Carroll County Public Library

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Messenger Bag (Class 7)

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to sew a gusset into a bag with rounded corners. Practice how to sew and insert a cross-body handle into 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.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

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

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.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

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

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

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!

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment!

CCGS Research Thursday

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.

Lemon Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta

Join us for a hands-on cooking class! We will learn how to make this classic dish of lightly egg-battered chicken breasts with a savory butter, lemon, and white wine sauce. It's sure to impress!

Connect U to Technology: Smart Devices Made Simple

This hands-on workshop is designed to help adults feel more confident with their smartphones, tablets, and everyday technology. Participants will learn practical skills like texting, taking photos, staying safe online, and troubleshooting common issues. This judgment-free session encourages questions and provides personalized guidance to help everyone leave feeling more empowered with their devices. Presented by Jason and Lydia from Connect U, LLC.

Intro to MakeraCAM

In this class we will go over MakeraCAM, the base design software for using our Carvera CNC! Become more familiar with the user interface and available tools. CNC Certification is not required for taking this course. 

Caregivers Connect

If you are someone who provides care for an adult loved one and would benefit from being in a space with others who understand the journey, please join us for an evening of conversation and self-care. 

Scam Prevention

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

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. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Pajama Party Storytime

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.

Fantasy Fiction Bingo

Dragons and wizards and elves, oh my! Join us for an evening of fun and prizes as we play bingo with a fantasy twist!

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

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?

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!

Q&A with the Small Business Administration

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-northcarroll or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

ABCs & 123s: All About Me

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Preschool Play

Play is a fantastic way for children to develop their critical thinking skills. Join us for an open playtime where children can be imaginative and creative while exploring blocks, puzzles, playdough, and more.

Read and Play

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.

Coffee with the Classics: A Streetcar Named Desire

Join us for our April selection, the intense classic A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh. 

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

Chair Yoga at the Library

Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment. No prior yoga experience or supplies are needed—just bring your curiosity and a smile! 

Intro to Adobe Illustrator

Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required.

Teen After Hours Music Night: Karaoke & Open Mic

Join the Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board for our first music night! We will have karaoke, open mic, music trivia, and more. Snacks will be provided. 

Registration and permission slips are required for this after-hours event; download a copy or pick one up at the Westminster Branch's Customer Service Desk.

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

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?

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!

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief

This program includes a gentle yoga practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation to allow you to let go of tension, relax, and relieve stress. Breathing techniques and physical postures will be practiced that can be utilized off your mat and outside this class to enable you to manage stress and pressure in various settings in your life. 

The program will be accessible for individuals of varying physical ability and yoga experience and can be modified to a chair for those with limited mobility. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on.

Saturday Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Bird Tales from the Maryland Woods

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.  

Saturday Adventures

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!

Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)

Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)

Earth Day Celebration!

Drop in to celebrate Earth Day with CCPL's Taneytown Branch and Neighborhood Forest!

Earth activities are open to all, and families who registered their children to receive trees from Neighborhood Forest may pick them up between 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Read with a Furry Friend

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins are welcome!

Take Action for Animals: Animal Control Officers in Carroll County

Join Officer Angela Derr from the Humane Society of Carroll County & Animal Control Division for an interactive presentation, including a weather-pending vehicle and equipment tour, about the ins and outs of animal rescue. You'll learn what animal control officers do for you and Carroll County's animals and later stick around to create recycled toys for homeless animals in need. Teens requiring service learning hours can earn up to 2 hours for this program. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

Sykesville Painting Club Workshop: Watercolors with Jim Sandford

The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer this watercolor workshop with Jim Sandford. Please take note of the materials you will need to bring. 

Please register and pay at https://tinyurl.com/ccpl-spc-sandford-watercolor.

Cost of Workshop: 

Members $35.00 

Non-Members $45.00

Cheese Basics: Taste & Explore

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. 

PAWS to Read

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Registration is optional; walk-ins are welcome!

Read with a Furry Friend

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. 

The History of Mystery with Magician Mike Rose

Mike Rose is not just a seasoned professional comedian and magician, but he is also a magic historian and award-winning author. Mike has combined his love of performing with his passion for magic history, creating this new show. During the performance, the audience will not only hear about magic and magicians from the past, but they will also see antiquarian magic recreated and performed. Many of the pieces of magic apparatus used in the performance are rare antiques from Mike’s personal collection. The historical facts and tidbits about magic’s past make the show fascinating, and the performance of the magic makes the show engaging and fun.

Art Therapy with Therapy Dogs

Unwind and express your creativity in a calming environment with the support of our friendly therapy dogs! Explore hands-on art activities like coloring, sculpting with playdough, and playing with kinetic sand—all designed to reduce stress and spark joy. Perfect for anyone looking to relax, connect, and create in a soothing space.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

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?

