Upcoming Events

Intro to Reverse Engineering
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Welcome to the exciting world of reverse engineering! Learn how to reconstruct and modify existing parts using basic measuring tools and Onshape, a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling software.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Pre-Twinkle Violin
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 4 - 9
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Join Ms. Glenda Walsh Crouse from Westminster Suzuki Strings for a free 30-minute violin class. Participants will explore the exciting world of pre-twinkle violin. Children are taught through play, games, and storytelling. In addition to hearing a brief professional performance of the violin, children will be able to try a real fractional-sized violin. Following the class, Ms. Glenda will be available to answer questions about the violin and the Suzuki Method.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 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.

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

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

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

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

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 10, 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.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 10, 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.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 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. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 10, 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. 

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
Offsite
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.

Cooking Gluten-Free Workshop
Exploration Commons
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Are you curious about gluten-free cooking or what it means to be gluten-free? Join us for a hands-on cooking class as we make Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Bites with a Ranch Drizzle and Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. We will also learn how to read nutrition labels to look for gluten-free foods. Presented by Amie Howard, MS, CNS, LDN, RN, a nutritionist with BW Primary Care's Body and Wellness Program at LifeBridge Health. Please note that the Teaching Kitchen is not a gluten-free facility.

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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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.

Robot Pumpkin Smash
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

To Be Read for Kids! Katie the Catsitter
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 7 - Adults
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Katie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she's ready to spring into action! She'll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!)

Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

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

About the creators:

Colleen AF (Ann Felicity) Venable is the author of many books and was longlisted for a National Book Award for her YA graphic novel, Kiss Number 8. When she's not writing, she can be found working at animal rescues. Follow Colleen on her website, Instagram, and Twitter.

Stephanie Yue is the illustrator of many books, and was the colorist for Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Steph travels the world by motorbike and is currently drawing the next Katie the Catsitter from all over North America, and eating and climbing all the things. Follow Stephanie on their website, Instagram, and Twitter.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: All Ages
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Meet the Fire Truck!
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 12
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Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week and meet local heroes from the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company. We will learn fire safety tips and see a fire truck up close. Don't forget your cameras!

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 11, 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.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 11, 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 all levels of students. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults
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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.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 11, 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/.

What Can I Make?: 3D Printing
Exploration Commons
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Are you looking to get started in 3D printing? This class will review the basics of the process, software, and machinery we have available in our makerspace.

Family Book Bingo
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Join us after the library closes for an evening of fun for the whole family with book bingo! There is no cost to enter, door prize raffles just for showing up, and every win lets you pick a free book! 

Murder Mystery Lock-In: Dead Money
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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There's been a murder at the Mount Airy Casino! Now, the guests are being illegally detained by casino management, with a killer still on the loose. Can you crack the case and free yourself from casino security? Join us for a night of mystery, sleuthing, role-playing, and intrigue. Can you assemble the clues and determine which of your fellow guests is the killer?

Open Sewing Studio
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your current sewing project in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 

Sewing machines are only available for those certified for independent use. You may bring your own sewing machine to this class; you must have working knowledge of how to operate your machine.

Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.

Dear Pen Pal
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Sometimes, talking to people is hard. Why not write a letter instead?

What's that? You don't know how? Drop into the program to learn the basics of sending letters! We'll go over some extra fun things you can do to make your letter special so that you can express yourself in more than just words. 

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 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!

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 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. 

Waggin' at Watkins Park with CCPL's Mount Airy Branch
Offsite
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us at Watkins Park fur the ulti-mutt Halloween paw-ty! Visit your favorite library staff, as well as local vendors, to get plenty of treats. Costumes welcomed. This waggin' celebration is both kid- and pet-friendly. 

Star Wars Reads with Justina Ireland
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
Registration and more information
Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with Justina Ireland, author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic! Justina will talk about what it's like to write stories set in a galaxy far, far away. Her presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing, so be sure to bring your own books for the signing! Book sales will not be offered on site; however, Justina's works are available for purchase wherever great books are sold including Rudolph Girls.

Justina Ireland is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Dread Nation, Deathless Divide, and the Scott O’Dell Award-winning Ophie’s Ghosts. 

Carroll County Writers Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association for their monthly meeting at CCPL's Finksburg Branch.

Make Your Own Creepy Crafts
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Spiders and skulls and Frankentoys, oh my! Embrace the season with creepy, crawly crafting.

