Upcoming Events

Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 10
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Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English.

 ¿Está interesado en mejorar sus habilidades del lenguaje? ¡Ven a la biblioteca para el programa de cuentos bilingües en español e inglés! Habrá cantos, bailes, actividades, cuentos y rimas en español e inglés.

ABCs & 123s: Halloween
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Monster Mash!
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
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It's a Monster Mash, and it's a graveyard smash! Come wearing your favorite monster costume and party with us at the library with songs, crafts, and great books!

Preschool Science: Colors!
Westminster Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Investigate colors with a story, simple science experiments, and hands-on activities.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Tinker Tots
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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A little push, a twist, a turn. Keep those little fingers busy and experiment in our library Tinkertown. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity.

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.

Book Chat
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

Writing Group: Tea & Poetry
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome. Supportive group discussions are encouraged, but readings are optional. If you need one, writing journals will be provided, or you can bring your favorite notebook. Bring those imaginations, and let's start writing!

Writer's Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Stuffed Animal Drop-Off
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Send your stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover! Drop off your stuffed animal friend at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch between 3:30 and 4:30 PM so they can spend a fun night at the library. Next, come in on Saturday, October 5 at 10 AM for a sleepover-themed storytime to pick up your stuffed animals and find out what they did during their time at the library! Each child will get a booklet of photos from their stuffed animal's sleepover adventures!

Find the storytime information here.

Please Note: The sleepover is for the stuffed animals, not the children.

Celebrating America Fall History Expo
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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The Fall History Expo provides an opportunity for attendees to get to know the people in our community who are preserving and telling the stories of Carroll County’s past. The morning event provides a great opportunity for students who are beginning work on their 2025 National History Day projects!

Special presentations include:

• Carroll County and Maryland’s Constitution - Judge Joe Getty
• Elections in Carroll County - Kyle Dalton (Union Mills Homestead)
• Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton/Civil Rights Movement in Carroll County - Bill Hudson
• After the midday break, join us in the afternoon for the History Expo author event featuring Mark Stille and Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle. Full details here: https://ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/midway-pacific-wars-most-famous-battle-mark-stille-211076.

Exhibitors include:

• Carroll County Farm Museum
• Carroll County Genealogical Society
• Ellsworth Cemetery
• Historical Society of Carroll County
• Historical Society of Mount Airy
• McDaniel College Archives
• Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable
• The Thomas S. Gordon Family Collection
• The Union Mills Homestead
• Westminster Historic District

Saturday Adventures: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime Pick-Up
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Saturday Swap: Costumes
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Have a costume you or your child has outgrown? Do you need a costume for an upcoming holiday, party, or play area? Join us at our costume swap to find a treasure!

Costumes will be accepted one week before the event, beginning Saturday, September 28, or can be brought on the day of the event. Only clean costumes in good condition will be accepted. Any items remaining at the end of the event will be donated to a local charity.

Read with a Furry Friend
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills.

Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle with Mark Stille
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Come to the Celebrating America History Expo and stay for this special author presentation by Mark Stille.

Pacific War expert Mark Stille provides a detailed analysis of this pivotal battle, and argues that Midway was neither a miraculous American victory, nor a product of good fortune, but that the plans, personalities, doctrines, ships and weapons of the two sides meant that a Japanese defeat was the more likely outcome. This new study provides an unparalleled level of insight and thorough analysis into one of the decisive moments of the Pacific War.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. 

 

Family, Friends, and Food: Healthy Holiday Eating Presented by Carroll Hospital
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Healthy eating through the holidays can be a challenge for anyone, whether you’re just starting or have been maintaining healthy eating patterns for a long time. Between the rich entrees, lush desserts, and cozy cocktails, is it even possible to balance health while eating the holiday foods we enjoy? Of course, it is! Join Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Dana Mealing to discuss how it’s possible to balance making the most of the holiday season without feelings of food guilt.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!

Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Music, Dance, and Me
Finksburg Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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This program utilizes fun dance activities that include props (e.g., hula hoops, bean bags, scarves, tunnels, parachute, etc.) while working on motor skills, color recognition, and counting, as well as dancing.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Cooking for Wellness: National Chili Month
Exploration Commons
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Chili is a great meal to make for so many reasons. It’s easy, freezes well, and you can throw a ton of nutritious veggies in it. As the fall rolls in, make this cozy classic with a healthy twist while discussing ways to increase your vegetable intake. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.

Intro to the Kitchen for Kids: Muffins
Exploration Commons
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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This program is designed for kids who are just starting out in the kitchen. We will learn about kitchen tools, how to measure ingredients, and safety in the kitchen. We'll put our skills to use by making one bowl muffins to eat and take home.

Come Create
Taneytown Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it's fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Learn to Crochet: Granny Square Tote
Westminster Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for this beginner-friendly crochet class. In part 1, you will learn crochet basics and how to make a granny square. In part 2, you will turn your granny squares into a cute tote bag. All supplies will be provided, but if you would like specific colors, please bring worsted-weight yarn (4, medium) in the color of your choosing. This is a two-part class.

Veterans Book Club: Gentleman Bandit
Finksburg Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Gentleman Bandit: The True Story of Black Bart, the Old West's Most Infamous Stagecoach Robber by John Boessenecker.

Frankentoys
North Carroll Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Bring out your inner mad scientist and join us in taking apart lightly used toys and putting them together to make a monstrous creation of your very own.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM! 

Preschool Vision Screening
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered in partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Making for Seniors: Introduction to Podcasting
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a walkthrough of our podcasting equipment and software to get you started using our Audio/Video Lab! 

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Girls Who Code
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 10 - 18
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Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. In this eight-week series, students will explore coding in a fun and friendly environment with presenter Enya Sliwinski, a local Girls Who Code alumna. 

Dungeons & Dragons Online
Online
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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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.

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.

Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.

Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!  

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Savvy Saver Couponing and Holiday Shopping 2024
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This informative presentation will teach participants how to cut costs on groceries, retail items, gifts, and toys, as well as how to use digital coupons. Learn what apps will help you save money on the things you purchase every day. Other topics will be where and when to get the best holiday gifts in 2024 on sale and after holiday shopping and creating a "Gift Closet" for 2025.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Any Book Teen Book Club
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Are you a teen who loves reading and discussing books? Then our book discussion group is for you! Join us in a safe and fun environment where you can share whatever you've been reading recently!

Author Visit: Stephen G. Evangelista, Civil War Historian
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Everyone has a story. Local historian Stephen G. Evangelista will highlight portions of his book Our Story: The Lives and Legacy of Those Who Served in Battery B First Rhode Island Light Artillery. Learn about the individual lives of the brave and heroic soldiers who served in Rhode Island's Battery B, ordinary people who lived during the extraordinary time. Enter the past, meet them face to face, and discover how their story is our story, too. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg
Offsite
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
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What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! If your team needs to cancel or change your team size on the day of the program (Tuesday, October 8), please call Bistro 91 at (410) 861-8841. All prizes are provided by Bistro 91.

Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register. 

Only teams of 6 or less can be seated in the dining room.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Car Seat Safety Event
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Child car safety seats can be very challenging and confusing to install! The Carroll County Health Department will perform car seat safety checks and assist families to ensure they use child seats correctly. Appointments are suggested but not required. Call 410-876-4448 to make an appointment.

Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction (Class 2)
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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This series of sewing classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information, resources, and hands-on experience.

Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction introduces the following information and skills:

• fabric types, terminology, and preparation for sewing
• interfacings types, uses, and application
• reading, customizing, and cutting from a commercial pattern
• constructing and finishing a simple garment

This is a series class; you need to register for the first class and attend all three classes.

