Carroll County Public Library

Role-Playing Game Night

Tabletop role-playing games are story-based games focused on player choice and randomized encounters, built around cooperation and group learning. Role-playing games also feature cross-disciplinary activities and skill-building, such as reading, presentation, mathematics, and socio-emotional learning.

We will be playing a rules-light game focusing on cooperation and storytelling!

Sewing Repairs: Learning the Basics

Learn the basics of sewing repairs and modifications using our Brother sewing machines. We will learn how to hem, use a buttonhole foot, and stitch a patch.

All registrants must be Sewing Machine Certified.

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.

Come Create

Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Little Red Hen Puppet Show

Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different; pizza is the solution! But who will help Little Red Hen make her pizza? Horse and Lizard are always ready to help, but can they cook? Join us and the animals as we embark on a wacky and maybe a little messy kitchen adventure!

Veterans Book Club: The Wright Brothers

In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is The Wright Brothers by David McCullough.

Summer Reads: Chanel Cleeton and Eliza Knight

Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main.

Join us to celebrate the release of Chanel Cleeton's An Infinite Love Story and Eliza Knight's Lost in the Summer of '69! An author talk will be accompanied by book signing and sales by Park Books on Main.

Chanel Cleeton

Chanel Cleeton is the Cuban American New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many novels, including Reese's Book Club pick Next Year in Havana. Originally from Florida, Chanel studied in London, where she earned degrees in international relations and global politics. In law school, Chanel discovered her passion for writing novels and embarked on a new adventure following her lifelong love of books.

An Infinite Love Story is a sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race. As an astronaut is lost in space, his wife relives their epic love as she attempts to unravel what truly happened to him. 

Eliza Knight

Eliza Knight is an award-winning and USA Today and international bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her love of history began as a young girl when she traipsed the halls of Versailles. As an avid history buff, she’s written dozens of novels, including The Mayfair Bookshop, Starring Adele Astaire, Ribbons of Scarlet, A Day of Fire, and Can’t We Be Friends, which have been translated into multiple languages. She is the creator of the popular historical blog, History Undressed, and host of the History, Books & Wine podcast. Knight lives in Maryland and Florida with her husband, three daughters, two dogs, and a turtle.

Lost in the Summer of '69 features three generations of women, an unforgettable summer of music, and the epic cross-country road trip they'll never forget.

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special soccer prize pack.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

Read and Play

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

Preschool Vision Screening

Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered in partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.

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.

Hybrid Embroidery Machine Certification

This program is the final step in our Embroidery Machine Certification process. During this session, participants will demonstrate the skills needed for independent use of the embroidery machine.

Before registering, you must either complete the online Embroidery Machine Use Training or attend the in-person Embroidery Machine Basics class. Participants who have not completed one of these training options will have their registration cancelled.

If this session is full or does not fit your schedule, participants who have completed the required training may request a certification appointment through the form on our equipment training page.

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.

Create, Explore, and More: Slime Time!

Let’s get messy! Kids will make their own colorful, stretchy slime and take it home. A fun hands-on activity for curious creators who love to mix, squish, and experiment.

Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Laserable Leatherette Project

Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll use Adobe Illustrator to create a simple project to be engraved on a laserable leatherette item and watch your project being made on our Fusion Pro laser cutter. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with laser cutting or design software is needed. This class does not result in independent laser use certification.

Mock Trial Camp

Mock Trial Camp is designed for students entering grades 6 -9. In this multi-day camp, students will learn about Mock Trial by taking on a legal case, either civil or criminal in nature, that challenges them to think critically about timely issues. Acting as attorneys and witnesses, students portray the defense or plaintiff/prosecution and are scored on their performances by the judges. Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Carroll County Public Schools. 

Program participants will:

1. Further their understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system
2. Increase their proficiency in soft skills such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; and
3. Heighten their appreciation for academic studies as well as career consciousness of law-related professions

Students should register for the 7/13 session and plan to attend Monday, 7/13 and Tuesday, 7/14 at Exploration Commons. Students will also be given additional time to gather and prepare at Exploration Commons on the morning of Wednesday, 7/15. Final arguments will be held in court on the afternoon of Wednesday, 7/15. Caregivers and parents are encouraged to attend final arguments on Wednesday, 7/15. Full details will be emailed to registrants.

