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Upcoming Events

Check our Program Guide or the Calendar of Events site for more events.

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North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Bring your questions about spring gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
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.

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Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
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.

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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 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.

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Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 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. 

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Rush
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
See what's behind the silver screen in this introductory course to Adobe's high-end video editing software, Premiere Rush! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some of the cool tucked-away features in the program. So, if you have ever wanted to start getting into video editing, this is the class for you! 

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North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

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Kids Intro to Basic Sewing Skills
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 10 - 16
Registration and more information
Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take toward sewing your projects.

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 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.

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Death Café: Conversations about Death ... with Cake!
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Please join us for our monthly Death Café. Enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee and a cupcake as we discuss death. Our goal is to destigmatize discussions about death and dying. We'll have a group-directed discussion with no agenda, objectives, or themes. Please note this is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

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Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

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Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 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.

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Battle of the Books Kickoff: Night 1
Online
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 9 - Adult
More information
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. 

Help us kick off Battle of the Books season with a special virtual author event!

Night 1 will feature:

  • Gillian McDunn author of Honestly Elliott (Elementary School List)
  • Lisa Yee author of Maizy Chen's Last Chance (Elementary School List)
  • Jonathan Case author of Little Monarchs (Middle School List)
  • Amy Sarig King author of Attack of the Black Rectangles (Middle School List)

Ted Zaleski and Lory Hierstetter of the Two Sides to the Story podcast will be on hand to facilitate. Students can submit their questions in advance to greatreads@carr.org. 

Three ways to watch:

1. Register in advance and use your browser to watch the webinar: https://streamyard.com/watch/aw66jfWJiNgu (limited capacity)

2. Watch on YouTube. No registration required. (unlimited capacity)

3. Watch on Facebook. No registration required. (unlimited capacity)

Learn more about the Battle of the Books here. 

 

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Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More 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.

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Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
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. 

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Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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!    

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Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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.

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Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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.

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Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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.

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Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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. 

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Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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!    

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Ready, Set, School!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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.

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Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: The Genius of Women
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month we will be discussing The Genius of Women by Janice Kaplan.

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Teen Crafternoon: Pulled String Art
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Registration and more information
It's craft time! Join us to experiment with the fun of pulled string art and create unique designs! Wear paint-friendly clothes to be prepared for the magic of this art style. 

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Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare. This seminar will cover the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, available preventive services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. We will also cover Medicare Savings Programs, which help pay for Medicare beneficiary out-of-pocket costs. These are not all low-income programs.

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Cosplay Electronics: Arduinos & Lightsabers
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
Adding lights or sound to any cosplay project can be a great way to make you stand out in the crowd. In this introductory seminar, we'll examine the design and coding of an Arduino-based solution to lighting up a lightsaber prop and giving it the iconic sound effects we know and love (or some custom sounds of your own). We'll also cover available resources for learning electronics and programming microcontrollers using the Arduino platform.    

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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.

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Battle of the Books Kickoff: Night 2
Online
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 9 - Adult
More information
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. 

Help us kick off Battle of the Books season with a special virtual author event!

Night 2 will feature:

Ted Zaleski and Lory Hierstetter of the Two Sides to the Story podcast will be on hand to facilitate. Students can submit their questions in advance to greatreads@carr.org. 

Three ways to watch:

1. Register in advance and use your browser to watch the webinar: https://streamyard.com/watch/7ed99ui7inF9 (limited capacity)

2. Watch on YouTube. No registration required. (unlimited capacity)

3. Watch on Facebook. No registration required. (unlimited capacity)

Learn more about the Battle of the Books here. 

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Finksburg Book Club: Everyone Here is Lying
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena.

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Reverse Coloring
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of mindfulness and creativity in reverse, where the objective is to unwind rather than fill in. Choose from a selection of colorful prints and add doodles, outlines, swirls, and dots to create your own images. 

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The Three Little Pigs Puppet Show
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 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!

