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Check our Program Guide or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Sewing Skills: Fabric Cutting
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Learn to safely use rotary cutters for precision cutting. Learn how the cutting mat can help you cut with speed and accuracy. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Learn to safely use rotary cutters for precision cutting. Learn how the cutting mat can help you cut with speed and accuracy. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required.
Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 10:45am - 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 10:45am - 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, May 30, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 8
More information
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, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Summer-Fun-Themed Machine Appliqué Apron
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Machine appliqué is a technique that uses fabric to enhance items such as aprons, bags, quilts, sweatshirts, etc. Join us for this beginner-level sewing class to embellish an apron that can be used for summer cookouts and gifts. Beginner sewing experience and Exploration Commons Sewing Machine Use Certification are required prior to attending.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
Machine appliqué is a technique that uses fabric to enhance items such as aprons, bags, quilts, sweatshirts, etc. Join us for this beginner-level sewing class to embellish an apron that can be used for summer cookouts and gifts. Beginner sewing experience and Exploration Commons Sewing Machine Use Certification are required prior to attending.
Diverse Voices Book Club: Speak, Okinawa
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our May selection is Speak, Okinawa by Elizabeth Miki Brina. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our May selection is Speak, Okinawa by Elizabeth Miki Brina. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.
Chef Stories: A Night with Collision Course
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join Chef Tony Gerald and Ashley Gerald from Collision Course as they share the tastes of their favorite dishes and the stories that inspired them.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Join Chef Tony Gerald and Ashley Gerald from Collision Course as they share the tastes of their favorite dishes and the stories that inspired them.
Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project to do together each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or come to meet new people who have a shared love of crafting.
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project to do together each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or come to meet new people who have a shared love of crafting.
Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
See what's behind the silver screen in this introductory course to Adobe's high-end video editing software Premiere Pro! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some of the cool tucked-away features in the program. So if you have ever wanted to start getting into video editing, this is the class for you!
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
See what's behind the silver screen in this introductory course to Adobe's high-end video editing software Premiere Pro! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some of the cool tucked-away features in the program. So if you have ever wanted to start getting into video editing, this is the class for you!
Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:30pm - 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!
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:30pm - 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!
Pajama Party Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
To Be Read: Nora Murphy
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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From Nora Murphy, author of The Favor, The New Mother is both relatable and nerve-wracking, sympathetic and bone-chilling― a fresh new twist on motherhood and murder in suburbia. Nora Murphy attended law school in Washington, DC, then worked as a judicial law clerk before transitioning to private practice. A practicing attorney, Nora writes as much as she can, usually on her phone. Nora resides in Maryland with her husband, young son, and four rescue pets. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
From Nora Murphy, author of The Favor, The New Mother is both relatable and nerve-wracking, sympathetic and bone-chilling― a fresh new twist on motherhood and murder in suburbia. Nora Murphy attended law school in Washington, DC, then worked as a judicial law clerk before transitioning to private practice. A practicing attorney, Nora writes as much as she can, usually on her phone. Nora resides in Maryland with her husband, young son, and four rescue pets. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 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, May 31, 2023 - 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, some time will be spent brainstorming, critiquing, and sharing knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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, some time will be spent brainstorming, critiquing, and sharing knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.
Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 10:00am - 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.
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 10:00am - 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.
Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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, May 31, 2023 - 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 Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group that is open to both 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group that is open to both 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, May 31, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for family fun and enjoy music, crafts, games, STEM activities, and being together with friends.
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for family fun and enjoy music, crafts, games, STEM activities, and being together with friends.
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 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.
Deep Relaxation Class Online
Online
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
All experience levels are welcome to participate in this one-hour virtual hatha yoga practice. In class, we will explore beginner-level asanas and mindful movements designed to support your well-being on many levels. At times pranayama, Sanskrit chants, and guided meditations will also be included to complement the practice. Bring your yoga mat, additional cushions, or blankets, and have a clean open space for the class.
