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Tuesday, October 19:00 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, October 110:00—10:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Baby Laptime (prewalkers)

A gentler storytime for infants not yet walking. Rhymes, songs, and a book or two for babies and their caregivers, plus a little bit of play and social time at the end. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 111:00—11:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Toddler Time (walkers - 24 months)

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for toddlers and their caregivers, plus some time to play and socialize at the end!This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 14:00—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

Tuesday, October 14:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: 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! This club will meet upstairs at Omar's World of Comics (20 Waltham St). When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 11/26, & 12/10).…Learn More

Wednesday, October 29:00 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

Wednesday, October 29:30—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL - 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Cover Letters & Using AI In Your Job Search

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 More

Wednesday, October 210:00—10:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Dance Party (ages 2 - 5)

Come dance with us! Grown ups will dance too. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 211:00—11:45 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Storytime (ages 2 - 5)

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories, and fun for ages 2 - 5. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 22:00—3:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Scientists from the Smithsonian

Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!For decades, scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have studied the remarkable biodiversity of bats on Barro Colorado Island in Panama, where an astonishing seventy-six species coexist.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 24:00—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

Wednesday, October 24:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: 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! This club will meet upstairs at Omar's World of Comics (20 Waltham St). When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, & 12/11).…Learn More

Wednesday, October 26:30—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, October 27:15—8:15 PMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Foundation Meeting Communications Committee

Cary Library Foundation Communications Committee

Thursday, October 39:00 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

Thursday, October 34:00—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

Friday, October 4Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Friday, October 42:00—3:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Q&A with author Corrina Antrobus: "I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist"

*Note: This program is 2pm ET (Boston Time)We are excited to be chatting with "womanist", Corrina Antrobus about her most recent book, ""I Love Romcoms and I am a Feminist" - a celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time – all with proper feminist credentials.…Learn More

Saturday, October 58:00—9:00 PMCary Hall1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

CARY HALL - The Five Things Indians Say: Native Americans in the American Past, Present, and Future

This program will take place at Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA. This program is in partnership with and hosted by the Cary Lecture Series. Please visit the Cary Lecture Series website for more information and contact them with any questions.…Learn More

Monday, October 79:00 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

Monday, October 710:00—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

Monday, October 710:00—10:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Music Monday (Ages 0 - 5)

Come sing along to old favorites and learn some new tunes. Without music, life would b-flat!This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.

Monday, October 710:45—11:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Stay and Play (Ages 0 - 5)

Stay after Music Monday or just drop in to play and make new friends. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Monday, October 72:00—3:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Elections in Real Time, Current Events in a College Classroom

Aren't you curious about what young people are talking about regarding current events and, specifically, this election cycle? If so, join Professors Racheal Cobb and Robert Rosenthal of Suffolk University as they conducts their "“Elections in Real Time” class live for us to view and participate! They and their students will discuss the current events of the day and we can ask questions and make comments.…Learn More

Monday, October 74:00—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

Monday, October 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Ways to Have a Green Holiday Season For Families with Sarah Robertson-Barnes

We learned so much from Sarah last time she was with us, we just had to have her back! Embracing the rhythms of winter is key to creating eco-conscious holiday traditions. Rather than getting carried away by the holiday rush, use this time as an opportunity to create the kind of holiday season you truly want - one focused on the magic of family and togetherness instead of stuff.…Learn More

Monday, October 77:30—8:30 PMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Foundation Institutional Support Committee

Cary Library Foundation Institutional Support Committee

Tuesday, October 89:00 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

Tuesday, October 810:00—10:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Baby Laptime (prewalkers)

Tuesday, October 811:00—11:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Toddler Time (walkers - 24 months)

Tuesday, October 84:00—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

Tuesday, October 84:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: 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! This club will meet upstairs at Omar's World of Comics (20 Waltham St). When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, & 12/17).…Learn More

Tuesday, October 86:30—8:30 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421

DIY Charm Bracelet Bookmark (for Adults)

**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be held at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington. Who said that bookmarks can't be cute?! Join us to make a charm bracelet bookmark- pick your own charms and bookmark design, and then use jewelry tools to attach your charms to your chain.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Book It - 7th & 8th grade book club

Book It is our book club specifically for patrons in 7th & 8th grade. This virtual club will meet monthly on Tuesday nights from 7-8PM. Fall/Early Winter meeting dates will be 10/8, 11/12,12/10 & 1/7. The book selection for this meeting is Orbiting Jupiter by Gary Schmidt.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 99:00 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

