Carroll County Public Library

Family Storytime

Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 17, 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 Branch
Monday, August 17, 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 Branch
Monday, August 17, 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

North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
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.

Let's Move!

Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 17, 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!

Move and Learn

North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information

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

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Dig It! Exploring Fossils

Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 5 - 12
Class registration and more information

Discover the fascinating world of fossils in this hands-on adventure! Young explorers will learn how fossils are formed, uncover the different types of fossils, and find out what they can teach us about animals and plants from long ago. Then, participants will become junior paleontologists as they complete their own fossil dig and practice identifying their discoveries. Get ready to dig, discover, and explore the past!

Basic Knife Skills for Teens

Exploration Commons
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - 18
Class registration and more information

This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class for teens. 

Teen Service Hours: Paint Bookends for the Library

Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Class information

Earn service hours by decorating bookends for the library shelves! 

So You Want a Government Job?: Getting and Keeping a Job with the Federal Government

Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

Gain a greater understanding of how to find, apply for, and get a job with the federal government. During this lecture, attendees will learn how to prepare for and conduct the job interview, what to do and not to do, and how to impress the interviewer. Learn what government agencies look for on resumes, the skills needed to be competitive, navigating government job sites, and pay grades and starting salaries. A Q&A session for the attendees will follow the lecture.

Role-Playing Game Night

Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Class information

Tabletop role-playing games are story-based games focused on player choice and randomized encounters, built around cooperation and group learning. Role-playing games also feature cross-disciplinary activities and skill-building, such as reading, presentation, mathematics, and socio-emotional learning.

We will be playing a rules-light game focusing on cooperation and storytelling!

Creating 3D Relief Projects with Carvera CNC

Exploration Commons
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

In this program we will go over modifying and creating files to be used in making 3D relief projects on the Carvera CNC. It is recommended to have taken either the Intro to Carvera CNC class or the Intro to MakeraCAM class before attending this program. 

This class does not result in independent CNC use certification. 

Yoga with Meditation

Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 17, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

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).

Read and Play

Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 2
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

Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 2
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

Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 2
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 Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 2
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 Senior Center Book Club: The Boys in the Boat

Offsite
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Class information

This month's selection is The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown.  

Read and Play

Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
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.

Create, Explore, and More: Sphero Zoom Zone

North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 8 - 13
Class registration and more information

Roll, race, and code your way to fun with our awesome Sphero robots!

Design an Augmented Reality Project with Delightex and Merge Cube

Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create a simple augmented reality project specifically for interaction with a Merge Cube. Using Delightex, we will walk through a facilitated project build that you'll be able to share with family and friends. 

Family Storytime

Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 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.

Twos and Threes Together

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

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

Twos and Threes Together

Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

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

Twos and Threes Together

Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

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

Twos and Threes Together

Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

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

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Potomac Community Services

Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children. Adult Services offers mental health case management focused on advocacy, education, connecting individuals to community resources, and supporting treatment to improve quality of life. The Children’s Program provides coordinated mental health support for ages 6–18, helping families set goals, access benefits and resources, improve stability, and promote healthy development.

North Carroll Knitters Group

North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 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.

Drop-In Diamond Painting

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 1:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

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

Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys!

Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
Class information

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible! Unearth the story of our planet through interactive elements that explore planetary motion, the elements, changes over time, and even eruptions! 

Adobe Illustrator Project: Paper Rose

Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

In this class, we will be going over a variety of tools in Adobe Illustrator to make a rose design from scratch that we will then be cutting out of cardstock on our Epilog Fusion Edge. Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Laser Cutter Certification are required.

English Conversation Group

Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

*NEW NIGHT* 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.  

North Carroll Writers Group

North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

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.

Healthy Eating: Build a Better Breakfast

North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

Join Weis dietitian Christina to learn why breakfast may be the most important meal of the day and some recipe ideas to get your day started right. The presentation will be followed by an Avocado Toast recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Pick up recipes, Weis Healthy Bites Magazine, healthy handout tips, a $5.00 Weis coupon, and more.