Online
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
All experience levels are welcome to participate in this one-hour virtual hatha yoga practice. In class, we will explore beginner-level asanas and mindful movements designed to support your well-being on many levels. At times pranayama, Sanskrit chants, and guided meditations will also be included to complement the practice. Bring your yoga mat, additional cushions, or blankets, and have a clean open space for the class.
CCPL and Bryan Nupp assume no responsibility for injuries suffered while participating in this online program.
Preschool Vision Screening
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Drop by CCPL's Finksburg Branch for a free vision screening. The screening for preschool-aged children will test for nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. In partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Drop by CCPL's Finksburg Branch for a free vision screening. The screening for preschool-aged children will test for nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. In partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.
Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Wildwood Storytime with CCPL's Mount Airy Branch
Offsite
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for storytime at the Wildwood Park gazebo! We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet indoors at CCPL's Mount Airy Branch.
Offsite
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for storytime at the Wildwood Park gazebo! We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet indoors at CCPL's Mount Airy Branch.
Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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, June 1, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for the use of Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro laser cutter.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for the use of Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro laser cutter.
Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.
Read to a Dog
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 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.
Pride Month Perler Beads
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Celebrate the beginning of Pride Month by making custom Perler bead creations!
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Celebrate the beginning of Pride Month by making custom Perler bead creations!
Stock-Up for Summer Book Sale
Finksburg Branch
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Ease into summer relaxation 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.
Finksburg Branch
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Ease into summer relaxation 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.
Little Ones: It's Never Too Early to Get Ready for Kindergarten
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 3
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Learn how you can help your child develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, writing, singing, and playing, simple activities you probably do already! This storytime features interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 3
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Learn how you can help your child develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, writing, singing, and playing, simple activities you probably do already! This storytime features interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 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.
Hello Python
Exploration Commons
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Interested in learning Python but don't know where to start? Join us for an introductory look at the Python programming language, resources for learning, and a general open discussion about programming.
Exploration Commons
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Interested in learning Python but don't know where to start? Join us for an introductory look at the Python programming language, resources for learning, and a general open discussion about programming.
An Evening with James Comey
Offsite
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Offsite
Friday, June 2, 2023 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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An author talk will be followed by an interview with John Bainbridge, Jr. and a book signing.
Tickets are $32 each and include a signed copy of Central Park West. Purchase Tickets from Carroll Arts Center at https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
ABOUT JAMES COMEY
Since graduating from the College of William and Mary in 1982 and the University of Chicago Law School in 1985, James Comey has been a prosecutor, defense lawyer, general counsel, teacher, writer, and leader. He most recently served in government as Director of the FBI. His best-selling book, A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership was published in 2018 and made into a 2020 television limited-series. His second book, Saving Justice: Truth, Transparency, and Trust, also a New York Times bestseller, was published in 2021. Jim, as he is known to family and friends, and his wife, Patrice, live in Virginia and are the parents of five and grandparents (so far) of three.
CENTRAL PARK WEST
The gripping crime fiction debut from former FBI director James Comey takes readers deep inside the world of lawyers and investigators working to solve a murder while navigating the treacherous currents of modern politics and the mob.
"Central Park West is a great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority, it's clear James Comey knows this world like the back of his hand. And he delivers it with the addictive style of an expert storyteller." —Michael Connelly, NYT's #1 bestseller of the Harry Bosch series and Desert Star
"James Comey's intimate knowledge of law enforcement makes Central Park West a winning legal thriller, but the book is so much more than an insider's account. Memorable characters, a gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut— one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre.” —Harlan Coben
Stock-Up for Summer Book Sale
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Ease into summer relaxation 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.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Ease into summer relaxation with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 plus sales tax sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale.
Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen is fun!
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen is fun!
Bubble Tea Crafting and Tasting
Exploration Commons
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 10 - Adults
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In this interactive program, attendees will help craft and sample different types of boba and bubble teas. Let's find out what the EC50 favorites are!
