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Cary Library
• Adult News & Programs •
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Tuesday, October 12 | 1:15pm
It took two years of planning, creation of a dedicated government department, 370 vessels of every description, and a network of transcontinental trains all working round the clock for 14 months to bring more than 8 million troops home. Learn more about this great endeavor.
Tuesday, October 19 | 7pm
How do we ensure we pay the "right" price when it comes to prescription drugs? Prices of prescription drugs in the United States have generated seemingly endless controversy and policy debate. Lexington resident Dan Ollendorf, PhD, Tufts University, has co-authored a new book, The Right Price: A Value-Based Prescription for Drug Costs, that tackles the controversy head on.
Wednesday October 20 | 6pm
Join Bridges® by EPOCH at Lexington for a book club designed to educate, inspire and cultivate discussion around the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This month's book is Still Alice. This program will be hosted at the Community Center, at 39 Marrett Rd. Call 781-698-4840 to register. If you are interested in attending this program via Zoom, contact Michelle Kelleher ( [email protected]) |
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Tuesday, October 26| 7pm
Join Layla Bermeo, Kristin and Roger Servison Curator of Paintings in the Art of the Americas department at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), for a conversation about Latin American and Latinx art in the MFA's collection. Learn about the development of the Spanish Colonial collections in the Art of the Americas Wing, the recent exhibition on iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and Contemporary Latina artists such as Luchita Hurtado and Carmen Herrera.
Thursday, October 28 | 7pm
Join Dr. Matthew Raidbard for a discussion about his new book, Lead Like a Pro. Drawing on over a decade spent as a college basketball coach and original research conducted on what leadership styles and behaviors help athletic coaches be successful, Lead Like a Pro provides coaches with the resources to transform their leadership practice and reach their full potential.
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Book Clubs
Wednesday, October 6 | 7pm
This month we are discussing Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.
Monday, October 18 | 10am
This month we are discussing books about covert operatives and spies.
Monday, October 18 | 7pm
Monday, October 25| 7pm
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Friday, October 8 | 10:30am
Monday, October 18 | 7pm
Saturday, October 23 | 10am
Monday, October 25 | 12:30pm
Weekly on Wednesdays | 7pm
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Thursday, October 21| 7:30pm
Join us for this discussion of current achievements and future milestones in gene therapy, including gene editing, with gene therapy scientist and Lexingtonian Jaya Vatsyayan.
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Annual Membership Campaign |
Our Annual Membership Campaign has launched and it’s time to renew or join as a new member and Cary Library supporter.
The Friends formed over 30 years ago to help ensure the community would have a strong and secure library then and in the future. Ever since, the Friends members have contributed to Cary Library’s vital role in supporting community learning, innovative services, and in encouraging use and appreciation of its remarkable services.
To renew or join online by credit card or to mail in the membership form with a check, please visit: Friends Membership Form
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National Friends of the Library Week |
Join us in celebrating the Friends and Cary Library from October 17 to October 23rd. Through our book sales, memberships and donations, Friends annually fund Summer reading programs for children, teens and adults, the Museum Pass Program, Book Lover’s program, and annual gifts to the Library for special projects. Come visit our display during Friends Week located in the South Lobby. |
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Nicole was featured on NECN's Page Turner in September, discussing books about the "new normal," as many of us headed back to the office or the classroom for the first time in 18 months. Some of the books include:
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Contact the Programming Department
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