• Class 1: Choosing, Purchasing, and Preparing Fabrics for Garment Sewing
• Class 2: Measuring the Body, Preparing the Pattern, and Cutting the Fabric
• Class 3: Sewing Slim Cut Lounge Pants

Series Prerequisites and Required Skills:

• Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or have EC sewing machine certification
• can thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
• can sew items together with different seam allowances
• understand the purpose of back-stitching
• have previously sewn items equivalent to the projects in the Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes: small fabric container, lined canvas tote with webbing handles, lined pouch with zipper

Required Materials:

• A sewing machine, some materials, and a commercial sewing pattern will be provided
• Students will supply the appropriate fabric, elastic, and thread for their garment
• Appropriate amount of prewashed and dried fabric for your size*
• Appropriate width and amount of elastic for your size*
• Matching thread*

*Do not purchase fabric, elastic, or thread before the first class.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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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 Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: West with Giraffes
Offsite
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

LEGO® Builders Club
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO^® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

Intro to Reverse Engineering
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Welcome to the exciting world of reverse engineering! Learn how to reconstruct and modify existing parts using basic measuring tools and Onshape, a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling software.

Taneytown Anime Club
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime on Crunchyroll with other Taneytown teens!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Pre-Twinkle Violin
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 4 - 9
Registration and more information
Join Ms. Glenda Walsh Crouse from Westminster Suzuki Strings for a free 30-minute violin class. Participants will explore the exciting world of pre-twinkle violin. Children are taught through play, games, and storytelling. In addition to hearing a brief professional performance of the violin, children will be able to try a real fractional-sized violin. Following the class, Ms. Glenda will be available to answer questions about the violin and the Suzuki Method.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
Offsite
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out-of-pocket costs. We will also discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.

Cooking Gluten-Free Workshop
Exploration Commons
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Are you curious about gluten-free cooking or what it means to be gluten-free? Join us for a hands-on cooking class as we make Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Bites with a Ranch Drizzle and Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. We will also learn how to read nutrition labels to look for gluten-free foods. Presented by Amie Howard, MS, CNS, LDN, RN, a nutritionist with BW Primary Care's Body and Wellness Program at LifeBridge Health. Please note that the Teaching Kitchen is not a gluten-free facility.

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. All pawns, bishops, knights, rooks, queens, and kings are welcome! Our club sessions consist of 30 minutes of instruction and one hour of open play. Boards and pieces will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set(s) from home.

Robot Pumpkin Smash
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

To Be Read for Kids! Katie the Catsitter
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 7 - Adults
Registration and more information
class="v1v1v1">About KATIE THE CATSITTER #4: THE PURRFECT PLAN:

Katie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she's ready to spring into action! She'll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!)

Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. 

About the creators:

Colleen AF (Ann Felicity) Venable is the author of many books and was longlisted for a National Book Award for her YA graphic novel, Kiss Number 8. When she's not writing, she can be found working at animal rescues. Follow Colleen on her website, Instagram, and Twitter.

Stephanie Yue is the illustrator of many books, and was the colorist for Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Steph travels the world by motorbike and is currently drawing the next Katie the Catsitter from all over North America, and eating and climbing all the things. Follow Stephanie on their website, Instagram, and Twitter.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: All Ages
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Meet the Fire Truck!
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 12
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Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week and meet local heroes from the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company. We will learn fire safety tips and see a fire truck up close. Don't forget your cameras!

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults
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An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/.

What Can I Make?: 3D Printing
Exploration Commons
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
Are you looking to get started in 3D printing? This class will review the basics of the process, software, and machinery we have available in our makerspace.

Family Book Bingo
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us after the library closes for an evening of fun for the whole family with book bingo! There is no cost to enter, door prize raffles just for showing up, and every win lets you pick a free book! 

Murder Mystery Lock-In: Dead Money
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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There's been a murder at the Mount Airy Casino! Now, the guests are being illegally detained by casino management, with a killer still on the loose. Can you crack the case and free yourself from casino security? Join us for a night of mystery, sleuthing, role-playing, and intrigue. Can you assemble the clues and determine which of your fellow guests is the killer?

Open Sewing Studio
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your current sewing project in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 

Sewing machines are only available for those certified for independent use. You may bring your own sewing machine to this class; you must have working knowledge of how to operate your machine.

Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.

Dear Pen Pal
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Sometimes, talking to people is hard. Why not write a letter instead?

What's that? You don't know how? Drop into the program to learn the basics of sending letters! We'll go over some extra fun things you can do to make your letter special so that you can express yourself in more than just words. 

