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Saturday, November 18:00—9:00 PMCary Hall1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
OFFSITE - Cultivating Changemakers: How Teachers Defend Democratic Education Today
**Offsite Location - This event will take place at Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, LexingtonEducation is an essential component of a healthy democracy. Nearly 400 years ago, Massachusetts opened our country’s first public school. But today public education is under threat.…Learn More2
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Monday, November 310:00—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, November 36:30—8:30 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location
OFFSITE - Embroidered Felt Bookmark Craft (Adult)
Create your own personalized bookmark in this hands-on, step by step workshop. Our instructor, Susan, will show you a couple basic floral themed embroidery stitches, help you design your bookmark, and then lead you through the steps to complete your own.…Learn More4
Tuesday, November 47:00—8:00 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location
OFFSITE - Cookbook Club
**Offsite Location** This program will be presented at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington.
Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas and meeting new people? If so, join our new Cookbook Club and make connections over food! Each month, we will choose a cookbook from which participants will select and prepare a recipe for the group to taste.…Learn More5
Wednesday, November 59:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0 - You Must Give To Get
The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking 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, November 59:30—10:00 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 MoreWednesday, November 511:00—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 MoreWednesday, November 51:30—3:00 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location
OFFSITE - Studio Art Workshop for Adults 60+
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. Registration is required. Participants may only register for one Studio Art Workshop class per month.…Learn More
Wednesday, November 52:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity
You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 56:30—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, November 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Improper Bostonians: LGBTQ+ Changemakers in Massachusetts History
LGBTQ+ people have always been part of Massachusetts’ history. Join us with Queer History Boston for a presentation and conversation exploring the history of LGBTQ+ people, community, organizing, and change in Massachusetts. Drawing on sources like court cases, diaries, letters, photographs, videos, oral histories, and more, QHB will take you through over 400 years of history, from romantic friendships to Boston marriages, the gay liberation front to marriage equality and beyond - all in one hour!Queer History Boston (formerly The History Project) is a community archives that has documented, preserved, and shared LGBTQ+ histories of Boston and New England since 1980.…Learn More7
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Monday, November 1010:00—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, November 1010:00—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, November 107:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Photography Series (Adult Workshop)
Join Joy Marzolf from The Joys of Nature in learning how to improve your photography skills! The theme for November submissions are autumn colors and leaves. Email 1 or 2 photos to caryprograms@minlib. net by November 7th. Joy Marzolf has loved animals from the time she was a child growing up in New England and she would always take advantage of any outdoor time to explore nature.…Learn More
Monday, November 107:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Taking Care, While Caretaking
Looking after someone needing intensive care can be fulfilling, it can be stressful, and it can be emotionally challenging. How can folks in a caring role best manage complicated emotions for their own wellness and for healthy relationships? Join us with Evan Plys, PhD, will discuss this and more during “Taking Care, While Caretaking”.…Learn More11
Tuesday, November 11Closed
Cary Memorial Library
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Wednesday, November 129:30—10:00 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 MoreWednesday, November 1211:00—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 MoreWednesday, November 121:00—2:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Women and Money: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone as they host The Women and Money Roundtable. This virtual series is a monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women in all walks of life on how to make sense of today’s financial markets.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 124:30—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, siblings may accompany if needed (registered child must be in grades K - 2).…Learn More
