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Play and Learn at Home with Ms. Robin
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Robin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Robin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
What's New for Kids?
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 10
More information
Hey kids, join us to find out what's new at the library! Miss Amy, Miss Kayla, Miss Lori, and Miss Renee will keep you up-to-date with a sneak peek at our new arrivals and highlights of upcoming programs.
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 10
More information
Hey kids, join us to find out what's new at the library! Miss Amy, Miss Kayla, Miss Lori, and Miss Renee will keep you up-to-date with a sneak peek at our new arrivals and highlights of upcoming programs.
The Continuing Adventures of Captain Corky
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Captain Corky and his motley crew set sail to Western Island where a town is in need of their help!
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Captain Corky and his motley crew set sail to Western Island where a town is in need of their help!
Shake, Rattle, and Rhyme with Ms. Angie
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Join us for some rhymes, stories, and movement.
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Join us for some rhymes, stories, and movement.
Leaves Zoom Storytime with Ms. Barbara
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Barbara for songs, stories, and movement. Registration will close 1 hour prior to program and you will receive an email with the zoom link.
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Barbara for songs, stories, and movement. Registration will close 1 hour prior to program and you will receive an email with the zoom link.
Make and Take Kits: Infinity Cubes
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 7 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Learn how to create that awesome fidget, an infinity cube! Most of the supplies needed to create your very own infinity cube will be included in this take-home kit, all you need to provide is a few pieces of tape. Participants will be emailed letting them know the date they will be able to pick up their kits. Kits will be available at all library branches.
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 7 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Learn how to create that awesome fidget, an infinity cube! Most of the supplies needed to create your very own infinity cube will be included in this take-home kit, all you need to provide is a few pieces of tape. Participants will be emailed letting them know the date they will be able to pick up their kits. Kits will be available at all library branches.
Banned Books Week: Booktalks for Teens
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Broadway Musicals Trivia Night!
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 7 - Adults
Registration and more information
Test your "Memory" of Broadway shows and musicals, past and present, with this live trivia quiz!
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 7 - Adults
Registration and more information
Test your "Memory" of Broadway shows and musicals, past and present, with this live trivia quiz!
Celebrate Carroll County Beer Week: Brewers Talk
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join Tony Eckard, CCPL's Director of Finance and Analysis, and beer appreciator, for a conversation with local brewers as we raise a toast to good beer! Panelists will include representation from Pub Dog, Johansson's, Brewery Fire, 1623, Pipe the Side, and Flood Zone Brewery. Carroll County Beer Week, traditionally held in September, celebrates and promotes Maryland craft beer, our Carroll County brewers and brewpubs, our agricultural products used in making Maryland beer, and those establishments that sell these products. As always, please drink responsibly. Sponsored by Union Mills Homestead and hosted by Carroll County Public Library.
Online
Monday, September 28, 2020 - 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join Tony Eckard, CCPL's Director of Finance and Analysis, and beer appreciator, for a conversation with local brewers as we raise a toast to good beer! Panelists will include representation from Pub Dog, Johansson's, Brewery Fire, 1623, Pipe the Side, and Flood Zone Brewery. Carroll County Beer Week, traditionally held in September, celebrates and promotes Maryland craft beer, our Carroll County brewers and brewpubs, our agricultural products used in making Maryland beer, and those establishments that sell these products. As always, please drink responsibly. Sponsored by Union Mills Homestead and hosted by Carroll County Public Library.
Boredom Buster Crafts
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Register to pick up a boredom buster craft at the ELDERSBURG BRANCH LIBRARY. As a bonus, they can be used in conjunction with our storytimes. Crafts will be available Wednesdays during Express Pickup.
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Register to pick up a boredom buster craft at the ELDERSBURG BRANCH LIBRARY. As a bonus, they can be used in conjunction with our storytimes. Crafts will be available Wednesdays during Express Pickup.
Playing Pretend with Ms. Erin, Root Beer, and Sassafras
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Root Beer and Sassafras are unicorns. Join them as they have adventures playing pretend.
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Root Beer and Sassafras are unicorns. Join them as they have adventures playing pretend.
Storytime Zoom Room with the North Carroll Branch
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Horses, Horses, Horses!
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for a day of work and play on a horse farm! We’ll learn about riding, care, and chores, plus see some horse silliness. There’s never a dull moment down on the farm!
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for a day of work and play on a horse farm! We’ll learn about riding, care, and chores, plus see some horse silliness. There’s never a dull moment down on the farm!
