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Upcoming Events

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

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Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

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Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 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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Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 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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Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 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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Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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, December 4, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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1-2-3 Martial Arts for Me
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Even young children can reap the benefits of martial arts! Join Stephanie Sullivan from Choe's HapKiDo to learn some basic martial arts skills to help your child improve their self-defense, increase focus, and boost confidence. Two-year-olds must have an adult caregiver participate with them.

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Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Intermediate Laser Cutting: Designing Custom Puzzles
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
In this intermediate-level laser design class, we will demonstrate and teach users how to design their custom-cut puzzles using different tools in Adobe Illustrator and Epilog's laser cutting software. 

Fusion Pro Laser Cutter Certification is required prior to attending this program.

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LEGO® Builders Club
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

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Holiday Creations: Design and Engrave a Gift Box
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. Participants will create their own designs using images and text in Adobe Illustrator. You will leave with a beautifully engraved gift box, perfect for any occasion. No previous experience is necessary, and laser certification is not required.

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Books and Brews Book Club: The Guest List
Offsite
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while enjoying excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews book club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us in sharing good books and ideas.

This month's selection is The Guest List by Lucy Foley. It's a thrilling murder mystery about a wedding celebration on an island off the coast of Ireland that turns dark and deadly.

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The Historical Society of Mount Airy Presents: Then and Now
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Learn about the history of some of Mount Airy's famous landmarks with a look at how they have changed over the years. If you are a lover of local Maryland history, then this is the program for you! Presented by Adele Connolly of the Historical Society of Mount Airy. 

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 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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Family Fun Night: Book Bingo
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for a family fun night featuring BINGO with book prizes! Fun for everyone! 

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To Be Read: Jasmine Mas
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
class="v1v11">The overnight viral sensation, Blood of Hercules, for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Sarah A. Parker, is a sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from bestselling author Jasmine Mas. Jasmine Mas is a #1 Amazon bestselling author of fantasy romance. She has a degree in ancient Greco-Roman classical studies from Georgetown University and is a former lawyer who spends all her free time writing about strong women in magical worlds. She lives in Florida with her husband Evan and cat named Boo. Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. 

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Virtual Teen Advisory Board: Service Learning Opportunity
Online
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you interested in volunteering virtually at the library? Join us for Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a monthly meeting where teens help plan programs, complete service-oriented projects, and advise the library on teen-related topics.

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A Christmas Carol Tarot
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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What does the new year hold for you? Learn a tarot spread based on Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. Review and reflect on the past year and see what’s in store for the new year. Please bring your favorite tarot deck to this class if you have one. Glenda Walsh Crouse is a tarot teacher and reader with 20+ years of experience and is the creator and illustrator of The Holly & The Ivy Tarot Guidebook

*This program is designed for entertainment purposes only.*

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The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
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In this online class, Jill Suffel, 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 4:30 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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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 5, 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
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 5, 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
Thursday, December 5, 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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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

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Holiday Sewing: Reversible Stocking
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Make a reversible holiday stocking in this class. Get further acquainted with the sewing machine and basic sewing tools. In this class, you will learn about:

  • sewing curves
  • trimming and notching to ensure a smooth outer surface
  • how to incorporate a hanging tab 

Apply these skills and more to create a 12" x 18" reversible stocking with a mock cuffed top and hanging tag. Instructions for personalizing your stocking will be included. 

Prerequisites:

  • Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or have EC sewing machine certification

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

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Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.

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Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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Yule Log
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 10:30am - 2:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to make a Yule Log, also called a Buche de Noel. This traditional holiday dessert features a chocolate cake with whipped cream filling, which is rolled and decorated to look like a log! Each participant will take one Yule Log home. 

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 5, 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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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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Crafty Activities for Seniors
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you a retiree or an older adult who enjoys making crafts? If so, join us for a monthly group session where we'll get creative with various fun and easy materials! Meet other craft lovers and exchange ideas along the way. All supplies will be provided. 

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North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: The Wishing Bridge
Offsite
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Wishing Bridge by Viola Shipman.

