Upcoming library events

Friends of the Library Booksale

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Bi-yearly booksale

Friends of the Library Booksale

When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Bi-yearly booksale

Library Booksale Cleanup

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - All Day
Where: Meeting Room

Cleanup for Friends of the Library Booksale

Library Booksale Cleanup

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 - All Day
Where: Storytime Room

Cleanup for Friends of the Library Booksale

Library Booksale Cleanup

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - All Day
Where: Meeting Room

Cleanup for Friends of the Library Booksale

Library Booksale Cleanup

When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - All Day
Where: Storytime Room

Cleanup for Friends of the Library Booksale

Adult Book Discussion

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room South

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

Teen Volunteer Training

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Learn how to register patrons for summer reading program and choose your days to work!

Northwood Acres Homeowners Association

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

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Cary Moms Group

When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 9:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

CMG Craft Kids Monthly Crafting.

Family Storytime

When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for a fun filled storytime-stories, music and more!

Adult Book Discussion

When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

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

read beTWEEN the lines Book Club

When: Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

This is our new book club for kids 10 years and up!
Join us for a lively book discussion and exciting activities!
Register now at the Information Desk and pick up a copy of our next book.

Family Storytime

When: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, music, puppets & more!

Cary Area Writers Group

When: Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Cary Area Writer's Group meets two Saturdays a 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 For Memorial Day

When: Sunday, May 27, 2012 - All Day

The Library will be closed Sunday May 27 and Monday May 28 for the Memorial Day Holiday

Library Closed For Memorial Day

When: Monday, May 28, 2012 - All Day

The Library will be closed Sunday May 27 and Monday May 28 for the Memorial Day Holiday

Storytime Drop-in

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver. Have fun with stories, music, flannel boards and more!

Teen Gaming

When: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

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

Head Start

When: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Cary Head Start Parent Meeting

Boy Scouts of America

When: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Training

Library Board Committee of the Whole

When: Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Budget meeting for library board.

Teen Advisory Board After Hours Party- Grades 6-12

When: Friday, June 01, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

TAB members- let's celebrate the work we've done this year! Questions? Call Jeanne Barret 639-4210.

"Feelin' Groovy, The Sixties"-The James Bus

When: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Front Library Parking Lot

The McHenry County Historical Society's mobile history museum, the "James Bus," will be at the library between 10 am and 2 pm with a cool exhibit featuring the 1960's. Remember Flower Power? Come and reminisce!

MS Word Intro

When: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Learn to create, edit, format, save and print documents. Prerequisite: Must have experience using a computer including using a mouse, typing and navigating a windows environment.

MS Excel Intro

When: Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Learn how to input data, format, create formulas, save and print. Prerequisite: Must have experience using a mouse, typing and navigating a Windows environment.

Library Closed Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, June 03, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Drop-in storytime

When: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and sometimes puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Cary Jr. Trojans Poms

When: Monday, June 04, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Information session for parents

Drop-in storytime

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Teen Gaming- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

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

Couponing 101

When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Would you like to cut your grocery bill in half? Couponing 101 will give you the tools you need to maximize your savings at the stores and online. If you're new to couponing or a seasoned pro, you're sure to learn something that will help you save for your family. Christy Silkaitis is the author of the money saving blog, "The Shopper's Apprentice." She started couponing several years ago and has saved her family thousands of dollars.

Noodlemania! Family Program

When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Come and watch Dale the Balloon Dude turn noodles (trade name for balloons) into amazing objects! Maybe even some delicious looking food items!

Family Storytime

When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, music & more in this half-hour storytime for children & their adult caregiver.

Special Board Meeting

When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Joint meeting of the Cary Area and Fox River Grove Public Library board of trustees.

Family Storytime

When: Saturday, June 09, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, music and more in this half-hour storytime for children and their adult caregivers.

Library Closed Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, June 10, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

When: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come to the library for a Mad Hatter's Tea Party! Decorate hats, listen to hat stories, play silly games, and then have some tea.

