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Community Scavenger Hunt
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and see how many things you can find in and around our community! Check them off as you go and bring your completed hunt back to the branch by the end of summer to earn a prize! This will run from June 1 through August 31; sheets will be available during library hours.
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and see how many things you can find in and around our community! Check them off as you go and bring your completed hunt back to the branch by the end of summer to earn a prize! This will run from June 1 through August 31; sheets will be available during library hours.
Library Scavenger Hunt
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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The books on our shelves have missed you! Can you find where these items live? Stop by the branch, pick up a paper, and complete this indoor scavenger hunt that will take you through our different collections! Check them off as you go, then bring your completed hunt to the Service Desk to pick up a prize! This will run from June 1 through August 31, during library hours.
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
The books on our shelves have missed you! Can you find where these items live? Stop by the branch, pick up a paper, and complete this indoor scavenger hunt that will take you through our different collections! Check them off as you go, then bring your completed hunt to the Service Desk to pick up a prize! This will run from June 1 through August 31, during library hours.
Park Picks Scavenger Hunt
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Taneytown is full of wonderful parks to explore, featuring many fun things to do and see! Stop by the Taneytown Branch during library hours to pick up a Park Scavenger Hunt sheet, then explore our local parks to find the items on the list. Snap a picture of your family enjoying their favorite park and show it to us, along with your completed scavenger hunt list, to earn a prize.
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Taneytown is full of wonderful parks to explore, featuring many fun things to do and see! Stop by the Taneytown Branch during library hours to pick up a Park Scavenger Hunt sheet, then explore our local parks to find the items on the list. Snap a picture of your family enjoying their favorite park and show it to us, along with your completed scavenger hunt list, to earn a prize.
Tales and Tailpipes Scavenger Hunt
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and see how many states' license plates you can find while you are on the road! Check them off as you go and bring your completed hunt into the branch by the end of summer to earn a prize! This will run from June 1 through August 31; sheets will be available during library hours.
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and see how many states' license plates you can find while you are on the road! Check them off as you go and bring your completed hunt into the branch by the end of summer to earn a prize! This will run from June 1 through August 31; sheets will be available during library hours.
Taneytown Tales in the Parks
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 2 - 8
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Visit a different Taneytown park each month to take a Taneytown Tales StoryWalk®! Look for the book cover signs to begin your adventure, then read along and do the activities at each page stop. The parks featured will be Flickinger Park in June, Roberts Mill Park in July, and Taneytown Memorial Park in August. Snap pictures of your family with the cover pages at each of the three parks, then stop by the branch during library hours and show them to us to earn a prize.
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 2 - 8
More information
Visit a different Taneytown park each month to take a Taneytown Tales StoryWalk®! Look for the book cover signs to begin your adventure, then read along and do the activities at each page stop. The parks featured will be Flickinger Park in June, Roberts Mill Park in July, and Taneytown Memorial Park in August. Snap pictures of your family with the cover pages at each of the three parks, then stop by the branch during library hours and show them to us to earn a prize.
Totally Buggin' Scavenger Hunt
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and see how many different types of insect friends you find this season. Check them off as you go and bring your completed hunt into the branch by the end of summer to earn a prize! This will run from June 1 through August 31; sheets will be available during library hours.
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and see how many different types of insect friends you find this season. Check them off as you go and bring your completed hunt into the branch by the end of summer to earn a prize! This will run from June 1 through August 31; sheets will be available during library hours.
Taneytown Local Business Scavenger Hunt
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Taneytown has some fantastic local businesses, and the library wants to explore them!
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Taneytown has some fantastic local businesses, and the library wants to explore them!
Stop by the Taneytown Branch during library hours to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet, then visit the stores on the list. Each store will have a sign that will reveal one word of a sentence; bring the entire sentence back to the library for a chance to win a gift card!
Harry Potter Takes Over the Library!
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 12, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with activities at the library! Search for Horcruxes, navigate the Triwizard Maze, and learn a little magic with lots of self-guided stations. During library hours.
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 12, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with activities at the library! Search for Horcruxes, navigate the Triwizard Maze, and learn a little magic with lots of self-guided stations. During library hours.
Fingerplay Fridays
Online
Friday, July 30, 2021 - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for a quick rhyme, flannel board, song, or activity that you can take on the road or introduce at home to support and develop your child's literacy skills!
Online
Friday, July 30, 2021 - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for a quick rhyme, flannel board, song, or activity that you can take on the road or introduce at home to support and develop your child's literacy skills!
