Lexington, Cary Memorial Library

Come for some stories and meet some new friends!

**This event takes place at Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, LexingtonRecent experience has shaken our faith in the solidity of our democratic institutions and in the Constitution itself. We’ve discovered that critical pre-conditions for effective self-government have turned out to be weak or missing in action, and right now our constitutional system can even stand in the way of making necessary changes.…Learn More

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

Come sing along to old favorites and learn some new tunes. Without music, life would b-flat!

Drop in for snacks, games, arts & crafts, and conversation!

Join Lexington authors, Ana Hebra Flaster and Ted Page for a reading of their recent releases, Property of the Revolution and Good Grandpa. A Q&A will follow. Our authors will be signing books from 8-8:30 PM. Registration is suggested to plan for seating and be notified of changes.…Learn More

Stories and songs for 2- & 3-year-olds.

Drop in for an open-ended exploration of different art materials each week. It's about the process, not the product! Be prepared; things might get messy.

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories, and fun for ages 3 - 5.

Ever wonder what it's like behind the scenes at the Library? Stop by for this super special look.

Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas and meeting new people? If so, join our 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. This month, we will be doing recipes from Start Here: instructions for becoming a better cook by Sohla El-Waylly.…Learn More

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.

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the Middle East, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all.…Learn More

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

Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.

Join us for a storytime concluding with an activity or craft for ages 2 - 5.…Learn More

Monthly Meeting of the Cary Library's Executive Board of Library Trustees. This meeting will be held in person at the library.

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 class per month. Spaces are limited.…Learn More

**This group will meet at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, LexingtonBring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. Please email caryprograms@minlib. net for details.…Learn More

Cloudspotting is the simple, absorbing practice of looking up and noticing the ever-changing sky. In this welcoming introduction, Sharon Vardatira will invite participants to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover the clouds overhead – no scientific background required.…Learn More

Community Conversations on Women’s Health and Aging WellMany women notice changes in their energy, weight, and metabolism in their 40s and beyond, even when they feel like they’re doing everything “right. ” In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how hormonal shifts affect metabolism, blood sugar, muscle, and energy levels, and what women can do to support their health through nutrition.…Learn More

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.

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for toddlers and their caregivers, plus some time to play and socialize at the end!

Ever wonder what it's like behind the scenes at the Library? Stop by for this super special look.

Join us for a relaxing and beginner-friendly dot mandala painting experience where participants will design and decorate their own journal cover. In this guided session, guests will learn the fundamentals of dot mandala art — including symmetry, layering, and color harmony — to create a beautiful, hand-painted notebook.…Learn More

During this PowerPoint presentation, Bill Gette will take you on a virtual tour along Florida’s Gulf Coast with stops at Fort De Soto County Park, Myakka River State Park, the Celery Fields at Sarasota County Stormwater Facility, Siesta Beach, and Tippecanoe Environmental Center.…Learn More

**First meeting back at the library!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 More

Get your game on with some Mario Kart World, Super Mario Party or Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the Switch 2!

Drop in with your friends and family for an afternoon of self-directed board games, card games, and puzzles. Play some classic favorites or try a game that is new to you!Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tonight we are discussing Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. 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 More

Join us for a presentation by Lionheart Puppets based on the story The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame. What happens when Harold, a young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains? Can Harold convince the villagers that the dragon just wants to be friends?Registration required to receive a ticket to enter the room.…Learn More

Are you curious about poetry, but not sure where to start? Maybe there’s a poem or a poet that spoke to you, and now you’d like to learn what makes a poem work. Or maybe you’re a big reader of fiction, but you’re curious about branching out into poetry.…Learn More

Shadow puppetry is believed to be the earliest form of puppetry and allows the opportunity for the puppeteer to explore the uses of light and shadow. Using a series of pre-designed puppet patterns, you will learn the basics of puppet jointing and construction to create your own animal shadow puppet.…Learn More

Join us on April Vacation for the Teen Room's first post-construction Crafternoon! Learn how yarn pom-poms can easily become an adorable teddy bear to clip to your backpack (or anywhere).