Monday Night Writers Group

When: Monday, June 11, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Monday night writers group has a few openings. If you are interested contact the library.

Food Stamping (Gr. 2-3), 10:30 a..m.

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Create a food-a-licious picture by stamping with real food! Experiment with stamping using different foods and paint to create a pop art picture. WEAR OLD CLOTHES!

Landscape Food Printing (Gr. 4-5), 1:00 p.m.

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Using food like cabbage leaves and broccoli we will make tree prints with paint and create a landscape picture. WEAR OLD CLOTHES!

Abstract Food Art- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Create a drawing of food, then add an abstract design of patterns for the background. Registration required. Grades 6-12

"Taco Loco" Drop-In Craft 10 am-12 noon

When: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Drop in anytime during the hours listed to make a "crazy" taco out of paper products!

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class Session 1

When: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week drawing class for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Cost for 4 week session is $34.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class July 4th.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class Session 1

When: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week cartoon drawing class for ages 6 to 12. Cost for 4 week session is $38.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class on July 4th.

Party Cakes! Party Cakes! Ages 4-8

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Decorate a cake to look just like a hamburger! Yummy!

4-6 yr. old children must be accompanied by an adult.

Party Cakes! Party Cakes! Ages 9 & up

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Decorate a cake to look just like a hamburger! Yummy!

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library Board

Happy Needlers

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or needlepoint? Come and socialize with old and new friends at the library on the second Thursday of each month. No registration required.

Cary Area Writers Group

When: Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

The Cary Area Writer's Group meets two Saturdays a 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 Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, June 17, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Drop-in storytime

When: Monday, June 18, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Drop-in storytime

When: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

K'Nex Amusement Park

When: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Grades 4-6 max. 12
Come to the library and help create an entire amusement park! Children will be given a choice from the many amusement park models to design: like the Scrambler, a Ferris Wheel or even the London Eye.

Teen Gaming- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

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

Juggling Deliciously Funny Stories-Family Program

When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Join us as award winning storyteller Chris Fascione juggles (literally) his way through a bunch of funny stories. This is a treat you will not want to miss!

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class Session 1

When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week drawing class for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Cost for 4 week session is $34.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class July 4th.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class Session 1

When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week cartoon drawing class for ages 6 to 12. Cost for 4 week session is $38.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class on July 4th.

The Artisan World of Chocolate

When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Kevin Roblee, Chocolatier and owner of Kokku - Distinctive gourmet will host a chocolate tasting. Imported Chocolates will be available to taste. Learn about chocolate and its surprising, exotic aromas and flavors. This class will fill up fast, so register early to reserve a seat.

Family Storytime

When: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, puppets & fun in this half-hour storytime for children with their adult caregivers.

read beTWEEN the lines Book Club

When: Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

For kids 10&up. Join us for a lively book discussion and exciting activities! Register at the information desk and pick up a copy of our next book.

Family Storytime

When: Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, music and more in this half-hour storytime for children and their adult caregivers.

Library Closed Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, June 24, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Sienna Pointe Condo Assoc.

When: Monday, June 25, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Owners Annual Meeting

Ice Cream Cone (Grades K-1) 10:30 a.m.

When: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Let's draw and paint a REALLY tall ice cream cone! WEAR OLD CLOTHES!

Ice Cream Sundae (Gr. 4-5) 1:00 p.m.

When: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

How many ice cream scoops and toppings will you draw and paint? WEAR OLD CLOTHES!

Anime Fan Club

When: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Watch anime, then suggest new titles for the library collection. Registration required. Grades 6-12

Adult Book Discussion

When: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room South

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

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class Session 1

When: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week drawing class for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Cost for 4 week session is $34.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class July 4th.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class Session 1

When: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week cartoon drawing class for ages 6 to 12. Cost for 4 week session is $38.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class on July 4th.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

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

Healthy Aging and Memory

When: Friday, June 29, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Join Susan Frick, MSW from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, as she discusses the latest research on brain health and memory loss. She will discuss several lifestyle choices which seem to impact memory. She will also share the many exciting studies at the Alzheimer’s Center and how you can help researchers understand memory loss and healthy aging.

