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Cary Library
• Adult News & Programs •
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The library will be closed from Saturday, December 24 to Monday, December 26.
The library will also have adjusted hours from Tuesday, December 27 to Thursday, December 29, opening at 9:00am and closing at 6:00pm.
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Thursday, December 1 | 7:00pm
Virtual
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Saturday, December 3 | 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Tuesday, December 6 | 7:00pm
Virtual
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Wednesday, December 7 | 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Thursday, December 8 | 7:00pm
Virtual
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Saturday, December 10 | 8:00pm
Cary Hall
1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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Monday, December 12 | 1:15pm
Hybrid: Large Meeting Room + Virtual
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Monday, December 12 | 7:00pm
Virtual
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Tuesday, December 13 | 7:00pm
Hybrid: Living Room + Virtual
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest astrophysics mission in NASA's history, launched on December 25, 2021. JWST was designed to see the first galaxies forming shortly after the Big Bang, and has been nicknamed the "First Light Machine." But its infrared sensitivity allows it to peer into dusty environments, making it the perfect instrument to explore the regions where stars and planets form, and to trace how galaxies have evolved over time. Last June, JWST released its first science images and stands poised to transform astronomy.
Dr. Kathryn Flanagan will introduce us to this marvelous facility and its first science discoveries. Last year, she discussed the observatory design and the kind of science the James Webb Space Telescope mission might return. This talk will give us a first glimpse of how the JWST is performing and whether it will meet its lofty goals.
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Carybokaflod
Wednesday, December 14 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Floor and Lower Level
Join us for a celebration of cozy reading and calm renewal. Stop by the Cary Library between 6:30 - 8:30 PM on Wednesday, December 14.
- Grab a comfy chair and read for a while
- Talk with library staff for book recommendations or browse one of our displays
- Enjoy hot chocolate, tea, and other goodies
- Participate in some easy craft projects (for all ages)
- Attend a story time in your pajamas (sorry, just for the little ones!)
- Take a photo of yourself at our selfie station #CozyAtCary
- Shop the Friends Book Store
- Cary Library giveaways - while supplies last!
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Thursday, December 15 | 1:00pm
Virtual
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Thursday, December 15 | 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Recurring Programs & Book Clubs |
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Monday, December 5 | 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Monday, December 12 | 7:00pm
Virtual
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Genealogy Room
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Wednesday, December 7 | 10:00am
Learning Center
Thursday, December 15 | 4:00pm
Virtual
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Thursday, December 1 | 2:00pm
Learning Center
Monday, December 12 | 10:00am
Virtual
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Wednesday, December 7 | 7:00pm
Hybrid: Learning Center + Virtual
Monday, December 19 | 7:00pm
Virtual
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Please Support the Cary Library Foundation's Annual Appeal!
Through your generous donations, the Foundation is able to support the Library in so many important ways:
* Pages - Funding additions to the Library's collection of both physical and e-books for all ages;
* Programs - Funding in person, hybrid and streaming programs for all ages, including book clubs for all ages and interests; Lego block challenges, dance parties and baby story time; and
* Possibilities - Special items such as the new and fully accessible StoryWalk, which just opened this Fall at Parker Meadow, where everyone can enjoy reading a story together while walking along a trail in nature.
Donations are fully tax-deductible, and can be made at www.carylibraryfoundation.org/individual or by sending a check, payable to the Cary Library Foundation, to the Cary Library Foundation, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420. Questions? Please contact Mary Ellen Ringo, the Foundation's Executive Director, at meringo@carylibraryfoundation.org and 781-698-4405. Thank you for your generous support! |
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Thank You, Lexington!
Holiday Table in Our Book Store!
The Friends of Cary Library want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our November Book Sale. We were excited to see so much enthusiasm from the community and are truly grateful for your generous and ongoing support.
We also want to invite you to check out the Holiday Gift Idea Table in our Book Store. It’s stocked with a nice selection of holiday items and a mix of other things we think would make great gifts. Prices are low, and every purchase will go to support Cary Library. Come by whenever you’re in the library, as we will add new items almost every day.
Happy Holidays and all the best from the Friends of Cary Library!
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Michelle Techler was featured on NECN's Page Turner in November, recommending books for Native American Heritage Month.
Powwow Day by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight
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If you're not sure what to read next, check out the Idea Wall in December. Staff put together a wonderful, genre-spanning flow chart leading to a variety of curated book lists! |
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Sirarpi Heghinian-Walzer
Improvisations in Color
on view in the Piper Gallery through the end of December
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Scott Cahaly
Sculptures
on view in the Sophia Ho case and the cases near the Mass. Ave entrance of the library, through the end of December
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Carine Avakian
Life is Beautiful
on view at the Community Center 2nd Floor Gallery (39 Marrett Rd) through the end of December
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Artwork from Students of Lexington Public Schools
on view in the Pierce Gallery through the end of December
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Some of our most recent programs are below.
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Contact the Programming Department
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