Wednesday, October 910:00—10:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Dance Party (ages 2 - 5)

Come dance with us! Grown ups will dance too. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 911:00—11:45 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Storytime (ages 2 - 5)

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories, and fun for ages 2 - 5. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 94:00—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

Wednesday, October 94:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: 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! This club will meet upstairs at Omar's World of Comics (20 Waltham St). When you sign up, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, & 12/18).…Learn More

Wednesday, October 95:00—6:00 PMVirtual

Teen Library Leadership Council (gr 7-12)

This virtual meeting of the LLC has been cancelled. We will be meeting next in-person at the Monroe Center on November 13th at 5pm. The Teen Library Leadership Council is open to teens grades 7-12. We meet once a month during the school year (October - June) on Wednesdays from 5-6PM.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 96:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE - Knitting Group

Wednesday, October 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia

You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and many more!Moreno-Garcia’s most recent novel, The Seventh Veil of Salome, is set in 1950s Hollywood.…Learn More

Thursday, October 109:00 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

Thursday, October 101:30—2:30 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: Bring A Bear Picnic (All Ages)

Bring your teddy bear (or other stuffed friend), your blanket, and a snack and join us for Bring-A-Bear picnic! We'll read some stories, sing some songs, dance with our teddies, and have lots of fun!This program will be located at Tower Park (1200 Massachusetts Ave) in Lexington.…Learn More

Thursday, October 104:00—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

Thursday, October 104:30—5:30 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: Kids Cooking Green presents Berry Thumbprint Cookies (Grades K - 2)

Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make a delicious treat, thumbprint cookies! We'll supply all the ingredients you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen: Baking sheetOven mittenzesterrubber spatulawooden spoon2 mixing bowlscookie scoop - or- two spoonsAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More

Thursday, October 106:00—7:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Optimal Illusions: The False Promise of Optimization

Optimization is the driving principle of our modern world. We now can manufacture, transport, and organize things more cheaply and faster than ever. Optimized models underlie everything from airline schedules to dating site matches. We strive for efficiency in our daily lives, obsessed with productivity and optimal performance.…Learn More

Friday, October 11Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Monday, October 14Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Tuesday, October 159:00 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

Tuesday, October 1510:00—10:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Baby Laptime (prewalkers)

Tuesday, October 1511:00—11:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Toddler Time (walkers - 24 months)

Tuesday, October 153:30—5:00 PMFront LawnCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Get Ready To Vote!

Get Ready to Vote! Election Day is November 5th. Stop by the table in front of the library to do the following:(Pre) register (16+) - Bring License or SSNUpdate Voter RecordCheck Voter StatusRequest Vote-by-Mail BallotFind Election InformationGet Your Questions AnsweredCreate a Vote! Button.

Tuesday, October 154:00—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

Tuesday, October 154:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

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

Tuesday, October 157:00—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

Tuesday, October 157:00—8:30 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421

Cactus & Succulents 101

**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be held at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington in the Dining Room. Led by members of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts, this one hour program gives participants the information they need to grow happy and healthy plants.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 169:00 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

Wednesday, October 169:30—11:30 AMVirtual

VIRTUAL - 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Thinking Out The Box (A Panel Event)

Wednesday, October 1610:00—10:30 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Dance Party (ages 2 - 5)

Come dance with us! Grown ups will dance too. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 1611:00—11:45 AMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420

OFFSITE: Storytime (ages 2 - 5)

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories, and fun for ages 2 - 5. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 1612:30—1:30 PMVirtual

CANCELED - 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, October 161:30—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 More

Wednesday, October 164:00—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

Wednesday, October 164:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: Next Chapter Book Club (grades 3 & 4)

Wednesday, October 166:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE - Knitting Group

Wednesday, October 168:00—9:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Redefining Solo Travel with Author Beth Santos

For all those with wanderlust, this talk is for you! Want to travel solo but not sure where to start? For some, the idea of traveling alone -- being your own logistics squad, capturing memories, and dining alone in a restaurant sounds less-than-tantalizing, but Beth Santos believes that it's not just good for you -- it's absolutely necessary.…Learn More

Thursday, October 179:00 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

Thursday, October 174:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Teen Kids Cooking Green - Homemade Pretzels (gr 6-12)

