Upcoming library events

Lego Club (Ages 6-12; 1 hour)

When: Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

We will highlight a new theme and encourage our builders to create something based on the theme. Children will be divided into age appropriate groups. Children will have an
opportunity to display their creation in the library and photos will be taken.

Family Drop-In Storytime (Free Tickets Required)

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Delight and stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. For children birth and up with a caregiver.

Young Rembrandts Spring Drawing Classes

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Young Rembrandts offers drawing classes for ages 6 to 12 years old. Cost for 5 week session beginning 4/8/2013 is $47.00. No class on 4/15/13 and 4/22/13. Register at www.youngrembrandts.com.

Preschool Stories (3 to 5-year-olds)

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Help your preschooler get ready to read and build language skills through stories, music and rhymes. For children ages 3 to 5 ready for a bit of independence. Caregivers must remain in the library.

Family Drop-In Storytime (Free Tickets Required)

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Delight and stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. For children birth and up with a caregiver.

One Point Perspective-Grades 4-5

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

For kids in grades 4 & 5. Learn about one-point perspective drawing; then draw and paint a city or country street using this viewpoint.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room South

Fun, entertaining discussion of contemporary fiction, classics, and nonfiction.

Teen Volunteer Training

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Volunteer training for summer reading club.

Family Drop-In Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Delight and stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. For children birth and up with a caregiver.

read beTWEEN the lines Book Club (Ages 10-13)CANCELLED

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Ages 10-13. Join our book club for kids only! Register now at the Information Desk and pick up your FREE copy of our next book.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Fun, entertaining discussion of contemporary fiction, classics, and nonfiction.

Family Drop-In Storytime (Free Tickets Required)

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Delight and stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music and movement. For children birth and up with a caregiver.

Library closed

When: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Library Closed for Memorial Day

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

Preschool Stories (3 to 5-year-olds)

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Help your preschooler get ready to read and build language skills through stories, music and rhymes. For children ages 3 to 5 ready for a bit of independence. Caregivers must remain in the library.

Family Drop-In Storytime (Free Tickets Required)

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Delight and stimulate your child's senses through books, rhymes, music, and movement. For children birth and up with a caregiver.

Teen Gaming- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Join us to play Brawl, Guitar Hero, and other Wii games. Grades 6-12 only.

Library Board Meeting Committee of the Whole Mtg

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Meeting of the COW meeting to discuss the upcoming library budget.

Sterling Ridge Homeowners Assn

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Sterling Ridge Homeowner's Meeting

read beTWEEN the lines Book Club (Ages 10-13) FIELD TRIP

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Book club will meet at Library and carpool to Riverside Chocolate Factory. Only current members may attend.

Youth Toastmasters-gavel Club

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

End of Year Meeting

Summer Reading Program Begins

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - All Day
Where: In Main Library

Have Book will Travel. Adult, Teen and Children reading programs available.

Organ/Tissue Donor Drive

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Have you registered to become an organ or tissue donor through the Illinois Secretary of State's Office? The process is simple, the rewards, priceless! Meet with a coordinator of the program,ask questions, and learn how you can ensure that "Life Goes On."

MS PowerPoint 2010 Intro

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Learn to design a slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint. Create and format slides, insert clip art and add slide transitions. Prerequisite: Must have experience using a computer including using a mouse, typing and navigating a windows environment.

CA Writers Group

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Cary Area Writer's Group usually meets two Saturdays each month. The members share a piece of their writing, discuss ways to push their writing further, and more. The existing group is full.

Document Management

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Do you have difficulty finding the files you save? Do you know the difference between the C: drive and a flash drive? This class will explain the basics of document management which includes saving and copying documents, storage drives, creating folders and organizing your files. Please bring a flash drive to class.

Library Closed

When: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

African Masks--Art (entering Grades 2-3)

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Join Miss Rose as we decorate a paper African mask with colored markers, paper and yarn. We will discuss geometric patterns and symmetry and why people wear masks. Registration required.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

Friends of the Library

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

General business meeting

Holly's Hawaii

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Let's travel to Hawaii! Holly Nagel will share a Hawaiian folk story, lead hands on playing of Hawaiian musical instruments, teach some Hawaiian words and hula hand gestures and of course, hula lessons and fun dancing. Several children will be chosen from the audience to showcase Hawaiian costumes and exotic feather headresses!

Face Painting by Allison

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

In just minutes, Allison creates unique designs that are fun and full of flair! All ingredients are non-toxic and hypoallergenic!

Animal House Shelter - Adoption Event

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Front Library Parking Lot

Come to the library and visit dogs & cats who are looking for a nice home. Donations to the shelter will be accepted in our lobby all month long.

Library closed

When: Sunday, June 09, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Create a Terrarium

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Making a terrarium can be super fun and easy. Join Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens as she demonstrates step by step how to create and plant a tabletop terrarium garden. Supply fee of $20 is due at registration and includes glass bowl and miniature foliage plants.

Teen Gaming- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Join us to play Brawl, Guitar Hero, and other Wii games. Grades 6-12 only.

