Upcoming Events
Check Currents publication (PDF) or the Calendar of Events site for more events. List of currently registering programs.
Writing Group
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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 BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.
Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Family Storytime
North Carroll BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Read and Play
Westminster BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
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 BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
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
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.
Read and Play
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
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.
Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
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.
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Healthy & Fast Weeknight Dinner
Exploration CommonsWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Discover an easy, high-protein meal, Fish en Papillote, that uses a simple cooking technique that keeps fish tender and flavorful. In this hands-on class, you'll create a light dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but fits into any busy weeknight.
Diamond Art Butterfly Plant Stake
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
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.
Strategy Games
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play.
There will be games at various levels available to play, such as Cascadia, Plunder, Catan, Azul, Sykjo, and Triominos to name a few. You are welcome to bring your favorite game to teach/play.
English Conversation Group
Mount Airy BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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.
Dinner's on Me: Tacos
Exploration CommonsWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - 18
Class registration and more information
Hey, teens, let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Improve your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience in the kitchen. We will prepare a delicious taco dinner that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Open Chess
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome.
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class information
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 BranchWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.
The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
OnlineWednesday, April 29, 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults, Adults
Class 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 via email by 6:00 PM on the day of the program.
April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. Drop in anytime we're open and get your creativity flowing. Find out how exciting poetry can be!
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack from the Baltimore Orioles!
Read and Play
Eldersburg BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Reversible Drawstring Bag (Class 8)
Exploration CommonsThursday, April 30, 2026 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to sew a channel onto a fully lined bag and insert drawstrings that will close the bag. Learn about using different fabric combinations to add visual interest and how to use 'boxed bottom' techniques to create a sturdy base.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.
Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:
- basic sewing tools
- cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
- pressing with an iron
- basting and sewing
You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Family Storytime
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Family Storytime
Taneytown BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class
Eldersburg BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age. 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!
Twos and Threes Together
Westminster BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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 BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Family Storytime
Westminster BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Mini Musicians
North Carroll BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class registration and more information
Come 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!
CCGS Research Thursday
Westminster BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Class information
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.
Make a Felt Bird Pin
Eldersburg BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Learn basic sewing skills to make a cute, colorful felt bird that can be made into a decorative pin or magnet. Facts about birds and how to protect them will be shared too.
Let's Start a Podcast!
Exploration CommonsThursday, April 30, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? Then this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab.
Open Mah Jongg
Westminster BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.
Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
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.
Terrific Tadpoles: An Evening Storytime
Taneytown BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class registration and more information
Hop along with us as we explore the amazing life cycle of frogs. Your polliwogs will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg BranchThursday, April 30, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
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.
To Be Read: Colleen Cambridge
Exploration CommonsThursday, April 30, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Presented by Park Books on Main and Carroll County Public Library.
An author talk will be followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase or pre-order from Park Books on Main.
About Colleen Cambridge
Colleen Cambridge is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the American in Paris Mysteries, the Lincoln’s White House Mystery series, and the Phyllida Bright Mysteries, the first of which, Murder at Mallowan Hall, was an Agatha Award finalist and an Indie Next Pick. The first American in Paris Mystery, Mastering the Art of French Murder, was both an Indie Next Pick and a LibraryReads selection. An accomplished historian whose meticulously researched novels appeal to fans of historical fiction and mysteries alike, she also writes under the pen names C.M. Gleason, Colleen Gleason, and Alex Mandon. She lives in the Midwest and can be found online at ColleenCambridge.com.
About In the Spirit of French Murder
After moving to France, Tabitha Knight has a new friend in fellow expat and Cordon Bleu student Julia Child, whose culinary tips can come in quite handy. But something’s cooking in postwar Paris, and it isn’t just cheese soufflé… Tabitha soon finds herself caught up in an investigation that takes her and Merveille to the seediest, most dangerous parts of the Left Bank—home of strange, fantastical legends, disquieting events, and unusual people.
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack from the Baltimore Orioles!
ABCs & 123s: Music
Taneytown BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class registration and more information
Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!
Big Art Small Hands
Eldersburg BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
Class information
Join us for a morning of open-ended art. Explore your child's creativity and help strengthen their fine motor skills through art.
Playdough Lab
Mount Airy BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - 12
Class information
Welcome to Playdough Lab! This fun, hands-on program allows kids to squish, roll, build, and create while learning cool STEM ideas. Using playdough, children will make shapes, build towers, and solve simple challenges while using their imagination.
Read and Play
North Carroll BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
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.