Star Wars Costume Contest: Children
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages: Birth - 12
Registration and more information
 

Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with our Star Wars costume contest! Justina Ireland, the author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic, will serve as one of the contest judges. This contest is only for children aged 12 and under; an adult costume contest will take place afterward. Only children planning on dressing up and competing need to register. 

Free Spirit Book Club: What Storm, What Thunder
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy.

What Storm, What Thunder is the One Maryland One Book 2024 selection.

Star Wars Costume Contest: Teens & Adults
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
 

Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with our Star Wars costume contest! Justina Ireland, the author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic, will serve as one of the contest judges. This contest is only for teens and adults; a children's costume contest will occur beforehand. Only teens and adults planning on dressing up and competing need to register. 

Carroll County Critique Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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! 

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Bring your questions about fall gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge. Because this class explores more advanced functionality, it is strongly recommended that participants take our Intro to Adobe Illustrator class or complete the following prerequisite videos before the class.

• Get to Know Illustrator
• Create and Edit Shapes
• Transform and Edit Artwork

Girls Who Code
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 10 - 18
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Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. In this eight-week series, students will explore coding in a fun and friendly environment with presenter Enya Sliwinski, a local Girls Who Code alumna. 

Needle Little Klatch?
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!

 

Sewing Skills: Garment Hemming
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Want to be able to hem your garments? Come learn how to sew a variety of hem styles on fabric samples you can keep for future reference. You'll learn about different types of hems, the factors that influence which hem to use, hand stitches and machine stitches used to hem garments, and two ways to hem jeans. 

Class prerequisites and required skills:

• have completed Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or have EC sewing machine certification
• can thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
• can sew items together with different seam allowances
• understand the purpose of back-stitching

Materials: Sewing machines and all necessary materials will be provided. 

Books and Bites: Star Wars Reads
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults
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Celebrate Star Wars Reads month by joining us for a Star Wars-themed joint program between CCPL's Westminster Branch and Exploration Commons, hosted in our Teaching Kitchen! Attendees will practice their Force skills by making favorite treats inspired by a galaxy far, far away. 

While we eat, Westminster librarian TJ will lead Star Wars-themed trivia and booktalk a range of Star Wars books that will be available for checkout at the end of class. Jedi Masters and Padawans ages 6 and up are welcome! One registration per group, up to four participants. For groups with children ages six and up, children must be accompanied by an adult.   

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Fall Prevention Part 1: Don't Fall This Fall!
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Have you ever fallen and couldn't get up? Learn about risk factors and what you can do to change or modify them to prevent falls. Presenter Chris Konior, Licensed Occupational Therapist and Senior Fitness Instructor, will also discuss home safety strategies. Handouts will be provided.

Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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!  

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Learn to Knit for Kids
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Now is your chance! This fun class will introduce you to the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on, knitting the garter stitch, and binding off. Using your new skills, you can make a variety of things, including a coaster, bean bag, pet/doll blanket, and a scarf. If possible, please bring your own skein of bulky wool yarn and size 10 wooden straight needles since our supply is limited.

Youth Community Service Group
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 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.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Tuesday, October 15, 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. 

Decorate a Pumpkin for the Library
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 5 - Adults
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CCPL’s Taneytown Branch is opening its annual pumpkin decorating contest up to everyone! Participants who sign up will receive their own miniature pumpkin to decorate. All pumpkins must be picked up on Wednesday, October 16 and returned to the library by Monday, October 21. 

Finished pumpkins will then be displayed in the library. Vote for your favorite between October 23 and October 30. Winners will be announced on Halloween, October 31!

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 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. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 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. 

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 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.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 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.

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Ask a Master Gardener
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Have questions about keeping your garden green? Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Mount Airy Branch lobby. 

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 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. 

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Starkweather
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Starkweather: The Untold Story of the Killing Spree That Changed America by Harry N. MacLean.

Meal Prep Strategies: Salad in a Jar
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Build a toolbox of strategies to make meal prep easy to integrate into your busy life. We will discuss how to make meals on repeat to help you meet your health goals. We will prepare a salad full of tasty, nutrient-dense ingredients to enjoy in class and assemble a salad-in-jar version to take home for a second meal. 

Coffee with the Classics: Shadow of a Doubt
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us as we celebrate the spooky season with the Hitchcock suspense classic Shadow of a Doubt, starring Joseph Cotten and Teresa Wright.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Online
Wednesday, October 16, 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.