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!

Family Storytime

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

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

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.

Let's Move: The Dinosaur Edition!

Join us at Wildwood Park as we move like dinosaurs! We'll be celebrating the Town of Mount Airy's Park Week and previewing the library's Summer Reading program while exploring books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Alphabet Train

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Alphabet Train

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Scam Prevention

• Understand the local impact of scams, fraud, and phishing
• Recognize common red flags in texts, emails, and calls
• Learn simple steps to protect your personal and financial information

Fortune Cookies

Learn how to make your own golden, crisp fortune cookies from start to finish! In this hands-on class, you’ll mix the batter, fold the warm cookies into their iconic shape, and slip fortunes inside.

3D Printing Techniques: Making Articulated 3D Prints

This class will cover the concepts and techniques for creating a basic articulated 3D print. This design allows for your model to have moveable parts, such as the body of a snake or the arm of an octopus. It is recommended to have a basic understanding of how to use the 3D design software Tinkercad or to have taken our Intro to 3D Printing with Tinkercad class prior to attending this program. 

Make a wire bird's nest pendant

Just in time for Spring join us to make a wire bird's nest pendant. All materials will be provided for you.

Carroll 250: Patriots Buried in Carroll County Cemeteries

“Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name. In some ways men can be immortal.” – Ernest Hemingway

There are an estimated 60 Revolutionary War patriots buried in Carroll County across several cemeteries. Many of these are known, but many more are likely lost to history. It is important to remember our patriot ancestors. This talk will provide an overview of family cemeteries, church cemeteries, and town cemeteries located in the county and discuss patriots buried there. 

More importantly, as we approach America’s 250^th, there are cemeteries that are known to be lost or in danger of being lost. Preservation of these patriot ancestors' graves is an important part of our American heritage and a sacred duty to keep their memory alive.  

Presenters:

James Engler - Mr. Engler is a member of the Westminster Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. He has served in various roles in the SAR, including as president of both the Westminster Chapter and Maryland SAR, as well as Vice President General of SAR for the Mid-Atlantic District (Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware).

John Laycock - Mr. Laycock is a member of the Westminster Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution and a board member of the Historical Society of Carroll County.

This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250^th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.

Family Silver in American Life

Silver played an increasingly important role in American life from the Colonial period until well into the 20^th century. Always a luxury item for colonists, it became more prevalent after the rise of the middle class in the 19^th century. The discovery of the Comstock Lode near Virginia City, NV, in 1859 provided an abundant source of silver. Primarily used for coinage and to make expensive utilitarian wares, decorative arts, and jewelry, it was also the chosen metal for presentation objects commissioned to recognize a wide range of events from birth to death. Most family silver pieces were originally engraved with the owner’s initials or names, and some pieces bear the names of successive owners, becoming treasured family heirlooms.  

The presentation will explore common silver forms, including a chronology of spoons (the most common item produced by early silversmiths), evolving engraving styles on family silver, presentation silver, and the silversmith in the community. Attendees are invited to bring silver pieces to share or for identification.

This program is in partnership with the Carroll County Genealogical Society and part of the Carroll 250 series. 

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

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?

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!

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

Bring your questions about spring gardening to the Carroll County Master Gardeners and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

Read and Play

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

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

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 Senior Center Book Club: The Women

This month's selection is The Women by Kristin Hannah.  

Move and Learn

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play

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.

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)

Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

If you've never touched a sewing machine or a sewing needle, or if it's been years since you've sewed, and you need a refresher on the basics, then this class is for you.

Prerequisite: None

Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.

Twos and Threes Together

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Potomac Community Services

A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children. Adult Services offers mental health case management focused on advocacy, education, connecting individuals to community resources, and supporting treatment to improve quality of life. The Children’s Program provides coordinated mental health support for ages 6–18, helping families set goals, access benefits and resources, improve stability, and promote healthy development.

North Carroll Knitters Group

Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Advanced Baking: Cupcake Bouquet

Spring has sprung, and the flowers are starting to bloom. Come learn how to make your own sweet spring bouquet out of piped flower cupcakes. In this decorating workshop, we will make tasty buttercream frosting and learn some basic piping techniques to decorate several flower cupcake designs. We will then assemble our finished cupcakes into a beautiful cupcake bouquet.

This is a pairs cooking class. Each registration is for two adult participants. Please add the name of the second participant in the special question section.

Cooking and Shopping with AI

Discover how AI can become your creative partner in the kitchen and your smart companion while shopping. Transform your meal planning and grocery shopping with AI tools that create customized recipes based on what's in your fridge, your dietary needs, and how much time you have. Generate smart shopping lists, get real-time cooking help when recipes go wrong, and discover how to make AI work for your taste and budget. Learn how AI already influences what you buy through targeted ads and recommendations, set up essential privacy protections, and use AI tools to cut through marketing, compare products, and find deals.