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.

Twos and Threes Together

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

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

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 or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Kids in the Kitchen: Fruit Hand Pies

Kids, get ready to roll, fill, crimp, and bake your own delicious fruit hand pies. In this tasty and fun kitchen class, young bakers will first create a homemade seasonal fruit filling and then tuck it into premade dough to create a flaky sweet summer treat. Reminder that closed-toed shoes are required in our kitchen!

Drop-In Diamond Painting

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

Slime!

Kids, get ready for a squishy, stretchy science adventure! Join us for a hands-on slime-making program that sparks creativity and STEM fun. Everyone will take home their own slime creation.

Dungeons & Dragons Online

Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used. This session is for beginners and avid players alike.

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

English Conversation Group

*NEW NIGHT* 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.  

Sewing Skills: Interfacing Basics

Learn how to use interfacing to improve the structure and finish of your sewing projects. This beginner-level class will introduce common types of interfacing and explain when and how to use them in both garment and project construction. Students will work with different types of interfacing and leave with samples. The class will also review sewing terminology and construction concepts. Resource handouts will be provided.

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

Bright, Beautiful Salads

In this hands-on cooking class, participants will prepare bright, beautiful salads inspired by flavors from around the world. Learn simple techniques for balancing vibrant flavors, textures, and homemade dressings.

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.

LEGO® Club: Grown-Up Edition

Who says LEGO^® is just for kids? Join us for a relaxed and inspiring evening where adults can rediscover the joy of building, creating, and imagining with LEGO^® bricks. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of LEGO^®, this is your chance to unwind, connect, and let your creativity flow. 

Open Mah Jongg

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players ready 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. An instructor may not be present.

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.

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.

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg

What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! All prizes are provided by Bistro 91.

If your team needs to cancel or change your team size on the day of the program, please call Bistro 91 at 410.861.8841. 

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

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special soccer prize pack.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

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.

Move & Groove Storytime

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Family Storytime

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.

Mount Airy Knitters

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

Read and Play

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

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.

Baking Basics: Mandarin Orange Refrigerator Cake

Create a delicious no-bake dessert with mandarin oranges, ladyfingers, and a creamy filling, perfect for summer. The guest presenter is Andrea Berstler. Each registrant will make a cake to take home.

Mount Airy Ask a Master Gardener

Have questions about keeping your garden green? Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Mount Airy Branch lobby. 

Move & Groove Storytime

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

Join us for a sensory-friendly storytime for children who would enjoy interacting in a calm, small-group environment with low lighting and sensory supports.

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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

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 or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Hummingbird Lane

This month's selection is Hummingbird Lane by Carolyn Brown.

Community Kindness Day

It’s always a good day to be kind! Join us to make kindness rocks to share joy in our community, pet toys for the Carroll County Humane Society, and crafts to bring smiles to Lorien's senior residents.

Laser Cutting Refresher

If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons Laser Certification and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.

This class is for customers who have already been certified for Exploration Commons independent laser use. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.

Previous Laser Certification is required.

Open Mah Jongg

Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. 

Westminster Branch Anime Club: My Hero Academia

Join us at CCPL's Westminster Branch for all things anime and manga! Watch the first episode of an anime, discuss your favorite series, share your artwork, and more! This meeting will be themed around My Hero Academia.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out-of-pocket costs. We will also discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.

Next Steps with Arduino

Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill various simple tasks. The Arduino platform makes working with microcontrollers easy, fun, and offers a way to get started in electronics. Join us for a workshop where we'll explore a few challenging Arduino projects using components from the Arduino education kits available for use in the makerspace. It is recommended that you have taken Introduction to Arduino or have previous experience with an Arduino before this program.

ASL Practice Club

Join us for our ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Club! We will have conversational games and prompts to help keep your skills up. All fluency levels are welcome!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

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.

Finksburg Book Club: My Friends

This month's selection is My Friends by Fredrik Backman.

