Carroll County Public Library

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.

Tiny Library Treasures

Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. Participants may paint their canvas in the library or take a kit home. Canvases will be available while supplies last. You can earn up to two service hours for doing this project; participants must be at least 12 years old to earn service hours.

Participants can pick up their kits between 9:00 AM on Monday, June 29, and 5:00 PM on Friday, July 3. Projects must be returned to the library by 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 1. 

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 Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

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.

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO^® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO^®) box by building anything they can imagine and not be limited by instruction books.

Mr. Jon & Friends

Join Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun, interactive concert for the entire family. Dance and laugh together as Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey entertain you with their Parent's Choice Award-winning music and antics!

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.

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.

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

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!

Oreo Cookie Flavor Challenge

Join us as we put our taste buds to the test. We'll sample a surprise lineup of Oreo flavors in a blind taste test—guess the flavor, rate your favorites, and debate the classics vs. the wildcards. Food (Oreo cookies) will be served at this program.

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO^® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO^®) box by building anything they can imagine and not be limited by instruction books.

Adobe Illustrator: Intermediate Tools

Come explore more of Adobe Illustrator's capabilities in this skill-building class. We will cover various tools such as the rotate tool, reflect tool, pen and curvature tools, and shearing tools. Because this class explores more advanced functionality, it is strongly recommended that participants take our Intro to Adobe Illustrator class or complete the following prerequisite video on LinkedIn Learning: Illustrator 2025 Essential Training prior to the class date. Use the phrase 'carroll' when asked for your Library ID on LinkedIn Learning.

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!

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. 

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO^® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO^®) box by building anything they can imagine and not be limited by instruction books.

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.

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.

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: Fantastic Flexible Figures

Kids will design and build their own bendable figures using pipe cleaners, straws, beads, and other fun materials. They’ll explore simple engineering and let their imaginations run wild as they create unique characters to take home.

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO^® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO^®) box by building anything they can imagine and not be limited by instruction 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. 

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.

Drop-In Diamond Painting

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

Dinosaur Puzzle Race

How fast can you puzzle? Come with a group or be grouped with other players as we find out who can put a 300-piece puzzle together the fastest! Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO^® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO^®) box by building anything they can imagine and not be limited by instruction books.

Tiramisu

Learn what makes tiramisu an irresistible classic! Participants will learn what tiramisu is and create their very own to take home to share.

Creating AI Images for Use in the Makerspace

In this class, we will discuss using generative AI to create images for use in the Makerspace. Topics will include what generative AI is and how it works, common pitfalls and issues with AI images, and the potential for AI use in the Makerspace. Participants will need a Google login and password for the hands-on portion of this class.

Diverse Voices Book Club: I Think They Love You

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 June selection is I Think They Love You by Julian Winters. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO^® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO^®) box by building anything they can imagine and not be limited by instruction books.

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.

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.

Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Earn service hours while making friends, beautifying the library, and planning programs!

If this is your first time joining us, please print and complete a copy of the volunteer application.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

Ready, Set, School!

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

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

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.

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.

Dinosaur Terrariums

Have a roaring good time with us! We will assemble mini dinosaur terrariums with live moss.

Pressed Flower Mason Jar Lantern

Create a charming glass luminary adorned with delicate pressed flowers using an upcycled mason jar. These pressed flower jars make a lovely table centerpiece and are perfect for brightening summer nights.

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. 

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 Wednesday Live Music featuring Anchor Management

Come downtown to enjoy live music in our park featuring Anchor Management, playing soft rock music from the late '70s and early '80s. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair and stay awhile. Check out the many restaurant and retail specials happening while you are on Main Street.

Books and Brews Book Club: Fifty Fifty

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while enjoying excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews Book Club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us in sharing good books and ideas.

This month's selection is Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh, a legal thriller about two sisters who each accuse the other of their father's murder and now face a joint trial in front of one jury. Which one is telling the truth, and which is a murderous liar?

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

Join us for a fun-filled time of a story, music, games, and creativity! After a story and group activities, families have a choice of playing games and making crafts together. Perfect for all ages!

Saving Soccer with Author Mel Brennan

It's FIFA World Cup time! Join author Mel Brennan as he talks about his newly published book, Saving Soccer. Part memoir, part exposé, part manifesto, Saving Soccer is an account of how the beautiful game came to be run so badly and what it will actually take to fix it. It's the first book by a North American football insider to speak with this level of candor about what happened and to put forward a serious reform framework for what comes next. 

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.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Messenger Bag (Class 7)

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to sew a gusset into a bag with rounded corners. Practice how to sew and insert a cross-body handle into the bag. 

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.

Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:

• basic sewing tools
• cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
• pressing with an iron
• basting and sewing

You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.

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.

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!

Crafty Activities for Seniors

Are you a retiree or an older adult who enjoys making crafts? If so, then please join us for a monthly group session where you'll create something different to take home or share. You'll also meet other craft lovers and exchange ideas along the way! Available while supplies last.

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.

Knife Skills Practice: Ratatouille

Do you need to brush up on your knife skills? In this two-hour refresher class, we'll cover the basic cuts and create a delicious ratatouille to bake at home. The class is intended for participants who have completed a basic knife skills 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.

Hooks & Needles: Beginning Crochet

Want to learn to crochet? We'll provide beginner instructions to get you started making basic crochet stitches. Yarn and crochet hooks will be available for you to practice with during the program, or you can bring your own. You can also bring a current crochet, knitting, or other stitching project and work alongside other crafters. 

Read to a Dog

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.

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.

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!

ABCs & 123s: Party Time

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Dino Egg Hunt

Little explorers are invited to a prehistoric adventure at the library! Join us for a dino egg hunt designed especially for children and their caregivers. Kids will search for colorful “dinosaur eggs” hidden around the library and enjoy fun dinosaur-themed activities.

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!

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 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).

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: Wild Eclipse

Join us for our summer Lunchtime Concerts series featuring Wild Eclipse as they bring their folk-funk vibe to 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.

Holiday Drop-In Crafts: 4th of July

Join the fun as we celebrate Independence Day with some patriotic crafts. This will take place throughout the branch.

Book Chat

Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

And Then It Exploded!

Don't try these experiments at home! (At least, not without a parent present…) 

Super Awesome Dance Party with Mr. Craig: DINO Edition!

Join us for one of Mr. Craig's raucous dance parties!

Writer's Circle

Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!