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Open Exploration: Harry Potter
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, July 30, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 6 - 17
More information
Join us in Exploration Point! for some fun and magical drop-in Harry Potter activities!
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, July 30, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 6 - 17
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Join us in Exploration Point! for some fun and magical drop-in Harry Potter activities!
Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 12-17 to assist our local master gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch gardens. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 12-17 to assist our local master gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch gardens. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Ask a Master Gardener
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Do you have a question you'd like to ask a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener? Bring plant samples or photos for identification or diagnosis to an Ask a Master Gardener plant clinic. Get advice on veggies, landscape plants, insects, lawns, and more. Pick up publications from the University or borrow library books, too!
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Do you have a question you'd like to ask a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener? Bring plant samples or photos for identification or diagnosis to an Ask a Master Gardener plant clinic. Get advice on veggies, landscape plants, insects, lawns, and more. Pick up publications from the University or borrow library books, too!
Summer Book Sale Blowout
Westminster Branch
Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Stop by the Mary Lou Dewey Park and browse a great selection of used and like-new books, media, and more. We will have something for everyone at blowout pricing! In the event of rain, the book sale will take place in the library garage.
Westminster Branch
Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Stop by the Mary Lou Dewey Park and browse a great selection of used and like-new books, media, and more. We will have something for everyone at blowout pricing! In the event of rain, the book sale will take place in the library garage.
Marlene at Home: As Time Goes By
Online
Sunday, August 1, 2021 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Welcome to Marlene at Home! Come on in for a weekly visit and make yourself comfy, without wearing masks or observing social distancing. Just know you are warmly welcomed as we share this time together and talk about being at home on a variety of topics, from decorating to simple recipes, things we enjoy collecting, music, our porches, family traditions, our pets, and more.
Online
Sunday, August 1, 2021 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Welcome to Marlene at Home! Come on in for a weekly visit and make yourself comfy, without wearing masks or observing social distancing. Just know you are warmly welcomed as we share this time together and talk about being at home on a variety of topics, from decorating to simple recipes, things we enjoy collecting, music, our porches, family traditions, our pets, and more.
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Summer Reading Adventure: Book Grab Bag
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
lang="EN-US">Unboxings are so last year. Sign up and grab yourself the ultimate unbagging experience! Each bag will contain something to do, a special treat for you, and two YA books to pick from. (Or read both, if that’s how you roll!) Return the books when you’ve finished with them, keep the trinkets. Rinse and repeat! Don't forget to bring your library card when you grab your bag to check out your books! (Registration only. Bag pickup is at the Mount Airy Branch, August 2 through 9.)
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
lang="EN-US">Unboxings are so last year. Sign up and grab yourself the ultimate unbagging experience! Each bag will contain something to do, a special treat for you, and two YA books to pick from. (Or read both, if that’s how you roll!) Return the books when you’ve finished with them, keep the trinkets. Rinse and repeat! Don't forget to bring your library card when you grab your bag to check out your books! (Registration only. Bag pickup is at the Mount Airy Branch, August 2 through 9.)
Family Storytime at Wildwood Park
Offsite
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Please register one person per family. Meet us at the gazebo in Wildwood Park for a fun storytime! If we must cancel due to weather, we will send an email to the registrants on the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring insect repellent and water as needed. Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Offsite
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Please register one person per family. Meet us at the gazebo in Wildwood Park for a fun storytime! If we must cancel due to weather, we will send an email to the registrants on the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring insect repellent and water as needed. Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Fireflies Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Barbara for music, movement, and stories.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Barbara for music, movement, and stories.
Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Puppet Making Kit - Eldersburg Branch
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
Registration and more information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! Kits will be available for pickup at the Eldersburg Branch from Monday, 8/2 through Friday, 8/6.
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
Registration and more information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! Kits will be available for pickup at the Eldersburg Branch from Monday, 8/2 through Friday, 8/6.
Puppet Making Kit - Finksburg Branch
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
Registration and more information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! Kits will be available for pickup at the Finksburg Branch from Monday, 8/2 through Friday, 8/6.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
Registration and more information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! Kits will be available for pickup at the Finksburg Branch from Monday, 8/2 through Friday, 8/6.
Puppet Making Kit - Mount Airy Branch
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
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Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! All the supplies you need will be provided! Kits will be available for pickup at the Mount Airy Branch beginning the week of August 2, while supplies last.
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
More information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! All the supplies you need will be provided! Kits will be available for pickup at the Mount Airy Branch beginning the week of August 2, while supplies last.