Tasty Tuesdays with Taylor
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join Weis nutritionist Taylor Simpson as she demonstrates and shares simple, nutritious recipes and tips for healthy eating.
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join Weis nutritionist Taylor Simpson as she demonstrates and shares simple, nutritious recipes and tips for healthy eating.
Cooking whole grains in bulk makes it easy to incorporate them into meals throughout the week. You can toss cooked whole grains into soups, salads, or even make a grain bowl! Weis Dietitian Taylor is making a Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad with cooked and cooled whole grains. Get the recipe -> https://bit.ly/33r9FXk
Banned Books Week: Booktalks for Teens
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Diverse Voices Book Club: All Boys Aren't Blue
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young or new adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our September selection is All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto by George M. Johnson. Available through Overdrive/Libby, as an audiobook through Hoopla, or in hard copy through Express Pickup.
Online
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young or new adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our September selection is All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto by George M. Johnson. Available through Overdrive/Libby, as an audiobook through Hoopla, or in hard copy through Express Pickup.
Play and Learn at Home with Ms. Robin
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Robin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Robin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Shake, Rattle, and Rhyme with Ms. Patsy
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Join us for some rhymes, stories, and movement.
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
More information
Join us for some rhymes, stories, and movement.
STEAM at Home: Coffee Filter Flower Chromatography
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 6 - 17
Registration and more information
Learn how to use cohesion and chromatography to make a colorful craft with markers, coffee filters, and water!
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 6 - 17
Registration and more information
Learn how to use cohesion and chromatography to make a colorful craft with markers, coffee filters, and water!
Craft kits are available for this program. After registering, participants will receive an email informing them when they may pick up a bag of craft supplies through Express Pickup at the Eldersburg Branch. On the day of the program, watch the prerecorded video to learn how to make your coffee filter flowers!
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Pre-K Play
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 2 - Adults
More information
You are your child's first teacher! Join us each week to learn a quick activity or tip that you can use to turn play into learning, as you prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Let's make learning fun for everyone!
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 2 - Adults
More information
You are your child's first teacher! Join us each week to learn a quick activity or tip that you can use to turn play into learning, as you prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Let's make learning fun for everyone!
Storytime Zoom Room with the Westminster Branch
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 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, September 30, 2020 - 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 YA Edition: Truckus Maximus
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Welcome to What to Read Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and listen to North Carroll staff serve you up some great selections for readers and listeners of all tastes. We'll supply the main dish, you just bring an appetite for reading. This week we will be featuring Truckus Maximus by Scott Peterson.
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Welcome to What to Read Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and listen to North Carroll staff serve you up some great selections for readers and listeners of all tastes. We'll supply the main dish, you just bring an appetite for reading. This week we will be featuring Truckus Maximus by Scott Peterson.
Banned Books Week: Booktalks for Teens
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to make the most out of your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under Original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out of pocket costs. We will, also, discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to make the most out of your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under Original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out of pocket costs. We will, also, discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.
Deep Relaxation Class Online
Online
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 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, September 30, 2020 - 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.
The Addams Family Rhyme Time with Ms. Maria
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Mysterious and spooky, they're altogether ooky! Come snap and learn fun new rhymes with Ms. Maria and the Addams Family!
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Mysterious and spooky, they're altogether ooky! Come snap and learn fun new rhymes with Ms. Maria and the Addams Family!
Weekend Wanderings
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: Birth - 10
More information
Travel to a fun destination in Maryland or Pennsylvania for a kid's outdoor adventure that adults will love too!
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: Birth - 10
More information
Travel to a fun destination in Maryland or Pennsylvania for a kid's outdoor adventure that adults will love too!
Make Your Own Fleece Scarf
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 17
Registration and more information
Register to get supplies to make a fleece scarf with pony beads.
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 17
Registration and more information
Register to get supplies to make a fleece scarf with pony beads.
Supplies will be available during Express Pickup at the Eldersburg Branch. Four different scarf patterns/colors will be available. Limited quantities on a first-come-first-serve basis. Instructions will be included with the bag of supplies.
Storytime Zoom Room with the North Carroll Branch
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
That's Delicious!
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 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, October 1, 2020 - 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.
Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs: 4 chicken thighs, honey, 2 lemons, 3 garlic cloves, kosher salt, pepper, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Bilingual Storytime
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
¿Hablan español o les gustaría aprender? Compartiremos libros, cuentos, rimas, música, y movimiento en inglés y español. Venga a hablar, cantar, y leer juntos.
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
¿Hablan español o les gustaría aprender? Compartiremos libros, cuentos, rimas, música, y movimiento en inglés y español. Venga a hablar, cantar, y leer juntos.