Steady Steps: Fall Prevention Series with Senior Fitness Instructor and Occupational Therapist Chris Konior

Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

Chris will discuss causes and preventative measures, home safety techniques, and basic balance and flexibility exercises you can do to prevent falls. Handouts will be provided.  

Pajama Party Storytime

Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 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.

Pajama Party Storytime

Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness

Online
Tuesday, August 18, 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. 

Writing Group

Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 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 Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 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.

Family Storytime

Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 9:45am - 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.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 8
Class registration and more information

Join us for a sensory-friendly storytime for children who would enjoy interacting in a calm, small-group environment with low lighting and sensory supports.

Family Storytime

North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 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.

Mount Airy Knitters

Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Class information

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

Read and Play

Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
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 Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
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 Ask a Master Gardener

Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information

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. 

Move & Groove Storytime

Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 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.

Ready, Set, School!

Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class information

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

Twos and Threes Together

Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

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

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Mailman

Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

This month's selection is Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant.

Open Mah Jongg

Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 

Westminster Branch Anime Club: Spy × Family

Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Class information

Join us at CCPL's Westminster Branch for all things anime and manga! Watch the first episode of an anime, discuss your favorite series, share your artwork, and more! This meeting will be themed around Spy × Family.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

Online
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

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.

CNC Wooden Coasters

Exploration Commons
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

Learn how to use our Carvera Desktop CNC machine by making a wooden coaster. Participants will design a simple round coaster in Adobe Illustrator and then use the Carvera software to set up our coaster to be cut out on the Carvera CNC. Participants will make 1 coaster. 

This class does not result in a certification for independent use on the Carvera Desktop CNC. 

ASL Practice Club

Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 5 - Adults, Adults
Class information

Join us for our ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Club! We will have conversational games and prompts to help keep your skills up. All fluency levels are welcome!

Learning to Etch Glass

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

Learn how to use etching cream to etch letters and shapes onto clear glass! We'll provide all the supplies, and you'll walk away with your very own etched glass.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 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.

Midweek Movie and Munch: Hoppers

Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Join us for an evening of movie magic and a snack. Doors open at 5:50 to find your seat and get your snacks; showtime is at 6! Please bring your own bottle of water to enjoy with our salty popcorn.

This week we will be showing the animated body swap comedy Hoppers. The film is rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Family Fun Night

North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 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.

Finksburg Book Club: Spectacular Things

Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

This month's selection is Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein.

Read and Play

Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 2
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.

Twos and Threes Together

Finksburg Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

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

Family Storytime

Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 20, 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.

Touch a Digger & Story Stroll

Offsite
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
Class information

What do you get when you cross a digger with a dinosaur? A Diggersaur! Join us at Taneytown Memorial Park to act out this month's Story Stroll story, Diggersaurs, and then enjoy a digger parade, featuring the Taneytown Public Works Department and their "Diggersaurs!" You'll get a chance to see the diggers up close and even touch one!

Twos and Threes Together

Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
Class information

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

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

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

North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 20, 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 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

Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 20, 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.

Chesapeake Mermaid's Storytime Fun

North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
Class information

Join us for an undersea storytime adventure with the Chesapeake Mermaid! Explore the wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay through sign language, storytelling, music, and movement. Afterward, stick around for a special meet and greet with the Chesapeake Mermaid!

Family Storytime

Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 20, 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.

Read and Play

Finksburg Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 2
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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Mini Musicians

North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Class registration and more information

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!

Bling Your Beach Read

Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

Bring in a copy of your favorite hardcover book to bedazzle. We will use diamond painting gems to embellish the cover, creating a fun, unique new look for your favorite book. If participants do not have a hardcover book, one can be provided.

CCGS Research Thursday

Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 20, 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.

What's in Season: Zucchini

Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

In this hands-on class, we will prepare a trio of recipes centered around this summer garden favorite, as well as discuss additional ideas for this prolific summer grower.

Taneytown Book Club: Shelterwood

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

Our August selection is Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. Copies will be available at CCPL's Taneytown Branch beginning July 20. Light snacks will be provided.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences with people in similar situations is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening and can often improve emotional health. This group is part of the MS Focus Independent Support Group Network. 