Puppet Making Kit - North Carroll Branch
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
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Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! All the supplies you need will be provided! Kits will be available for pickup at the North Carroll Branch beginning Monday, 8/2, while supplies last.
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
More information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! All the supplies you need will be provided! Kits will be available for pickup at the North Carroll Branch beginning Monday, 8/2, while supplies last.
Puppet Making Kit - Taneytown Branch
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
Registration and more information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! Kits will be available for pickup at the Taneytown Branch from Monday, 8/2 through Friday, 8/6. Please pick up prior to 8/7, as materials will be subsequently made available to others.
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
Registration and more information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! Kits will be available for pickup at the Taneytown Branch from Monday, 8/2 through Friday, 8/6. Please pick up prior to 8/7, as materials will be subsequently made available to others.
Puppet Making Kit - Westminster Branch
Westminster Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
More information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! All the supplies you need will be provided! Kits will be available for pickup at the Westminster Branch, while supplies last.
Westminster Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 10
More information
Create your very own sock puppet and tell a tale using your imagination! All the supplies you need will be provided! Kits will be available for pickup at the Westminster Branch, while supplies last.
Summer Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Open Exploration: Harry Potter
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 - 17
More information
Join us in Exploration Point! for some fun and magical drop-in Harry Potter activities!
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 - 17
More information
Join us in Exploration Point! for some fun and magical drop-in Harry Potter activities!
Monday STEAM with the Library
Online
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Join us for a fun activity related to science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math, and see what the library has to offer!
Online
Monday, August 2, 2021 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Join us for a fun activity related to science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math, and see what the library has to offer!
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Summer Craft Time
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Craft supply kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at CCPL's Westminster Branch. You can pick them up Tuesday through Friday, during library hours, while supplies last.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Craft supply kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at CCPL's Westminster Branch. You can pick them up Tuesday through Friday, during library hours, while supplies last.
Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 6
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 6
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Summer Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Among Us Play Session
Online
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Which crewmember is kinda sus? Join us for a chance to play the popular game Among Us with your peers in a non-public game and find out!
Online
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Which crewmember is kinda sus? Join us for a chance to play the popular game Among Us with your peers in a non-public game and find out!
Registrants will be invited to a meeting on Zoom the day before the program to walk through how we will connect and play the game.
Exploration Commons Roadshow: Intro to 3D Design and Printing
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join staff from CCPL’s Exploration Commons at 50 East— opening this fall in Westminster – to get a taste of our future programs! See a 3D printer in action and learn the basics of 3D design! In this hands-on program, we'll walk through basic Tinkercad software use and create a simple 3D project. No previous design experience necessary!
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join staff from CCPL’s Exploration Commons at 50 East— opening this fall in Westminster – to get a taste of our future programs! See a 3D printer in action and learn the basics of 3D design! In this hands-on program, we'll walk through basic Tinkercad software use and create a simple 3D project. No previous design experience necessary!
3-2-1 BLAST OFF!
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Design your own paper rockets and have them blast off at the library!
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Design your own paper rockets and have them blast off at the library!
The program will be held outdoors. If we must cancel due to bad weather we will send an email to the registrants the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Storytime Zoom Room with the Taneytown Branch
Online
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Join us for a great start to your morning! Our interactive Zoom storytime will include books, music, and more!
Online
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Join us for a great start to your morning! Our interactive Zoom storytime will include books, music, and more!
This summer we will be adding a special once-a-month pick-up item to add to your child's storytime fun - such as a shaker egg or scarf! Please use these items every week to help your child engage in our storytimes! Supplies may be limited as this is intended for families rather than group settings. Monthly pick-up information will be emailed to registered families.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
3-2-1 BLAST OFF!
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Design your own paper rockets and have them blast off at the library!
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Design your own paper rockets and have them blast off at the library!
The program will be held outdoors. If we must cancel due to bad weather we will send an email to the registrants the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Storytime Zoom Room with the Westminster Branch
Online
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Meet us and your friends in Zoom for an interactive and fun storytime including books, music, and movement.
Online
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Meet us and your friends in Zoom for an interactive and fun storytime including books, music, and movement.
What to Read Wednesdays: The Flavia de Luce Series
Online
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Welcome to What to Read Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and listen to the North Carroll staff serve you up some great selections for readers and listeners of all tastes. We'll supply the main dish, just bring an appetite for reading. This week we will be featuring Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce series.