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction.…Learn More

**This group will meet at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, LexingtonBring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. Please email caryprograms@minlib. net for details.…Learn More

Looking for a fun way to make worn clothes feel new and exciting again? Drop in to our Earth Day Mending Clinic where members of LexZeroWaste’s Textiles and Mending Team will help you with simple mending techniques to help you beautifully repair loved clothing so you can “Mend it, not End it.…Learn More

**OFFSITE LOCATION - Clark School Field 17 Stedman Rd, 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 More

It's the Toe Jam Puppet Band! Join us for our annual April vacation concert with The Toe Jam Puppet Band featuring high energy music, dancing, and even bubbles!Please note: chair seating is limited, attendees will be asked to sit on the floor if able.…Learn More

Dungeon Master Noah Michelson returns to host a new Dungeons and Dragons one shot campaign. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game. No prior D&D experience is required to join and everything will be provided for you.…Learn More

Emergent and independent readers are invited to practice reading aloud to Lyric, the therapy dog. Bring your book of choice and build confidence with a nonjudgmental listener who won't interrupt!

Emergent and independent readers are invited to practice reading aloud to Lyric, the therapy dog. Bring your book of choice and build confidence with a nonjudgmental listener who won't interrupt!

Do you have boxes of family photos tucked away in closets, drawers, or the attic? Albums that are falling apart? Those images hold priceless stories—but without a system, they can quickly become overwhelming. In this engaging workshop, certified photo manager Stephanie Maze-Hsu of a-MAZE-ing Memories will share a simple, practical method for sorting and organizing printed photos so they can be enjoyed and preserved for generations.…Learn More

Emergent and independent readers are invited to practice reading aloud to Lyric, the therapy dog. Bring your book of choice and build confidence with a nonjudgmental listener who won't interrupt!

Emergent and independent readers are invited to practice reading aloud to Lyric, the therapy dog. Bring your book of choice and build confidence with a nonjudgmental listener who won't interrupt!

Come in and hang out for our April vacation afternoon movie. We will be showing the 2025 creepy animatronic pizza bear sequel. Ice pops will be available to snack on.

Come in and hang out for our April vacation afternoon movie. We will be showing Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Ice pops will be available to snack on.

Come for some stories and meet some new friends!

Come sing along to old favorites and learn some new tunes. Without music, life would b-flat!

Drop in for snacks, games, arts & crafts, and conversation!

**OFFSITE LOCATION** This program will be held at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington. Tonight we will be discussing Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI by Karen Hao…Learn More

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

Stories and songs for 2- & 3-year-olds.

Drop in for an open-ended exploration of different art materials each week. It's about the process, not the product! Be prepared; things might get messy.

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories, and fun for ages 3 - 5.

Dungeon Master Noah Michelson returns to host a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game. No prior D&D experience is required to join and everything will be provided for you.…Learn More

Hedge funds use math to strategize investments. Insurance companies use math to manage risk. Tech companies use math to optimize nearly everything under the sun. Many of these organizations want you to believe that the math they use is extremely complicated and far beyond your comprehension.…Learn More

Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.

Join us for a storytime concluding with an activity or craft for ages 2 - 5.…Learn More

Ever wonder what it's like behind the scenes at the Library? Stop by for this super special look.

**This group will meet at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, LexingtonBring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. Please email caryprograms@minlib. net for details.…Learn More

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.

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for toddlers and their caregivers, plus some time to play and socialize at the end!

Join us in the Genealogy Room for a relaxed and focused afternoon with the purpose of resetting and starting the next month with intention. Come by during the session to:Update your planner or bullet journal for the next monthReflect on the past monthCheck in with your goals and plansWork on a vision or motivation boardReview your budgetClear out your inboxCreate a meal planAnything else to help calm your mind!We’ll have pens and journaling prompts ready for you, but you’re welcome to bring your favorite supplies too.…Learn More

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leaderBefore Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr.…Learn More

Come one, come all to the Fairy Tale Ball! Come in costume and dance and play the night away at this special after-hours event. Featuring a variety of activities for the whole family - crafts, games, dancing, and so much more! Learn more on our event website.…Learn More