Kids Cooking Green returns this year for another virtual cooking class for teens! This time, we will be making tasty Homemade Pretzels! Cary Library will provide all the ingredients you need to participate in this program. Registered participants will receive an email with instructions on when they may pick up their ingredient supply kit at Cary Library as well as the Zoom link to participate in the virtual class.…Learn More

Thursday, October 174:00—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

Thursday, October 177:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - The Cosmic Story of You: Atoms, Life, and the Universe

Registration is required to attend this program. Please send any questions to caryprograms@minlib. netNeed more awe in your life? Join Dan Levitt, author of What's Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner, as he offers a whirlwind tour of how the particles that exploded in the Big Bang 13.…Learn More

Friday, October 18Closed

Cary Memorial Library

Friday, October 181:00—2:00 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location

OFFSITE - Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults

**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be presented at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington. Exercise is a foundational habit for good health. This course will detail the components of a healthy exercise program for the older adult. During this one-hour course, we will discuss the roles of strengthening exercises, cardiovascular exercise, balance exercise, and flexibility exercises in promoting health and longevity.…Learn More

Friday, October 182:00—3:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: Kids Cooking Green presents Rose Sugared Mini Muffins (Grades 3 - 5)

Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green to learn how to make a delicious, and not too sweet, treat! We'll supply all the ingredients you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen: Oven mittmini muffin tin to bake 12 , or larger muffin tin to bake 6long handled wooden spoonpot or microwavable safe bowl to heat buttermedium mixing bowl for dry ingredientswhisk or forkMedium bowl to measure wet ingredientsmall bowl to crack egg2 small bowls for topping of melted butter and Rose SugarCooling rackAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More

Monday, October 21All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Take and Make - Glove Monsters(gr 6-12)

We will be offering a teen craft take and make that you can pick up by the Teen Corner on the main floor. You can make your own Glove Monster plushie simple sewing and using buttons, felt, etc. to customize them. Please do not do take and make's while in the library.…Learn More

Monday, October 215:00—7:00 PMOffsite Location

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 More

Monday, October 217:00—8:30 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Monday Night Book Club

Tonight we are discussing The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.

Monday, October 217:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Photography Series: Fall Colors

Join Joy Marzolf from The Joys of Nature in learning how to improve your photography skills! In this class, Joy will do a short intro on fall color photography, then review people's images. Participants will send in images with a goal for solving challenges, frustrations, etc.…Learn More

Monday, October 21All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Take and Make - Glove Monsters(gr 6-12)

Tuesday, October 2210:00—10:30 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, October 222:00—3:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves

Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists. In her remarkable book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and rigorous training, her most significant credential is that she’s a card-carrying member of the human race.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 222:00—3:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - The Anglo-Saxons: The Beginnings of England with Historian Marc Morris

This program takes place at 2 PM EST. In the early fifth century, Britain was a ruined Roman province –a land of crumbling temples and abandoned villas. By the early eleventh century, it was dominated by a newly forged kingdom called 'England'–a country of shires, sheriffs, bishops and boroughs.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 224:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: Bookmarks Book Club (Grades 2 & 3)

Tuesday, October 227:00—8:00 PMVirtual

Book Buzz - 6th grade book club

Book Buzz is our book club specifically for patrons in 6th grade. This virtual club will meet monthly on Tuesday nights from 7-8PM. Fall/Early Winter meeting dates will be 10/22, 11/19, 12/17 & 1/21. The book selection for this meeting is Mid-Air by Alicia Williams.…Learn More

Monday, October 21All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Take and Make - Glove Monsters(gr 6-12)

Wednesday, October 234:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: Tadpoles Book Club (grades 1 & 2)

Wednesday, October 234:30—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 More

Wednesday, October 236:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE - Knitting Group

Wednesday, October 237:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - The Origins and Evolution of Project 2025 with Professor Brian Conley

Project 2025 has been in the news lately but, for some, it seemed to come out of nowhere. Join Professor Brian Conley of Suffolk University, as we delve into the history of this document and it's origins during the Reagan Years. For instance, called, "Mandate for Leadership", Edwin Feulner, who led the Heritage Foundation when it was first written, explains that the idea for such a policy book originated at a 1979 meeting of Heritage's Board.…Learn More

Monday, October 21All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Take and Make - Glove Monsters(gr 6-12)

Thursday, October 241:30—3:00 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421

