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Smart Moves: Chess Meets Math

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.

Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28

6:30 - 7:30 pm

This program is part of Cary Teens Lead the Way -- a Cary Library Program developed to showcase the talents and interests of Lexington teens.

Crafternoon: Polymer Clay

Unleash your creativity with this always soft clay (that can be permanently hardened in your oven at home). We'll provide ideas and tools for a variety projects, your imagination is the limit!  

Wednesday, July 8, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

D&D One Day Campaigns

Dungeon Master Noah Michelson returns to host a new Dungeons and Dragons one shot campaign.

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.

Registration Required:

Thursday, July 9, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Thursday, July 16, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Crafternoon: Plushie Paper Clip

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.

Wednesday, July 15, 4:00 - 6:00 pm 

Pop Up Art School Presents Nautical Book Page Crafting

Get ready to sail the creative seas with our art class! This unique class harnesses the charm of book pages, transforming them into ships. It's a fun, eco-friendly way to express your creativity. 

Registration Required:

Monday, July 20, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Crafternoon: Pokémon© Terrariums

Join us in the Teen Room to make a terrarium using Pokémon© as the centerpiece. Pick a Pokémon and craft a unique environment for it inside a Pokéball.

Registration Required:

Wednesday, July 22, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Bead Therapy

This expressive arts workshop that teaches participants the basics of beaded jewelry.

Using semi-precious stones and other natural materials, we will explore creativity and sense-of-self through jewelry making. Each piece of art created represents the emotions of the creator, and participants will keep all the pieces they make.

Registration Required

Thursday, July 23, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Crafternoon: Mug Rugs - Woven Coasters

Weave your own mug rug, a coaster made from absorbant yarn, pefect for catching condensation on hot summer days. We have a beachy palette of yarns available, unleash your imagination to create your own design.

Wednesday, July 29, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Kids Cooking Green Presents Banana Berry Pancakes

Whole grain flour meets fresh fruit for a ryely good time! Join Kids Cooking Green and learn how to make this delicious treat. We'll provide all the ingredients necessary for you to cook, you'll provide the kitchen.

(Kit pick-up is off-site, registrants will receive more information.)



Registration Required

Thursday, July 30, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Bedazzle a Book! (Grades 4 - 8)

Bring a personal copy of your favorite book or use one we make available and make it sparkle! Participants will have access to rhinestones of all different colors and sizes to bedazzle a book of their choosing.

This program will take place in the Children's Activity Room.

Registration Required

Friday, July 31, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Need some ideas for the July prompt? Check out our list of suggestions for you!

Massachusetts Center for the Book

2026 - 2027

Student Reading Challenge

A new student reading challenge is beginning! Limited paper passports are available at the Library, stop by to pick yours up! Create your account in Beanstack to log your reading as you go through the year to be eligible for prizes.

Prizes awarded by the MA Center for the book to readers who completed 4, 8, and 12 months of reading! *If you want to be eligible for prizes, you must use Beanstack to log your reading.

Read a book that meets the prompt for the month, come back and report your reading and get a sticker for your passport!

• Justin's Graphics Corner •

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Gear up your summer reading with some engaging recently read titles!

Spacewalking with You

by Inohuku Doronoda

Grades 7+

This Massachusetts Teen Choice Book Award nominee introduces Kobayashi, a seemingly checked out high school student, and new arrival to school, Uno. The two form an unlikely friendship and learn valuable life lessons from each other.

Change of Plans

by Sarah Dessen

Grades 8+

Finley's change of plans starts shortly after high school graduation when her summer vacation, her romantic relationship, and her entire family end up taking unexpected turns. Along the way Finley discovers new friends, talents, and bonds.

D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T.*

by Abby White

Grades 6+

In this year's Sydney Taylor Gold Medalist for Young Adults, 'that authentically portrays the Jewish experience" readers meet D.J. who is determined to belatedly celebrate her bat mitzvah, adjust to a move, and get to the bottom of a family tragedy.