Do you speak Spanish or would you like to learn? We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement in English and Spanish. Come talk, sing, and read together.
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Banned Books Week: Booktalks for Teens
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Gentle Yoga Online
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
This gentle yoga class, taught by Rebecca Berg, is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop his or her own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience necessary. We may not use all of them in each class, but if possible have a blanket, bolster or pillows, strap, scarf, or soft belt and 2 blocks or books.
Online
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
This gentle yoga class, taught by Rebecca Berg, is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop his or her own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience necessary. We may not use all of them in each class, but if possible have a blanket, bolster or pillows, strap, scarf, or soft belt and 2 blocks or books.
CCPL and Rebecca Berg assume no responsibility for injuries suffered while participating in this online program.
Fun Friday Facebook Friends with the North Carroll Branch
Online
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: Birth - 6
More information
Meet us on Facebook for rhymes, songs, and more every Friday morning!
Online
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: Birth - 6
More information
Meet us on Facebook for rhymes, songs, and more every Friday morning!
Play and Learn at Home with Ms. Erin
Online
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Erin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Online
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Erin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Make a Pumpkin Diorama
Online
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
More information
Mr. Mark will show how to make a pumpkin diorama.
Online
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
More information
Mr. Mark will show how to make a pumpkin diorama.
Banned Books Week: Booktalks for Teens
Online
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Online
Friday, October 2, 2020 - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
What's Cookin', Carroll County?
Online
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for easy and inexpensive recipes you are sure to love!
Online
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for easy and inexpensive recipes you are sure to love!
Pip the Beach Cat Says Hello
Online
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join Pip the Beach Cat and his pal Emily to learn about how Pip became part of Emily's family, what kind of adventures he gets into in Ocean City, and you may even get to see him do his famous high five!
Online
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join Pip the Beach Cat and his pal Emily to learn about how Pip became part of Emily's family, what kind of adventures he gets into in Ocean City, and you may even get to see him do his famous high five!
STEAM at Home: Design Your Own Wigglebot
Online
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
Registration and more information
Learn how to use a cup, motor, battery, and more to make your own moving robot!
Online
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
Registration and more information
Learn how to use a cup, motor, battery, and more to make your own moving robot!
Craft kits are available for this program at the branch of your choice!
After registration, participants will receive an email informing them when and where they may pick up a bag of activity supplies through Express Pickup! On the day of the program, watch the pre-recorded video to learn how to make your wigglebot!
Craft kits will be available for pickup starting Monday, September 28th, and will be available until Monday, October 12th.
Banned Books Week: Booktalks for Teens
Online
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Online
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages:
More information
Celebrate reading and spark a discussion about censorship with us during Banned Books Week! Each day, September 27 through October 3, staff will be highlighting commonly banned literature for teens, talk about read-alikes, and discuss how open access to reading can make you a lifelong reader.
Marlene at Home: The Fun of Color
Online
Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 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, and more.
Online
Sunday, October 4, 2020 - 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, and more.
Play and Learn at Home with Ms. Robin
Online
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Robin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Online
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Robin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Feelings Zoom Storytime with Ms. Barbara
Online
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Barbara for songs, stories, and movement.
Online
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 6
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Barbara for songs, stories, and movement.
No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating
Online
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Learn how to create several decorative, but relatively simple, pumpkin designs to add some style to your fall decor. No carving or scooping required! This program is demonstration only.
Online
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn how to create several decorative, but relatively simple, pumpkin designs to add some style to your fall decor. No carving or scooping required! This program is demonstration only.
Mario Kart Monday
Online
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Since we can't play in person, play Mario Kart online with your friends at the library! Use your Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 game to join in on the fun; find our races with the tournament code 5208-2597-6363.
Online
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Since we can't play in person, play Mario Kart online with your friends at the library! Use your Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 game to join in on the fun; find our races with the tournament code 5208-2597-6363.
Pasta Fun!
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: All Ages
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Join us as we celebrate National Pasta Month! We will be sharing ideas for all ages. Parents and kids will have fun with our pasta activities and crafts. We hope teens and adults alike will enjoy learning to how to make their own pasta.
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: All Ages
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Join us as we celebrate National Pasta Month! We will be sharing ideas for all ages. Parents and kids will have fun with our pasta activities and crafts. We hope teens and adults alike will enjoy learning to how to make their own pasta.
Shake, Rattle, and Rhyme with Ms. Lynne
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Join us for some rhymes, stories, and movement.
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Join us for some rhymes, stories, and movement.
