Carroll County Public Library

Writing Group

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

Family Storytime

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

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Family Storytime

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

Mount Airy Knitters

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

Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class

Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age. Led by a certified infant massage instructor, this class guides caregivers through gentle massage strokes with their baby that can promote sleep, ease discomfort from colic and teething, and strengthen caregiver-infant bonds. Caregivers will learn these techniques in a calm, nurturing environment and leave with skills to support their baby’s comfort and development. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome!

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Reels, TikToks, Shorts, and More: Using Premiere Pro for Social Media

Learn how to make social media video posts using Adobe Premiere Pro! Engage audiences and edit several videos into a final product to be used in Reels, TikToks, Shorts, and more. Taught by an industry-level social media influencer with over a decade of hands-on experience, this class is great for business owners, content creators, and individuals looking to make a splash online.

Ready, Set, School!

This special storytime for preschoolers promotes pre-reading and school readiness skills. Get ready for kindergarten through books, songs, activities, and lots of fun! 

Twos and Threes Together

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

Westminster Book Club: The Lovely Bones

This month's selection is The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Classic Recreations: Honey Buns

Learn to recreate one of the most iconic packaged pastries around…Honey Buns! In this two-day class, participants will make Honey Buns completely from scratch.

Day 1:
You will make the Honey Bun dough from scratch. While the dough chills and rises in the fridge overnight, you will make the sweet glaze.

Day 2:
You will roll out the dough and roll them into that iconic swirl shape. They will get fried then glazed over.

Engraved Metal Business Cards

In this class, we will be engraving a metal business card using Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design with text and graphics. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. This class does not result in Laser Cutter Certification. You may bring custom images with you, preferably on a thumb drive, if you already have an idea in mind.

Westminster Branch Dungeons & Dragons Club

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

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

Chess at the Library

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Mandala Dot Painting

Join us for a guided experience painting a beautiful dot mandala using dotting tools and ball styluses. The artwork begins with a central dot and radiates outward to create a balanced and harmonious composition. The repetitive nature of dot painting often reduces stress, improves focus, and promotes relaxation. All materials will be provided.

Ready Carroll 'On the Go' Emergency Preparedness

Are you prepared for a tornado or flood to visit your town? Ready Carroll "On the Go" is part of Carroll County’s emergency preparedness series that consists of safety tips and guides so you may be better prepared at home in the event of a local emergency. This program will also inform participants how they can get more involved with emergency preparedness in their own community. Engage with Emergency Management staff so you are not caught off guard when the next disaster strikes! Featuring a fire simulator, 911 call simulator, and giveaways!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night

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

Laser Skills: Etching on Fabric

Learn to use the Fusion Pro Laser to create etched designs on various types of fabric. We will review settings and considerations when etching fabric for the best results. All materials will be provided. You must have Laser Certification to register for this class. 

Twos and Threes Together

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

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

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

Twos and Threes Together

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

Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services

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

North Carroll Writers Group

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Family Storytime

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

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Mini Musicians

Join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!

Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: Olive Kitteridge

This month's selection is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. 

CCGS Research Thursday

Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.

Classic Recreations: Honey Buns

Learn to recreate one of the most iconic packaged pastries around…Honey Buns! In this two-day class, participants will make Honey Buns completely from scratch.

Day 1:
You will make the Honey Bun dough from scratch. While the dough chills and rises in the fridge overnight, you will make the sweet glaze.

Day 2:
You will roll out the dough and roll them into that iconic swirl shape. They will get fried then glazed over.

Westminster Branch Chess Club

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

Crazy for Crafting

Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting. 

Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Cooking Demo

Tikka Masala is a popular Indian food featuring a spiced creamy tomato sauce. This demo class features Chicken Tikka Masala and how to make homemade garam masala spice blend.

FANtastic Creations: KPop Demon Hunters

Calling all HUNTR/X fans! We'll celebrate our favorite characters with fun crafts and activities.

Pajama Party Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Crochet Circle

Gentle Yoga

This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, and stress and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and a blanket.

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Q&A with the Small Business Administration

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you. 

Schedule an appointment at CCPL's Finksburg Branch on Eventbrite or email SBA representative Denise Hayes. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Yoga with Meditation

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Inclusive Cooks: Summer Fruit Salad

Come spend time with staff from our Exploration Commons Teaching Kitchen to learn how to prepare a fresh summer fruit salad for your family and friends.