Yard Signs on the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter
Exploration CommonsFriday, May 1, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Discover how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, a machine capable of cutting 24-inch-wide rolls. The cutter is perfect for creating large window decals, signage, and more. In this hands-on class, participants will design, cut, and apply vinyl to a yard sign, leaving with a finished piece to take home.
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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.
Book Chat
Taneytown BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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!
Chair Yoga at the Library
North Carroll BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
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!
Writer's Circle
Taneytown BranchFriday, May 1, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
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!
Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack from the Baltimore Orioles!
Taneytown Craft Swap
Taneytown BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Did spring cleaning leave you with a lot of extra crafts lying around? Clear out the old supplies you never got around to by donating them to the library, then pick up something new at our spring craft swap!
Gently used or like-new craft supplies can be dropped off at CCPL's Taneytown Branch from April 24 through May 1. Anyone looking to try something new can stop by anytime on May 2 to browse and find something fun to do next! Arts and crafts of any type are welcome.
Mammals All Around Us!
Mount Airy BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
Let's learn about the mammals that live in our backyard! We'll investigate their homes, what they eat, and more with educational resources from Maryland's Wildlife and Heritage Service! All resources will be provided.
Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
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!
Carroll County Master Gardener Plant & Seed Swap
Finksburg BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Get ready for garden season! Join the Carroll County Master Gardeners for a fun and informative morning. Enjoy a plant and seed swap, visit our plant clinic to get answers to your gardening questions, and learn about native plants with education provided by The Xerces Society.
Visit the Carroll County Master Gardeners event page on Facebook for more information.
Read with a Furry Friend
Westminster BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Class information
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.
Eldersburg Branch Teen Advisory Board Presents: Eldersburg Fan Con
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for an all-ages fan con event! Drop in to make fandom-inspired crafts, test your trivia skills, and more. Costumes are encouraged!
Cooking Basics: Pasta Making
Exploration CommonsSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on class! You'll mix, knead, roll, and cut dough while practicing making classic shapes like fettuccine.
Read to Baby Goats
Finksburg BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
HerdCo will be here with baby goats that you can read to. They will be here for 90 minutes, and we will take turns with the goats. This program will be outside, weather permitting. Grab a book and your camera, and see you there!
Lippan Art
Eldersburg BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Lippan art is a traditional Indian mixed media artwork done using mud and mirrors. It is native to the state of Gujarat in northern India. It is done using materials locally available in the region, like a mixture of clay and mirrors. This mud work has gathered attention and appreciation over the years, and it is now quite common in urban households as well.
In this class, you will learn to create Lippan art on canvas using air-dry clay and mirrors with mixed media artist Durga Ekambaram. All supplies will be provided; the program may take 90-120 minutes.
Nintendo Afternoon
Westminster BranchSaturday, May 2, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class information
Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided.
Star Wars Day!
North Carroll BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 9:00am - 7:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Stop by to make some Star Wars-themed crafts and do a scavenger hunt! May the force be with you!
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Family Storytime
Mount Airy BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Family Storytime
Westminster BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months, Adults
Class registration and more information
Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age. 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
North Carroll BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
Class information
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.
Tea Party Fun
Taneytown BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Class registration and more information
Join the fun at our pretend tea party. We will share stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Our featured book will be Clovis Keeps His Cool by Katelyn Aronson, a wonderful story about kindness and controlling our tempers! We'll have plenty of activities, and there will be cookies!
Play and Explore
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
Class information
Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.
Let's Move!
Mount Airy BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information
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!
Alphabet Train
North Carroll BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Alphabet Train
Finksburg BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.
North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information
Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.
Intermediate Laser Project: 3D Topographic Maps
Exploration CommonsMonday, May 4, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator and the Epilog Fusion Pro laser to create layered, 3D topographical map products. Participants will create a pre-determined example product to bring home. All participants must have previous Adobe Illustrator experience and Laser Certification.
May the Fourth: Star Wars Day
Westminster BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…the Jedi Council decreed that May the Fourth would forever be known as Star Wars Day. For one day, Wookies will embrace Hutts, Sith will lay down their lightsabers and embrace their Jedi brethren, and Yoda and the Emperor will meet for tea at the local cantina. All will be right with the universe. Drop in anytime between 1 PM - 4 PM for Star Wars-themed crafts, giveaways, and a surprise Star Wars movie screening (rated PG)! Fun for all ages!
Cooking for Wellness: Mediterranean Sardines on Avocado Toast
Exploration CommonsMonday, May 4, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
If you think you don’t like sardines, this recipe may change your mind! Enjoy a recipe that makes an excellent breakfast, lunch, or snack and is packed with healthy fats. This recipe will be accompanied by a presentation on healthy fats by a registered dietitian. This class is provided through our partnership with Carroll Hospital.