ASL Practice Club
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us once a month for our brand-new ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Club! We will have conversational games and prompts to help keep your skills up. All fluency levels are welcome! 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his true love? Join us as we sing and dance our way through one enchanted evening!

Finksburg Book Club: The Collected Regrets of Clover
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.

Organizing for Everyone
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you overwhelmed by the excess clutter that has accumulated in your home? Decluttering is the first step in the organizing process, but it can also be the most challenging. Join Rebecca from Organizing For Ease to learn some tips to help make the decluttering process a little less difficult. Come get motivated and give yourself the confidence to reclaim your space and tackle that clutter.

To Be Read: Tracey Enerson Wood
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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From internationally bestselling author Tracey Enerson Wood, Katharine, the Wright Sister is an unforgettable novel that shines a spotlight on one of the most important and overlooked women in history, and the sacrifices she made so that others might fly. Tracey Enerson Wood loves discovering amazing women whose stories have been lost to history, and bringing them to life for today’s readers. Her past books include, The President’s Wife, The Engineer’s Wife, The War Nurse, and Homefront Cooking, American Veterans share Recipes, Wit, and Wisdom.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

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

 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 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.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his true love? Join us as we sing and dance our way through one enchanted evening!

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 17, 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. 

Fire Truck Visit
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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See a real fire truck up close! Celebrate Fire Prevention with the Manchester Fire Department when they bring a fire truck to the library.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Finksburg Branch lobby.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 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. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

Demystifying Continuous Care Retirement
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Kevin Jones, Community Outreach Coordinator of Acts Fairhaven, as he answers your questions on continuing care retirement and demystifies some common misconceptions concerning CCRC living. During the presentation, you will learn: 

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

If you have any additional questions, Mr. Jones will happily answer them.

Creating Customized Chocolates: Day One
Exploration Commons
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Get festive for fall by learning to create customized chocolates in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. In session two, we'll utilize our 3D prints and the makerspace's Vaquform machines to create custom molds. Then, we'll head to the teaching kitchen to learn how to mold chocolate and create our custom chocolates.

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

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences with people in similar situations is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening, and can often improve emotional health. This group is part of the MS Focus Independent Support Group Network. Please email Nadine Rosendale (nadiner@carr.org) with questions. 

Battle of the Books: Parent and Coach Information Sharing
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.

Meet the Maryland Ghost Trackers
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Join us for this fascinating program as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers recount their experiences with the supernatural. The Trackers are members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and will be here to share their theories about paranormal activity, explain and demonstrate the equipment that they use, and present evidence that they have collected over the years.

Mix and Mingle
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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 each session we will invite a community resource professional to participate so caregivers can ask questions and get information on raising healthy, happy children.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show
Westminster Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his true love? Join us as we sing and dance our way through one enchanted evening!

Fairytale Engineering
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 7
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Help us design a solution for our fairytale friend's problems! This program will begin with a brief storytime followed by an interactive building activity.

Pumpkin Fun
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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No school for CCPS today, so bring the kids and join the fun at our Annual STEM Day! At this session, we'll celebrate pumpkins with stories, songs, activities, and a craft. This might get messy, so dress in old clothes.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 18, 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.

Kids Painter's Palette
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 6 - 12
Registration and more information
Join us for a morning of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create beginner-level artwork inspired by the spooky season. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 18, 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.

Food Science in the Kitchen (Part 1): S'more Molecules
Exploration Commons
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Participants will gain foundational knowledge, develop science skills, and explore careers, all in a familiar format – food. This four-part series covers food chemistry, tastes and textures, food production, and manufacturing, with lots of fun experiments along the way. Hands-on learning and product tastings are part of each STEAM-focused session. Part 1 will study chocolate crystallization through tempering chocolate for a candy bar and the effects of heat on sugar molecules by developing a formulation for marshmallows.

Seasonal Creations: Montage Mini Pumpkins
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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What could be cuter than pumpkins? How about mini-pumpkins? Bring your fall festive creativity as we make montage mini-pumpkins with scrapbook paper and mod-podge. We'll decorate them with unique designs so you can adore them year-round. Available while supplies last.

Teen Service Hour Opportunity: Paint Carroll Pink
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Registration and more information
Participate in the Paint Carroll Pink service initiative! Create a gift to be distributed to patients undergoing cancer treatment at Carroll Hospital. Decorating items will be available to participants. Completed projects will be eligible for up to two service learning hours. 