At the helm of PBS’ investigative documentary series FRONTLINE, Raney Aronson-Rath has overseen the production of hard-hitting investigations into everything from the global COVID-19 pandemic to the powerful influences shaping American politics. She has broadened FRONTLINE’s reach by boosting the series’ reporting capacity, increasing its digital footprint, leading an initiative to bolster local journalism, and expanding into theatrical documentaries with cinematic films like 20 Days in Mariupol, winner of the 2024 Academy Award for Best Documentary.…Learn More

At the helm of PBS’ investigative documentary series FRONTLINE, Raney Aronson-Rath has overseen the production of hard-hitting investigations into everything from the global COVID-19 pandemic to the powerful influences shaping American politics. She has broadened FRONTLINE’s reach by boosting the series’ reporting capacity, increasing its digital footprint, leading an initiative to bolster local journalism, and expanding into theatrical documentaries with cinematic films like 20 Days in Mariupol, winner of the 2024 Academy Award for Best Documentary.…Learn More

Join Joy Marzolf from The Joys of Nature in learning how to improve your photography skills! The theme for May is TBD. Email 1 or 2 photos to caryprograms@minlib. net by May 1st. 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

Stories and songs for 2- & 3-year-olds.

Drop in for an open-ended exploration of different art materials each week. It's about the process, not the product! Be prepared; things might get messy.

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories, and fun for ages 3 - 5.

Let's make some delicious Lemon Honey Cookies with our friends from Kids Cooking Green! We'll provide all the ingredients you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen:measuring cups & spoons2 large bowls & mixing spoonselectric mixer (if you have one - otherwise you can stir)baking sheetcutting board & knifeAn adult caregiver must be present to supervise.…Learn More

Dungeon Master Noah Michelson returns to host a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game. No prior D&D experience is required to join and everything will be provided for you.…Learn More

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

Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.

Join us for a storytime concluding with an activity or craft for ages 2 - 5.…Learn More

**This program has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. 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.…Learn More

**This group will meet at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, LexingtonBring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. Please email caryprograms@minlib. net for details.…Learn More

Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas and meeting new people? If so, join our 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. This month, we will be doing recipes from (TBD).…Learn More

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.

Rhymes, songs, and a story or two for toddlers and their caregivers, plus some time to play and socialize at the end!

Express Lane sings old and new songs in the traditional barbershop style. They formed as a new quartet in mid-2015, but their smoothly blended sound reflects a total of more than 50 years of experience singing barbershop harmony. Rob (Lead) and Doug (Baritone) previously sang together for 8 years in the Northeastern District medalist quartet Concord eXpress.…Learn More

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown.…Learn More

Come for some stories and meet some new friends!

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

Come sing along to old favorites and learn some new tunes. Without music, life would b-flat!

Join us for an inspirational poetry reading by two great Massachusetts poets with new books. Jennifer Clarvoe, accomplished poet and scholar, and winner of the Rome Prize, and the Kate Tufts Discovery Award, will be reading from her third collection, entitled Piano Piano, from Unbound Edition Press.…Learn More

Stories and songs for 2- & 3-year-olds.

Drop in for an open-ended exploration of different art materials each week. It's about the process, not the product! Be prepared; things might get messy.

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories, and fun for ages 3 - 5.

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.…Learn More

Dungeon Master Noah Michelson returns to host a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Come create your own fantasy character and join a unique campaign in this open-ended roleplaying game. No prior D&D experience is required to join and everything will be provided for you.…Learn More

Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of ukulele music. This concert celebrates the joyful sound of the ukulele — from its Hawaiian roots to contemporary pop, folk, blues, rock, flamenco, and jazz favorites. Bring your friends and family for a warm, feel-good night of music and community.…Learn More

Come dance with us! Grown-ups will dance too.

Join us for a storytime concluding with an activity or craft for ages 2 - 5.…Learn More

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 More

**This group will meet at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, LexingtonBring your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where you can work, talk, and share ideas together. Please email caryprograms@minlib. net for details.…Learn More

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

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.