Exploration Commons
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 10 - Adults
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In this interactive program, attendees will help craft and sample different types of boba and bubble teas. Let's find out what the EC50 favorites are!
Money, Money, Money Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 5 - Adults
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It is never too early to help your little ones gain common cents! Join us for a storytime filled with stories, songs, and ways to get kids thinking about being financially savvy at an early age! Another fun event as part of Carroll Ca$h Day.
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 5 - Adults
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It is never too early to help your little ones gain common cents! Join us for a storytime filled with stories, songs, and ways to get kids thinking about being financially savvy at an early age! Another fun event as part of Carroll Ca$h Day.
Carroll Ca$h Day
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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class="x">Join us for a full day of financial fun for the entire family! Please stop by our Credit Café to check your credit score, visit with expert exhibitors, and participate in fun financial activities and games for all ages.
Protect Yourself & Shred It
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Do you realize you have plenty of information lying around that others could steal and create a whole new identity from? Safely shred all those documents with private personal data as part of our Carroll Ca$h Day event. Stop inside CCPL's North Carroll Branch during Carroll Ca$h Day to pick up your free shredding voucher. File folders, magazines, newspapers, and books can all be shredded; please do not bring binders, hard drives, or cardboard boxes, as they cannot be shredded.
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Do you realize you have plenty of information lying around that others could steal and create a whole new identity from? Safely shred all those documents with private personal data as part of our Carroll Ca$h Day event. Stop inside CCPL's North Carroll Branch during Carroll Ca$h Day to pick up your free shredding voucher. File folders, magazines, newspapers, and books can all be shredded; please do not bring binders, hard drives, or cardboard boxes, as they cannot be shredded.
Meet the Oriole Bird!
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:15am - 12:15pm
Ages: All Ages
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You are in for a special treat when the Orioles' mascot visits the library as part of our Carroll Ca$h Day program! Baseball fever is in full swing at CCPL's North Carroll Branch, and you can help the Oriole Bird cheer our hometown baseball team on to victory this year! Bring your camera to capture the moment, and don't forget to wear your home team's favorite colors.
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:15am - 12:15pm
Ages: All Ages
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You are in for a special treat when the Orioles' mascot visits the library as part of our Carroll Ca$h Day program! Baseball fever is in full swing at CCPL's North Carroll Branch, and you can help the Oriole Bird cheer our hometown baseball team on to victory this year! Bring your camera to capture the moment, and don't forget to wear your home team's favorite colors.
Meet Poe
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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You are in for a special treat when Raven's mascot, Poe, visits the library as part of our Carroll Ca$h Day program! Football season may be a few months away, but football fever is in full swing at the North Carroll Branch. Help Poe cheer our hometown football team on to victory this year! Bring your camera to capture the moment, and don't forget to wear your home team's favorite colors!
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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You are in for a special treat when Raven's mascot, Poe, visits the library as part of our Carroll Ca$h Day program! Football season may be a few months away, but football fever is in full swing at the North Carroll Branch. Help Poe cheer our hometown football team on to victory this year! Bring your camera to capture the moment, and don't forget to wear your home team's favorite colors!
Game Day: Sushi Go
Offsite
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
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Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play Sushi Go at City Parks Gaming & Brew Room! An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks. However, participants are encouraged to support City Park Gaming & Brew Room.
Offsite
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
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Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play Sushi Go at City Parks Gaming & Brew Room! An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks. However, participants are encouraged to support City Park Gaming & Brew Room.
Sushi Go! is a card game where participants must grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they move by. Score points for making the most maki rolls, collecting a full set of sashimi, and dipping your favorite nigiri in wasabi. Click here for more information on the game.