Online
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Welcome to What to Read Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and listen to the North Carroll staff serve you up some great selections for readers and listeners of all tastes. We'll supply the main dish, just bring an appetite for reading. This week we will be featuring Alan Bradley's Flavia de Luce series.
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Open Exploration: Harry Potter
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 - 17
More information
Join us in Exploration Point! for some fun and magical drop-in Harry Potter activities!
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 - 17
More information
Join us in Exploration Point! for some fun and magical drop-in Harry Potter activities!
Deep Relaxation Class Online
Online
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class. Through gentle asanas (comfortable stretching), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), an introduction to pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation, we work from the physical body to the subtle bodies, restoring and inviting peace to our being. No experience necessary. If possible have a mat and a blanket available.
Online
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class. Through gentle asanas (comfortable stretching), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), an introduction to pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation, we work from the physical body to the subtle bodies, restoring and inviting peace to our being. No experience necessary. If possible have a mat and a blanket available.
CCPL and Bryan Nupp assume no responsibility for injuries suffered while participating in this online program.
Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Summer Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Virtual Visit for Adults
Online
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Enjoy some library time and materials with others over Zoom. We will start each hour by sharing a digital library item together. Then, we will do a related discussion or activity together. Finally, stay on to be tutored on how to access the material on your own device or dig deeper into digital features. The session will always end with time for open Q&A. This month, we will read a variety of e-book passages as a group.
Online
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Enjoy some library time and materials with others over Zoom. We will start each hour by sharing a digital library item together. Then, we will do a related discussion or activity together. Finally, stay on to be tutored on how to access the material on your own device or dig deeper into digital features. The session will always end with time for open Q&A. This month, we will read a variety of e-book passages as a group.
That's Delicious!
Online
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Roxane has been cooking for friends, family, and clients since she was a teenager. Join Roxane in the kitchen for something new and delicious. See how her love of food and cooking for others creates something that’s delicious.
Online
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Roxane has been cooking for friends, family, and clients since she was a teenager. Join Roxane in the kitchen for something new and delicious. See how her love of food and cooking for others creates something that’s delicious.
Roasted Stuffed Peppers: 1 pound of 90/10 ground beef, 6-7 cloves of garlic, 1 cup of cooked rice, 2-3 dates, 4 ounces of feta cheese, 1-2 tablespoons of parsley, 1/2-1 tablespoon of oregano, tomatoes, 2 1/2 teaspoons of Kalamata olive spread or chopped fresh olives, olive oil
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Get Ready to READ!
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
Registration and more information
Join us for an outdoor program where we will read a story together and play games and songs that will help your child review letters, letter sounds, and other reading skills in a fun and interactive environment. After every program, participants will be given an activity to take home to use throughout the summer aimed to help review and improve reading skills.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
Registration and more information
Join us for an outdoor program where we will read a story together and play games and songs that will help your child review letters, letter sounds, and other reading skills in a fun and interactive environment. After every program, participants will be given an activity to take home to use throughout the summer aimed to help review and improve reading skills.
If we must cancel due to bad weather, we will send an email to the registrants on the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Teen Zoom Hang Out: Anime Club
Online
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - 17
Registration and more information
Do you like watching anime or reading manga? Join this virtual hangout to discuss your favorite series with other like-minded teens! Please plan on logging in to the meeting 5 minutes early.
Online
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - 17
Registration and more information
Do you like watching anime or reading manga? Join this virtual hangout to discuss your favorite series with other like-minded teens! Please plan on logging in to the meeting 5 minutes early.
Summer Storytime Outdoors
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home.
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home.
If we must cancel due to bad weather, we will send an email to the registrants on the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Favorite Character Tales: Elephant and Piggie
Online
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
Join us on the first Friday morning of each month for a storytime with some of our favorite animal characters. This month we will be reading with Elephant and Piggie!
Online
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
Join us on the first Friday morning of each month for a storytime with some of our favorite animal characters. This month we will be reading with Elephant and Piggie!
Storytime at Charlotte's Quest Nature Center
Offsite
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for storytime at Charlotte's Quest. We will read stories, play music, and have fun.
Offsite
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for storytime at Charlotte's Quest. We will read stories, play music, and have fun.
In case of inclement weather, we will cancel. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Fingerplay Fridays
Online
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for a quick rhyme, flannel board, song, or activity that you can take on the road or introduce at home to support and develop your child's literacy skills!
Online
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for a quick rhyme, flannel board, song, or activity that you can take on the road or introduce at home to support and develop your child's literacy skills!