Little Red Hen Puppet Show

Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different; pizza is the solution! But who will help Little Red Hen make her pizza? Horse and Lizard are always ready to help, but can they cook? Join us and the animals as we embark on a wacky and maybe a little messy kitchen adventure!

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special soccer prize pack.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

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.

Sewing Skills: Foundation Piecing Techniques

Learn the basics of quilting techniques, like String, Strip, and Crazy Quilting, in foundation piecing to create unique fabrics to use in your projects. Foundation fabrics will be provided along with scrap pieces. 

Students are invited to bring their own scrap fabrics as well.

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

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.

Little Red Hen Puppet Show

Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different; pizza is the solution! But who will help Little Red Hen make her pizza? Horse and Lizard are always ready to help, but can they cook? Join us and the animals as we embark on a wacky and maybe a little messy kitchen adventure!

Stomp, Roar, and Play!

Stomp, roar, and play your way through the dinosaur age! Kids will move through fun, hands-on stations featuring dinosaur-themed activities like tossing, jumping, and obstacle courses. Each station helps build important motor skills while keeping kids active and engaged. Join Mr. Chris on the adventure and become a dinosaur explorer! 

Twos and Threes Together

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

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

North Carroll Writers Group

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

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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

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 or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

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!

Veteran Services Program of Carroll County Benefits Information Session: Pensions and Compensation

Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran who has questions about benefits regarding pensions and compensation? Join accredited Veteran Service Officers from the Carroll County Division of Aging and Disabilities (CCDoAD), Veteran Services Program, for this information session. An overview of the veteran services provided at the CCDoAD, with a more in-depth look at eligibility and documentation requirements for the Veteran Pension, Survivor Pension, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation programs, will be discussed. Presenters will be available to answer questions, distribute resources, and provide referrals to county and out-of-county residents. No registration is required.

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.

Blender Basics

Learn some basics of Blender, an open-source 3D modeling software. Participants will walk through the user interface and controls while making a small project.

Jurassic Park Escape Room

Gather clues, solve puzzles, and try to get out in time in a Jurassic Park-themed escape room.

Intro to Laser Cutting

• Take an Intro to Adobe Illustrator class (in person at Exploration Commons or on LinkedIn Learning — use Library ID: carroll).
   
• Take a laser project class at Exploration Commons (one that does not require participants to be laser certified).
   
• Work through the online portion of the Exploration Commons hybrid laser certification module. (No need to take the quiz; we will do that at the end of class.)

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.

Intro to Watercolor

Join us for a fun intro to painting with watercolors! We'll go over basic techniques and styles at a beginner level and create individual pieces using what we've learned. Be sure to wear paint-friendly clothes!

Taneytown Book Club: Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting

We're launching a new book club at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Our first selection is Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley. Copies will be available at CCPL's Taneytown Branch beginning June 16. Light snacks will be provided.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences with people in similar situations is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening and can often improve emotional health. This group is part of the MS Focus Independent Support Group Network. 

Please email Nadine Rosendale (nadiner@carr.org) with questions. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Pajama Party Storytime

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

Cozy Mystery Bingo

Beat the heat with a fun night of bingo and prizes with a cozy mystery twist!

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special soccer prize pack.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

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 North Carroll Branch on Eventbrite or email SBA representative Denise Hayes. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

A Dino-Sized Magical Circus

How can former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus performer Circus Greg make his juggling, rolling globe walking, plate spinning, rope spinning, and magic trick show even more exciting? By adding a dinosaur, of course! But he needs your help to do it. Learn about the W.O.R.K. problem-solving method while figuring out how to dino-size this circus adventure.

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.

Stomp, Roar, and Play!

Stomp, roar, and play your way through the dinosaur age! Kids will move through fun, hands-on stations featuring dinosaur-themed activities like tossing, jumping, and obstacle courses. Each station helps build important motor skills while keeping kids active and engaged. Join Mr. Chris on the adventure and become a dinosaur explorer! 

Kid's Painter's Palette: Rock Painting Pals

Join us to decorate a perfect pal or pet, one that won't eat your snacks and definitely doesn't need to be taken for a walk!