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Holiday Greens
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Make and take a holiday swag for your door or mailbox. Carroll Garden Club will supply fresh greens and instructions. Bring accessories (pinecones, ribbon, etc.) and a pair of pruning shears.

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Crafty Movie: Inside Out 2
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Come out to make a fun craft and watch Inside Out 2. The film is rated PG.

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Create a Personalized Wood Holiday Ornament
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Create a simple wood ornament with personalized text on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. We'll learn the basics of using Adobe Illustrator to design for the laser, and then you'll watch your ornament being made. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.

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Read to a Dog
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 4 - 12
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Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.

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Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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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Polar Express Pajama Party
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 4 - 10
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All aboard! Join us in your favorite PJs for an interactive reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and some book-inspired crafts.

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Winter Wonderland Book Sale
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Begin the winter with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale.

Note that standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5, and larger tote bags will be charged $8.

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Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 10
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Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English.

 ¿Está interesado en mejorar sus habilidades del lenguaje? ¡Ven a la biblioteca para el programa de cuentos bilingües en español e inglés! Habrá cantos, bailes, actividades, cuentos y rimas en español e inglés.

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ABCs & 123s: Music
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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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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All Aboard the Polar Express
Westminster Branch
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - Adults
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Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

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Cardboard City
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Let's build a city out of cardboard! All supplies will be provided; you only need to bring your imagination!

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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, December 6, 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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Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

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Writing Forever Letters: What We Leave Behind for Those We Love
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Have you ever considered what you will leave behind for those you love when you die? Join us for our first program on forever letters, mementos you can write at any time to those who will live on after you. 

Our first topic for forever letters is eulogies. You will have an opportunity to write a eulogy for yourself, either to be read at a ceremony after you die or to give your loved ones a glimpse into how you see yourself and wish to be remembered.

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Homemade Holiday Peppermint Patties
Exploration Commons
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
Create your own delicious confections for the holidays in this hands-on cooking class.

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Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.

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Book Chat
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 6, 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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Writer's Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 6, 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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Winter Wonderland Book Sale
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Begin the winter with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale.

Note that standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5, and larger tote bags will be charged $8.

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All Aboard the Polar Express
Westminster Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - Adults
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Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

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Polar Express Pajama Party: A Saturday Adventure
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
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All aboard! Join us in your favorite PJs for an interactive reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and some book-inspired crafts.

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Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 7, 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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Read with a Furry Friend
Westminster Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills.

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Moving Along: A Booktalk with Dylan Snaman
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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When poet Dylan Snaman was faced with radiation treatment for a malignant brain tumor, he turned to an unlikely friend: the pen. In his first book, Wait & See, Dylan shared stories of triumph in an ongoing battle for his mind. In his second book, Fall From Grace, we follow his journey of traversing the challenges of life after the hospital. Copies of his book, Fall From Grace: Life After the Hospital, will be available for purchase and signing by the author.

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Keyboard Crafts
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Use old keyboard keys to craft one-of-a-kind picture frames, gift boxes, and keychains. 

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Merry TUBACHRISTMAS!
Westminster Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for a lively seasonal outdoor concert performed entirely on tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. 

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Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the 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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Memory Lane Playback
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Memory Lane Playback is an interactive form of improvisational theatre that invites audience members to share stories we act out. Attendees will participate in improvisational theatre through stories shared by the group. Playback aims to create community, understanding, and connection.

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Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, December 9, 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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Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

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Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases.

The longer class time is necessary for this program due to the long print times on this material. Fusion Pro Laser Cutter Certification is required prior to attending this program.

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Books at Beck's
Offsite
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Purchase tickets here!

We welcome back our friends from Penguin Random House to fill us in on what is new and help with gift ideas for the holiday season. 

Tickets are $5.00 and include a $5.00 voucher to use towards the purchase of any book at the event. Full details and tickets at https://www.sykesvillebooks.com/event/books-becks-6.

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore, E.W. Beck's Restaurant & Pub, Penguin Random House, and Carroll County Public Library. 