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Open Exploration: Harry Potter
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 6 - 17
More information
Join us in Exploration Point! for some fun and magical drop-in Harry Potter activities!
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 6 - 17
More information
Join us in Exploration Point! for some fun and magical drop-in Harry Potter activities!
Blackout Poetry: Classics Edition
Online
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
More information
Ever wanted to be a poet, but you just didn't have the inspiration? Looking for a fun and easy craft that kids and adults can enjoy? Join Mount Airy Branch's Sara S. as she leads you through a page from a classic book to create a blackout poem each month. Copies of the page will be available in the Mount Airy Branch lobby.
Online
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
More information
Ever wanted to be a poet, but you just didn't have the inspiration? Looking for a fun and easy craft that kids and adults can enjoy? Join Mount Airy Branch's Sara S. as she leads you through a page from a classic book to create a blackout poem each month. Copies of the page will be available in the Mount Airy Branch lobby.
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Story and Sensory Bin: Swamp
Online
Saturday, August 7, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 8
More information
Join Ms. Maria for a fun book and slimy swamp sensory bin! Fun for little hands and claws!
Online
Saturday, August 7, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 8
More information
Join Ms. Maria for a fun book and slimy swamp sensory bin! Fun for little hands and claws!
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Marlene at Home: Pretty As A Peach
Online
Sunday, August 8, 2021 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Welcome to Marlene at Home! Come on in for a weekly visit and make yourself comfy, without wearing masks or observing social distancing. Just know you are warmly welcomed as we share this time together and talk about being at home on a variety of topics, from decorating to simple recipes, things we enjoy collecting, music, our porches, family traditions, our pets, and more.
Online
Sunday, August 8, 2021 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Welcome to Marlene at Home! Come on in for a weekly visit and make yourself comfy, without wearing masks or observing social distancing. Just know you are warmly welcomed as we share this time together and talk about being at home on a variety of topics, from decorating to simple recipes, things we enjoy collecting, music, our porches, family traditions, our pets, and more.
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Fingerprint Art
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Take a blank canvas and create a lovely work of art with your fingerprints all over it! Register to get your kit with the supplies to create your own unique masterpiece.
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Take a blank canvas and create a lovely work of art with your fingerprints all over it! Register to get your kit with the supplies to create your own unique masterpiece.
Teen Service Hour Kits: Four-Legged Friend Care Package - Eldersburg Branch
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
You can pick up your kit until August 14th, when they will be distributed to other registrants. Return your completed kit to your local library branch by August 23rd. Please register only once at your preferred branch.
Teen Service Hour Kits: Four-Legged Friend Care Package - Finksburg Branch
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
You can pick up your kit until August 14th, when they will be distributed to other registrants. Return your completed kit to your local library branch by August 23rd. Please register only once at your preferred branch.
Teen Service Hour Kits: Four-Legged Friend Care Package - Mount Airy Branch
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
You can pick up your kit until August 14th, when they will be distributed to other registrants. Return your completed kit to your local library branch by August 23rd. Please register only once at your preferred branch.
Teen Service Hour Kits: Four-Legged Friend Care Package - North Carroll Branch
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
You can pick up your kit until August 14th, when they will be distributed to other registrants. Return your completed kit to your local library branch by August 23rd. Please register only once at your preferred branch.
Teen Service Hour Kits: Four-Legged Friend Care Package - Taneytown Branch
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
You can pick up your kit until August 14th, when they will be distributed to other registrants. Return your completed kit to your local library branch by August 23rd. Please register only once at your preferred branch.
Teen Service Hour Kits: Four-Legged Friend Care Package - Westminster Branch
Westminster Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
Westminster Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Come to the library to pick up a kit with all the materials you will need to make some items to benefit our homeless four-legged friends. All instructions to create items are included in the kit, as well as instructions on how to receive service learning hours. There is a possibility to be awarded up to five service learning hours for this project.
You can pick up your kit until August 14th, when they will be distributed to other registrants. Return your completed kit to your local library branch by August 23rd. Please register only once at your preferred branch.
DIY to Go: Library Card Lanyards
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages:
More information
Celebrate Book Lovers' Day 2021 by picking up a DIY-to-go kit at the Mount Airy Branch! Stop by the children's area to get everything you'll need to make your very own library card lanyard! Kits will be available while supplies last.
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages:
More information
Celebrate Book Lovers' Day 2021 by picking up a DIY-to-go kit at the Mount Airy Branch! Stop by the children's area to get everything you'll need to make your very own library card lanyard! Kits will be available while supplies last.