Chesapeake Mermaid's Storytime Fun

Join us for an undersea storytime adventure with the Chesapeake Mermaid! Explore the wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay through sign language, storytelling, music, and movement. Afterward, stick around for a special meet and greet with the Chesapeake Mermaid!

Spanish Language Practice Circle

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

Chair Yoga at the Library

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

Lunchtime Concerts: Snake Race

Join us for our summer Lunchtime Concerts series featuring Snake Race as they rock out in our park. Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

In partnership with Fine Tuned Presents.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

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 or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Brick by Brick: LEGO® Free Building

Unleash your creativity and build whatever you can imagine. We provide the bricks; you bring the creativity. 

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

Just like the rest of the world, Gnome-E-O is excited about the World Cup soccer tournament and will be making a special appearance at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance to win a special soccer prize pack.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief

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

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

Saturday Storytime

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

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!

LEGO® Creations

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

Read with a Furry Friend

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

Rocks and Geodes

Join us to crack open natural geodes and see what's inside! All materials will be provided for you.

K-Pop Party

Join us for our FOURTH annual celebration of everything K-pop! Drop in for games, crafts, music, prizes, and more! There will be a drop-in bubble tea bar in the Exploration Commons Teaching Kitchen throughout the day. Wear your favorite K-pop outfit and bring photo cards to trade! Goodie bags will be available while supplies last.

K-Pop Party: Boba Tea Creations

Join us for our FOURTH annual celebration of everything K-pop! There will be a drop-in bubble tea bar in the Exploration Commons Teaching Kitchen throughout the day. Drop in for games, crafts, music, Korean snacks, prizes, and more at the Westminster Branch. Wear your favorite K-pop outfit and bring photo cards to trade! Goodie bags will be available while supplies last. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

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

PAWS to Read

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

Read with a Furry Friend

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

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

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

Starting Seeds for Your Garden

Join us for a hands-on program to start seeds for your garden. You'll learn about giving your seedlings the best start with the right conditions, how to prepare your seedlings for planting outside, and the best time to plant. Then, plant some vegetables and herbs to take home! All supplies will be provided.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least five of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!

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.

Little Red Hen Puppet Show

Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different; pizza is the solution! But who will help Little Red Hen make her pizza? Horse and Lizard are always ready to help, but can they cook? Join us and the animals as we embark on a wacky and maybe a little messy kitchen adventure!

Unearth Your Story: A Bubble, Comedy, and Music Show

Get out your cameras and your paleontology tools because we are about to go on a dancing adventure with some really rad dinosaurs! Kids will pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations, and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked on this planet. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the autism spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each song in our high-energy show is accompanied by hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences designed to help kids learn and have fun at the same time. 

Fantastic Ferments Demo

Learn about the health benefits of fermented foods and ways to add them to your everyday diet. In this demo class, we will review many types of fermented products, sample recipes using these gut-healthy products, and discuss how you can use fermented products at home.

Fantastic Fun Fair

Join us for a fun, family-friendly event promoting reading and imagination. We will feature a face painter, a balloon artist, a storyteller, and imagination stations with crafts and activities. Don't forget to sign up the kids!

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!

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

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 or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

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.

Make Your Own Junk Journal

Junk journaling is the creative practice of repurposing, recycling, and assembling "junk"—such as old book pages, maps, tickets, and envelopes—into a handmade book to record memories, thoughts, and art. We'll provide the tools and materials you need to create your own junk journal.

Open Mah Jongg

Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. 

Creating Spiral Fidgets on Fusion 360

Fusion 360 is a computer-aided design (CAD) software used for creating basic to advanced 3D models. In this class we will utilize the various tools within Fusion 360 to create a spiral fidget to demonstrate the capabilities of this software and help improve your design skills. 

Little Red Hen Puppet Show

Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different; pizza is the solution! But who will help Little Red Hen make her pizza? Horse and Lizard are always ready to help, but can they cook? Join us and the animals as we embark on a wacky and maybe a little messy kitchen adventure!

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).