Total Number of Players: 2 - 5
Average Gameplay: 15 minutes
CLO for Sewing and Fashion Enthusiasts
Exploration Commons
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Discover the power of CLO, our new makerspace software that allows you to create and customize patterns and render realistic 3D models of your designs. CLO allows you to draft or modify patterns based on your unique measurements or industry-standard sizes. Whether you're an aspiring fashion designer or simply looking to create custom-fit patterns, join us and learn how this software can help bring your creative visions to life.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Discover the power of CLO, our new makerspace software that allows you to create and customize patterns and render realistic 3D models of your designs. CLO allows you to draft or modify patterns based on your unique measurements or industry-standard sizes. Whether you're an aspiring fashion designer or simply looking to create custom-fit patterns, join us and learn how this software can help bring your creative visions to life.
DIY Comic Book Coasters
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Are you a comic book fan, or do you have a comic book lover in your life? If so, join us as we use recycled comic books to make exciting and colorful coasters. This project makes a great Father's Day gift!
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Are you a comic book fan, or do you have a comic book lover in your life? If so, join us as we use recycled comic books to make exciting and colorful coasters. This project makes a great Father's Day gift!
Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 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
Westminster Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 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.
Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, concentrating on creative movement.
North Carroll Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, concentrating on creative movement.
Ready, Set, VIOLIN
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Do you have a child that loves the violin, but you’re not sure if they are ready for lessons? Join the Ready, Set, VIOLIN class to find out! This class provides an opportunity to explore violin lessons without a financial commitment. Families prepare for formal lessons during the free, 4-week course by learning the skills required for successful lessons.
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Do you have a child that loves the violin, but you’re not sure if they are ready for lessons? Join the Ready, Set, VIOLIN class to find out! This class provides an opportunity to explore violin lessons without a financial commitment. Families prepare for formal lessons during the free, 4-week course by learning the skills required for successful lessons.
By the end of the class, families will learn the following:
- how to take a bow
- how to stand with the correct posture
- how to hold a violin and bow
- ear training so the song can be learned by ear
- to develop concentration and observation skills
- to become familiar with Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star variations
- preliminary bow exercises to play rhythms
Parents and adult caregivers participate in the class. All materials will be provided. No violin is required; the Suzuki method begins on the box violin and then moves to a real violin when the child is ready. The Suzuki method educates children in the same way they learn their native language, through immersion! All concepts are taught through play, games, stories, and picture books. Adults will have a better understanding of the Suzuki method of education by the end of the class. Sensei Glenda Walsh Crouse is the director of Westminster Suzuki Strings. She has 19 years of experience nurturing young artists.
Alphabet Train: Letters X, Y, and Z
Finksburg Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.
North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.
North Carroll Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.
Movie Mondays: Bringing Up Baby
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you looking for a bit of afternoon fun out of the sun? Join us as we screen a classic black-and-white movie! This month's selection is Bringing Up Baby, starring Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant.
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you looking for a bit of afternoon fun out of the sun? Join us as we screen a classic black-and-white movie! This month's selection is Bringing Up Baby, starring Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant.
Cooking for Wellness: Omega-3 Avocado Toast
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, learn about which dietary changes you can make to help improve your brain health and help protect against cognitive decline. Join registered dietitian Dana Mealing for a talk on brain health and enjoy some avocado toast with a secret brain-health ingredient. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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For Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, learn about which dietary changes you can make to help improve your brain health and help protect against cognitive decline. Join registered dietitian Dana Mealing for a talk on brain health and enjoy some avocado toast with a secret brain-health ingredient. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.
Robot Coding with Pepper
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Code with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation using the drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required. Pepper was funded by a Library Services and Technology Act Grant from the Maryland State Library and Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Code with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation using the drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required. Pepper was funded by a Library Services and Technology Act Grant from the Maryland State Library and Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Y2Krafts
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Join us to experience some Millennial crafts!
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Join us to experience some Millennial crafts!
