Upcoming Events

Potomac Community Services Table
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Potomac Community Services provides mental health case management therapy services to youth and adults in Carroll County at no cost to you. Stop by to meet with staff, discuss service eligibility, and complete initial paperwork. Let us help you work through barriers to achieving your goals!

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Bring your questions about spring gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. Hear about seed starting, soil tests, and container gardening. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Finksburg Branch lobby.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more! 

Digitizing Sewing Patterns
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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In this class, participants will explore the basics of pattern digitizing. Pattern digitizing is the process of transforming paper sewing patterns into digital files with computer-aided design (CAD) systems for preservation, editing, and storage. Learn how to transfer your paper sewing patterns to digital files for storage, printing, or laser cutting. Some experience with design software is required for this class.

Adult DnD One Shot: A Most Potent Brew
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Welcome adventurers! Join us for a fun-filled, self-contained one-shot adventure! This silly one-shot is friendly to both new and returning players. Bring your own level one character, or choose one of our pre-generated ones to make your own. 

The Wizard's Tower Brewing Company is expanding! As they were excavating the basement, the construction team busted through an old wall to find the ruins of the wizard tower from which the brewery takes its name. Before they could look around, they were seized upon by a horde of dog-sized rats. Now, the brewery needs someone to clean out the basement and explore the ruins to ensure they aren't in for any more nasty surprises. Are you brave enough to take on the challenge?

Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved.

Sweet and Savory Waffles
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Pass the syrup! In this class, you'll make and taste sweet and savory varieties of this breakfast favorite. Recipes will include Banana Oatmeal, Apple Fritter, Cheddar Bacon Jalapeño, Pulled Pork, and Belgian Coffee.

Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences with people in similar situations is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening, and can often improve emotional health. This group is part of the MS Focus Independent Support Group Network. Please email Nadine Rosendale (nadiner@carr.org) with questions. 

April Showers Bring May Flowers
Taneytown Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us as we celebrate the changing weather of spring. We will read books, sing, and learn fun weather rhymes. Hands-on stations will be set up around the room.

Preschool Playtime
Westminster Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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Play is a fantastic way for children to develop their critical thinking skills. Join us for an open playtime where children can be imaginative and creative while exploring blocks, puzzles, playdough, and more.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Coffee with the Classics: Sunset Boulevard
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for this month's selection, Billy Wilder's noir classic Sunset Boulevard, starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson. This movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Inclusive Making: Intro to 3D Printing with Tinkercad
Exploration Commons
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Join us for an inclusive makerspace class for teens and adults with disabilities! Discover the joy of creating as we dive into Tinkercad, an entry-level 3D design software!

Each registration covers one participant and up to one direct support professional.

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This is a friendly, informal group gathering monthly to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome; the leader will provide materials.

You Are a Poem
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Celebrate National Poetry Month as we learn about poetry all around us and create some of our own poems!

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Taneytown Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/.  

This program may occur inside the library while the vehicle is being winterized.

Crafty Creations: Personal Poetry Jars
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Celebrate National Poetry Month at CCPL's Mount Airy Branch as we decorate poetry jars to hold your favorite poems! You can also use the jars for inspirational moments, personal reflections, quippy quotes, or gift them away. All supplies will be provided. 

Battle of the Books: Countywide Private and Home School Elementary School Battle
Offsite
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Help us cheer on our students! Battle of the Books is an exciting book-based competition. Students compete in teams to answer questions relating to the content of a number of books. The game format creates interest and excitement in reading, while cultivating teamwork, and encouraging good sportsmanship. Find out more information at: https://library.carr.org/programs/BoB.asp

Countywide Private and Home School Battles 

• March 22, 2024, 6:30 PM, Middle School Battle: North Carroll Community School
• April 19, 2024, 6:30 PM, Elementary School Battle: Montessori School of Westminster

Public School Battles

• March 22, 2024, 6:30 PM, Public Middle School Battle: Century High School
• April 5, 2024, 6:30 PM, Eldersburg Area Elementary Battle: Century High School
• April 5, 2024, 6:30 PM, North Carroll Area Elementary Battle: Manchester Valley High School
• April 12, 2024, 6:30 PM, Finksburg Area Elementary Battle: Westminster High School
• April 12, 2024, 6:30 PM, Mount Airy Area Elementary Battle: South Carroll High School
• April 19, 2024, 6:30 PM, Westminster Area Elementary Battle: Westminster High School
• May 3, 2024, 6:30 PM, Taneytown Area Elementary Battle: Francis Scott Key High School