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The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this online class, Sarah Reading CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Please have the following supplies handy: white paper, a black pen, a pencil, and something with which to smudge. Registration closes at 4 PM on the day of the program. You will receive the Zoom link by 5:30 PM on the day of the program. 

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Intro to Audio Recording and Editing
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:00am
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Welcome to the world of audio recording and editing! Whether you are an aspiring podcaster, voice actor, musician, or simply curious about producing audio, this introductory session will give you a solid start on your journey.

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Potomac Community Services Table
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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!

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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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. 

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Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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. 

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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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.

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Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.

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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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.

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Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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. 

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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. 

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Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
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! 

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VITA Tax Preparation (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS Program offering free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income households. Human Services Programs of Carroll County will be offering a VITA Tax Preparation Day at CCPL's Taneytown Branch.

Please call 410-386-4510, ext. 2328 to see if you qualify and register for an available time slot.

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Classic TV Trivia LIVE!
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
And we're LIVE! If you remember and enjoy watching TV shows from the 1950s through the 1990s, then this is THE trivia program for you! Join us for a fun afternoon of classic TV trivia as we travel back to when shows were full of laughs, surprises, and memorable. The contest will be played in teams of up to 5 people. Feel free to bring your friends! If not, then join a team upon arrival. Prizes will be awarded, LIVE and in person! 

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Demystifying Continuous Care Retirement
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join Kevin Jones, Community Outreach Coordinator of Acts Fairhaven, as he answers your questions on continuing care retirement and demystifies some common misconceptions concerning CCRC living. During the presentation, you will learn: 

  • What is a continuing care retirement community? 
  • How do they compare to other senior living community options? 
  • What are the benefits of living at a CCRC? 
  • Are there different types of CCRCs?

Snacks will be provided!

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Traditional Scotch Eggs
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Make this popular pub fare found in Ireland and England. Scotch Eggs are made by coating a hard-boiled egg in sausage meat and breadcrumbs before frying it all to a perfect crisp. We'll make a flavorful mustard as an accompaniment. 

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Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, March 21, 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!

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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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. 

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Evening Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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. 

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Card Kit Crafty Box
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 22, 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.

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Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
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.

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Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This is a friendly, informal group gathering monthly to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome; the leader will provide materials.

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Craftapalooza
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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It's a DIY frenzy! We've gathered extras of our favorite crafts from past storytimes and programs, and we need your help to bring them to life. Join us for an afternoon of cutting, pasting, drawing, and creating.

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Demo: Dinner Under Pressure
Exploration Commons
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
Learn how to use the electronic pressure cooker to prepare easy weeknight dinners. This demo class will highlight different recipes and cooking methods to help you utilize this versatile cooking appliance.

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Native Container Gardens: Make a Meadow on Your Deck
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you dream of a lush garden but think you don't have enough space? Join us as we discuss how you can incorporate containers of Maryland native plants in the space you have while also supporting local pollinators and insects that regenerate our ecosystem.  

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Battle of the Books: Countywide Private and Home School Middle School Battle
Offsite
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
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, Middle School Battle: North Carroll Community School
  • April 19, 2024, 6:30 PM, Elementary School Battle: Montessori School of Westminster
  • 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
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Battle of the Books: Public Middle School
Offsite
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
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, Middle School Battle: North Carroll Community School
  • April 19, 2024, 6:30 PM, Elementary School Battle: Montessori School of Westminster
  • 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
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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, March 23, 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!

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Rascally Rabbit Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 6
More information
Hop on in for stories and songs featuring bunnies getting up to mischief!

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Eggstravaganza!
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 9
More 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.

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Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, March 23, 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. 

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Movie and Munch: The Little Mermaid
Westminster Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for a snack and a movie: The Little Mermaid (2023). Popcorn will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. The film is rated PG with a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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SPC Spring Painting Workshop with April Rimpo
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
The library is partnering up with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer a spring workshop. In this 4-hour workshop, April will complete three demonstrations. After each demo, the students will work to complete that step on their own paintings. Register and pay through the SPC calendar: https://teamup.com/ksvnyvdcdyfmo34pv4 .