Summer Reads: Eliza Knight
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight returns with Starring Adele Astaire, a story full of glitz and glam as she delves into the life of Adele Astaire, a spirited and talented woman who served up smiles and love both on and off the stage—with and without her also famous brother Fred Astaire— along with a determined young dancer with rags-to-riches dreams. Eliza will be in conversation with author Alix Rickloff. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 5, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight returns with Starring Adele Astaire, a story full of glitz and glam as she delves into the life of Adele Astaire, a spirited and talented woman who served up smiles and love both on and off the stage—with and without her also famous brother Fred Astaire— along with a determined young dancer with rags-to-riches dreams. Eliza will be in conversation with author Alix Rickloff. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Outdoor Fun at the Library: Awesome Jungle Animals
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 5 - 12
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Lions, monkeys, and MORE! Join us for junglerific games and crafts.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 5 - 12
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Lions, monkeys, and MORE! Join us for junglerific games and crafts.
Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Delicious Dog Treats Baking Class
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Pamper your pooch with an assortment of homemade dog treats. Each participant will get a doggy bag to share with their furry friend waiting patiently at home. This is a hands-on class.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Pamper your pooch with an assortment of homemade dog treats. Each participant will get a doggy bag to share with their furry friend waiting patiently at home. This is a hands-on class.
Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Alternative Burgers
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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In this hands-on class, you'll add variety to your BBQ with a flavorful salmon burger and a tasty veggie burger.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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In this hands-on class, you'll add variety to your BBQ with a flavorful salmon burger and a tasty veggie burger.
Cooking with Fresh Ingredients from the Farmer's Market
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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There are many farmers' markets in Carroll County whose season is just opening up. Get some yummy menu ideas and a delicious taste of local options presented by wellness consultant Brooke Hagerty of The Chick. Liven up your meals with a fresh twist.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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There are many farmers' markets in Carroll County whose season is just opening up. Get some yummy menu ideas and a delicious taste of local options presented by wellness consultant Brooke Hagerty of The Chick. Liven up your meals with a fresh twist.
Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 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, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 9:30am - 10:00am
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.
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 9:30am - 10:00am
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.
Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 9:45am - 10:15am
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.
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 9:45am - 10:15am
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, June 7, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Sign with Me
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Let's get together to learn sign language! Join us as we learn to communicate using our eyes and hands.
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Let's get together to learn sign language! Join us as we learn to communicate using our eyes and hands.
Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Intro to 3D Scanning
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects. Join us for an introductory look into this technology used extensively in engineering, architecture, historic preservation, and video game development. We will demonstrate the use of our handheld Artec Leo 3D Scanner and highlight some recent projects that have been created with it.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects. Join us for an introductory look into this technology used extensively in engineering, architecture, historic preservation, and video game development. We will demonstrate the use of our handheld Artec Leo 3D Scanner and highlight some recent projects that have been created with it.
Chess at the Library
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Mixology Exploration: Whiskey Cocktails with Covalent Spirits
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a hands-on whiskey cocktail class and discover the secrets of crafting the perfect drink while learning more about this amber spirit. Jennifer Yang, from Covalent Spirits, will share her expertise and lead you through the making of several classic whiskey cocktails. You must be 21 or older to attend; a government-issued photo ID is required.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a hands-on whiskey cocktail class and discover the secrets of crafting the perfect drink while learning more about this amber spirit. Jennifer Yang, from Covalent Spirits, will share her expertise and lead you through the making of several classic whiskey cocktails. You must be 21 or older to attend; a government-issued photo ID is required.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 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, June 7, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.
Preserving Liberty Reservoir
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
The Friends of the Liberty Reservoir was formed in 2018. They have worked tirelessly to preserve our drinking water and the fire roads and trails surrounding the reservoir, to keep the area safe and clean, and to bring awareness to issues affecting the area, such as invasive species. Their ultimate goal is to restore the decommissioned areas within the Liberty Reservoir. Stephanie Brennan, President of FoLR, will join us to discuss this vital organization and what we can all do to help.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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The Friends of the Liberty Reservoir was formed in 2018. They have worked tirelessly to preserve our drinking water and the fire roads and trails surrounding the reservoir, to keep the area safe and clean, and to bring awareness to issues affecting the area, such as invasive species. Their ultimate goal is to restore the decommissioned areas within the Liberty Reservoir. Stephanie Brennan, President of FoLR, will join us to discuss this vital organization and what we can all do to help.