Science Time with Nursery Rhymes-ages 3-5

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Did you ever think nursery rhymes might have scientific applications for learning? Well, they do! Join us as we learn the science connected to familiar nursery rhymes. For preschoolers age 3-5, with an accompanying adult.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library Board

Mother/Daughter Fairy Garden

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Create a fun fairy garden with little plants and accessories with staff from The Barn Nursery; there is a $15 fee payable upon registration. There will additional accessories available for purchase on the day of the class.

Teen Fairy Garden Workshop

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Grades 5-12. Make your own Fairy Garden with the Barn Nursery. Sign up in person to pay the $15 materials fee. Additional decorative items may be purchased on the day of the program.

Library closed

When: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Identity Theft and Consumer Fraud Seminar

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

ID Theft and Consumer Fraud Prevention Seminar. Sponsored by State Senator Dan Duffy.

Elephants of India--Art (entering Grades 2-4)

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Elephants hold an important place in Indian society. Join Miss Rose as we draw, paint, and decorate an elephant for the Elephant Festival in Rajasthan, India. Registration required.

Northwood Acres Homeowners Association

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Meeting

Vegetarian Way for Teens and Adults- Gr 6-Adult

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Join a Registered Dietician and learn more about healthy vegetarian diets. Leave with tasty recipes and maybe a door prize! Grades 6-Adult

Blood Drive

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Front Library Parking Lot

Heartland Blood Centers mobile coach will be in the library parking lot on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 from 4pm to 7pm. Appointments can be made online at www.heartlandbc.org (walk-ins also welcome). A photo ID is required and for safety, no children are allowed on the coach.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

read beTWEEN the lines Book Club (Ages 10-13)

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Ages 10-13. Join our book club for kids only! Register now at the Information Desk and pick up a copy of The Great Wide Sea by M.H. Herlong.

Paper Cranes--Grades 3-5 (Fall 2013)

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Ancient Japanese legend holds that anyone who can fold 1000 paper cranes will be granted a wish, perhaps even eternal good luck. In this craft, kids can learn how to fold the traditional shapes and see just how many they can make.

CA Writers Group

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Cary Area Writer's Group usually meets two Saturdays each month. The members share a piece of their writing, discuss ways to push their writing further, and more. The existing group is full.

Library closed

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Sienna Pointe COA

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Annual Owners Meeting

Teen Gaming- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Join us to play Brawl, Guitar Hero, and other Wii games. Grades 6-12 only.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room South

Fun, entertaining discussion of contemporary fiction, classics, and nonfiction.

State of Being

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

State of being can best be described as a person's perception of themselves and the world around them. How does your perception affect your everyday experiences and relationships? Join Nicole Xicotencatl for a spiritual workshop which will help you discover the true relationship between your spirit and human self, and how it affects your daily life.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Fun, entertaining discussion of contemporary fiction, classics, and nonfiction.

Once Upon a Time in India-Entering grades 1-5

When: Friday, June 28, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Come learn the story of The Ramayana, one of the most famous stories in Indian culture. Full of heroic adventure, this is a program even for slightly older kids. After that, we’ll talk about Bollywood, the famous Indian musicals, and learn some of the steps from the movies. We’ll finish with a craft celebrating Raksha Bandhan, a late summer holiday dedicated to brothers and sisters, along with friends who share a similar bond.

Library closed

When: Sunday, June 30, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Library Closed for 4th of July

When: Thursday, July 04, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed for the 4th of July holiday.

Library closed

When: Sunday, July 07, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Japanese Koi Fish--Art (entering K-Grade 1)

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Using paint & salt, we'll draw the brightly colored Japanese Koi fish which symbolize love, friendship and courage in Japan. Registration is required.

Anime & Manga Fan Club- Gr 6-12

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Do you love anime and manga? Join other fans and give us your opinion on what materials the library should add to the collection. Registration required.

Teen Gaming- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Join us to play Brawl, Guitar Hero, and other Wii games. Grades 6-12 only.

Making Maple Syrup

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Join Robert Taylor, a local Cary resident as he shares his hobby of making maple syrup. He will talk about the history of early sugaring and geographic areas as well as discuss the process of making maple syrup including showing basic equipment, how to tap using pails and tubing, and bottling.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library Board

The World of Whale Sharks-All ages

When: Friday, July 12, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Join us in Central America as we search for the largest shark on the planet - the whale shark. Come along as we dive with a 40 foot long, 10,000 pound whale shark! A 25-foot long inflatable whale shark will be featured! Registration required.

CA Writers Group

When: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Cary Area Writer's Group usually meets two Saturdays each month. The members share a piece of their writing, discuss ways to push their writing further, and more. The existing group is full.

Library closed

When: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Mother/Daughter Henna Tattoos - Grades 6 and up w/Adult

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Learn about Henna tattoos, then get a tattoo from a professional body artist. Register in person to pay $5 per person fee.

Papercrafting (going into Grades 3-5)

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Create fun 3D versions of your favorite characters. With some simple cutting, folding, and gluing, you can have your own R2D2 or Marceline from Adventure Time! Sign up to learn how to make these and many more!

Genealogy & Local History Librarians

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

NSLS group meeting

Summer Reading Registration Ends Today!