Battle of the Books: Westminster Area Elementary School Battle
Offsite
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Help us cheer on our students! Battle of the Books is an exciting book-based competition. Students compete in teams to answer questions relating to the content of a number of books. The game format creates interest and excitement in reading, while cultivating teamwork, and encouraging good sportsmanship. Find out more information at: https://library.carr.org/programs/BoB.asp

Countywide Private and Home School Battles 

• March 22, 2024, 6:30 PM, Middle School Battle: North Carroll Community School
• April 19, 2024, 6:30 PM, Elementary School Battle: Montessori School of Westminster

Public School Battles

• March 22, 2024, 6:30 PM, Public Middle School Battle: Century High School
• April 5, 2024, 6:30 PM, Eldersburg Area Elementary Battle: Century High School
• April 5, 2024, 6:30 PM, North Carroll Area Elementary Battle: Manchester Valley High School
• April 12, 2024, 6:30 PM, Finksburg Area Elementary Battle: Westminster High School
• April 12, 2024, 6:30 PM, Mount Airy Area Elementary Battle: South Carroll High School
• April 19, 2024, 6:30 PM, Westminster Area Elementary Battle: Westminster High School
• May 3, 2024, 6:30 PM, Taneytown Area Elementary Battle: Francis Scott Key High School

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Advanced Laser Cutting: Precision Techniques
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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We will discuss precision techniques to improve your laser project outcomes. Topics will include centering-point alignment, printed registration marks, using jigs or templates, and the importance of maintaining a settings notebook. Exploration Commons Laser certification is required prior to attending this program.

Plant This, Not That: Native Plant Alternatives to Invasive Species
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join avid hobby gardener Mr. Max from CCPL's Finksburg Branch for a presentation on the state of our environment. Learning how to use native plants instead of non-native ornamentals will beautify spaces and benefit our local wildlife, ecosystem, and even climate. An open discussion Q&A will follow the presentation.

To view the pdf from the presentation, click here.

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch is having a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best Super Smash Bros. player your age in town! No prizes, just glory to the winner!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch is having a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best Super Smash Bros. player in town! No prizes, just glory to the winner!

Teen Craft: Design a Cricut Mug (Session 1)
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch to design a custom dishwasher-safe mug with our library's Cricut machine. Create a design, prepare your mug, and return later to pick up your unique sublimation mug!

Note: There are 2 sessions of this event and they are the same program. Please plan on attending only one of the sessions.

Spring Paint Party
Westminster Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Help us celebrate spring by joining us for a fun afternoon of painting!

The paint we use can stain clothing, so please wear old clothes to this event. Materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary.

SPC Watercolor Workshop
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Karen Peck will teach about the lightness or darkness of colors or tones used in artwork. Artists use this range to create contrast, depth, and form in their compositions. By the end of this workshop, we will learn how to create value in our paintings. Value is considered one of the most important variables to the success of a painting. Karen will demonstrate and teach in pastels; however, we can use whatever medium we are comfortable with.

Please register and pay through the Sykesville Painting Club website. https://teamup.com/ksvnyvdcdyfmo34pv4

LEGO® Creations
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend too. Walk-ins welcome!

Read with a Furry Friend
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.

Teen Craft: Design a Cricut Mug (Session 2)
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch to design a custom dishwasher-safe mug with our library's Cricut machine. Create a design, prepare your mug, and return later to pick up your unique sublimation mug!

Note: There are 2 sessions of this event and they are the same program. Please plan on attending only one of the sessions.

Alphabet Train: The Letter T
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Alphabet Train: The Letter S
Finksburg Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Mix and Mingle Mondays
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup! This will be a dedicated time and space for gathering for fun playtime for kids while the grown-ups socialize. 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Taneytown Teen Advisory Board
Taneytown Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too!

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: The Last Green Valley
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan.

The Fool's Journey: Tarot Cards for Divination, Brainstorming, Creativity, and Fun
Finksburg Branch
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In today's world, tarot is no longer simply the tool of fortune tellers but is used by many for personal growth and creativity. Presenter Mary Mannix will discuss what tarot is and isn't, how a tarot deck is arranged, and an overview of card meanings. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Teen Poetry Workshop
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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April is National Poetry Month! Join us as we celebrate poetry's joy, expressiveness, and pure delight! Presenter and author Logan Bruner will lead an enriching workshop discussing all things poetry and experimenting with many different forms and techniques!

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.  

Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Sustainability & Reducing Food Waste
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Sustainability and food waste are important year-round but especially relevant as we celebrate Earth Day this month. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to learn how to live more sustainably, both in and outside the grocery store. The presentation will be followed by a Crunchy Broccoli and Apple Slaw recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Come each month this spring for more healthy and delicious ideas to taste, and receive a $5.00 coupon to Weis Markets.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

The Three Little Pigs Puppet Show
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Mama Pig has decided their house isn't big enough, so it's time for her three little piggies to go out into the world to seek their fortunes! What will the little piggies use to build their houses? Will they meet anyone as they head out on their own, and what kinds of excitement will they find? Come with us as we follow them on their journey!

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Tiny Tots Gym Time
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Got an active toddler or preschooler? Head to the library for some gym time fun! We'll have an obstacle course, tunnels, balance beams, bean bags, balls, and more to get out some of that energy! 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

Ready, Set, School!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Senior Planet: Streaming and Smart TVs
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you paying for TV channels you don't watch? Learn why people are "cutting the cord" and using streaming services instead! Senior Planet programs are targeted at the 60+ community, but all are welcome! Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council.

Chess at the Library
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 7 - Adults
More information
Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Basic Knife Skills
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.

An Evening with David Baldacci
Offsite
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Tickets $35 and include a signed copy of A Calamity of Souls

Tickets are required for all attendees and can be purchased here: https://DavidBaldacci.eventbrite.com

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library

About the Book

Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from #1New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.

About the Author

David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author, and one of the world's favorite storytellers. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. David Baldacci is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America. Still a resident of his native Virginia, he invites you to visit him at DavidBaldacci.com and his foundation at WishYouWellFoundation.org.

Accessibility: If special accommodations are needed, please contact the event organizer at least two weeks prior to the event.

Refund Policy: Refund requests for ticket price will be considered until two weeks before the event date. Eventbrite ticket fees are non-refundable. Any ticket holder who is unable to attend after that date will still be able to receive a signed copy of A Calamity of Souls. In the event of a weather cancellation, ticket holders will receive credit for use on a future event.

Pre-Twinkle Violin
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 2 - 7
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Glenda Walsh Crouse from Westminster Suzuki Strings for a free 30-minute violin class. Participants will explore the exciting world of pre-twinkle violin. Children are taught through play, games, and storytelling. In addition to hearing a brief professional performance of the violin, children will be able to try a real fractional-sized violin. Following the class, Ms. Glenda will be available to answer questions about the violin and the Suzuki Method.

Potomac Community Services Table
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Potomac Community Services provides mental health case management therapy services to youth and adults in Carroll County at no cost to you. Stop by to meet with staff, discuss service eligibility, and complete initial paperwork. Let us help you work through barriers to achieving your goals!

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Car Seat Safety Event
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Child car safety seats can be very challenging and confusing to install! The Carroll County Health Department will perform car seat safety checks and assist families to ensure they use child seats correctly. Appointments are suggested but not required. Call 410-876-4448 to make an appointment.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Be a Coffee Connoisseur!
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Take a trip around the world of coffee! Learn about bean origins, roasting temperatures, and types of grinding to brew the perfect cup of joe! Sample several varieties and evaluate using coffee flavor descriptors.

Building Urgent Optimism for the Future with Jane McGonigal
Online
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
How do we prepare ourselves for "unthinkable" change? How do we ready our teams and organizations for "unimaginable" future events? Find out in this interactive session with New York Times bestselling author and Institute for the Future research director, Jane McGonigal. You'll learn a new framework for cultivating "urgent optimism" in the face of uncertainty. You'll practice the art of mental time travel, and learn how to take others to a better future with you! And you'll take away a practical tool to help others fight "normalcy bias," and think more creatively and effectively in the face of dynamic global events.

Presented with Maryland Libraries Together, a collaboration of Maryland Libraries to engage communities in enriching educational experiences that advance an understanding of the issues of our time. Supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Maryland State Library Agency.

To view this event, visit the Enoch Pratt Free Library's Facebook or YouTube page.

Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: Maiden Voyages
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month we will discuss Maiden Voyages: Women and the Golden Age of Transatlantic Travel by Siân Evans.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!

Card Kit Crafty Box
Finksburg Branch
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 9:00am - 9:45am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
What is a Card Kit Box? It's a box full of fun for crafty adults! Register to pick up a box containing library materials for crafty inspiration, including 2 rubber stamp sets, 2 card bases with envelopes, an ink pad, and other crafty extras to help unleash your creativity. Please return the stamp sets, ink pad, and box when you are done crafting. Registered attendees will receive a form via email to help Finksburg staff match you with your preferred crafty supplies.

