Carroll County Public Library

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Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

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

Baby Disco

A dance party for our youngest crowd! Dress up or get comfy for a silly hour of dancing and singing!

Read and Play

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

Let's Move!

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Move and Learn

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Peach Melba Galette with Brown Sugar Crust

In this hands-on class, we will make a simple but delicious rustic pie with a brown sugar crust and a fresh sweet peach and raspberry filling. Served warm, we will top it off with a freshly made spiced whipped cream.

Sound Bath Experience

Join the community for a sound bath with AB Caplan, Reiki Master and ancestral shaman. During our tranquil sound bath, you'll be invited to lie down comfortably on your yoga mat, close your eyes, and simply enjoy the experience. The soothing tones and vibrations of crystal singing bowls can help calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and create space for deeper rest and reflection. This is a great opportunity for you to slow down and reconnect with both body and mind.

Back from the Beach Book Sale

Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Read and Play

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

Read and Play

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

Read and Play

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

Read and Play

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

Move & Groove Storytime

This energetic storytime features books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! We’ll learn through movement and foster a love of stories. 

Family Storytime

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

Twos and Threes Together

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

Twos and Threes Together

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

Twos and Threes Together

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

North Carroll Needle and Fiber Arts

Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or other fiber arts projects to this group gathering to share tips, patterns, and inspiration. All skill levels are welcome.

Laser Basics: Rotary Engraving

Learn the basics of rotary laser. Learn how rotary attachments allow laser cutters to engrave curved and cylindrical objects such as cups, bottles, and glassware. This class will cover rotary setup, material positioning, artwork preparation, and machine operation while introducing best practices for successful engraving on rounded surfaces.

As part of the class project, each participant will engrave a custom design onto a stemless wine glass to take home.

Drop-In Diamond Painting

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

English Conversation Group

Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from the Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners. All levels welcome.  

Tabletop Tuesday: Custom Miniature Figures on the Laser

Level up game night with our Tabletop Tuesday programs! In this class, participants will make a custom miniature wooden figure for role-playing games using Adobe Illustrator and the Epilog Fusion laser. Participants will have the option of using generative AI to generate a custom avatar, if desired. No prior experience designing or using the laser is required.

Diamond Painting

Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!

North Carroll Writers Group

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Tai Chi for Relaxation

Tai Chi for Relaxation is terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities! Tai Chi Ch'uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures can help improve balance, coordination, posture, breathing, and concentration. This program is being taught by a local professional instructor. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.  

Program dates are the first Tuesday of the month, and registration is required.

Pajama Party Storytime

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

Eldersburg Branch LEO Club

Sponsored by CCPL's Eldersburg Branch and the South Carroll Lioness Club, this group has been organized to promote service activities throughout the community and to develop in its members the individual qualities of leadership, experience, and opportunity. Join us to connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. 

The LEO club has invited a highly decorated US veteran to speak to them about the duties and responsibilities of service to their country. In response to this information, the club will be redesigning their sign on the library grounds to reflect and honor our community's veterans. Pictures with the sign can be taken on November 11 from 12 PM to 4 PM.

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Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Writing Group

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

Move & Groove Storytime

This energetic storytime features books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! We’ll learn through movement and foster a love of stories. 

Family Storytime

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

Read and Play

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

Family Storytime

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

Read and Play

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

Mount Airy Knitters

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

Move & Groove Storytime

This energetic storytime features books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! We’ll learn through movement and foster a love of stories. 

Ready, Set, School!

This special storytime for preschoolers promotes pre-reading and school readiness skills. Get ready for kindergarten through books, songs, activities, and lots of fun! 

Preschool Move and Learn

Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations.

Ready, Set, School!

This special storytime for preschoolers promotes pre-reading and school readiness skills. Get ready for kindergarten through books, songs, activities, and lots of fun! 

Fall Floral Diamond Art

Try your hand at diamond painting by making a small project to take home. Combining the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting uses tiny round resin beads on an adhesive base to create a glittering final product. 

Easy Salmon Bowls

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to perfectly cook salmon, prepare fresh toppings, and create a balanced meal that's easy to customize at home.

Westminster Wednesdays: Sparrow, Wile, & Lanette

Enjoy live music in our park featuring the folk/Americana sounds of Sparrow, Wile, & Lanette. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Check out the many restaurant and retail specials happening while you are on Main Street. 

Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

Learn how to make a quick and flavorful beef and broccoli stir-fry that is perfect for busy weeknights. In this hands-on class, you'll prepare a recipe that is faster than ordering take-out and tastes even better. 