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: In Main Library

This is the last day to register for HAVE BOOK WILL TRAVEL,our summer reading program.

iPad/iPhone Revolution

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Sit back and enjoy this fun and interactive program/demonstration of the Apple iPhone and iPad with Tech Specialist Jack Waddick. You will be amazed at all these devices can do. This program includes “live” demos. Everyone is welcome…No technical mumbo jumbo & plenty of time for your questions.

Robot City Workshop

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Meeting Room

This workshop will offer a fun introduction to beginner robotics by working with a variety of hands-on robotic activities. Children will design their robots with Bits and Bobs sets to teach them what we build robots for and some of what goes into a robot.

Robot City Workshop

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

This workshop will offer a fun introduction to beginner robotics by working with a variety of hands-on robotic activities. Students will work with Snap circuits sets to learn about a robot's "brain" and how eloectronic components function together, and with Gears to learn how robotic movement is powered.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

read beTWEEN the lines Book Club (Ages 10-13)

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Ages 10-13. Join our book club for kids only! Register now at the Information Desk and pick up a copy of our next book.

Library closed

When: Sunday, July 21, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, July 22, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Sienna Pointe Condo Assoc

When: Monday, July 22, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Board Meeting

Koi Art (entering Grades 3-5)

When: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

We'll use tissue paper and paint to interpret Koi fish which symbolize love, friendship and courage in Japan. Registration required.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room South

Fun, entertaining discussion of contemporary fiction, classics, and nonfiction.

The Secret Life of Honey Bees

When: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

We are excited to have local beekeepers Wesley and Jill Nelson make a presentation about honey bees as well as the history of beekeeping and its place in the environment. Live bees in an instructional hive will be featured. The presentation will last for at least an hour, with a Q&A session to follow.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Fun, entertaining discussion of contemporary fiction, classics, and nonfiction.

Scottish Tales and Highland Games-Entering 1st through 5th grade

When: Friday, July 26, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

We’ll start indoors with one of Scotland’s legendary stories, Tam Lin’s capture by the fairies and then go outside to play our own modified versions of the famous and fun Highland Games such as the caber toss, sheaf toss, and a bit of haggis hurling!

Genealogy Interest Group

When: Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Bring your laptop, bring your brick walls, bring your expertise. Use the Library's Ancestry subscription to fill in those holes in your family group sheets. This will be just an open session with like minded researchers.

CA Writers Group

When: Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Cary Area Writer's Group usually meets two Saturdays each month. The members share a piece of their writing, discuss ways to push their writing further, and more. The existing group is full.

Library closed

When: Sunday, July 28, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, July 29, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Summer Reading Program Ends Today!

When: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: In Main Library

HAVE BOOK WILL TRAVEL, our summer reading program ends today. If you haven't stopped in to log in your numbers, this is the last day to do so.

Worlds of Music-all Ages

When: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Guy Louis will transport you around the world by sharing exotic and unique instruments. Topics include: Celebrating Diverse Cultures; Native American music and culture; Renaissance Europe and the Lute; African Musical Celebration; Indian Music demonstration featuring sitar, tamboura and tablas; modern electric guitar.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

Friends of the Library

When: Thursday, August 01, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

General meeting

T-Shirt Scarf- Grades 6-12

When: Friday, August 02, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Design your original scarf with a recycled t-shirt. Bring a used, clean t-shirt. Limited to 15.

Library closed

When: Sunday, August 04, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Family Drop-In Storytime (FREE Tickets Required)

When: Monday, August 05, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children with an adult caregiver. Enjoy stories, music, puppets and more in our popular Monday morning storytime.

Cherry Blossom Fans (entering Grades 4-5)

When: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Cool yourself off this summer with a paper fan that you painted! We'll practice first on paper. Registration required.

The Basics of Selling on Consignment

When: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Do you want to earn extra money? Join expert Kristine Rickert for an informative presentation about the ins and out of consignment selling. She will explain the difference between store vs. seasonal event consignment events. Learn why consigning may be better than garage sales and find out how to get started.

Family Storytime (6:30 p.m.)

When: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for 30 minutes of stories, music, and more! For children with their adult caregiver. Stories are geared toward preschoolers.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library Board

Foxford Hills Homeowner''s Association

When: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Quarterly meeting

CA Writers Group

When: Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Cary Area Writer's Group usually meets two Saturdays each month. The members share a piece of their writing, discuss ways to push their writing further, and more. The existing group is full.

Library closed

When: Sunday, August 11, 2013 - All Day

The library is closed Sunday's between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Locker Crafts- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Make unique crafts to organize and decorate your school locker. Registration required.

Natural Sugar Treats

When: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Pastry Chef Rose Deneen will provide a tasting of natural sugars that are great for anyone with diabetes or those wishing to limit their sugar intake. Chef Deneen will demonstrate how to use brown rice syrup, agave and coconut sugar to make some tasty treats, including blueberry muffins and chocolate chip cookies! Recipes included.

Tips for Incoming Freshmen@ Cary-Grove HS

When: Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

A student panel and Dr. Dori Chianakas from the Student Services Dept will give you tips and answer your questions. For students and parents. Registration required.