Family Storytime at Wildwood Park
Offsite
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Please register one person per family. Meet us at the gazebo in Wildwood Park for a fun storytime! If we must cancel due to weather, we will send an email to the registrants on the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring insect repellent and water as needed. Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Offsite
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Please register one person per family. Meet us at the gazebo in Wildwood Park for a fun storytime! If we must cancel due to weather, we will send an email to the registrants on the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring insect repellent and water as needed. Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Outdoor Movement Exercises with Mr. Chris
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 4 - 12
Registration and more information
Join Mr. Chris for some outdoor movement exercises. Make your tail move to some of the classic tales we have inside for you to check out.
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 4 - 12
Registration and more information
Join Mr. Chris for some outdoor movement exercises. Make your tail move to some of the classic tales we have inside for you to check out.
The program will be held outdoors. If we must cancel due to bad weather we will send an email to the registrants the morning of the program. Please bring your own water bottle and wear sunscreen. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Splish Splash Storytime!
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Barbara for stories, music, and movement.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Barbara for stories, music, and movement.
Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Summer Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Library Loot Box: Things with Wings
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Ready to take home a Library Loot Box? The Loot Box is a take-home kit for teens with a craft, a treat, a few little surprises, and an actual library book for you to read!
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Ready to take home a Library Loot Box? The Loot Box is a take-home kit for teens with a craft, a treat, a few little surprises, and an actual library book for you to read!
Our theme this month is Things with Wings! As we wrap up our Tails and Tales summer, we wanted to focus on the creatures you might find in the air, so enjoy a book and related items based on things with wings!
Pick the box up at the Taneytown Branch from August 9th to August 16th, and be sure to return the box and book when you're done reading!
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Online
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Our MS support group has moved online! Please contact Nadine by email at nadiner@carr.org for more information. Please register to get the Zoom link.
Online
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Our MS support group has moved online! Please contact Nadine by email at nadiner@carr.org for more information. Please register to get the Zoom link.
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 are not only therapeutic, but also enlightening, and can often improve emotional health. This group is part of the MS Focus Independent Support Group Network.
Monday STEAM with the Library
Online
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Join us for a fun activity related to science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math, and see what the library has to offer!
Online
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Join us for a fun activity related to science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math, and see what the library has to offer!
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Veterans Book Club: D-Day Girls
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us outside for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is D-Day Girls by Sarah Rose. Weather permitting.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us outside for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is D-Day Girls by Sarah Rose. Weather permitting.
Summer Craft Time
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Craft supply kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at CCPL's Westminster Branch. You can pick them up Tuesday through Friday, during library hours, while supplies last.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Craft supply kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at CCPL's Westminster Branch. You can pick them up Tuesday through Friday, during library hours, while supplies last.
Outdoor Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, and movement.
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, and movement.
Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit upon during storytime. Remember to wear sunscreen and bring water for hydration.
Disclaimer: Storytime will be moved indoors for predicted rain, severe weather, or heat advisories. Should storytime be moved indoors, registrants will be contacted via email by the morning of the program.
Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 6
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 6
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Summer Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
The Continuing Adventures of Captain Corky: Dinosaur Island
Online
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Captain Corky and his crew set sail for Dinosaur Island where a newly built theme park is in need of their help!
Online
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Captain Corky and his crew set sail for Dinosaur Island where a newly built theme park is in need of their help!
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Magician Mike Rose: Abraca–Animals!
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories. The show will feature lots of audience participation, too! This program will be held indoor. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories. The show will feature lots of audience participation, too! This program will be held indoor. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Dungeons & Dragons Online
Online
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
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.
Online
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
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.
Exploration Commons Roadshow: Delicious Dips!
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join staff from CCPL’s Exploration Commons at 50 East— opening this fall in Westminster – to get a taste of our future programs! In this cooking demonstration, you’ll learn how to make three delicious and healthy dips using seasonal produce and simple ingredients! Sample these plant-based dips, learn some food prep hacks, and find out more about our new teaching kitchen.
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join staff from CCPL’s Exploration Commons at 50 East— opening this fall in Westminster – to get a taste of our future programs! In this cooking demonstration, you’ll learn how to make three delicious and healthy dips using seasonal produce and simple ingredients! Sample these plant-based dips, learn some food prep hacks, and find out more about our new teaching kitchen.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.
TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg
Offsite
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! Compete for prizes and Facebook fame! Teams of up to five can sign up by registering online. Only one person per team needs to register.