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Come Create
Taneytown Branch
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it's fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

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Death Café: Conversations about Death
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join us for our monthly Death CaféEnjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee and a snack as we discuss death. Our goal is to destigmatize discussions about death and dying. Together, we'll have a group-directed discussion with no agenda, objectives, or themes. Please note that this is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

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Veterans Book Club: The Last Ride of the Pony Express
Finksburg Branch
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is The Last Ride of the Pony Express: My 2,000-Mile Horseback Journey Into the Old West by Will Grant.

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North Carroll Book Discussion Group: The Woman in the Library
North Carroll Branch
Monday, December 9, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill.

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Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 9, 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 students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

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Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM! 

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Preschool Vision Screening
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered in partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.

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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Wood Gift Tag
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple wood gift tag and watch your project being made on our Fusion Pro laser cutter. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with laser cutting or design software is needed. This class does not result in independent laser use certification.

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Carroll County Workforce Development
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
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, December 10, 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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Seasonal Crafts: Wooden Ornaments
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
More information
Get ready for some seasonal crafting fun! Join us as we decorate wooden ornaments with a variety of media. Keep them or gift them away! Available while supplies last.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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Dungeons & Dragons Online
Online
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used. This session is for beginners and avid players alike.

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

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Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

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Intro to Unreal Engine
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Unreal Engine is a collection of tools for game development, content creation, and real-time simulation. In this program, you'll explore the basics of Unreal Engine through an interactive hands-on experience.

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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Holiday Children's Choir
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Hear the sounds of the season with the voices of the Grace Bible Church Holiday Children's Choir. All ages are invited to hear the holiday music by young ones. Enjoy music, smiles, and laughter during this memorable season.

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Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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Any Book Teen Book Club
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
More information
Are you a teen who loves reading and discussing books? Then our book discussion group is for you! Join us in a safe and fun environment where you can share whatever you've been reading recently!

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Knit and Chat
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
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Join us for this monthly meet-up with other knitters of all ages to relax, knit, get ideas for projects, receive help on current projects, gain new skills, and learn to knit if you don't know how. There will also be an optional show-and-tell and a yarn exchange each month.

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Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 10, 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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TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg
Offsite
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! If your team needs to cancel or change your team size on the day of the program, please call Bistro 91 at (410) 861-8841. All prizes are provided by Bistro 91.

Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register. Please keep team size to 8 or less.

 

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Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 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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Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 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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Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 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
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 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, December 11, 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, December 11, 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, December 11, 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, December 11, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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Messy Masterpieces: Holiday Art
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Paint and scissors and glue, oh my! It’s time to create your very own masterpieces that can be used for holiday gifts! Please dress to get messy.

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North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: The Wishing Bridge
Offsite
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Wishing Bridge by Viola Shipman.

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Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 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, December 11, 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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Gingerbread House Terra-Cotta Pot
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Do you want to make a cute holiday present for a teacher or a special person? Or do you need a unique hostess gift to bring to a party? Join us for an afternoon of painting as we create the sweetest gingerbread house using a mini terra-cotta pot. All supplies will be provided.

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Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Online
Wednesday, December 11, 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 out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries. These are not all low-income programs.

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Plant-Based Dishes for the Holidays
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we will prepare and taste some plant-based dishes that are perfect for the holiday season.

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Teen Crafternoon: Easy Origami
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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It's craft time! Join us to learn the art of origami with a bunch of beginner friendly crafts. Available while supplies last.

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Taneytown Anime Club
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime on Crunchyroll with other Taneytown teens!

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Teen Craft: Design a Cricut Mug
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch to design a custom dishwasher-safe mug with our library's Cricut machine. Create a design, prepare your mug, and return later to pick up your unique sublimation mug!

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 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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Family Fun Night: Book Bingo
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for a family fun night featuring BINGO with book prizes! Fun for everyone! 

