cary area public library district

adult service events

Register for Adult programs in person (Adult Services Desk), by phone (847.639.4210 ext. 227) or online

Computer Training

Join beginning computer classes for adults 18 and over. Each class meets for one hour and classes are limited to seven people. More info?

 

North Central O Gaugers Model Railroad Club Special Train Run
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

A 12' by 24' O Gauge display will be running. Additional static displays will be available to view. This is fun for the whole family!

 

 

 

Knitting Classes
Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29, 7:30-8:30 pm

Learn to knit spa accessories with local resident Laura Higgins.
Limited to 10 participants;
Registration begins Tuesday, September 2 and a $10 materials fee will be due.

Delicious Canapes
Wednesday, October 15, 6:30-8:30 pm

Michael Maddox, head chef and owner of Le Titi De Paris, will prepare delicious canapes. Learn to make and sample five different canapes.
Limited to 50 participants;
Registration begins Tuesday, September 2.

Art of the Rainforest with Gerardo Valerio Trigueros
Saturday, October 18, 1:00-2:30 pm

Join this internationally acclaimed artist as he uses his art to speak about the endangered species from his native Costa Rica. Mr. Trigueros will demonstrate his painting techniques and answer your questions about his award-winning style. Registration begins Tuesday, September 2. This program is open to adult patrons and students in grades 5 through 12.
Check out www.gerardovaleriotrigueros.com

Great Greeting Cards
Wednesday, October 22, 7:00-8:30 pm

Julia Link will show you how to make four different greeting cards using a variety of ink pad and rubber stamping techniques.
Limited to 15 participants;
Registration begins Tuesday, September 2.

Antique Appraisals
Saturday, November 15, 1:30-3:30 pm

Join licensed appraiser Karl Gates as he evaluates your items. Each person may bring two items to be appraised. Please, no stamps, coins, or weapons. Adults 16 and older only.
Registration begins on Tuesday, September 2.

New @ the library

Just finished reading a great book? Want to find another? Next Reads is a service that emails you a list of new and upcoming books in the genres of your choice. Sign up and choose the Newletter(s) you'd like to receive with suggestions, from your selected genre(s), of things to read both old and new. There will be a link directly to our online catalog so you can place a hold on something you'd like to borrow. Check you email for confirmation and click on the link to finish the sign up process.Click here to begin.

Homebound Delivery

We are offering a new service to those who are homebound. If you can't come to the library, we can bring the library to you. If you are a Cary Area Library cardholder whose long-term or temporary physical limitations prevent you from visiting the library, you are eligible to use the library's homebound services. So if you are disabled, a senior citizen, or a mom-to-be on bed rest, you may qualify for this service. Call the Adult Services desk at 847.639.4210 ext. 227 for more information.

Photo Policy

The library reserves the right to photograph and videotape program participants. These photos and videos may be used in library publications and publicity, including local access cable. Notify library staff if you do not wish to be photographed.