Building Blocks Playtime
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Did you know block play contributes to early childhood development? Join us as we stack, sort, build bridges, and lay the foundation for building confidence, self-esteem, and the problem-solving skills needed to succeed later in school, all while having fun with wood blocks.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

CNC and Fusion 360 Demo
Exploration Commons
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Fusion 360 can generate toolpaths for subtractive manufacturing using CNC machines like our CNC router. We'll examine the design and manufacturing process of a simple 3D milling project and the learning pathways to becoming proficient in using Fusion 360. This demonstration assumes no prior CAD or CAM knowledge, but having previous experience with Fusion is extremely helpful; manufacturing with Fusion is an intermediate skill.

Taneytown Craft Swap
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Did spring cleaning leave you with a lot of extra crafts lying around? Clear out the old supplies you never got around to by donating them to the library, then pick up something new at our Craft Swap this spring!

Gently used or like-new craft supplies can be dropped off at CCPL's Taneytown Branch from April 13 through April 26. Anyone looking to try something new can stop by anytime on April 27 to browse and find something fun to do next! Arts and crafts of any type are welcome.

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 14 - 17 to assist our local master gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch gardens. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent. 

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Baking: Cinnamon Star Bread
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults
Registration and more information
Shape and bake a delicious Cinnamon Star Bread using pre-made dough.

Registration is for one child age 6+ and one adult plus up to two additional attendees per family. Please indicate the attendees' names and the children's ages at registration. One registration per group covers up to four people.

Mount Airy Volunteer Fair
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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The Mount Airy Volunteer Fair is back! Come to this lively event to chat with friendly representatives from numerous local organizations and explore all the volunteer opportunities in our area. Many of the organizations will be offering ways to earn service hours.

Read with a Furry Friend
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - 17
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Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.

The Road to Financial Security and Freedom in Retirement
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Financial experts Mike and Karen Stebner are with us once again to explore strategies for a secure environment by focusing on wealth accumulation principles. Learn about diverse retirement savings and investment options to build a stable and growing nest egg for your future.

Alphabet Train: The Letters U & V
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Alphabet Train: The Letter T
Finksburg Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Mix and Mingle Mondays
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup! This will be a dedicated time and space for gathering for fun playtime for kids while the grown-ups socialize. 

Laser Engraved Personal Recipe Card and Box
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Create a kitchen keepsake by turning a handwritten recipe into an engraved wooden recipe card! We'll learn some of the basics of Adobe Illustrator as we create a custom recipe box label and utilize scanning to bring our handwritten recipes into a digital, engravable format. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.

Senior Planet: MyChart
Finksburg Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Has your healthcare provider or doctor ever mentioned MyChart? Learn about this electronic health-record portal that works in a web browser and app. MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, allows for communication with your providers, and offers virtual visit options. The privacy and security features of MyChart will also be explored. Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council.

Birds of Maryland: From Field to Forest and Ground Floor to Treetops
Taneytown Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau's entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds, such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers. He will share how birds change with each habitat and discuss unique bird behaviors. You will also view a short film showing what you can do to protect birds. Marty will humorously describe the rewards and challenges of filming birds that don't seem to want to pose for him! There will be a question-and-answer period after the presentation.

Outsmart the Scammers
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Outsmart the Scammers will discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources individuals can turn to if they or a loved one are targeted, and steps attendees can take now to help protect themselves and loved ones.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Sewing: Serger Basics
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this class, you will learn about the sewing, cutting, proper threading, and operating basics of the versatile serger/overlock sewing machine. You will be inspired to incorporate serger/overlock techniques into your sewing projects to achieve better results. This is a beginner-level class, and no sewing experience is required. This program includes Exploration Commons Serger Certification for independent use.

Baking Techniques Two-Day Class: Croissants
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learn the basics of dough lamination on day one. On day two, participants will bake croissants and pain au chocolat. 

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Diverse Voices Book Club: Mad Honey
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our April selection is Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too! 

If this is your first time joining us, please print and complete a copy of the volunteer application.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 

Baking Techniques Two-Day Class: Croissants
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 1:15pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learn the basics of dough lamination on day one. On day two, participants will bake croissants and pain au chocolat. 

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Ready, Set, School!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.

Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.

Books and Brews Book Club: Where the Crawdads Sing
Offsite
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while also getting a chance to enjoy excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews book club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us for a sharing of good books and good ideas.

The selection for this month is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, simultaneously an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.

Virtual Teen Advisory Board: Service Learning Opportunity
Online
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you interested in volunteering virtually at the library? Join us for Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a monthly meeting where teens help plan programs, complete service-oriented projects, and advise the library on teen-related topics.