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Waggin' at Watkins Park with CCPL's Mount Airy Branch
Offsite
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us at Watkins Park fur the ulti-mutt Halloween paw-ty! Visit your favorite library staff, as well as local vendors, to get plenty of treats. Costumes welcomed. This waggin' celebration is both kid- and pet-friendly. 

Star Wars Reads with Justina Ireland
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
Registration and more information
Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking.

Registration is recommended but not required.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with Justina Ireland, author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic! Justina will talk about what it's like to write stories set in a galaxy far, far away. Her presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing, so be sure to bring your own books for the signing! Book sales will not be offered on site; however, Justina's works are available for purchase wherever great books are sold including Rudolph Girls.

Justina Ireland is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Dread Nation, Deathless Divide, and the Scott O’Dell Award-winning Ophie’s Ghosts. 

Carroll County Writers Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association for their monthly meeting at CCPL's Finksburg Branch.

Make Your Own Creepy Crafts
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Spiders and skulls and Frankentoys, oh my! Embrace the season with creepy, crawly crafting.

Star Wars Costume Contest: Children
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Ages: Birth - 12
Registration and more information
 

Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with our Star Wars costume contest! Justina Ireland, the author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic, will serve as one of the contest judges. This contest is only for children aged 12 and under; an adult costume contest will take place afterward. Only children planning on dressing up and competing need to register. 

Free Spirit Book Club: What Storm, What Thunder
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy.

What Storm, What Thunder is the One Maryland One Book 2024 selection.

Star Wars Costume Contest: Teens & Adults
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
 

Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking.

Celebrate Star Wars Reads month with our Star Wars costume contest! Justina Ireland, the author of many Star Wars books and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic, will serve as one of the contest judges. This contest is only for teens and adults; a children's costume contest will occur beforehand. Only teens and adults planning on dressing up and competing need to register. 

Carroll County Critique Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM! 

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Bring your questions about fall gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge. Because this class explores more advanced functionality, it is strongly recommended that participants take our Intro to Adobe Illustrator class or complete the following prerequisite videos before the class.

• Get to Know Illustrator
• Create and Edit Shapes
• Transform and Edit Artwork

Girls Who Code
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 10 - 18
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Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. In this eight-week series, students will explore coding in a fun and friendly environment with presenter Enya Sliwinski, a local Girls Who Code alumna. 

Needle Little Klatch?
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;text-align:left">Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

 

Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!

 

Sewing Skills: Garment Hemming
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Want to be able to hem your garments? Come learn how to sew a variety of hem styles on fabric samples you can keep for future reference. You'll learn about different types of hems, the factors that influence which hem to use, hand stitches and machine stitches used to hem garments, and two ways to hem jeans. 

Class prerequisites and required skills:

• have completed Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or have EC sewing machine certification
• can thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin
• can sew items together with different seam allowances
• understand the purpose of back-stitching

Materials: Sewing machines and all necessary materials will be provided. 

Books and Bites: Star Wars Reads
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults
Registration and more information
Celebrate Star Wars Reads month by joining us for a Star Wars-themed joint program between CCPL's Westminster Branch and Exploration Commons, hosted in our Teaching Kitchen! Attendees will practice their Force skills by making favorite treats inspired by a galaxy far, far away. 

While we eat, Westminster librarian TJ will lead Star Wars-themed trivia and booktalk a range of Star Wars books that will be available for checkout at the end of class. Jedi Masters and Padawans ages 6 and up are welcome! One registration per group, up to four participants. For groups with children ages six and up, children must be accompanied by an adult.   

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Fall Prevention Part 1: Don't Fall This Fall!
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Have you ever fallen and couldn't get up? Learn about risk factors and what you can do to change or modify them to prevent falls. Presenter Chris Konior, Licensed Occupational Therapist and Senior Fitness Instructor, will also discuss home safety strategies. Handouts will be provided.

Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Learn to Knit for Kids
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Now is your chance! This fun class will introduce you to the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on, knitting the garter stitch, and binding off. Using your new skills, you can make a variety of things, including a coaster, bean bag, pet/doll blanket, and a scarf. If possible, please bring your own skein of bulky wool yarn and size 10 wooden straight needles since our supply is limited.