Offsite
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! Compete for prizes and Facebook fame! Teams of up to five can sign up by registering online. Only one person per team needs to register.
Make Your Own Pokeball Terrarium
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
Registration and more information
Create your own Pokéball terrarium! In this take-home kit, you will receive the supplies and instructions to create your own Pokéball terrarium masterpiece. Program registrants will be emailed with instructions for picking up kits.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
Registration and more information
Create your own Pokéball terrarium! In this take-home kit, you will receive the supplies and instructions to create your own Pokéball terrarium masterpiece. Program registrants will be emailed with instructions for picking up kits.
Paint Your Masterpiece
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Create your own masterpiece! We will supply the materials and YOU supply the creativity.
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Create your own masterpiece! We will supply the materials and YOU supply the creativity.
The program will be held outdoors. If we must cancel due to bad weather we will send an email to the registrants the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Storytime Zoom Room with the Taneytown Branch
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Join us for a great start to your morning! Our interactive Zoom storytime will include books, music, and more!
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Join us for a great start to your morning! Our interactive Zoom storytime will include books, music, and more!
This summer we will be adding a special once-a-month pick-up item to add to your child's storytime fun - such as a shaker egg or scarf! Please use these items every week to help your child engage in our storytimes! Supplies may be limited as this is intended for families rather than group settings. Monthly pick-up information will be emailed to registered families.
Magician Mike Rose: Abraca–Animals!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories. The show will feature lots of audience participation, too! This program will be held indoors in our large meeting room. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories. The show will feature lots of audience participation, too! This program will be held indoors in our large meeting room. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Paint Your Masterpiece
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Create your own masterpiece! We will supply the materials and YOU supply the creativity.
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Create your own masterpiece! We will supply the materials and YOU supply the creativity.
The program will be held outdoors. If we must cancel due to bad weather we will send an email to the registrants the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: Love and Other Consolation Prizes
Offsite
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford.
Offsite
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford.
Storytime Zoom Room with the Westminster Branch
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Meet us and your friends in Zoom for an interactive and fun storytime including books, music, and movement.
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Meet us and your friends in Zoom for an interactive and fun storytime including books, music, and movement.
What to Read Wednesdays: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Welcome to What to Read Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and listen to the North Carroll staff serve you up some great selections for readers and listeners of all tastes. We'll supply the main dish, just bring an appetite for reading. This week we will be featuring The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick.
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Welcome to What to Read Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and listen to the North Carroll staff serve you up some great selections for readers and listeners of all tastes. We'll supply the main dish, just bring an appetite for reading. This week we will be featuring The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick.
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
To Be Read: Liv Constantine
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine. Together, they are the bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, The Last Time I Saw You, The Wife Stalker, and The Stranger in the Mirror (July 6, 2021). Their critically acclaimed books have been praised by USA Today, The Sunday Times, People Magazine, and Good Morning America among many others. Lynne and Valerie are national and international bestselling authors and their books have been translated into 27 languages, are available in 32 countries and are in development for television and film. Lynne lives in Milford, Connecticut, and Valerie in Annapolis, Maryland. They will be interviewed by Carroll's own Sherri Leimkuhler, author of What's Left Untold. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. Watch Live on YouTube or Facebook!
Online
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine. Together, they are the bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, The Last Time I Saw You, The Wife Stalker, and The Stranger in the Mirror (July 6, 2021). Their critically acclaimed books have been praised by USA Today, The Sunday Times, People Magazine, and Good Morning America among many others. Lynne and Valerie are national and international bestselling authors and their books have been translated into 27 languages, are available in 32 countries and are in development for television and film. Lynne lives in Milford, Connecticut, and Valerie in Annapolis, Maryland. They will be interviewed by Carroll's own Sherri Leimkuhler, author of What's Left Untold. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. Watch Live on YouTube or Facebook!
Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Zoom into Storytime: Live with Ms. Steph
Online
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Steph as she shares some of her favorite books, songs, and rhymes!
Online
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Steph as she shares some of her favorite books, songs, and rhymes!
Summer Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Children's Biblio-Box: Glow in the Dark
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 10
Registration and more information
What is a Children's Biblio-Box? It's a box full of fun for kids! Register to pick up a themed box containing library books, a DIY craft, and other fun surprises!
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 10
Registration and more information
What is a Children's Biblio-Box? It's a box full of fun for kids! Register to pick up a themed box containing library books, a DIY craft, and other fun surprises!