This program is presented in partnership with the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.

Needle Little Klatch?

Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!

Vegetarian Burritos

Learn to make hearty, flavorful vegetarian burritos packed with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. This class shows you how to create satisfying, health-focused meals that are quick, easy, and delicious.

Diamond Painting

Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

North Carroll Writers Group

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.

Mah Jongg 101 at Kismet Café

It's our introductory Mah Jongg class, but this time we are partnering with Kismet Café! You will learn the basics of the challenging tile game of American Mah Jongg. We will follow the National Mah Jongg League rules of play. Exercise your brain while having great fun at Kismet! Light snacks will be served. 

Healthy Eating: Cooking for 1 or 2

It can be difficult to be motivated to cook for two or just you. Join Weis Dietitian Christina to discuss some tips to make cooking and meal prepping for a smaller crowd more enjoyable and easier. This presentation will be followed by a Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Pick up recipes, Weis Healthy Bites Magazine, healthy handout tips, and a $5.00 Weis coupon.

Pajama Party Storytime

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.

Book Release Party: Navigating Her Next Chapter by Jean Burgess

Join us for a special book release party including an author talk, book sales, and book signing. Refreshments will be provided. 

About Jean Burgess

Jean Burgess is a writer, editor, playwright, and workshop presenter. As a former professional stage actor and director, many of her written works relate to the arts, including her debut novel, That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novel. Her nonfiction, entitled Collaborative Stage Directing, was published by Routledge in 2019. Jean taught theatre and speech communications on both the secondary and college levels for twenty-three years. She holds an M.A. in Theatre from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in Educational Theatre from New York University.

About Navigating Her Next Chapter: A Retro Novel

In 1981, Margie Stevens, a 26-year-old aspiring writer, moves from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to New York City. Initially overwhelmed by the contrasts between small-town life and NYC, Margie takes a job at Radio City Music Hall to pay the bills while she slowly learns how to navigate city life with help from a menagerie of friends—a punk waitress from the neighborhood diner, a gay couple from her apartment building, a dreamy Hispanic man from her writing group, and her fashion-crazed roommate.

As the harsher aspects of living in the Big Apple—the cocaine crisis and a mysterious nameless disease—affect people she knows, and a huge anti-nuclear demonstration for world peace shakes her worldview, Margie’s writing pivots in a surprising new direction.

However, pressure from her father, with whom she has a troubled relationship, begins to wear on her, particularly when tragedy strikes within her “New York family.” Despite a budding romance with a fellow writer, Margie has to decide whether to stay on her New York career course or retreat home to Maryland and her Eastern Shore roots.  

Coyote Tales Puppet Show

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.

Pajama Party Storytime

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!

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?

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

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.

Car Seat Safety Event

Child car safety seats can be very challenging and confusing to install. The Carroll County Health Department will perform car seat safety checks and assist families to ensure they use child seats correctly. 

Appointments are suggested but not required. Call 410-876-4448 to schedule an appointment.

Preschool Vision Screening

Did you know that as many as 1 in 3 children have poor but correctable vision, often just needing eyeglasses? The Deer Park Lions Club will be offering free vision screenings, and with one simple click of their vision screening device, they are able to test for nearsightedness, farsightedness, lazy eye, and more. 

Family Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Ready, Set, School!

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Family Storytime

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

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

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.

Dubai Chocolate Bars

Attendees will be paired together to make a batch of the viral Dubai chocolate bars. These chocolate bars are filled with a mixture of crispy kataifi, pistachio cream, and tahini. 

Mount Airy Knitters

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Read and Play

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.

Preschool Move and Learn

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!

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

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Westminster Book Club: The Maid

This month's selection is The Maid by Nita Prose. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Westminster Branch Dungeons & Dragons Club

Welcome, adventurers! Join our table(s) as we embark on fun-filled campaigns! Our games are friendly to both new and returning players. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own. Dungeon Masters who help run club campaigns will also receive service hours for their time. 

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

English Conversation Group

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.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

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.

Chess at the Library

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.

Introduction to Onshape & 3D Printing

Welcome to the world of 3D modeling, design, and 3D printing. In this introductory class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a 3D-printed keychain.

Crafty Activities for Spring!

Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to get crafty! Visit us for a craft break and discover what you can create or upcycle with the materials available. All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the program. Materials available while supplies last. 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

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

Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Starlight Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy a cozy evening of stories and songs. Perfect for families with young children. 

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

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?

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!

Twos and Threes Together

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime

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

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

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class

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. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome!

Twos and Threes Together

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services

Health on Wheels will offer a range of health promotion and education services. For a full list, see https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/HOW.aspx. Not all services will be available at all locations.

North Carroll Writers Group

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

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

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.