Carroll County Public Library

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!

Relax and Unwind with Reverse Coloring

Take time out for yourself as we relax and experiment with reverse coloring templates and ink pens. Let vibrant watercolor backgrounds guide your imagination as you draw, doodle, and create without rules. Let go of perfection and embrace creativity for relaxation!

Seasonal Butter Molds

In this combination makerspace/teaching kitchen class, learn to create your own custom seasonal butter molds. You will start in the makerspace and use our Vaquform machine along with preprinted festive fall shapes to make a custom mold. We will then head to the Teaching Kitchen to whip up delicious flavored butters and fill our newly created molds. Your final shaped butters will make a fun custom addition for your holiday table.

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!

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!

LEGO® WeDo: Build, Code, and Create with Carroll County 4-H

Get ready to build, experiment, and bring your creations to life! Using the LEGO^® Education WeDo system, youth will explore the basics of robotics, engineering, and coding through hands-on challenges. Participants will build LEGO^® models, add motors and sensors, and use simple coding to make their creations move and respond. No previous coding or robotics experience is needed, just bring your creativity and curiosity!

Preschool Play AND CRAFT!

Play is a fantastic way for children to develop their critical thinking skills. Join us for an open playtime, and in this special edition, choose a craft to complete and take home! Children can be imaginative and creative while exploring blocks, puzzles, playdough, and more. 

Robot Pumpkin Smash

Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

The Postpartum & Baby Check-In

Free screenings for both moms and babies. Julie Tarlow, occupational therapist and pelvic floor specialist, will offer diastasis recti (ab separation) checks, C-section scar screenings, and pelvic floor education. Dr. Rachel Mills, pediatric occupational therapist and certified infant massage instructor, will offer developmental information and screenings for infants. The therapists are available for anyone with questions about postpartum pelvic floor health/symptoms or their infant's milestones and development.

Intro to Carvera CNC

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.

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.

Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy

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

Central Maryland's Birds of Prey

Old Line Statesmen Chorus Workshop

Have you ever thought about joining a chorus? Come join our singing workshop with the Old Line Statesmen to learn more about this wonderful local chorus.

Robot Pumpkin Smash

Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

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.

Alphabet Train

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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.

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.

Visit with Reese Firefighters

Join the firefighters from Reese Fire Company for a brief storytime, see what gear firefighters wear, and explore some of the fire trucks!

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. 

Alphabet Train

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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.

Laser Cutting Techniques: Jigs and Templates

Learn how jigs and templates can make repeat laser projects faster and easier. In this hands-on class, you will make a simple jig for the laser and create a matching template in Adobe Illustrator. Laser certification and familiarity with Adobe Illustrator are required before registering. 

Young Adult Writer's Group

Are you an aspiring writer? Looking to work on that novel or short story idea, or break out of writer's block? Are you 17-22? Look no further! Join us for an afternoon of writing exercises, sharing your work, and maybe even a bit of inspiration. Snacks will be provided!

Art Discovery

Each month we will learn about a different artist/art movement. Participants will create their own unique art piece based on the techniques and style of the artist/art movement.  

Laser Project: Veterans Day Challenge Coins

Veterans and military enthusiasts, join us in this laser project class as we make a long-standing military tradition, challenge coins! We will use Adobe Illustrator to design a custom challenge coin for laser engraving to take home. No previous design or laser experience necessary.

Open Mah Jongg

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. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. An instructor may or may not be present to assist newbies. Call 410-386-4460 x6629 to inquire.

Books and Brews Book Club: No More Tears

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 No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris. This is a nonfiction book by an award-winning investigative journalist who had a chance encounter in 2004 with a sales rep for Johnson & Johnson with horrific stories of unethical business practices. His subsequent investigations ultimately led to new federal laws and this blistering exposé that lays bare deeply rooted corruption that threatened the lives of millions.

Come Create

Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Veterans Book Club: The Ride

In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night that Saved America by Kostya Kennedy.

North Carroll Teen Advisory Board

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Earn service hours while making friends, beautifying the library, and planning programs!

If this is your first time joining us, please print and complete a copy of the volunteer application.

Sean Gaskell and the West African Kora

Audience members will learn about the history of the West African kora, how it is built, who typically plays it, and the types of events it is often utilized at. Sean Gaskell will share his personal experiences while studying in West Africa. The program will conclude with a brief Q&A before the final song. Learn more about Sean Gaskell at www.seangaskell.com.

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.

Preschool Vision Screening

Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered in partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.

Read and Play

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. 

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.

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.

Twos and Threes Together

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

Drop-In Diamond Painting

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

Dungeons & Dragons Online

Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used. This session is for beginners and avid players alike.

Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

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.

Cook Together: Rainbow Tacos

In this family-friendly class, you'll make a flavorful turkey and black bean taco filling and prepare a variety of colorful toppings while learning how eating the rainbow can support a healthy diet.