Please email Nadine Rosendale (nadiner@carr.org) with questions. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Pajama Party Storytime

Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 20, 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.

Q&A with the Small Business Administration

North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class information

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you. 

Schedule an appointment at CCPL's North Carroll Branch on Eventbrite or email SBA representative Denise Hayes. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

ABCs & 123s: Pets

Taneytown Branch
Friday, August 21, 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!

Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys!

Westminster Branch
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
Class information

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible! Unearth the story of our planet through interactive elements that explore planetary motion, the elements, changes over time, and even eruptions! 

Messy Art Storytime

Mount Airy Branch
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Class information

Make a messy masterpiece at the library! We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes before playing with slime, paint, and more! 

Read and Play

North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 2
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.

Yoga with Meditation

Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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).

Intro to Carvera CNC

Exploration Commons
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our new Makera Carvera desktop CNC machine. This class will cover project design utilizing Makera's congruent software, MakeraCAM, along with other compatible software available at Exploration Commons. There will be a break from 12 to 1 PM between the morning and afternoon sessions.

All program registrants must complete the Prerequisite Module for the In-Person Carvera Desktop CNC Class before attending this program.

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

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Taneytown Branch
Friday, August 21, 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.

Lunchtime Concerts: Jordan Greene Duo

Westminster Branch
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Join us for our summer Lunchtime Concerts series featuring the Jordan Greene Duo, who will be bringing their soul, pop, and R&B vibes to our stage. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy this outdoor concert.

In partnership with Fine Tuned Presents.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Taneytown Branch
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Birth - 18
Class information

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Movie Matinee: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Mount Airy Branch
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
Class information

We all know the weather is wacky, but can it rain candy? Anything's possible in the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! Watch how Flint makes a food machine to save his community. Keep your eyes on the skies as snacks and refreshments will be served. And look for the special treat under your seat! Children must be accompanied by an adult. The film is rated PG with a runtime of 90 minutes.

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden

Finksburg Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
Class registration and more information

Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 14 - 17 to assist our local Master Gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch Garden. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent. 

Saturday Adventures

Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 22, 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!

First Timers Baking Basics: Fresh Fruit Tarts

Exploration Commons
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

In this class, we will make sweet and tender Pâte Sucrée Tart Shells and rich Vanilla Pastry Cream, then top them off with beautiful fruit patterns.  

Registration for this class is for first-time Teaching Kitchen program attendees. Please do not register for this program if you have previously taken one of our kitchen programs.

Game Mash-Up

Westminster Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Reptile Invasion

Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Summer Puzzle Race

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. 

Note: One player will register per team; please include the names of other teammates when you register.

Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)

Exploration Commons
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. All skill levels are welcome. You must bring your own sewing supplies and tools.

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

This registration is for individuals bringing their own sewing machine. You must have a working knowledge of how to thread and operate your machine to register.

If you want to reserve a sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.

Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)

Exploration Commons
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. All skill levels are welcome. You must bring your own sewing supplies and tools.

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

This registration will reserve a sewing machine for use. You must be certified for independent use to register for this program. 

If you want to bring your own sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.

Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy

Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Class information

Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.

Starting Seeds for Your Fall Garden

Taneytown Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information

It's time to think about starting seeds for a fall crop! Learn how to make a seed snail and pick out some seeds to get started for this fall. All supplies will be provided.

Art Therapy with Therapy Dogs

Westminster Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Class registration and more information

Unwind and express your creativity in a calming environment with the support of our friendly therapy dogs! Explore hands-on art activities like coloring, sculpting with playdough, and playing with kinetic sand—all designed to reduce stress and spark joy. Perfect for anyone looking to relax, connect, and create in a soothing space.

Improv for Beginners

Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Class information

Are you obsessed with Smosh, Dropout, or SNL? Then this is the class for you! Learn about improv comedy from a professional improviser. Absolutely no experience is required; just bring your sense of fun and your ability to say yes! 

Read with a Furry Friend

Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - 17
Class information

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.