiful modern script. In this playful workshop, we’ll break away from traditional calligraphy rules and see how embracing imperfections can make fun calligraphy. We will also learn about inks and play with some of my favorites.…Learn MoreMonday, May 137:30—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 4/8.…Learn More14
Tuesday, May 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, May 1410:15—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, May 143:30—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Crafternoon - Polymer Clay
Come play with some polymer clay! Polymer clay is soft and moldable until baked. You are welcome to take the item home and bake it yourself or keep it soft and moldable (I will provide instructions).
This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 144:15—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, May 146:00—8:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (gr 6-12)
In partnership with Omar's World of Comics, Cary Library will be having Dungeon Master Noah Michelson return to host a series of Dungeons and Dragons sessions this fall. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 146:30—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) (FULL)
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)
Tuesday, May 147:30—9:00 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Monthly Meeting of the Cary Library Foundation
Monthly Board Meeting of the Cary Library Foundation.
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Wednesday, May 159:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Interview Practice
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, May 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, May 1510:45—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5 that concludes with an activityWednesday, May 1512:00—1:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Meeting of the Cary Library's Full Board of Library Trustees
Meeting of the Cary Library's Full Board of Library Trustees. For the agenda and link to attend the virtual meeting, please refer to the town's public meeting calendar.
Wednesday, May 154:15—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, May 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, May 1610:00—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, May 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, May 164:30—5:30 PMVirtual
Virtual: Kids Cooking Green presents Berry Ripple Swirl on Toasted Brioche (Grades 3 - 5)
Is it a sandwich or a dessert? You decide! We'll provide all the ingredient you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following items from your kitchen:Bowl & whisk to whip creamMeasuring cups and spoonsFork to mash the berriesSpatula or long handled spoon to fold in the berries to the creamToaster or pan to grill your toast on the stove top or in a toasterZester for lemon (optional)An adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More
Thursday, May 167:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Touching All The Bases - A Peek Inside the World of a Baseball Physicist
After reading Robert Adair's classic book The Physics of Baseball over 25 years ago, Professor Alan Nathan thought he knew everything there was to know about the subject. Since then he has learned much, much more, due in large part to some superb tools that are now available, allowing detailed studies that were not available to Adair at the time he wrote his book.…Learn More
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Monday, May 2010:00—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, May 202:30—3:00 PMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Preschool Arts and Crafts (Ages 3 - 5)
Explore, learn, and create art!Monday, May 207:00—8:30 PMLearning CenterCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Nonfiction Book Club
Tonight we will be discussing Frederick Douglas: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight
Monday, May 207:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Monday Night Book Club
Tonight we are discussing Empress of the Nile: the Daredevil Archaeologist Who Saved Egypt's Ancient Temples from Destruction by Lynne Olson. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.21
Tuesday, May 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, May 2110:15—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, May 214:15—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, May 216:00—8:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (gr 6-12)
In partnership with Omar's World of Comics, Cary Library will be having Dungeon Master Noah Michelson return to host a series of Dungeons and Dragons sessions this fall. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 216:30—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Paper Flower Bouquets (Adult Craft)
Join us to make cute paper flowers and design your own bouquet! A staff member will show attendees how to roll and glue pre-cut designs from the Cricut into flowers, then participants can pick and choose designs to build their bouquet. Each attendee will take home 1 small bouquet.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 2210:00—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, May 2210:45—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5 that concludes with an activityWednesday, May 226:30—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, May 226:30—7:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
LHS Parity Bits - Girls in Engineering (gr 4-8)
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. Sign ups open on May 6th at 9AM. Grades 4-8.