This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:

• At least one child aged 6–18
• At least one adult
• You may fill the remaining two spots in the group with two additional participants, aged 6 or older, or leave them unfilled. 

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.

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.

Mediums, Magicians, and the Ouija Board: A Spiritualist History of Baltimore

Join us for a journey into Baltimore's spiritualist past with Julie Saylor of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Julie will explore the roles of mediums, magicians, and the Ouija board in early 20^th-century Baltimore. 

A Carroll 250 program.

Mount Airy Area CCPS Literacy Night

Join us for a fun evening of reading, exploring, and learning with your local librarians and your school reading specialists. Reading specialists will share tips and resources for caregivers supporting their young readers. This event is in partnership with Mount Airy Elementary, Parr's Ridge Elementary, and Winfield Elementary.

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.

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg

What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! All prizes are provided by Bistro 91.

If your team needs to cancel or change your team size on the day of the program, please call Bistro 91 at 410.861.8841. 

Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register. Please keep the team size to 8 or less.

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.

Sewing Skills: Interfacing Basics

Learn how to use interfacing to improve the structure and finish of your sewing projects. This beginner-level class will introduce common types of interfacing and explain when and how to use them in both garment and project construction. Students will work with different types of interfacing and leave with samples. The class will also review sewing terminology and construction concepts. Resource handouts will be provided.

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

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.

Twos and Threes Together

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

Baking Basics: Classic Pumpkin Roll

This hands-on bake-along class teaches you how to make a classic pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling. Participants will take home their delicious dessert to eat or freeze for Thanksgiving. CCPL's Westminster Branch staff member, Tina Mawhinney, and the Exploration Commons Teaching Kitchen staff will be teaching.  If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend. Registration for all sessions  of this class will open on 10/22.

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.

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.

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment!

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: Finding Margaret Fuller

This month's selection is Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki.

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.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator

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.

Introduction to Online Shopping

Online shopping lets you buy products on the internet from your computer and have them shipped to your home or anywhere! Online stores often have larger inventories and lower prices, so you can quickly find the best deal. This lecture will provide a general introduction to shopping online using the popular website Amazon.com. You’ll learn how to search for products, make comparisons, and add items to an online shopping cart.

This program is presented in partnership with the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.

Papercraft Studio

Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly session on second Thursdays to work on scrapbooking, cardmaking, finishing projects, sharing ideas and layouts, sharing or exchanging supplies, and having fun! Bring your own supplies and projects. We can't wait to see what you're working on! 

Intro to MakeraCAM

In this class we will go over utilizing MakeraCAM, the base design software that we teach for using our Carvera CNC! So if you are interested in becoming more familiar with the user interface and available tools, this is the class for you! 

CNC certification is not required for taking this course. 

Open Mah Jongg

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Crazy for Crafting

Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting. We will be making beautiful holiday greeting cards this month!

Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!

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.

Rawr! It's a DINOvember Storytime!

Happy DINOvember! Join us for a reading of What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night by Refe and Susan Tuma. We'll have fun crafts and activities for your littlest paleontologist.

Battle of the Books: Parent and Coach Information Sharing

Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.

Crochet for a Cause: Beanie Making Class

North Carroll Area CCPS Literacy Night

Join us for a fun evening of reading, exploring, and learning with your local librarians and your school reading specialists. Reading specialists will share tips and resources for caregivers supporting their young readers. This event is in partnership with Ebb Valley Elementary, Hampstead Elementary, Manchester Elementary, and Spring Garden Elementary.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness

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. 

Book Bingo at Liquidity Aleworks: Presented by CCPL's Mount Airy Branch and The Last Word

Like regular bingo, but better! Check out the best brewery around, Liquidity Aleworks, for an evening full of fun! Win brand-new book bundles, literary totes, and more provided by The Last Word Bookstore and CCPL's Mount Airy Branch. Playing is FREE! Supplies provided. One card allowed per person. Bring your CCPL library card to be eligible for additional prizes! Round up your friends and get ready to get LIT-erary! Space is limited. Registration is required for all participants. Limited entry at the door without registration only as available. 

Q&A with the Small Business Administration

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 https://tinyurl.com/ccpl-sba-eldersburg or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

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.

The Mitten Puppet Show

Oh no! Corky has lost his mitten! Can you help us look for it? Along the way, we’ll meet some curious woodland animals who each have their own ideas about what to do with the cozy mitten. Will Corky get his mitten back before the snow day is over? Join us for this charming winter puppet show to find out!

Yoga with Meditation

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).

Kickin’ Up Some Stories

Join us for a kickin’ good time at Choe’s Hap Ki Do Academy of Taneytown! We’ll share a few stories and songs, then kick on down to the mat, where the kids will have a free mini class to learn some basic martial arts moves with Choe’s Master Stephanie Sullivan. 

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy animals for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

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!