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Thursday, May 17:00—8:30 PMEstabrook Hall at Cary Hall1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420
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Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will take place at Eastbrook Hall at Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington. In Woody Holton's “hidden history” of the American Revolution, nothing is quite what it seems. The phrase “Liberty is Sweet” sounds like the sentiments of Jefferson or Franklin but actually comes from a 1775 letter describing George Washington’s slaves’ aspirations to escape Mount Vernon.…Learn More2
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Monday, May 510:00—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, May 510:45—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 More6
Tuesday, May 610:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 611:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 612:00—1:00 PMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Foundation Meeting
Monthly Foundation Meeting
Tuesday, May 64:15—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: 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, & 6/3).…Learn More7
Wednesday, May 79:30—10:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0 - You Must Give To Get
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, May 710:00—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 MoreWednesday, May 711:00—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 MoreWednesday, May 74:15—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: 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21, & 6/4).…Learn MoreWednesday, May 76:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Knitting Group
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will meet offsite. During ChiRP! (Children's room and lower level renovation project) we will be meeting offsite. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 89:00—11:00 AMGenealogy RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Friends of Cary Library - Mthly Board Mtg.
Friends of Cary Library monthly board members meeting. The Friends of Cary Memorial Library, Inc. , is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supplementing and enhancing library services, as well as advocating for the library and its users. We are also a part of the Massachusetts Friends of Libraries (MFOL), a networking, advocacy, and educational organization that lobbies elected officials for library support throughout the Commonwealth.
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Monday, May 1210:00—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, May 1210:00—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Death by the Book Mystery Book Club
Join our lively group to “investigate” different types of mysteries! We choose the sub-genre, and a month before our meeting a Cary librarian compiles a list of titles for us. It’s a different take on the conventional book club. We discuss our chosen book and discover new mystery authors recommended by fellow members.…Learn More
Monday, May 1210:45—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 MoreMonday, May 127:00—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. Winter/Spring meeting dates will be 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12. The book selection for this meeting is tbd.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 1310:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 1311:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 134:15—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: 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, & 5/27).…Learn MoreTuesday, May 137:00—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. Winter/Spring meeting dates will be 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13. The book selection for this meeting is The Davenports by Krystal Marquis.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 1410:00—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 MoreWednesday, May 1411:00—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 MoreWednesday, May 144:15—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: 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, & 5/28).…Learn MoreWednesday, May 145:00—6:00 PMOffsite Location
Teen Library Leadership Council (gr 7-12)
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. Occasionally, there will be a need for additional meetings when we are working on a specific project.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 146:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Knitting Group
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will meet offsite. During ChiRP! (Children's room and lower level renovation project) we will be meeting offsite. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.…Learn More
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Monday, May 1910:00—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, May 1910:45—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 MoreMonday, May 197:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Monday Night Book Club
Tonight we are discussing The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode. Copies of the book will be available at the Book Club area on the second floor of the library approximately one month before the meeting.…Learn More20
Tuesday, May 2010:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 2011:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 204:15—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: 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, & 6/3).…Learn MoreTuesday, May 207:00—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. Winter/Spring meeting dates will be 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/20. The book selection for this meeting is The Night Raven by Johan Rundberg.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 219:30—10:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Interview Strategies
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, May 2110:00—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 MoreWednesday, May 2111:00—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 MoreWednesday, May 2112:30—1:30 PMVirtual
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 211:30—3:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Studio Art Workshop for Adults 60+
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be held at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington in Room 230/232. Join us for a monthly workshop where we will explore watercolor basics. These workshops are intended for adults 60+. All materials for the class will be provided.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 214:15—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: 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21, & 6/4).…Learn MoreWednesday, May 216:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Knitting Group
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will meet offsite. During ChiRP! (Children's room and lower level renovation project) we will be meeting offsite. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 224:00—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
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Sunday, May 25Closed
Cary Memorial Library
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Monday, May 26Closed
Cary Memorial Library
Monday, May 267:00—8:30 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
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OFFSITE - Nonfiction Book Club
Tonight we will be discussing Hitler: Ascent 1889-1939 by Volker Ullrich. 27
Tuesday, May 2710:00—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, May 2710:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 2711:00—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 MoreTuesday, May 274:15—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: 4/1, 4/15, 4/29, 5/13, & 5/27).…Learn More28
Wednesday, May 2810:00—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 MoreWednesday, May 2811:00—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 MoreWednesday, May 284:15—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: 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, & 5/28).…Learn MoreWednesday, May 286:30—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Knitting Group
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This event will meet offsite. During ChiRP! (Children's room and lower level renovation project) we will be meeting offsite. Bring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together.…Learn More
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