Books and Brews Book Club: The Frozen River

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

This month's selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, which is historical fiction set in 1789, but is inspired by the real life of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife. When a murder shocks her community, she refuses to accept anything but justice and speaks up at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night

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

Picnic Concert Series: Sami Flava & Bobby's Blues Band

Join us in the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event! Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, bring chairs, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands. In the event of rain, the concert will be in our Large Meeting Room.

Sami Flava & Bobby's Blues Band is a dynamic blues group out of Baltimore delivering solid performances with a sound deeply rooted in Delta, Chicago, and old classic blues songs.

Back from the Beach Book Sale

Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Read and Play

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

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1)

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to interpret and follow directions. Practice sewing in a straight line. Apply these techniques to make a small fabric basket to catch loose threads. 

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

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

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

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

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

Twos and Threes Together

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

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

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

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

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

North Carroll Writers Group

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished writers, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Family Storytime

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

Read and Play

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

Mini Musicians

Join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!

Crafty Activities for Seniors

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

CCGS Research Thursday

Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.

Laser Cutting Refresher

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

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

Previous Laser Certification is required.

Hooks & Needles: Drop-In

Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any other portable project to the library to work or practice your stitches alongside other crafters. No instruction is provided this month. Drop in anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 PM.

Mah Jongg 101

In this introductory class, you will learn the basics of this ancient and challenging tile game. We will follow the National Mah Jongg League rules of play. Exercise your brain while having great fun! All supplies will be provided. 

Read to a Dog

Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.

Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro

See what's behind the silver screen in this introduction to Adobe's high-end video editing software, Premiere Pro! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some cool tucked-away features in the program. So, if you have ever wanted to start getting into video editing, this is the class for you!

Pajama Party Storytime

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

Crochet Circle

Gentle Yoga

This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, and stress and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and a blanket.

Back from the Beach Book Sale

Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Fabulous Fall Book Sale

$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for fall with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5; larger tote bags will be charged $8.

Early Bird Book Buzz with Mt. Airy Mocha Mobile Coffee Bar

Early birds, fuel up while you stock up! Swing by CCPL's Mount Airy Branch before work, make a pit stop, or join us before you start the rest of your day! Check out your TBR pile, learn about new and exciting books that are coming out courtesy of Penguin Random House, and pick up a drink from Mt. Airy Mocha Mobile Coffee Bar while you're here. Free drink coupons will be given to the first 30 attendees with their checkout receipt, one per customer. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. 

Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime

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, y cuentos en español e inglés.

ABCs & 123s: Autumn

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

Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class

Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies. Led by a certified infant massage instructor, this class guides caregivers through gentle massage strokes with their baby that can promote sleep, ease discomfort from colic and teething, and strengthen caregiver-infant bonds. Caregivers will learn these techniques in a calm, nurturing environment and leave with skills to support their baby’s comfort and development. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome!

Read and Play

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

Pairs Cook: Asian-American Takeout Favorites

Duos! Join us for an Asian-American feast! Each registration is for one DUO team, which must include at least one adult over age 18. Duos will work to make one traditional takeout favorite, which will be shared buffet-style at the end for all to enjoy: 

• Crab Rangoons
• Chicken Lo Mein
• Shrimp Fried Rice
• Orange Chicken and White Rice
• American Chinese Buffet Donuts
• Chinese-style Garlic Green Beans

Spanish Language Practice Circle

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

Chair Yoga at the Library

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

Book Chat

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

Writer's Circle

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

Back from the Beach Book Sale

Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Fabulous Fall Book Sale

$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for fall with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5; larger tote bags will be charged $8.

Saturday Adventures

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Saturday Storytime

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

Read with a Furry Friend

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.

Sewing: Embroidery Machine Basics

This introductory class is the first step in our two-step Embroidery Machine Certification process. Through lecture and demonstration, you'll learn the basics of machine embroidery and how to operate our Bernina 535 Embroidery Machine. We will discuss the tools and materials you need to create a successful project.

To complete the certification process, attendees may attend the Hybrid Embroidery Machine Certification class or use the online form to schedule an individual skill verification appointment. 

No-Sew Pet Blankets

Spend an hour making a cozy pet blanket. We will be donating the finished blankets to a local animal group to share a bit of kindness and comfort with our furry friends. No sewing experience is necessary, but you must be able to handle fabric scissors. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation

Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. The instructor is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. All levels are welcome.