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Carroll 250: Sean Considine on the Flying Camp Companies of the American Revolution
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a look into the men and service of Jacob Good’s Company from Taneytown, that would most famously serve in the Flying Camps of 1776 during the battles for New York, from their formation in 1774 through the end of hostilities in 1783. In 1774, the Maryland Convention resolved that men should form themselves into militia companies for the defense of the province. These companies would form across all of Maryland including Carroll (then Frederick County) and would serve in various capacities throughout the American War for Independence.

Sean Considine is an independent researcher, educator, and presenter focusing on the events and politics surrounding the American Revolution. He has partnered and collaborated with Minuteman National Historical Park, Museum of the American Revolution, Old Barracks Association, Fort Loudoun Historical Society, Lewes Historical Society, among others, providing educational programming, historical interpretation, and lectures. Mr. Considine leads the recreated 17th Regiment of Infantry and is one of the Co-Coordinators of the Boston Garrison. He grew up in Carroll County, which stemmed his interest in local involvement in the regions involvement in the American Revolution. Mr. Considine is a University of Delaware graduate, and works as a Senior Program Manager.

Carroll Voices 250 speaker series celebrates the United States Semiquincentennial. The United States Semiquincentennial, also called the Bisesquincentennial, the Sestercentennial or the Quarter Millennial, will be the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.

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The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this online class, Jill Suffel, 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 4:30 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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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 9:30am - 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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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 12, 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
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 12, 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, December 12, 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
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 12, 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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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 12, 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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Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 12, 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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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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Plant-Based Dishes for the Holidays
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we will prepare and taste some plant-based dishes that are perfect for the holiday season.

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ServSafe® Food Handler Course
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
The ServSafe® Food Handler course, taught by a Certified ServSafe® Instructor, provides basic food safety knowledge. This two-and-a-half-hour class covers five key areas: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross Contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitizing. At the end of the class, participants will take the online certification exam and will receive a certificate after passing it (in about one week).

©2018 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (National Restaurant Association). All rights reserved. ServSafe is a trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. National Restaurant Association® and the arc design are trademarks of the National Restaurant Association.

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Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
Registration and more information
Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. All pawns, bishops, knights, rooks, queens, and kings are welcome! Our club sessions consist of 30 minutes of instruction and one hour of open play. Boards and pieces will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set(s) from home.

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You & Me Book Club: The One and Only Ivan
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
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Book-loving kids, grab a book-loving grown-up (parent, grandparent, family friend, etc.), and join us for the You & Me Book Club. Discover beloved books from your grown-up’s childhood and introduce them to your favorite reads.

Our book for this month is The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Copies for the book club will be available at CCPL's Taneytown Branch beginning November 11.

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Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 12, 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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Hallmark Holiday Bingo
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Whether you love the Hallmark Channel's holiday movies or love to make fun of them, you will have a great time at our Hallmark Holiday-themed bingo night. Take a break from pre-holiday stress and join us for an evening of fun and prizes!

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Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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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Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: All Ages
More information
This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

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Gingerbread Fun
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 8
Registration and more information
You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on session will stress self-expression and creativity with many activity stations.

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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, December 13, 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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Coffee with the Classics: Desk Set
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for our holiday season selection, Desk Set, starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. 

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Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

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Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
North Carroll Branch
Friday, December 13, 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/.

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Gingerbread Joy: Bake and Decorate
Exploration Commons
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on baking workshop, participants will learn how to make gingerbread dough from scratch, roll it out, and cut out your own gingerbread cookies. You will then decorate them with a variety of sprinkles and homemade royal icing.

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Taylor Swift Birthday Bash
Westminster Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults
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I don't know about you, but I'm feeling... 35! Celebrate Taylor Swift's 35th birthday with drop-in bracelet making, trivia, karaoke, cupcakes from Starry Night Bakery (while supplies last), and more, all themed around this music icon. Presented by Starry Night Bakery and Carroll County Public Library.

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Mix and Mingle
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Birth - 5
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This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers. Each month, we fill the meeting room with toys and activities that encourage learning and healthy development so families can spend time together and make new friends. What makes this program special is that in each session, we will invite a community resource professional to participate so caregivers can ask questions and get information on raising healthy, happy children.