Summer Reads: Liv Constantine
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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A D.C. philanthropist suspects that her seemingly perfect employee is secretly plotting to steal her husband, her reputation—even her life—in The Senator's Wife, the latest novel of psychological suspense from the internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish. Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Lynne and Valerie are national and international bestselling authors with over one million copies sold worldwide. Their books have been translated into twenty-eight languages, published in thirty-three countries, optioned for development in both television and film, and praised by USA Today, The Sunday Times, People, and Good Morning America, among many others. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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A D.C. philanthropist suspects that her seemingly perfect employee is secretly plotting to steal her husband, her reputation—even her life—in The Senator's Wife, the latest novel of psychological suspense from the internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish. Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Lynne and Valerie are national and international bestselling authors with over one million copies sold worldwide. Their books have been translated into twenty-eight languages, published in thirty-three countries, optioned for development in both television and film, and praised by USA Today, The Sunday Times, People, and Good Morning America, among many others. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Wildwood Storytime with CCPL's Mount Airy Branch
Offsite
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for storytime at the Wildwood Park gazebo! We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet indoors at CCPL's Mount Airy Branch.
Offsite
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for storytime at the Wildwood Park gazebo! We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet indoors at CCPL's Mount Airy Branch.
Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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, June 8, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: The Shell Collector
Offsite
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Shell Collector by Nancy Naigle.
Offsite
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Shell Collector by Nancy Naigle.
Intro to Basic Sewing Skills
Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take toward sewing your projects. This program includes EC Sewing Machine Certification for independent use.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take toward sewing your projects. This program includes EC Sewing Machine Certification for independent use.
Cook with Smokin Roche's BBQ: Mac & Cheese
Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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In this hands-on class, Chef Brian Roche from Smokin Roche's BBQ will teach you how to make the most delicious mac & cheese.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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In this hands-on class, Chef Brian Roche from Smokin Roche's BBQ will teach you how to make the most delicious mac & cheese.
Reading Together
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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We will read stories and poems out loud and talk about them. There is no homework, no pressure. Non-readers or bookworms, you can sit back and listen or join the conversation as much or as little as you like. Come unwind and enjoy some time out in this alternative to the traditional book club.
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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We will read stories and poems out loud and talk about them. There is no homework, no pressure. Non-readers or bookworms, you can sit back and listen or join the conversation as much or as little as you like. Come unwind and enjoy some time out in this alternative to the traditional book club.
Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.
Picture Book BINGO
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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Grab a stack of picture books and start reading because it’s time to play Picture Book BINGO! This fun preschool activity encourages children to read a book and look for what’s described on a bingo card. Can you find what you need in your book to complete five in a row? Keep reading until you have bingo!
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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Grab a stack of picture books and start reading because it’s time to play Picture Book BINGO! This fun preschool activity encourages children to read a book and look for what’s described on a bingo card. Can you find what you need in your book to complete five in a row? Keep reading until you have bingo!
Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 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.
North Carroll Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 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.
That's What Friends Are For!
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Let's meet new friends at the library! Celebrate National Best Friend Day with stories, crafts, and activities. We will be using soil and seeds.
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Let's meet new friends at the library! Celebrate National Best Friend Day with stories, crafts, and activities. We will be using soil and seeds.
Western Fun: Cowboys & Cowgirls
Taneytown Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Saddle up for western fun with a cowboy/cowgirl storytime! We'll share stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Costumes are welcome but not required.