Cary Area Writers Group

When: Saturday, June 30, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

The Cary Area Writer's Group meets two Saturdays a 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 Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, July 01, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Delicious Wild Food Delicacies-Family Program

When: Monday, July 02, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Mmm, mmm! What does a boa constrictor like to eat? Who likes munching on flies? Come to this fun family program, hear some silly stories and meet a couple of live critters of the creepy, crawly, chomping variety!!

Library Closed for Fourth of July

When: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed for the Fourth of July Holiday

MS PowerPoint Intro

When: Saturday, July 07, 2012 - 10:00 AM
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.

Document Management

When: Saturday, July 07, 2012 - 1:00 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 Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, July 08, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Drop-in storytime

When: Monday, July 09, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Monday Night Writers Group

When: Monday, July 09, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Monday night writers group has a few openings. If you are interested contact the library.

Drop-in storytime

When: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Splatter Apron-Grades 3-5

When: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Make a fun, splatter paint apron to wear while cooking up your yummy recipes! WEAR OLD CLOTHES!!!!!

Splatter Paint Apron- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Create your own personalized apron using splatter paint and other painting techniques. Registration required. Wear clothes that can get dirty!

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class Session 1

When: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week drawing class for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Cost for 4 week session is $34.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class July 4th.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class Session 1

When: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week cartoon drawing class for ages 6 to 12. Cost for 4 week session is $38.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class on July 4th.

Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog

When: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Join us for a fun evening as author Bob Schwartz presents his book Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog. A true Chicagoan for the past 40 years, Bob’s experiences working at Vienna Beef Company led to his writing the book. Hot dogs will be served. Signed books are available at a discounted rate of $15 each

Lego Mania

When: Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Ages 6-12
Missing Lego club? Bring your creative minds and build till your heart’s content!
No theme, you decide what you want to create! Registration is required.

Family Storytime

When: Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, puppets & fun in this half-hour storytime for children with their adult caregivers.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library Board

Happy Needlers

When: Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or needlepoint? Come and socialize with old and new friends at the library on the second Thursday of each month. No registration required.

Family Storytime

When: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, music and more in this half-hour storytime for children and their adult caregivers.

Cary Area Writers Group

When: Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

The Cary Area Writer's Group meets two Saturdays a 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 Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, July 15, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Food Tie Dye-Grades 3-5

When: Monday, July 16, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Let's learn to make those crazy colored shirts with "food" coloring. Bring a white t-shirt in your size, and WEAR OLD CLOTHES!!!

Land Down Under-Family Program

When: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Details to follow

Sandwich Collage (Gr. 3-5); 1:00 p.m.

When: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Students will combine materials of different colors and textures to create an amazing sandwich!

Teen Gaming- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

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

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class Session 2

When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week drawing class for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Cost for 4 week session is $34.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class July 25th.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class Session 2

When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week cartoon drawing class for ages 6 to 12. Cost for 4 week session is $38.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class on July 25th.

The Olive Tap

When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Rick Petrocelly of The Olive Tap Tasting Emporium in Long Grove will discuss the myths, history and varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, along with recipe ideas.

"Taste of Summer" Drop-in Craft, 1 pm - 3 pm

When: Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Drop in during the hours listed to make a cute, "Summer-y" note holder (or a place to keep your checkout receipts!)

read beTWEEN the lines Book Club

When: Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

For kids 10&up. Join us for a lively book discussion and exciting activities! Register at the information desk and pick up a copy of our next book.

Library Closed Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, July 22, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Drop-in storytime

When: Monday, July 23, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Sienna Pointe Condo Assoc

When: Monday, July 23, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Board Meeting

Drop-in storytime

When: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Teen Do It Yourself Spa- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Make natural facial scrubs, cleansers, lip gloss and more. Taught by Prairie Godmothers. Register in person to pay the $5 material fee. Grades 6-12.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room South

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

Food-a-Palooza

When: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Amazing magic and mime show presented by Chris McBrien. Meet a duck that is quackers for healthy food and Timmy, a tomato gone BAD! Much more entertainment-don't miss it!