Storytime Zoom Room with the North Carroll Branch
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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's in the Treasure Box? with Mr. Max
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Mr. Max found a magic treasure box full of surprises - what will be inside this week? Join us and see!
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Mr. Max found a magic treasure box full of surprises - what will be inside this week? Join us and see!
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Our support group has moved online! Please contact Nadine by email at nadiner@carr.org for more information and to get the Zoom link.
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Our support group has moved online! Please contact Nadine by email at nadiner@carr.org for more information and 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.
School Age Fun with Ms. Erin
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Join Ms. Erin as she brings some fun for school age kids from the library to your home! We'll talk about books, games, crafts, and lots more!
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Join Ms. Erin as she brings some fun for school age kids from the library to your home! We'll talk about books, games, crafts, and lots more!
Power-Up with Pumpkins
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Celebrate fall by joining Weis nutritionist, Taylor Simpson, live, as she shares the nutritional benefits of pumpkin and demonstrates recipes using pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Celebrate fall by joining Weis nutritionist, Taylor Simpson, live, as she shares the nutritional benefits of pumpkin and demonstrates recipes using pumpkin and pumpkin seeds.
Battle of the Books: Parent and Coach Information Sharing
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Come join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.
Online
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Come join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.
Boredom Buster Crafts
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Register to pick up a boredom buster craft at the ELDERSBURG BRANCH LIBRARY. As a bonus, they can be used in conjunction with our storytimes. Crafts will be available for pick up on Wednesday 10/7.
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
Registration and more information
Register to pick up a boredom buster craft at the ELDERSBURG BRANCH LIBRARY. As a bonus, they can be used in conjunction with our storytimes. Crafts will be available for pick up on Wednesday 10/7.
Play and Learn at Home with Ms. Robin
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join Ms. Robin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join Ms. Robin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Senior Crosswords
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
We will be doing a crossword puzzle together over Zoom for the 60 plus crowd. Get your coffee and join in the fun. (If you use only the phone to call into Zoom, this will be accessible to you, too.)
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
We will be doing a crossword puzzle together over Zoom for the 60 plus crowd. Get your coffee and join in the fun. (If you use only the phone to call into Zoom, this will be accessible to you, too.)
Pre-K Play
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 2 - Adults
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You are your child's first teacher! Join us each week to learn a quick activity or tip that you can use to turn play into learning, as you prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Let's make learning fun for everyone!
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 2 - Adults
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You are your child's first teacher! Join us each week to learn a quick activity or tip that you can use to turn play into learning, as you prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten. Let's make learning fun for everyone!
Storytime Zoom Room with the Westminster Branch
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 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, October 7, 2020 - 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.
Take a Hike! Celebrating Autumn in our Parks
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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We'll be celebrating the change of seasons by exploring local parks and safely collecting natural materials for a craft!
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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We'll be celebrating the change of seasons by exploring local parks and safely collecting natural materials for a craft!
What to Read Wednesdays: My Dearest Dietrich
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Welcome to What to Read Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and listen to North Carroll staff serve you up some great selections for readers and listeners of all tastes. We'll supply the main dish, you just bring an appetite for reading.
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Welcome to What to Read Wednesdays. Grab your lunch and listen to North Carroll staff serve you up some great selections for readers and listeners of all tastes. We'll supply the main dish, you just bring an appetite for reading.
Each week in October we will be featuring titles that are "off the radar"; this week we will discuss My Dearest Dietrich by Amanda Barratt.
Masked Mad Science
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Ages: 4 - 10
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Join CCPL’s zany science duo while their experiments ooze, explode, smash, and more. Science is fun, just watch and see!
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Ages: 4 - 10
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Join CCPL’s zany science duo while their experiments ooze, explode, smash, and more. Science is fun, just watch and see!
Deep Relaxation Class Online
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 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, October 7, 2020 - 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.
Lisa See: One Maryland One Book Author Event
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
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As part of our programming for the state’s largest reading and discussion program, 2020 One Maryland One Book author Lisa See will visit us virtually to discuss her book The Island of Sea Women. Lisa will be in conversation with Carroll's own Ted Zaleski.
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
As part of our programming for the state’s largest reading and discussion program, 2020 One Maryland One Book author Lisa See will visit us virtually to discuss her book The Island of Sea Women. Lisa will be in conversation with Carroll's own Ted Zaleski.
All tour events are free. You must register to receive the virtual event link. Event registrants will be entered into a drawing to win a set of teas and snacks from Jeju Island.
Register at https://www.mdhumanities.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/2020-one-maryland-one-book/2020-author-tour-october-4-7/.