Box pickup is at the Finksburg Branch from August 12th to August 19th. Please return your library books and box when you are done reading.
This month's theme is Glow in the Dark; each box will feature books, a craft, and some great related items!
Registered attendees will receive a form to help the Finksburg team match you with books. Please register each child individually.
Virtual Visit for Adults: Senior Session
Online
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Enjoy some library time and materials with others over Zoom. We will start each hour by sharing a digital library item together. Then, we will do a related discussion or activity together. Finally, stay on to be tutored on how to access the material on your own device or dig deeper into digital features. The session will always end with time for open Q&A. This month, we will read a variety of e-book passages as a group.
Online
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Enjoy some library time and materials with others over Zoom. We will start each hour by sharing a digital library item together. Then, we will do a related discussion or activity together. Finally, stay on to be tutored on how to access the material on your own device or dig deeper into digital features. The session will always end with time for open Q&A. This month, we will read a variety of e-book passages as a group.
This session is especially for those 55 and over to connect and learn.
That's Delicious!
Online
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Roxane has been cooking for friends, family, and clients since she was a teenager. Join Roxane in the kitchen for something new and delicious. See how her love of food and cooking for others creates something that’s delicious.
Online
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Roxane has been cooking for friends, family, and clients since she was a teenager. Join Roxane in the kitchen for something new and delicious. See how her love of food and cooking for others creates something that’s delicious.
Béarnaise Sauce: 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar, 2 1/2 tablespoons of chopped shallot, 1 tablespoon of tarragon (save leaves and stems), 1/2 teaspoon of black peppercorns, 2 egg yolks, 1 1/2 sticks of butter
View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Get Ready to READ!
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
Registration and more information
Join us for an outdoor program where we will read a story together and play games and songs that will help your child review letters, letter sounds, and other reading skills in a fun and interactive environment. After every program, participants will be given an activity to take home to use throughout the summer aimed to help review and improve reading skills.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
Registration and more information
Join us for an outdoor program where we will read a story together and play games and songs that will help your child review letters, letter sounds, and other reading skills in a fun and interactive environment. After every program, participants will be given an activity to take home to use throughout the summer aimed to help review and improve reading skills.
If we must cancel due to bad weather, we will send an email to the registrants on the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: The Book of Longings
Offsite
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd.
Offsite
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd.
Magician Mike Rose: Abraca–Animals!
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories. The show will feature lots of audience participation, too! This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories. The show will feature lots of audience participation, too! This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Reptile Smiles
Online
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Nicole Osborne will present an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program on Zoom. Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more.
Online
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Nicole Osborne will present an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program on Zoom. Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more.
Magician Mike Rose: Abraca–Animals!
Online
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories.
Online
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Magician Mike Rose will present a show that's unlike other magic shows. Mike’s new show, Abraca–Animals, consists of impossible magic tricks and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around animals and animal stories.
Summer Storytime Outdoors
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home.
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We will read stories, sing, and dance. An individual craft activity will be available to complete at home.
If we must cancel due to bad weather, we will send an email to the registrants on the morning of the program. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please bring a beach towel or blanket to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Yoga for Everyone Online
Online
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
This class in the Hatha Yoga tradition is suitable for many different levels and abilities. Therapeutic elements of yoga will be included. The class ends with a deep relaxation Yoga Nidra. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel.
Online
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
This class in the Hatha Yoga tradition is suitable for many different levels and abilities. Therapeutic elements of yoga will be included. The class ends with a deep relaxation Yoga Nidra. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel.
CCPL and Emily Martin assume no responsibility for injuries suffered while participating in this online program.
Finksburg Field Days
Finksburg Branch
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Let's try some socially distant sports! Take advantage of Finksburg's big backyard to play games like disc golf, silly soccer, and jumbo bowling! Program is weather dependent. Make sure to wear sunscreen! Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Finksburg Branch
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Let's try some socially distant sports! Take advantage of Finksburg's big backyard to play games like disc golf, silly soccer, and jumbo bowling! Program is weather dependent. Make sure to wear sunscreen! Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
Storytime at Charlotte's Quest Nature Center
Offsite
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for storytime at Charlotte's Quest. We will read stories, play music, and have fun.
Offsite
Friday, August 13, 2021 - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for storytime at Charlotte's Quest. We will read stories, play music, and have fun.
In case of inclement weather, we will cancel. Wear sunscreen and bring your sunglasses. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on during the program. Please adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing and masking.