Wednesday, November 125:15—6:15 PMOffsite Location
Teen Library Leadership Council (gr 6-12)
The Teen Library Leadership Council is open to teens grades 6-12. We meet once a month during the school year (September - June) on Wednesdays from 5:15 - 6:15 PM. Occasionally, there will be a need for additional meetings when we are working on a specific project.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 126:30—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
Wednesday, November 127:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Beyond the Library presents Wunderkammer: Cabinet of Curiosities
Ever wonder how museums began? In the 16th and 17th centuries, wealthy European collectors began to gather their treasures into special rooms, or even cabinets, to display them. There was a wide range of marvelous objects gathered, depending on the collector’s taste: art, mechanical devices, wonders of the natural world.…Learn More13
Thursday, November 139:00—10:30 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.…Learn More
Thursday, November 134:30—5:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Kids Cooking Green presents Mini Apple Hand Pies (Grades K - 2)
Join Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make a delicious recipe! We'll provide all the ingredients necessary for you to cook, you'll need to provide the following equipment from your kitchen:
Oven
Large bowl
Plastic wrap
Rolling pin
Small pot
Wooden mixing spoon
Measuring cups and spoonsWhisk – optional (you can use a fork)Pastry brush- optional (you can use a fork)KnifeCutting boardFork to “glue” edgesSheet pan / cookie panZesterRuler - optionalAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More
Thursday, November 137:00—8:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. Influenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage, The Berry Pickers is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share.…Learn MoreThursday, November 137:00—8:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE - Furoshiki Adult Workshop
**Offsite location - This workshop will be presented at the Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Ave, LexingtonHow would you like to wrap your gifts? If you’re looking for something unique or a more sustainable way to wrap, Furoshiki wrapping is a great option.…Learn More14
Friday, November 141:00—2:00 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location
OFFSITE - Writer's Group (Adults)
**Offsite location - This event will take place at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington. This is for all the writers out there whether you are just starting to write and need some inspiration or have begun your writing journey and need some motivation and encouragement!The Writer's Group is open to all adult writers.…Learn More15
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Monday, November 1710:00—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, November 171:00—2:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Arizona's Natural Beauty with Bill Gette
*This event was postponed from 11/07/25Bill Gette, Founding Director of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport, has traveled to Arizona many times to expore the state’s diverse habitats, view its extraordinary wildlife, and visit the area’s important historic sites.…Learn MoreMonday, November 177:00—8:30 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location
OFFSITE - Oral Storytelling Workshop with Voices on the Green (Adult Workshop)
**OFFSITE LOCATION This program will take place at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, LexingtonLearn to tell your compelling, personal, true story in front of a live audience, in the tradition of The Moth, Stories from the Stage, and Lexington’s own Voices on the Green.…Learn MoreMonday, November 177:00—8:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Monday Night Book Club
Tonight we are discussing A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger. 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 More18
Tuesday, November 182:00—3:00 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL - Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg
Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss! Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in his latest work, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.…Learn More19
Wednesday, November 199:30—11:30 AMVirtual
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Interview Strategies
The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking 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, November 199:30—10:00 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 MoreWednesday, November 1911:00—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 MoreWednesday, November 1912:30—1:30 PMVirtual
Meeting of the Full Board of Library Trustees
Meeting of the Cary Library's Full Board of Library Trustees. This meeting will be held on Zoom. For the agenda and link please refer to the town's public meeting calendar.