Art Discovery
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 11
Class information
Each month we will learn about a different artist. Participants will create their own unique art piece based on the techniques and style of the artist.
Cook Together: May the 4th Be with You
Exploration CommonsMonday, May 4, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information
Come join us in celebrating May 4th in the teaching kitchen with some intergalactic fun! We will be making a variety of tasty space-themed snacks to celebrate the day.
This class is designed for groups of up to 3 participants and must include:
- At least one child aged 6–18
- At least one adult
- The remaining spot in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older or left unfilled.
Mount Airy Music Trail Music Mondays: Celtic Concert
Mount Airy BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information
Come experience a traditional Celtic music concert in the library! Stop by the Railyard on Main Street to pick up your dinner at Food Truck Monday. Then come to the library branch and enjoy the musical stylings of Julie Wood Merchant on the Irish wooden flute and Wes Merchant on the fiddle. This is a Mount Airy Music Trail event in partnership with the Town of Mount Airy.
Make resin dice and a no sew dice bag
North Carroll BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Join us to make a resin dice set compatible for roleplaying games and a no-sew dice bag.
Herb Garden Terrarium
Finksburg BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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In partnership with the Carroll Garden Club.
Spring has arrived along with flowers, fruit trees, and vegetables starting to grow and produce. The children will learn there is more to gardening than flowers, fruit, and vegetables; there are herbs! They will create a terrarium from a plastic jug, decorate it and plant herbs while learning what herbs are used for.
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg BranchMonday, May 4, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).
Book Release Party: A Founding Mother by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie
OffsiteMonday, May 4, 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Monday, May 4, Doors open 6pm, Program begins 7pm
$25 Ticket includes signed copy of A Founding Mother
This special Carroll 250 program is presented by Carroll County Public Library, Park Books on Main, and 1623 Brewing Company.
Please purchase tickets together if you would like to be seated together. If you have requests for seating after purchasing, please email greatreads@carr.org. We will try our best to seat parties together.
We're celebrating the release of A Founding Mother by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. All attendees will receive a signed copy of A Founding Mother. The event includes an author talk and book signing. 1623 Brewing Company will offer advance ordering and specialty drinks.
About A Founding Mother
In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams—wife of one president and mother to another—whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications from the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton.
Stephanie Dray
Stephanie Dray is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. Her award-winning work tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. She lives near the nation’s capital with her husband, cats, and history books.
Laura Kamoie
Laura Kamoie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. She holds a doctoral degree in early American history from the College of William and Mary and published two nonfiction books on early America.
Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Exploration CommonsTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.
If you've never touched a sewing machine or a sewing needle, or if it's been years since you've sewed, and you need a refresher on the basics, then this class is for you.
Prerequisite: None
Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.
Read and Play
Finksburg BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 10:00am - 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 BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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 BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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 BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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.
Family Storytime
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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 BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:45am
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 BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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
Finksburg BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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.
Laser Skills: Print and Cut
Exploration CommonsTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to print-and-cut with the Epilog Fusion Pro. We will explore how the Epilog's IRIS™ Camera Registration System works for extremely precise cutting and engraving. We will work in Adobe Illustrator to create a print-and-cut file that can be used with the Camera Registration System. Laser certification is required for all attendees. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator is encouraged.
Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!
Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
North Carroll BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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.
Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Exploration CommonsTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, 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.
Needle Little Klatch?
Westminster BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.
Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!
North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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.
LEGO® Club: Grown-Up Edition
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Who says LEGO® is just for kids? Join us for a relaxed and inspiring evening where adults can rediscover the joy of building, creating, and imagining with LEGO® bricks. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of LEGO®, this is your chance to unwind, connect, and let your creativity flow.
Ready Carroll 'On the Go' Emergency Preparedness
Eldersburg BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you prepared for a tornado or flood to visit your town? Ready Carroll "On the Go" is part of Carroll County’s emergency preparedness series that consists of safety tips and guides so you may be better prepared at home in the event of a local emergency. This program will also inform participants how they can get more involved with emergency preparedness in their own community. Engage with Emergency Management staff so you are not caught off guard when the next disaster strikes!
Tai Chi for Relaxation
Mount Airy BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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. Your program is being taught by a local professional instructor. Wear comfortable, loose clothing.
Program dates are the 1st Tuesday of the month: March 3, April 7, and May 5. Registration is required.
Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster BranchTuesday, May 5, 2026 - 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.