This program is part of Cary Teens Lead the Way, a program designed to highlight the interests and talents of Lexington's teens.23
Thursday, May 2310:00—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, May 231:00—2:00 PMVirtual
RESCHEDULED - Virtual: Guardians of Truth: Combatting AI Deep Fakes
This program has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 30th at 1pm on Zoom. In this presentation, we will delve into the intricate world of combating AI deep fakes, exploring the challenges and solutions in preserving the integrity of digital content. From examining examples of deep fakes to ethical considerations, we will uncover the multifaceted strategies and innovations that are shaping the battle against malicious AI-generated misinformation.…Learn MoreThursday, May 234:00—5:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Pointillism Cherry Tree Canvas Painting with Pop Up Art School (gr 6-12)
Pop Up Art Studio returns for class in pointillism painting. Today, we will be using a painting technique originated during the Impressionist era to paint cherry trees on canvas. Cary Library will supply everything you need to participate in this program.…Learn MoreThursday, May 237:00—8:00 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
“Something Is Being Done” - Women Become Visible in Lexington
Join us to learn more about the women in the LexSeeHer monument. Meet sculptor Meredith Bergmann, LexSeeHer president Jessie Steigerwald, LexSeeHer Vice President of Social Relations Kamala Raj, and Research Team leads. Come hear more about Ms. Bergmann’s singular design for Lexington’s Women’s monument, the historical women who inspired it, and the process of bringing it to Town.…Learn More24
Friday, May 2410:00—11:00 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Sensory Playtime (ages 0 - 5)
Drop in and explore our interactive sensory play stations.Friday, May 2410:30—11:30 AMLearning CenterCary 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
Friday, May 242:30—3:30 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.
If your child becomes unable to attend this program, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repeated 'no-shows' without notification may prohibit your child from registering for future programs.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 259:30—10:30 AMStorytime RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Story Social (ages 0 - 5)
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Tuesday, May 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, May 2810:00—11:00 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Guided Meditation
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
Tuesday, May 2810:15—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, May 284:15—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, May 286:00—8:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (gr 6-12)
In partnership with Omar's World of Comics, Cary Library will be having Dungeon Master Noah Michelson return to host a series of Dungeons and Dragons sessions this fall. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 286:30—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)
Tuesday, May 287:30—8:30 PMLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Virtual
Science Café - Materials and Medicine: An Evening with MIT Professor and Inventor Robert Langer
LNPs. Lipid nanoparticles. Heard of them ? They are the reason the Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines were developed so quickly and able to stem the tide of COVID worldwide. LNPs and the whole field of nanotechnology are revolutionizing how we deliver medicines to patients.…Learn More29
Wednesday, May 2910:00—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, May 2910:45—11:30 AMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Stories & More (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime for Ages 2-5 that concludes with an activityWednesday, May 294:15—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, May 296:30—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, May 296:30—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Cycle of Memory Film Screening and Discussion
Join us for a screening of the documentary film Cycle of Memory, the story of two grandchildren's quest to find the memories their grandfather lost to Alzheimer's by recreating his 1945 bicycle adventure. The audience is encouraged to consider their own experiences with the films' themes and engage in meaningful dialogue with each other and establish connections across generations beyond this one event.…Learn More30
Thursday, May 3010:00—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, May 301:00—2:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Guardians of Truth: Combatting AI Deep Fakes
This program has been rescheduled from Thursday, June 23rd. In this presentation, we will delve into the intricate world of combating AI deep fakes, exploring the challenges and solutions in preserving the integrity of digital content. From examining examples of deep fakes to ethical considerations, we will uncover the multifaceted strategies and innovations that are shaping the battle against malicious AI-generated misinformation.…Learn MoreThursday, May 304:00—5:00 PMTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Super Smash Bros Tournement (gr 6-12)
The Teen LLC is holding another Super Smash Bros. Tournament in the Teen Room. Space is limited and there will be prizes. You don't need to be an expert to join in the fun! Registration NOT required! Just be one of the first 16 people to sign up in the Teen Room the afternoon of 5/30.…Learn MoreThursday, May 306:30—8:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Celebrating Cultural Diversity: Immigration Art and Storytelling Exhibition
Lexington is celebrating its diverse immigrant communities through a powerful art and storytelling exhibition from May 24 to June 14 at the Cary Memorial Library. The exhibition invites Lexington residents (Children, Youth and adults) to submit writings and paintings that capture the immigrant experience - the emotions, successes, challenges, courage and resilience in pursuit of the American dream.…Learn MoreThursday, May 307:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Mosquito and Tick Control: How to Keep Your Family Safe Without Poisoning Your Yard
with Aaron Anderson from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Presented by Lexington Living Landscapes
Mosquitos and ticks are a nuisance at best and health risk at worst, so it’s understandable why people often turn to insecticides to try and control these pests.…Learn More31
Friday, May 313:45—4:45 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.