Wednesday, November 191:30—3:00 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location
OFFSITE - Studio Art Workshop for Adults 60+
Join us for a monthly workshop where we will explore drawing basics. These workshops are intended for adults 60+. All materials for the class will be provided. Registration is required. Participants may only register for one Studio Art Workshop class per month.…Learn More
Wednesday, November 196:30—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, November 204:00—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, November 204:30—5:30 PMVirtual
VIRTUAL: Kids Cooking Green presents Apple Spice Cupcakes (Grades 3 - 5)
Join Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make a delicious recipe! We'll provide all the ingredients necessary for you to cook, you'll need to provide the following equipment from your kitchen:2 mixing bowls, (1 med. 1 large) dinner forkwhisklong handled spoon to mixknife or peeler to skin the apple and then cut into tiny piecescupcake tins or a small loaf panoven mittenAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More
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Friday, November 211:00—2:00 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
Offsite Location
OFFSITE - Adult Coloring
**Offsite location - This event will take place at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, LexingtonJoin us for a chance to meet new friends and make meaningful connections with your community. We'll enjoy coffee, coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own.…Learn MoreFriday, November 212:30—4:00 PMOffsite Location
OFFSITE: Storywalk(R) LIVE! and Craft (ages 3+)
Take a walk around the Lincoln Park Storywalk(R) and then do a craft from the story!Meet us at the picnic area at Lincoln Park (100 Lincoln St)22
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Monday, November 24All DayStudy 4Cary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Take & Make - Fleece Mitts (gr 6-12)
Keep your hands toasty warm with this take and make craft. Each kit contains materials and instructions to create your own fingerless handwarmers. Kits are available first-come-first-served for students in grades 6-12!See Justin or Laura (Teen staff) to secure yours, no registration required.…Learn MoreMonday, November 2410:00—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, November 246:30—8:30 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
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OFFSITE - Embroidered Felt Gingerbread House (Adult)
Kick off the winter season with a cozy activity to make a felt gingerbread house, perfect for using as decor year after year or to gift to a friend! Participants will create their own small felt gingerbread house, decorated with beading and embroidery.…Learn MoreMonday, November 247:00—8:30 PMCommunity Center39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421
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OFFSITE - Nonfiction Book Club
**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be held at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington. Tonight we will be discussing American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis by Adam Hochschild. Copies are available to borrow at the library.…Learn More25
Tuesday, November 25All DayStudy 4Cary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Take & Make - Fleece Mitts (gr 6-12)
Keep your hands toasty warm with this take and make craft. Each kit contains materials and instructions to create your own fingerless handwarmers. Kits are available first-come-first-served for students in grades 6-12!See Justin or Laura (Teen staff) to secure yours, no registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 2510:00—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, November 256:30—8:30 PMOffsite Location
Beyond the Library presents: A Star Party for Adults
**OFFSITE LOCATION - Lincoln Field 1, Lincoln Park, 100 Lincoln St, LexingtonThe stars are out! Join our friends from the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston (ATMoB) for a brief lecture on what's currently in the night sky, and then we will have a chance to look through their telescopes.…Learn More26
Wednesday, November 26All DayStudy 4Cary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Take & Make - Fleece Mitts (gr 6-12)
Keep your hands toasty warm with this take and make craft. Each kit contains materials and instructions to create your own fingerless handwarmers. Kits are available first-come-first-served for students in grades 6-12!See Justin or Laura (Teen staff) to secure yours, no registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 269:30—10:00 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 MoreWednesday, November 2611:00—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 MoreWednesday, November 261:00—9:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomCary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Library Closing At 1pm
Library closing at 1pm on Wednesday November 26, 2025
Wednesday, November 266:30—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, November 27Closed
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Friday, November 28All DayStudy 4Cary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Take & Make - Fleece Mitts (gr 6-12)
Keep your hands toasty warm with this take and make craft. Each kit contains materials and instructions to create your own fingerless handwarmers. Kits are available first-come-first-served for students in grades 6-12!See Justin or Laura (Teen staff) to secure yours, no registration required.…Learn More29
Saturday, November 29All DayStudy 4Cary Memorial Library1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420
Teen Take & Make - Fleece Mitts (gr 6-12)
Keep your hands toasty warm with this take and make craft. Each kit contains materials and instructions to create your own fingerless handwarmers. Kits are available first-come-first-served for students in grades 6-12!See Justin or Laura (Teen staff) to secure yours, no registration required.…Learn More30
Join us for a storytime concluding with an activity or craft for ages 2 - 5. This program will be held in Estabrook Hall, on the lower level of Cary Hall at 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington.…
Tonight we will be discussing James by Percival Everett.
This book club is virtual. Registration is required.…
**This event was rescheduled from September 16. Join us for an evening with Heather Clark as she presents an overview of her new novel The Scrapbook and shares photos from her grandfather's wartime scrapbook and of her research trip to Germany (Dachau, Munich, Berchtesgaden) in the summer of 2023.…