Taneytown Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Saddle up for western fun with a cowboy/cowgirl storytime! We'll share stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Costumes are welcome but not required.
¡Ayúdame! Spanish Language Practice
Taneytown Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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This conversation club was created to help the librarian and others learn and practice Spanish. All levels welcome; native speakers, too. No pressure, no judgment. ¡Aprender juntos es divertido!
Taneytown Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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This conversation club was created to help the librarian and others learn and practice Spanish. All levels welcome; native speakers, too. No pressure, no judgment. ¡Aprender juntos es divertido!
3D Modeling in Fusion 360
Exploration Commons
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Learn design tips and tricks in one of Autodesk's 3D modeling software, Fusion 360! This class is optimized for beginners new to 3D design principles and practices.
Exploration Commons
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Learn design tips and tricks in one of Autodesk's 3D modeling software, Fusion 360! This class is optimized for beginners new to 3D design principles and practices.
Summer Reads: Kristan Higgins
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her most recent, A Little Ray of Sunshine, is a can't miss summer read that tells the story of what happens when a child put up for adoption 18 years ago meets his biological mother. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into more than two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her most recent, A Little Ray of Sunshine, is a can't miss summer read that tells the story of what happens when a child put up for adoption 18 years ago meets his biological mother. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Kristan will be in conversation with Nikki Payne. By day, Nikki Payne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services. By night, she dreams of ways to subvert canon literature.
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 14 - 17 to assist our local master gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch gardens. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
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Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 14 - 17 to assist our local master gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch gardens. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent.
Annual Plein Air at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your art supplies and set up your easels to capture the beauty of the Finksburg Branch Garden in full bloom. Experienced and novice community artists are invited to participate in this annual plein air event. Local artists and Carroll County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. Harpist Lydia Bandy will be playing musical selections from 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Rain Date: Saturday, June 17, 9:30 AM - 12 PM.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your art supplies and set up your easels to capture the beauty of the Finksburg Branch Garden in full bloom. Experienced and novice community artists are invited to participate in this annual plein air event. Local artists and Carroll County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. Harpist Lydia Bandy will be playing musical selections from 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Rain Date: Saturday, June 17, 9:30 AM - 12 PM.
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Do you have a question you'd like to ask a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener? Bring plant samples or photos for identification or diagnosis to an Ask a Master Gardener plant clinic. Get advice on veggies, landscape plants, insects, lawns, and more. Pick up publications from the university and borrow library books, too!
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Do you have a question you'd like to ask a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener? Bring plant samples or photos for identification or diagnosis to an Ask a Master Gardener plant clinic. Get advice on veggies, landscape plants, insects, lawns, and more. Pick up publications from the university and borrow library books, too!
Kids Craft Club: Crochet Bookmark
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 8 - 13
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Fun for kids who want to learn how to crochet or those who already know!
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 8 - 13
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Fun for kids who want to learn how to crochet or those who already know!
Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. We will focus on project design and the VCarve software in the morning session. We will cover machine use in the afternoon, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. There will be a break from 12-1 PM between the morning and afternoon sessions.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. We will focus on project design and the VCarve software in the morning session. We will cover machine use in the afternoon, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. There will be a break from 12-1 PM between the morning and afternoon sessions.
All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training before attending the first session of this program.
At the instructor’s discretion, customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for the use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine. Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the CNC router independently.
All Together Now Paint Party
Westminster Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Join us for an evening of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create a beginner-level artwork inspired by our Summer Reading theme of All Together Now. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.
Westminster Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Join us for an evening of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create a beginner-level artwork inspired by our Summer Reading theme of All Together Now. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.
Carroll County Writers Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Free Spirit Book Club: All My Rage
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.
PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. 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 come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins welcome!
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. 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 come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins welcome!