Food-a-Palooza

When: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Amazing magic and mime show presented by Chris McBrien. Meet a duck that is quackers for healthy food and Timmy, a tomato gone BAD! Much more entertainment-don't miss it!

Family Storytime

When: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, puppets & fun in this half-hour storytime for children with their adult caregivers.

Adult Book Discussion

When: Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

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

Family Storytime

When: Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, music and more in this half-hour storytime for children and their adult caregivers.

Cary Area Writers Group

When: Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

The Cary Area Writer's Group meets two Saturdays a 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 Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, July 29, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Cupcake Collage (Gr. 1-2); 10:30 a.m.

When: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Using paper, paint, and other materials, let's draw and decorate some cupcakes! WEAR OLD CLOTHES!

Teen Gaming- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

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

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class Session 2

When: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week drawing class for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Cost for 4 week session is $34.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class July 25th.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class Session 2

When: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week cartoon drawing class for ages 6 to 12. Cost for 4 week session is $38.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class on July 25th.

Blood Drive

When: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Front Library Parking Lot

Heartland Blood Centers mobile coach will be in the library parking lot on Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 from 3pm to 6:30pm. 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.

MS Word: Advanced Formatting

When: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Prerequite: student should have experience creating, editing and saving documents as well as experience formatting text with font, italics and bullets.

MS Excel: Formulas & Functions

When: Saturday, August 04, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Learn to create basic math formulas and take advantage of the many functions Microsoft Excel has to offer including SUM and AVERAGE. Prerequisite: MS Excel Intro or comparable experience.

Library Closed Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, August 05, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Drop-in storytime

When: Monday, August 06, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Drop-in storytime

When: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join us for a fun time in storytime! Books, music, movement and some puppet plays are all part of your morning at the library. For children up to age 6 with an adult caregiver.

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class Session 2

When: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week drawing class for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Cost for 4 week session is $34.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class July 25th.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class Session 2

When: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week cartoon drawing class for ages 6 to 12. Cost for 4 week session is $38.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class on July 25th.

Family Storytime

When: Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, puppets & fun in this half-hour storytime for children with their adult caregivers.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

Monthly meeting of the Cary Library Board

Happy Needlers

When: Thursday, August 09, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting or needlepoint? Come and socialize with old and new friends at the library on the second Thursday of each month. No registration required.

Family Storytime

When: Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join Miss Rose for stories, music and more in this half-hour storytime for children and their adult caregivers.

Cary Area Writers Group

When: Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

The Cary Area Writer's Group meets two Saturdays a 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 Sundays for Summer

When: Sunday, August 12, 2012 - All Day

The library will be closed Sundays in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Monday Night Writers Group

When: Monday, August 13, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

The Monday night writers group has a few openings. If you are interested contact the library.

Tweet! Tweet! Children's Art Class Grades 1-2

When: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Sculpt a funny little bird from Model Magic clay.

Locker Crafts- Grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

Make unique crafts to organize and decorate your school locker. Registration required. Grades 6-12

Young Rembrandts Preschool Drawing Class Session 2

When: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week drawing class for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Cost for 4 week session is $34.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class July 25th.

Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing Class Session 2

When: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room South

4 week cartoon drawing class for ages 6 to 12. Cost for 4 week session is $38.00. Go to www.youngrembrandts.com to register. No class on July 25th.

Pie Party

When: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room North

What better way to end the summer than celebrate with a Pie Party. Amy Alessio is back and will discuss the history of pies and different types of pies will be featured. Audience members will sample pies and will leave with a packet of recipes.

"Gone Fishing!" Drop-In Craft 10 am-12 pm

When: Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room North

Drop in anytime during the hours listed in order to make a WHOPPER of a fish craft, perfect for the last lazy days of summer!

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Cary-Grove H.S.......

When: Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

For incoming freshmen and their parents. Get tips from Dr. Chianakas and a student panel to make your first few weeks at Cary-Grove High School go smoothly. Bring your questions! Registration required.