Chair Yoga at the Library

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

Open Mah Jongg

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

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Saturday Storytime

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

Saturday Adventures

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Getting Started in Cybersecurity: From Basics to Real-World Skills

This program introduces attendees to the fundamentals of cybersecurity, explaining how common attacks work, how defenses are built, and how to start building hands-on skills with real tools. The focus is on making cybersecurity approachable, practical, and relevant for everyone.

In this class we will: 

• Learn how to think like both an attacker and a defender
• Gain familiarity with core tools and concepts used in real-world security roles
• Develop foundational skills for exploring further training or a career in cybersecurity
• Build confidence in identifying and responding to common security risk

It's Almost Fall Card Camp

Create, connect, and craft beautiful handmade greeting cards in a fun and welcoming space! You’ll receive step-by-step guidance, inspiration, and all the supplies needed to design three unique cards.

And the creativity doesn’t have to end there—if you discover a new love for stamping (and you just might!), you’ll have the option to check out a stamp set to continue crafting at home.

Stamp it. Share it. Send it. Let’s make something amazing together!

Eldersburg Ask a Master Gardener

Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own!

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

Cheese Basics: Taste & Explore

This class introduces simple methods for tasting and describing cheese with confidence. You’ll learn to slow down, notice details, and build your cheese vocabulary. 

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Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

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

Baby Disco

A dance party for our youngest crowd! Dress up or get comfy for a silly hour of dancing and singing!

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Let's Move!

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Move and Learn

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

Peach Melba Galette with Brown Sugar Crust

In this hands-on class, we will make a simple but delicious rustic pie with a brown sugar crust and a fresh sweet peach and raspberry filling. Served warm, we will top it off with a freshly made spiced whipped cream.

Sound Bath Experience

Join the community for a sound bath with AB Caplan, Reiki Master and ancestral shaman. During our tranquil sound bath, you'll be invited to lie down comfortably on your yoga mat, close your eyes, and simply enjoy the experience. The soothing tones and vibrations of crystal singing bowls can help calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and create space for deeper rest and reflection. This is a great opportunity for you to slow down and reconnect with both body and mind.

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Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move & Groove Storytime

This energetic storytime features books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! We’ll learn through movement and foster a love of stories. 

Family Storytime

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

Twos and Threes Together

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

Twos and Threes Together

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

Twos and Threes Together

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

North Carroll Needle and Fiber Arts

Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or other fiber arts projects to this group gathering to share tips, patterns, and inspiration. All skill levels are welcome.

Laser Basics: Rotary Engraving

Learn the basics of rotary laser. Learn how rotary attachments allow laser cutters to engrave curved and cylindrical objects such as cups, bottles, and glassware. This class will cover rotary setup, material positioning, artwork preparation, and machine operation while introducing best practices for successful engraving on rounded surfaces.

As part of the class project, each participant will engrave a custom design onto a stemless wine glass to take home.

Drop-In Diamond Painting

Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

English Conversation Group

Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from the Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners. All levels welcome.  

Tabletop Tuesday: Custom Miniature Figures on the Laser

Level up game night with our Tabletop Tuesday programs! In this class, participants will make a custom miniature wooden figure for role-playing games using Adobe Illustrator and the Epilog Fusion laser. Participants will have the option of using generative AI to generate a custom avatar, if desired. No prior experience designing or using the laser is required.

Diamond Painting

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

North Carroll Writers Group

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, 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.

Tai Chi for Relaxation

Tai Chi for Relaxation is terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities! Tai Chi Ch'uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures can help improve balance, coordination, posture, breathing, and concentration. This program is being taught by a local professional instructor. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.  

Program dates are the first Tuesday of the month, and registration is required.

Pajama Party Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Eldersburg Branch LEO Club

Sponsored by CCPL's Eldersburg Branch and the South Carroll Lioness Club, this group has been organized to promote service activities throughout the community and to develop in its members the individual qualities of leadership, experience, and opportunity. Join us to connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. 

The LEO club has invited a highly decorated US veteran to speak to them about the duties and responsibilities of service to their country. In response to this information, the club will be redesigning their sign on the library grounds to reflect and honor our community's veterans. Pictures with the sign can be taken on November 11 from 12 PM to 4 PM.

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