Pride Movie Screening: Love, Simon
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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CCPL's Mount Airy Branch is kicking off its celebration of National Pride Month with a screening of Love, Simon. This heartfelt, coming-of-age love-story centers on Simon Spier and his struggle with identity, coming out, and young romance. All are welcome to join us in this celebration of identity and community. Feel free to bring a soft pillow or cushion. Popcorn will be provided. Love, Simon is rated PG-13.
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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CCPL's Mount Airy Branch is kicking off its celebration of National Pride Month with a screening of Love, Simon. This heartfelt, coming-of-age love-story centers on Simon Spier and his struggle with identity, coming out, and young romance. All are welcome to join us in this celebration of identity and community. Feel free to bring a soft pillow or cushion. Popcorn will be provided. Love, Simon is rated PG-13.
Carroll Chapter Critique Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll Chapter Critique Group as we discuss our writing efforts and achievements.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll Chapter Critique Group as we discuss our writing efforts and achievements.
Marlene at Home: Out & About at North Carroll High School
Online
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Marlene at Home is out and about this summer! Many are asking about the former North Carroll High School site since Coppermine acquired it almost a year ago. Join us for a tour of the Coppermine Pantherplex and hear the latest news about this bustling community gathering spot. You may know that the Sheriff's Office is there, but did you know about the theater group, the homeschool academy, Badger Baseball, the concerts, dance competitions, recitals, and sports activities at the complex? Watch to learn about individuals and groups renting out classrooms, indoor and outdoor courts, fields, stadium, and the auditorium. Join Marlene to see what spots you don't want to miss in Carroll County.
Online
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Marlene at Home is out and about this summer! Many are asking about the former North Carroll High School site since Coppermine acquired it almost a year ago. Join us for a tour of the Coppermine Pantherplex and hear the latest news about this bustling community gathering spot. You may know that the Sheriff's Office is there, but did you know about the theater group, the homeschool academy, Badger Baseball, the concerts, dance competitions, recitals, and sports activities at the complex? Watch to learn about individuals and groups renting out classrooms, indoor and outdoor courts, fields, stadium, and the auditorium. Join Marlene to see what spots you don't want to miss in Carroll County.
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Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 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
Westminster Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 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.
Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, concentrating on creative movement.
North Carroll Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, concentrating on creative movement.
Ready, Set, VIOLIN
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Do you have a child that loves the violin, but you’re not sure if they are ready for lessons? Join the Ready, Set, VIOLIN class to find out! This class provides an opportunity to explore violin lessons without a financial commitment. Families prepare for formal lessons during the free, 4-week course by learning the skills required for successful lessons.
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Do you have a child that loves the violin, but you’re not sure if they are ready for lessons? Join the Ready, Set, VIOLIN class to find out! This class provides an opportunity to explore violin lessons without a financial commitment. Families prepare for formal lessons during the free, 4-week course by learning the skills required for successful lessons.
By the end of the class, families will learn the following:
- how to take a bow
- how to stand with the correct posture
- how to hold a violin and bow
- ear training so the song can be learned by ear
- to develop concentration and observation skills
- to become familiar with Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star variations
- preliminary bow exercises to play rhythms
Parents and adult caregivers participate in the class. All materials will be provided. No violin is required; the Suzuki method begins on the box violin and then moves to a real violin when the child is ready. The Suzuki method educates children in the same way they learn their native language, through immersion! All concepts are taught through play, games, stories, and picture books. Adults will have a better understanding of the Suzuki method of education by the end of the class. Sensei Glenda Walsh Crouse is the director of Westminster Suzuki Strings. She has 19 years of experience nurturing young artists.
Read with a Ballerina
Finksburg Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from the Contempic School of Ballet.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from the Contempic School of Ballet.
Alternative Burgers
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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In this hands-on class, you'll add variety to your BBQ with a flavorful salmon burger and a tasty veggie burger.
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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In this hands-on class, you'll add variety to your BBQ with a flavorful salmon burger and a tasty veggie burger.
Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 12, 2023 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after the lunches. Join us for fun and food on weekdays this summer.