Adult Drop-in Coloring

Join us for some well-deserved "me" time or a chance to meet up with friends. We will have colored pencils and coloring sheets available for you to use, but feel free to bring your own materials. This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.…Learn More

Thursday, October 243:00—5:00 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location

CANCELLED OFFSITE - Honoring LGBTQ+ History Month: Gen Silent

**This program has been cancelled. To be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience. **OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be presented at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington. LGBTQ+ History Month is a celebration that takes place in October to recognize and honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history and achievements past and present.…Learn More

Thursday, October 244:00—5:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - 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, October 244:30—5:30 PMVirtual

Virtual: Pop Up Art School presents Halloween Clay Bobbleheads (grades 3 - 5)

Join us for a live virtual class with Pop Up Art School! Hand build a spooky character using air dry clay and add finishing touches with acrylic paint. Pop up Art School will show you how to pinch and shape the clay into the character of your choice.…Learn More

Thursday, October 245:30—6:30 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE - Zero Waste Cooking Demo (REGISTRATION FULL)

Registration is now full. Join us for the rescheduled Zero Waste Cooking Demo! **OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will be held outside at Lexington Community Farm, LexFarm Education Tent, 52 Lowell Street, Lexington We encourage attendees to apply insect repellent.…Learn More

Monday, October 21All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Take and Make - Glove Monsters(gr 6-12)

Friday, October 252:00—3:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: Kids Cooking Green presents Veggie Kids and Dip (Grades K - 2)

Join our friends from Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make a fun snack with a healthy and delicious dip! We'll supply all the ingredients you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen: knifecutting boardsmall bowl for dipspoon to mixserving platter or cutting board to create your veggie work of artclean scissors (or your fingers)your imagination!An adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More

Monday, October 21All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Take and Make - Glove Monsters(gr 6-12)

Monday, October 21All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Take and Make - Glove Monsters(gr 6-12)

Monday, October 21All DayTeen WorkshopCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Teen - Take and Make - Glove Monsters(gr 6-12)

Monday, October 285:00—7:00 PMOffsite Location

Teen - Dungeons and Dragons (gr 6-12)

Monday, October 287:00—8:30 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421

OFFSITE - Nonfiction Book Club

**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be held at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington in Room 242. Tonight we will be reading Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America by Brendan Ballou …Learn More

Monday, October 287:00—8:00 PMOffsite Location

Between the Lines - 9th-12th grade book club

Between the Lines is our book club specifically for patrons in 9th-12th grade. This club will meet monthly on Monday nights from 7-8PM at the Galaray House in Lexington Centre. Fall/Early Winter meeting dates will be 10/28, 11/18, 12/16 & 1/13.…Learn More

Monday, October 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL: The Age of Deer with Erika Howsare

Deer have been an important part of the world that humans occupy for millennia. They’re one of the only large animals that can thrive in our presence. In the 21st century, our relationship is full of contradictions: We hunt and protect them, we cull them from suburbs while making them an icon of wilderness, we see them both as victims and as pests.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 294:00—5:00 PMVirtual

Sculpt a Toothy Troublemaker with Pop Up Art School (gr 6-12)

Just in time for Halloween, Pop Up Art School joins us virtually to make a spook-tacular project! Sculpt your very own Toothy Troublemaker from air dry clay. Craft a wacky face complete with realistic eyes and lifelike teeth that are sure to give a fright! Finish off your eerie creation with vibrant acrylic paints.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 294:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

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

Tuesday, October 297:00—8:00 PMVirtual

VIRTUAL - Beyond the Library presents: The Art of Commemoration and America’s First Rural Cemetery

Long before the establishment of Boston’s public art museums, Mount Auburn Cemetery, in Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts, was a major attraction for visitors and a pleasure ground shaping artistic taste. Its picturesque landscape, ornamented with tasteful works of commemorative art, was designed to provide solace to the bereaved and inspiration to the living.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 304:15—4:45 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE: Next Chapter Book Club (grades 3 & 4)

Wednesday, October 306:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location

OFFSITE - Knitting Group

Thursday, October 31All DayLiving RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Adult Take & Make: Autumn Mini Tote Bags

Come into the library and grab a craft to complete at home! Each kit will contain fabric, embroidery floss, stencils, and instructions to design and sew an autumn themed mini tote bag. The kits will be located on a table near the Reference Desk and the AV materials.…Learn More