Upcoming Events
Check Currents publication (PDF) or the Calendar of Events site for more events. List of currently registering programs.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is here for the madness of March at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack!
Q&A with the Small Business Administration
Finksburg BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 9:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you.
Schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl.com/ccpl-sba-finksburg or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.
Play Baby Play
Eldersburg BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.
Play Baby Play
Mount Airy BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 3
Class information
You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.
Preschool Science: Owl Pellets
Westminster BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
Learn about owls and dissect an owl pellet. Use your investigative skills to analyze and identify the contents of the pellet to figure out what the owl ate!
Read and Play
North Carroll BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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.
Pause for Paws: Therapy Animals for Adults & Seniors
Finksburg BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 17 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Pause for a minute or two with a furry friend! A special quiet hour for adults and seniors to come to de-stress and relax with a therapy animal. Bring a book, bring pictures, and share good memories. Registration is optional; walk-ins are welcome!
Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class
Eldersburg BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age. Led by a certified infant massage instructor, this class guides caregivers through gentle massage strokes with their baby that can promote sleep, ease discomfort from colic and teething, and strengthen caregiver-infant bonds. Caregivers will learn these techniques in a calm, nurturing environment and leave with skills to support their baby’s comfort and development.
Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals
Exploration CommonsFriday, March 27, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.
If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
Open Mah Jongg
Finksburg BranchFriday, March 27, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is here for the madness of March at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack!
Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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.
Board Game and Puzzle Swap
Westminster BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Love board games and puzzles? Looking to refresh your collection without spending a dime? Join us for a fun and friendly board game and puzzle swap! Bring gently used board games and puzzles you no longer play, and exchange them for something new-to-you.
Whether you're a strategy game enthusiast, a jigsaw puzzle pro, or just looking for something fun for family game night, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow game lovers and discover hidden gems.
Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!
Funny Bunny Storytime
Finksburg BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 6
Class information
Hop on in for stories and songs featuring bunnies!
Eggstravaganza!
Finksburg BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 9
Class information
The egg hunt is on! The Roaring Run Lions Club and CCPL's Finksburg Branch invite you to this annual egg-tastic outdoor event. Bring your basket, bucket, or bag to collect colorful eggs spread throughout the library's green spring grass. The egg hunt starts promptly at 11 AM. In case of rain or snow, the egg hunt will be held indoors.
Bird Tales from the Maryland Woods
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults, Adults
Class information
From our forested rolling hills to our suburban backyards, Central Maryland is the crossroads for a diverse and fascinating array of birds. Join Mount Airy nature photographer Brian Smith for a colorful, lively slideshow highlighting many of Maryland's most beautiful bird species. Brian Smith is an award-winning nature photographer specializing in the birds of the Mid-Atlantic region. His photographs have appeared in National Geographic and Cornell Lab of Ornithology publications. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver for the duration of this program.
Open Paint-In with Sykesville Painting Club
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Bring an art project and your own supplies. Work in our shared space with other artists.
Custom Teacup and Chai
Exploration CommonsSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join special guest instructor Garima Chaturvedi in this hands-on traditional chai class. We’ll use design software and our Fusion Pro laser cutter to engrave custom designs on wooden teacups and then head to the kitchen for tea tasting.
Read with a Furry Friend
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - 17
Class information
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 children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.
Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, March 28, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. The instructor is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. All levels are welcome.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is here for the madness of March at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack!
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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
Mount Airy BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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
Westminster BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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.
Read and Play
North Carroll BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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.
Play and Explore
Eldersburg BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Class information
Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.
Let's Move!
Mount Airy BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!
Alphabet Train
North Carroll BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Alphabet Train
Finksburg BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Welted Pockets: Sewing Basics
Exploration CommonsMonday, March 30, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Learn how to add clean, professional-looking welted pockets to your handmade garments! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll practice the step-by-step process of creating single and double welts. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their sewing skills and add a tailored touch to jackets, pants, skirts, and more.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Class 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.
Open Mah Jongg
Westminster BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Let's Bead
Taneytown BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join for an hour of free beading creation time to reduce stress and socialize. No instructions or lessons needed.
Cook Together: Easy Lasagna Roll-Ups
Exploration CommonsMonday, March 30, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
Class registration and more information
In this family-friendly class, we will make delicious lasagna roll-ups and will enjoy our meal together in the kitchen. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:
At least one child aged 6–17
At least one adult
The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older or left unfilled.
Wednesday Addams Escape Room
North Carroll BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class registration and more information
Gather clues, solve puzzles, and try to get out in time at a Wednesday Addams-themed escape room.
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg BranchMonday, March 30, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. 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).
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is here for the madness of March at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack!
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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
Finksburg BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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.
Move and Learn
North Carroll BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Read and Play
Westminster BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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.
Advanced Baking: German Chocolate Cake
Exploration CommonsTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Learn to prepare a classic German Chocolate Cake in this hands-on class. We will make a rich chocolate layer cake topped with a custard-style coconut pecan icing. Participants will work in pairs to prepare one 8-inch layer cake, which will be divided so each person takes home half a finished cake. The recipe for this class contains gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, and coconut.
We will have a short 30-minute break during this class; you may want to bring a lunch or snack to be consumed during the break.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Intro to Web Design: Two-Part Class
Exploration CommonsTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of web design by exploring both HTML and CSS.
Day 1 focuses on HTML, covering essential elements like headings, paragraphs, links, images, and forms to build the basic structure of a web page.