Youth Community Service Group
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Connect with your community and join us for our new group! Participants will earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our first project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this online class, Jill Suffel, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher), will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Please have the following supplies handy: white paper, a black pen, a pencil, and something with which to smudge. Registration closes at 4:30 PM on the day of the program. You will receive the Zoom link by 5:30 PM on the day of the program. 

Decorate a Pumpkin for the Library
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 5 - Adults
Registration and more information
CCPL’s Taneytown Branch is opening its annual pumpkin decorating contest up to everyone! Participants who sign up will receive their own miniature pumpkin to decorate. All pumpkins must be picked up on Wednesday, October 16 and returned to the library by Monday, October 21. 

Finished pumpkins will then be displayed in the library. Vote for your favorite between October 23 and October 30. Winners will be announced on Halloween, October 31!

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Ask a Master Gardener
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Have questions about keeping your garden green? Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Mount Airy Branch lobby. 

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Starkweather
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Starkweather: The Untold Story of the Killing Spree That Changed America by Harry N. MacLean.

Meal Prep Strategies: Salad in a Jar
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Build a toolbox of strategies to make meal prep easy to integrate into your busy life. We will discuss how to make meals on repeat to help you meet your health goals. We will prepare a salad full of tasty, nutrient-dense ingredients to enjoy in class and assemble a salad-in-jar version to take home for a second meal. 

Coffee with the Classics: Shadow of a Doubt
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us as we celebrate the spooky season with the Hitchcock suspense classic Shadow of a Doubt, starring Joseph Cotten and Teresa Wright.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Online
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare. This seminar will cover the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, available preventive services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. We will also cover Medicare Savings Programs, which help pay out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries. These are not all low-income programs.

ASL Practice Club
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us once a month for our brand-new ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Club! We will have conversational games and prompts to help keep your skills up. All fluency levels are welcome! 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his true love? Join us as we sing and dance our way through one enchanted evening!

Finksburg Book Club: The Collected Regrets of Clover
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.

Organizing for Everyone
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you overwhelmed by the excess clutter that has accumulated in your home? Decluttering is the first step in the organizing process, but it can also be the most challenging. Join Rebecca from Organizing For Ease to learn some tips to help make the decluttering process a little less difficult. Come get motivated and give yourself the confidence to reclaim your space and tackle that clutter.

To Be Read: Tracey Enerson Wood
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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From internationally bestselling author Tracey Enerson Wood, Katharine, the Wright Sister is an unforgettable novel that shines a spotlight on one of the most important and overlooked women in history, and the sacrifices she made so that others might fly. Tracey Enerson Wood loves discovering amazing women whose stories have been lost to history, and bringing them to life for today’s readers. Her past books include, The President’s Wife, The Engineer’s Wife, The War Nurse, and Homefront Cooking, American Veterans share Recipes, Wit, and Wisdom.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. 

 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his true love? Join us as we sing and dance our way through one enchanted evening!

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Fire Truck Visit
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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See a real fire truck up close! Celebrate Fire Prevention with the Manchester Fire Department when they bring a fire truck to the library.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Finksburg Branch lobby.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

Demystifying Continuous Care Retirement
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Kevin Jones, Community Outreach Coordinator of Acts Fairhaven, as he answers your questions on continuing care retirement and demystifies some common misconceptions concerning CCRC living. During the presentation, you will learn: 

• What is a continuing care retirement community? 
• How do they compare to other senior living community options? 
• What are the benefits of living at a CCRC? 
• Are there different types of CCRCs?

If you have any additional questions, Mr. Jones will happily answer them.

Creating Customized Chocolates: Day One
Exploration Commons
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Get festive for fall by learning to create customized chocolates in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. In session two, we'll utilize our 3D prints and the makerspace's Vaquform machines to create custom molds. Then, we'll head to the teaching kitchen to learn how to mold chocolate and create our custom chocolates.

Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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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. 

Battle of the Books: Parent and Coach Information Sharing
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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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.

Meet the Maryland Ghost Trackers
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Join us for this fascinating program as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers recount their experiences with the supernatural. The Trackers are members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and will be here to share their theories about paranormal activity, explain and demonstrate the equipment that they use, and present evidence that they have collected over the years.