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 18, 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/. 

Pumpkin Art & Dancing Hearts
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration and more information
No school for CCPS today, so bring the kids and join the fun at our Annual STEM Day! At this session, we'll be creating pumpkin seed art, measuring mini pumpkins, and watching dancing candy! Tori Seal, our guest STEM presenter, is from the National Institute of Health/National Cancer Institute.

Spooky Nerf Target Range
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Come by to make a target and try out our Nerf weapons on various spooky-themed targets!

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show
Westminster Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his true love? Join us as we sing and dance our way through one enchanted evening!

Wings of Fire Fest
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for a drop-in celebration of the Wings of Fire books! Create a paper dragonet of destiny, make a dragon egg, and more!

Ghost Walk of Westminster
Westminster Branch
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a ghost presentation and stroll through Westminster to visit our local ghosts and legends. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Registrants will be contacted with updates in the event of bad weather.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his true love? Join us as we sing and dance our way through one enchanted evening!

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 19, 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!

Spooky Science
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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This show, presented by the Science Guys of Baltimore, reveals the science behind dense, thick, and eerie fog! We'll learn to make the spooky call of a screeching owl, create bubbling potions, make kids glow in the dark, perform amazing optical illusions, and more! The show is interactive and fun, with kids from the crowd as volunteers for every experiment!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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!

Mural Me!: Freeform Drop-In Craft
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Unroll some fun and draw, stamp, doodle, trace, and stick  - and maybe even paint - on butcher paper to create one-of-a-kind murals for the library. How long can we go? What will you make? 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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!

Lois Wolford's Watercolor Workshop
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join local artist Lois Wolford for her watercolor workshop, Skin Tones the Easy Way – Spice Up Your Skin Tones with a Little Color.

For more information and to sign up, go to: https://tinyurl.com/mr48yzzn 

Please be prepared to pay when you arrive; the fee for this workshop is $30 for club members and $35 for nonmembers.

Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Afternoon
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds! On the road to the town of Etran's Folly, our heroes were waylaid by unusual creatures. No sooner did they hit town then they were met with a murder mystery...having solved this foul murder, the party began investigating the despoiled forest around Etran's Folly, attempting to find the source of the corruption!  

A choice of playable 5^th-level characters, dice, pencils, and other necessary supplies will be provided.  

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

PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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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!

Pokémon Go and Draw with Art Way Alliance
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Do you know them all? Join Art Way Alliance as artists show you how to draw some of your favorite Pokémon characters. From the original 151 to the new Scarlet and Violet starters, we will explore the shapes that make up these awesome characters. Participants may even get to create their own original creatures! Bring your Pokédex and creativity!

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 19, 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.

Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. The instructor is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. All levels are welcome.

Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 21, 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.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his true love? Join us as we sing and dance our way through one enchanted evening!

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, October 21, 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.

Read with a Ballerina
Finksburg Branch
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
Registration and more information
Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from the Contempic School of Ballet.

Baking Basics: Angel Food Cake
Exploration Commons
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Learn to bake a perfect angel food cake from scratch using six simple ingredients. Cakes will cool overnight and be ready for pickup the following day.

Roll for Initiative!: Engraved Leather Dice Trays
Exploration Commons
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Roll for initiative! In this Dungeons & Dragons-themed program, attendees will design custom artwork to be engraved on leather dice trays. 

Death Café: Conversations about Death
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join us for our monthly Death Café. Enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee and a cupcake as we discuss death. Our goal is to destigmatize discussions about death and dying. 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.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Escape Room
North Carroll Branch
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Some mysterious happenings are taking place in the tiny village of Sleepy Hollow. Is the headless horseman on the loose? Gather clues, solve puzzles, and more to try and escape in time in a Sleepy Hollow-themed escape room.

Learn to Crochet: Granny Square Tote
Westminster Branch
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for this beginner-friendly crochet class. In part 1, you will learn crochet basics and how to make a granny square. In part 2, you will turn your granny squares into a cute tote bag. All supplies will be provided, but if you would like specific colors, please bring worsted-weight yarn (4, medium) in the color of your choosing. This is a two-part class.

Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 21, 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.

Religious Records in Maryland
Finksburg Branch
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Genealogist and author Debra Hoffman will discuss the basic organization and theology of the religions of Maryland settlers, including what records were created and how to find and access them. Information on specific denominations, such as Catholics, Lutherans & Reformed, and Quakers will also be covered.

