Storytimes near Cary Memorial Library

Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop in for stories, rhymes and songs and to meet new friends!

Living Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Come on down to the library for "paw"fice hour! Our Lexington Community Resource K9s Maisey and Watson will be hanging out in the Living Room ready to make friends. This program is for our adult patrons to de-stress and start their day with a wag and some cuddles.

Teen Workshop, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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.

Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Children of all ages and abilities and their caregivers are invited to get crafty with us. Stay for the whole hour, or just a little bit! No registration necessary.  Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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!

Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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!

Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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!

Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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!

Teen Workshop, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Come in and hang out for our Friday afternoon movie viewing. We'll be showing the 2025 film about friends who travel to the Amazon rainforest to remake their favorite 1990s snake movie! Rated PG-13.

Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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

Teen Workshop, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Join us in the Teen Room Monday afternoons this summer for gaming fun! Teens interested in finding a like-minded community ready to game are invited to play our extensive board game collection and for Switch 2 gaming (including Smash and Mario Kart).

Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Get ready for Shark Week and learn about shark biology and an overview of ongoing research projects conducted with the Atlantic White Shark Conservatory!If your child becomes unable to attend this program, please notify the library as soon as possible.

Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Shark week is almost upon us! Join us to learn of the ongoing white shark research projects being conducted and funded by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, how that research is impacting conservation and public safety efforts, and stay up to date with information on what that research has taught us.

Genealogy Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

English At Large conversation group for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and 2 facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations.

Teen Workshop, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

We are delighted to have professional artist Eli Portman return to teach another class. This time you will learn how to use one of the oldest artistic mediums, charcoal!All the supplies you need will be provided.

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Join Kids Cooking Green to learn how to make a delicious summer staple - a pasta salad! We'll provide all the ingredients you need to cook, you'll need to provide the following supplies from your kitchen:Pot to boil water and cook pasta. Large bowl to mix saladSmall bowl to make dressingwhisklong handed spoonstrainer to drain pastazesterknifecutting board An adult caregiver must be present to supervise.

Genealogy Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Looking for a fun way to repurpose clothing and fabric or simply make worn clothes feel new and exciting again? Drop in to the monthly Mending Group and share ideas, techniques and projects in progress with other community members trying to “Mend it, not End it.

Teen Workshop, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Come join LHS student Aarnav Tuesdays in July at Cary Memorial Library for a fun 4-week chess program for middle school and high school students! Whether you’re completely new to chess or already know how to play, this program is a great way to learn new skills, challenge yourself, and have fun with other students who enjoy the game.

Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop in and build with our LEGO® bricks! Bring your Mom, your Grandpa, your friend, your cousin, and see what you can create.Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this program.

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Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.  In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls.

Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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

Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

What makes comics and graphic novels so special? Read and discuss a new graphic novel or comic book and you'll get a chance to talk about your favorites with fellow enthusiasts!This week, we'll be discussing The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud.

Teen Workshop, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Learn some simple hand stitching to create weather-themed plushie paper clips. We will use a template to cut simple shapes from felt and use polyfill to make adorable accessories perfect for personalizing and organizing folders, binders, or to use as a bookmark.

Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421, Offsite Location

**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.

Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop in for stories, rhymes and songs and to meet new friends!

Teen Workshop, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

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.

Virtual

In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure?With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become.

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Come learn how to make quick pickled veggies!  Quick Pickled Vegetables, also known as refrigerator pickles, are endlessly versatile and easy to make. They taste best when they have rested at least for 24 hours in your refrigerator, but can be eaten right away if you like.

Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Need a cute little box to tuck away your treasures? Join us to paint your own book-shaped wooden box! We will have examples and inspiration for you to look at but you should come with an idea in mind for what you'd like to paint on your box. Your favorite childhood book, a book you read recently and loved, or just decorate it with florals! The opportunities are endless.

Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, Lawn below Belfry Hill

Join us for our annual Bring-A-Bear picnic! Bring your favorite teddy bear, or other stuffed friend, a blanket, and your lunch (or a snack) and join us for some stories, songs, and games. Weather permitting we'll be on the Clarke St Lawn across the Library, across from the parking lot.