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Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

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Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 14, 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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Gift Wrapping Party
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for a festive time wrapping gifts away from the hustle and bustle and those prying eyes. You bring a handful of small to medium-sized gifts that need to be wrapped; we provide the space and wrapping supplies. We’ll set the mood with some jolly holiday tunes for your enjoyment while you wrap! Don’t have a gift yet for a special someone? Be sure to check out our Special Holiday Book Sale!

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Maker Expo 2024
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for our third annual Maker Expo. Customers and staff will showcase and sell handcrafted items in our Large Meeting Room from 10 AM - 1 PM. We will also be collecting spices for our Spice Drive and selling holiday treats from the teaching kitchen. Be sure to bring cash for any vendors who are selling without a digital way to accept payments!

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Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Enjoy the sounds of the season with a selection of music performed by the Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus of Carroll County.

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Make & Take Festive Ornaments
Westminster Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Drop in and decorate a festive, seasonal ornament; available while supplies last.

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Sounds of the Season Concert
Westminster Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for a concert of seasonal tunes performed by students from Westminster Elementary School and other local schools. 

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Carroll County Writers Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 12:30pm - 3:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association as we celebrate the holidays and hold an open mic session.

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Abstract Art with Squeegees
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Create unique abstract artwork as we experiment with the fun of squeegee art! Wear paint-friendly clothes to be prepared for the magic of this art style. Available while supplies last.

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Santa Visit
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join Santa for some special holiday fun! We'll start with songs and a story at noon, followed by crafts and music throughout the afternoon. Santa said he is in a dancing mood and will dance with the kids! Don't forget to bring your camera!

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Taylor Swift Birthday Party
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 10 - 18
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Celebrate your Swiftie pride with a birthday party.

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Free Spirit Book Club: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.

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Memory Lane Playback
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Memory Lane Playback is an interactive form of improvisational theatre that invites audience members to share stories we act out. Attendees will participate in improvisational theatre through stories shared by the group. Playback aims to create community, understanding, and connection.

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Gift Making Day for Kids: Mason Jars of Gratitude
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Are you looking for a fun and thoughtful gift for a teacher or caregiver this holiday season? Using simple ingredients, your child can create a personalized mason jar gift, choosing one from a list of options. This hands-on, fun-filled activity fosters creativity and gratitude and allows children to create a homemade gift for those who support and care for them. Available while supplies last. 

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Carroll County Critique Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing achievements and efforts.  

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Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, December 16, 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, December 16, 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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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, December 16, 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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Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

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Custom Laser Engraved Wine Tumblers
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn some of the basics of the laser's rotary tool as we create a design and engrave it onto our coated metal wine tumblers. These wine tumblers are light blue with a lid. Must be laser-certified for this class!

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Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don't have a card, one will be provided.

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Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

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Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM! 

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Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 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/.  

 

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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

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Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

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Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 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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Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 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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Sugar Plum Fairy Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Calling all fairies! Join us for a festive fairy-themed adventure with stories, songs, and activities.

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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

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Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Unwind Your Mind: Adult Coloring Book Group
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you feel like you're going in a dozen directions? Or maybe you're not focusing due to hectic schedules. Sometimes, we need to stop everything and concentrate on the simpler things. Join us for a monthly social gathering as we color and listen to relaxing music. Feel free to bring your own coloring book, use our sheets and pencils, or bring your electronic device with your favorite pre-loaded coloring book apps. Let's de-stress together!

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North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 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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Reindeer Rumpus
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 2 - 5
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On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, just to name a few. Make your own reindeer with scissors and glue. We will have a jolly reindeer rumpus!

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Needle Little Klatch?
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

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

 

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

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Bookmarks for Our Community
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Earn service hours while exercising your creativity by making homemade bookmarks for your community!

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Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. 

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Teens in the Kitchen: Marshmallows & Hot Cocoa
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 13 - 17
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In this hands-on class, we'll make marshmallows to cut at home and two jars of hot cocoa mix to give as gifts or keep for yourself. 

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Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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, December 17, 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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Youth Community Service Group
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Connect with your community and join us for our new group! Participants will earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our first project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

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Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

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