Debra A. Hoffman, professional genealogist, author, and lecturer, specializes in Maryland and German research. She has a certificate in Family History from Brigham Young University and a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (PLCGS)-German Records from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She coordinated “Maryland: Researching in the Old Line State” at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) in 2020 and co-authored NGS’ Research in the States Series: Maryland. She currently serves as an At-Large Board Member in the Maryland Genealogical Society and is the Secretary for the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society.

This program is sponsored by the Carroll County Genealogical Society.

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 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! 

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

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

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

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 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.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 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.

Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge. Because this class explores more advanced functionality, it is strongly recommended that participants take our Intro to Adobe Illustrator class or complete the following prerequisite videos before the class.

• Get to Know Illustrator
• Create and Edit Shapes
• Transform and Edit Artwork

Girls Who Code
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 10 - 18
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Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. In this eight-week series, students will explore coding in a fun and friendly environment with presenter Enya Sliwinski, a local Girls Who Code alumna. 

Board Games at Laughing Coffin
Offsite
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all fans of fun, lovers of strategy and competition! The library will be hosting board game demos for teens at the Laughing Coffin Hobby Shop in Taneytown. Bring a group or meet new friends while trying out a variety of popular modern board games!

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 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.

Learn to Knit for Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Now is your chance! This fun class will introduce you to the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on, knitting the garter stitch, and binding off. Using your new skills, you can make a variety of things, including a coaster, scarf, pet blanket, or dish/washcloth. If possible, please bring your own skein of bulky wool yarn and size 10 wooden straight needles since our supply is limited.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 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.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 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.

Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction (Class 3)
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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This series of sewing classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information, resources, and hands-on experience.

Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction introduces the following information and skills:

• fabric types, terminology, and preparation for sewing
• interfacings types, uses, and application
• reading, customizing, and cutting from a commercial pattern
• constructing and finishing a simple garment

This is a series class; you need to register for the first class and attend all three classes.

• Class 1: Choosing, Purchasing, and Preparing Fabrics for Garment Sewing
• Class 2: Measuring the Body, Preparing the Pattern, and Cutting the Fabric
• Class 3: Sewing Slim Cut Lounge Pants

Series Prerequisites and Required Skills:

• Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or have EC sewing machine certification
• can thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
• can sew items together with different seam allowances
• understand the purpose of back-stitching
• have previously sewn items equivalent to the projects in the Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes: small fabric container, lined canvas tote with webbing handles, lined pouch with zipper

Required Materials:

• A sewing machine, some materials, and a commercial sewing pattern will be provided
• Students will supply the appropriate fabric, elastic, and thread for their garment
• Appropriate amount of prewashed and dried fabric for your size*
• Appropriate width and amount of elastic for your size*
• Matching thread*

*Do not purchase fabric, elastic, or thread before the first class.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 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. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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

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

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 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.

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 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. 

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

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

Unwind Your Mind: Adult Coloring Book Group
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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!

Westminster Book Club: The Perfect Horse
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis by Elizabeth Letts. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Curiosity Club
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
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Join us at Curiosity Club to explore different themes through stories, art, and hands-on activities. This special program allows kids and adult caregivers to have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Online
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 7 - Adults
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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.

Teen Crafternoon: Creepy Book Keychains
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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It's craft time! Join us to make this extra creepy rendition of book keychains!

Available while supplies last.

Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files for success. Using Adobe Illustrator and the Epilog Fusion Pro laser, participants will make either a pair of earrings or a necklace to take home. This is an introductory level program; no previous experience with design software or laser cutting (or certification) is required. 

3D Art: Not-Too-Spooky Paint Party
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - 13
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A skeleton's head or a witch's hat, which will you paint alongside your bubbling vat? Each child will paint either a wooden skull or a paper mache witch's hat, along with a wooden cauldron. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required, and supplies are limited.  

Open Chess
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Ghosts of Gettysburg
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Join local historian Nancy Householder, a tour guide for Mark Nesbitt's Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours, for a night of chilling tales and stories.

Tarot for Mediumship
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn to use tarot to connect to loved ones who have crossed over, as well as techniques and tools for all levels of tarot readers. We’ll briefly review the basics of mediumship, the Clair senses! You’ll learn a basic three-card spread and how the dearly departed speak to us through tarot symbolism. 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. She’s also the creator and illustrator of The Holly & The Ivy Tarot Guidebook.