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Maryland Day Crab Dip and Engraved Dish
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
In this hybrid makerspace/kitchen program, we'll engrave a glass baking dish and learn to make crab dip and baked pita chips. We'll start by using Adobe Illustrator and our Fusion Pro laser to personalize a glass baking dish. Then, we'll head to the kitchen to make tasty baked pita chips and a savory crab dip in our newly engraved dishes!

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The Shoulders We Stand On: An Introduction to the Fighters for Women's Suffrage in Maryland
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
More information
The Shoulders We Stand On documents the efforts to achieve the right to vote for women in Maryland and the United States. This program shows the teamwork, strategy, and conflicts within the movement to gain popular support for voter rights.

The relevance of the suffragists' efforts and the right to vote—for both women and men—throughout our history will be explored using the unique artifacts and photographs from Pratt Library Women's Suffrage Collection.

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Read with a Furry Friend
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - 17
More 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 reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.

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Real Estate Strategies for the Special Needs Community
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Explore housing options for the special needs community. Topics featured will include smart home technology, individual/group housing, public transportation, partners in communication, and REALTOR® relationships. Materials shared include a visual social narrative that can ease the anxiety of transitioning to a new home.

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Alphabet Train: The Letter N
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 25, 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.

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, March 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. 

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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, March 25, 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.

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Machine Magic
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learn to use decorative stitches by decorating flowers for a pillow front. This class will use techniques recommended in Machine Magic by Deborah Louie. Learn how to use decorative stitches on computerized machines. Although the class will use Bernina machines, these techniques can be applied to other computerized brands. All participants are required to be Exploration Commons Sewing Machine Certified before attending this class.  

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Alphabet Train: The Letter L
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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Mix and Mingle Mondays
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
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. 

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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.

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Computer Essentials
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the Internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using a computer and the Internet to enrich your life. Instruction will follow computer essentials information and digital culture for PCs. Participants must have a Gmail address, and the course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the Internet on any device. Registration is for the entire series: Mondays from March 25 through April 22. 

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Pavlovas
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, this dessert takes patience but results in a treat with a meringue base, Chantilly cream layer, and berries on top. 

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Taneytown Teen Advisory Board
Taneytown Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
More information
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!

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Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, March 25, 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 here.

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North Carroll Book Discussion Group: The Trees
North Carroll Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is The Trees by Percival Everett.

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Maryland Trivia Night
Online
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
From sports teams and historic cities to popular foods and attractions, join us for an evening of testing your knowledge about the state of Maryland!

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Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 25, 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).

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
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.

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Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 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.

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Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 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. 

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Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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All About Asparagus
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, participants will learn different and delicious ways to prepare asparagus. 

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Diverse Voices Book Club: How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 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 March selection is How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 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.

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Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
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.  

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Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Quick and Convenient Meals
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Life gets busy and there isn't always time to prepare dinner or meal prep for lunches during the week. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to discuss quick and convenient meals and some ideas for meal prepping! The presentation will be followed by a Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup 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.

 

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Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.

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Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
More information
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.

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Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More 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.

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Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
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. 

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Tiny Tots Gym Time
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
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! 

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Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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. 

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Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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!    

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Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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.

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Blending Modes in Photoshop
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learn fun and practical ways to use layer blending modes in Photoshop to composite and enhance images in this fast-paced class. There will be a brief discussion on each of the 27 blend modes in this demonstration class, along with some practical examples. Familiarity with using Photoshop layers will be helpful. 

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Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 

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Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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!    

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Ready, Set, School!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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.

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Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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VITA Tax Preparation (North Carroll Branch)
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS Program offering free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income households. Human Services Programs of Carroll County will be offering a VITA Tax Preparation Day at CCPL's North Carroll Branch.

Please call 410-386-4480, ext. 5525 to see if you qualify and register for an available time slot.