One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities. Presented by Maryland Humanities and co-hosted by Carroll County Public Library, Frederick County Public Libraries, and Washington County Free Library.
Learn About Helen Keller with Ms. Maria
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: All Ages
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Learn more about the childhood of one of our nation's most inspirational women as Ms. Maria celebrates Helen Keller.
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 9:30am - 9:45am
Ages: All Ages
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Learn more about the childhood of one of our nation's most inspirational women as Ms. Maria celebrates Helen Keller.
Zoom into Storytime: Live with Ms. Steph
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 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, October 8, 2020 - 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!
Storytime Zoom Room with the North Carroll Branch
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Corky, Ms. Lana, and the Hooting Owls
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 10:30am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Who? Who? Hooting owls, that’s who! Corky wants to find out more about owls and what they do at night. Come learn, play, and sing with Corky and Ms. Lana as they investigate owls!
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 10:30am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Who? Who? Hooting owls, that’s who! Corky wants to find out more about owls and what they do at night. Come learn, play, and sing with Corky and Ms. Lana as they investigate owls!
That's Delicious!
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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, October 8, 2020 - 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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.
Ricotta Cheese: 1/2 gallon of whole milk (not ultra pasteurized), 1 teaspoon citric acid OR 1/3 cup lemon juice OR 1/3 cup white distilled vinegar, salt to taste, strainer (such as cheesecloth)
Teen Zoom Hang Out: Anime Club
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 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 15 minutes early.
Online
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 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 15 minutes early.
Fun Friday Facebook Friends with the North Carroll Branch
Online
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: Birth - 6
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Meet us on Facebook for rhymes, songs, and more every Friday morning!
Online
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: Birth - 6
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Meet us on Facebook for rhymes, songs, and more every Friday morning!
Play and Learn at Home with Ms. Erin
Online
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 2 - 6
More information
Join Ms. Erin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Online
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 11:00am - 11:15am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join Ms. Erin for songs, movement, and activities to do together and ideas to expand the learning at home with your child.
Memory Writing
Online
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Maria as she describes this months' memory writing prompts. For new and veteran members.
Online
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Maria as she describes this months' memory writing prompts. For new and veteran members.
Make a Yarn Pumpkin
Online
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Miss Aimee will show how to make yarn pumpkins using balloons.
Online
Friday, October 9, 2020 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Miss Aimee will show how to make yarn pumpkins using balloons.
What's Cookin', Carroll County?
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for easy and inexpensive recipes you are sure to love!
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 10:00am - 10:15am
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for easy and inexpensive recipes you are sure to love!
Halloween YA Booktalk with Ms. Anna
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - 17
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In this Halloween-themed booktalk, Ms. Anna will recommend some great spooky young adult and middle-grade titles.
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - 17
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In this Halloween-themed booktalk, Ms. Anna will recommend some great spooky young adult and middle-grade titles.
Free Spirit Book Club: The Island of Sea Women
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! This month's book is the One Maryland One Book selection: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See.
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! This month's book is the One Maryland One Book selection: The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See.
Contact the Eldersburg Branch Library to arrange for a print copy or read electronically through Overdrive.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join Ms. Maria as she demonstrates an easy DIY The Nightmare Before Christmas wreath just in time for the holidays!
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join Ms. Maria as she demonstrates an easy DIY The Nightmare Before Christmas wreath just in time for the holidays!
Terrifying Tales
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Are you afraid of the dark? Keep the lights on as Ms. Pat and Ms. Stella share some horrifying details from dark tales.
Online
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Are you afraid of the dark? Keep the lights on as Ms. Pat and Ms. Stella share some horrifying details from dark tales.
Marlene at Home: Used Furniture Stories
Online
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 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, and more.
Online
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 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, and more.
Healthy Bites Cooking Class: Falafel
Online
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Looking for timely, accessible recipes and nutrition information? Join Carroll Hospital community nutrition educator Bridgette Bostic, R.D.N., as she instructs you how to make healthy and delicious falafel! For information about other cooking classes, Carroll Hospital is offering weekly call 410-871-7000 or visit http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Carroll/HealthyBites.aspx.
Online
Sunday, October 11, 2020 - 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
More information
Looking for timely, accessible recipes and nutrition information? Join Carroll Hospital community nutrition educator Bridgette Bostic, R.D.N., as she instructs you how to make healthy and delicious falafel! For information about other cooking classes, Carroll Hospital is offering weekly call 410-871-7000 or visit http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/Carroll/HealthyBites.aspx.
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