Day 2 introduces CSS, where participants will learn how to style their pages using colors, fonts, layouts, and responsive design techniques. By the end of the program, attendees will have created a simple, styled web page—an excellent starting point for their web development journey!
How to Chat with Chat Bots
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Learn common features of AI chatbot interfaces, conversation management, and privacy configurations. Compare ChatGPT, Claude, and other popular platforms to understand their different strengths, pricing models, and use cases. Develop criteria for selecting the right AI tool and learn to design effective sessions that produce reliable, usable results.
This program is presented in partnership with the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.
Diverse Voices Book Club: All the Things We Don't Talk About
Westminster BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class 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 March selection is All the Things We Don't Talk About by Amy Feltman. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.
North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class 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.
Cheese Basics: Taste & Explore
Exploration CommonsTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
This class introduces simple methods for tasting and describing cheese with confidence. You’ll learn to slow down, notice details, and build your cheese vocabulary.
Fall Prevention Part 2: Don't Fall This Spring!
North Carroll BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Back by popular demand and updated!
Learn how to safely get up from a fall and basic strengthening exercises for balance and fall prevention. Chris Konior, Licensed Occupational Therapist and Senior Fitness Instructor. Handouts will be provided.
Advocacy Essentials Workshop for Friends of CCPL
Exploration CommonsTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
This workshop will provide essential information for Friends and Community Supporters of CCPL to learn how to support the library, get involved with community engagement, and get the most out of your membership. Additionally, we will provide you with information for advocacy methods and messaging that you can use regarding CCPL throughout the budget season and throughout the year as a community advocate of the public library.
Light Refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Please contact Kati Townsley at 443-293-3158 with any questions, not EC50.
Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
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.
Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Class information
Calling all teens with a love of the library! Earn service hours while making friends, beautifying the library, and planning programs!
Youth Community Service Group
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Class information
Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.
Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster BranchTuesday, March 31, 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
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.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack from the Baltimore Orioles!
Writing Group
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.
Family Storytime
Finksburg BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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 BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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.
Read and Play
Westminster BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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 BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.
Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations.
Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class 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 BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
LEGO® Builders Club
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Class information
Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!
English Conversation Group
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners. All levels welcome.
Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs: Spring Edition
Exploration CommonsWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
We're making a twist on everyone's favorite edge-lit signs class! Choose from a selection of spring-themed cutout designs for your acrylic sign. These bright and colorful projects are a way to display a message or add flair to your room, desk, or workspace. In this program, you’ll laser engrave spring-themed artwork of your choice onto a piece of clear acrylic and light it up with a provided multi-color LED light stand.
Westminster Wednesdays: Live Music Featuring The Luvable Idiots
Westminster BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Come downtown to enjoy live music in our park featuring The Luvable Idiots. This Baltimore-based band puts an inventive twist on covers with bluesy vocals and rocking guitar. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair and stay awhile. Check out the many restaurant and retail specials happening while you are on Main Street.
Books and Brews Book Club: Mad Honey
OffsiteWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while enjoying 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 in sharing good books and ideas.
This month's selection is Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan, a suspenseful drama about two families, each a single mother and high school-age child, who fled to a New Hampshire town to escape abusive pasts. When one of those children is accused of murdering the other, the book becomes a tense exploration of love, identity, and the secrets people keep.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class 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 BranchWednesday, April 1, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack from the Baltimore Orioles!
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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.
Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Japanese Knot Bag (Class 6)
Exploration CommonsThursday, April 2, 2026 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Sew a fully lined, curved project bag. Learn to sew and finish a bag with two handles that are incorporated into the design of the bag.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.
Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:
- basic sewing tools
- cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
- pressing with an iron
- basting and sewing
You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.
Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Family Storytime
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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 BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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 BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.
North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class 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.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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
Westminster BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class 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.
Read and Play
Finksburg BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class 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.
Mini Musicians
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class registration and more information
Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!
Crafty Activities for Seniors
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Are you a retiree or an older adult who enjoys making crafts? If so, then please join us for a monthly group session where you'll create something different to take home or share. You'll also meet other craft lovers and exchange ideas along the way! Available while supplies last.
CCGS Research Thursday
Westminster BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class information
Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.
Family Bingo
Finksburg BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Join us for an afternoon of family fun playing bingo! Participants of all ages will win new books donated from Penguin Random House.
Intermediate Laser Cutting: Photoshop for Laser Engraving
Exploration CommonsThursday, April 2, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
In this class we will focus on editing photos in Adobe Photoshop to get the best results with our Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser engravers.
Laser certification is required prior to attending this program.
Line Dancing with Lori
Westminster BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class.
Chocolate-Covered Candy Eggs
Exploration CommonsThursday, April 2, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Chocolate-dipped candy eggs are a holiday classic. Join us in this hands-on class and learn to make two sweet and tasty varieties: peanut butter and coconut cream.
Hooks & Needles: Spotlight on Cross Stitch
Taneytown BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class information
A limited number of cross stitch kits will be available for our April drop-in! Cross stitch is easy to learn, so you can get started while you're here and learn what you need to finish on your own. You can also bring a current crochet, knitting, or other stitching project and work alongside other crafters. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis for those who are working on them during the program. One kit per person.
Read to a Dog
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 4 - 12
Class information
Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.
Coyote Tales Puppet Show
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
Class information
Poor Coyote has a nose for trouble. Wherever he goes, he always seems to find it. Join us for two trickster tales from the American Southwest about Coyote, the Raven, and the Laughing Butterflies. Tag along as we cross the mesa to see what kind of tricky situations Coyote finds himself in.
Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg BranchThursday, April 2, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, and stress and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and a blanket.