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Senior Planet: Mobile Health Apps
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learn how your phone can count your steps, check your heart rate, and more! You'll also learn the benefits of saving your medical ID. 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.

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Chess at the Library
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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.

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Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out-of-pocket costs. We will also discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.

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Dinner's on Me: Korean-Flavor Rice Bowl
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - 18
Registration and more information
Calling all aspiring teen chefs! Join us in the kitchen to learn to prepare a delicious Korean-flavored rice bowl, which is similar to bibimbap. Enhance your culinary skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and impress your loved ones with your cooking ability.

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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.

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Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 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.

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The Three Little Pigs Puppet Show
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
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!

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Potomac Community Services Table
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 28, 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!

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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Bunny Fun
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
 Join us for a hopping good time. We'll make fun spring crafts, share stories, and have an egg hunt.

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Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 28, 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. 

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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, March 28, 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 28, 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.

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Drafting a Bodice Block Pattern
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Students will learn about basic blocks for fashion design. Students will use recorded measurements to plot a custom bodice block for fashion design or for use with commercial patterns to assess fit.

Students must have attended Measuring the Body for Garment Construction and Fashion Design as a prerequisite for this class.

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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 28, 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.

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Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, March 28, 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. 

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 28, 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. 

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Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: The Only Woman in the Room
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month we will discuss The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict.  

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Flower Power
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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There is no school today, so join the STEM fun as we explore the parts of flowers with a dissection activity and then analyze the importance of the water cycle in helping plants grow. We'll end with an engineering challenge - can you design a water filtration system so your flowers get clean water? 

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The Tortoise or the Hare
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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The tortoise or the hare? Who would win the race and the subject of a painting project? Art teacher Nicole Osborne will introduce you to her animals and lead you in a painting session to help you capture their image.

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Tea Sandwiches
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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High tea at two! Tiny and delicious - make several different recipes featuring tips, tricks, and presentation ideas for lovely tea sandwiches.

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Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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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.

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Evening Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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. 

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Public Safety in Carroll County
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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A representative from the Carroll County Sheriff's Department will lead this community information session focused on public safety in Carroll County. This program is offered in partnership with the Finksburg Planning and Citizens' Council, Inc.

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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ABCs & 123s: Spring
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

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Bluey Party
Westminster Branch
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 10
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Join us for fun, games, and crafts as we celebrate our favorite Australian dog family. For real life!

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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, March 29, 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.

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Book Chat
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

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Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
North Carroll Branch
Friday, March 29, 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.

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Laser Cutting Refresher
Exploration Commons
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.  

This class is for customers who have already been certified for Exploration Commons independent laser use. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.

Previous Laser Certification is required.

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Writer's Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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Alphabet Train: The Letters O & P
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 1, 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.

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, April 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. 

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Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, April 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. 

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April Fools' Farm Fun
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Begin April with some outdoor farm fun! Meet farm animals and their 4-H owners to learn about their projects. There will be a tractor and an implement for you to explore and learn about. Then, plant a plant for you to grow this spring.

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Alphabet Train: The Letters M & N
Finksburg Branch
Monday, April 1, 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.

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Mix and Mingle Mondays
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 1, 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. 

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North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

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Cooking for Wellness: Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Onions are often a tasty addition to a meal, and we use them so often that it's easy to overlook their nutritional value. In this class, registered dietitian Dana Mealing will discuss the health benefits of all the vegetables in the allium family while enjoying a versatile onion recipe. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.

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Medieval Madness
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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Join us for medieval fun as we make shields, make and test catapults, participate in axe throwing, and more!

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Club Friendship
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun!

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Solar System Bracelet
Finksburg Branch
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 9 - Adult
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We're not fooling; the Sun will disappear next week! Join us as we make a solar system bracelet and discuss the upcoming solar eclipse.

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Teens Cook: National Burrito Day
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Teens! Celebrate National Burrito Day with handmade beef burritos with rice, corn, black beans, and all the fillings. 

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Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit 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 Washington Wizards!

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