Eldersburg Branch

Saturday Adventures
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

booKPETS
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - 17
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Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.

All About Owls!
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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Join us for a special visit by a screech owl from the Piney Run Park Nature Center! Participants will also perform an owl pellet dissection. Learn all about owl behavior, diet, and habitat.

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
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Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Ready, Set, VIOLIN
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Do you have a child that loves the violin but you’re not sure if they are ready for lessons? Join the Ready, Set, VIOLIN class to find out! This class provides an opportunity to explore violin lessons without a financial commitment. During the free, 4-week class families get ready for formal lessons by learning basic skills required for successful lessons.

By the end of the class, families will learn:

• how to take a bow
• how to stand with the correct posture
• how to hold a violin and bow
• ear training so the song can be learned by ear
• to develop concentration and observation skills
• to become familiar with Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star variations
• preliminary bow exercises to play rhythms

Parents and adult caregivers participate in the class. All materials will be provided. No violin is required; the Suzuki method begins on the box violin and then moves to a real violin when the child is ready. The Suzuki method educates children in the same way they learn their native language, through immersion! All concepts are taught through play, games, stories, and picture books. Adults will have a better understanding of the Suzuki method of education by the end of the class. Sensei Glenda Walsh Crouse is the director of Westminster Suzuki Strings. She has 19 years of experience nurturing young artists. 

Maryland Insurance Administration
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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The Maryland Insurance Administration is a state agency that can help you better understand the coverages on your insurance policy so that you are a well-informed consumer. The agency also investigates the handling or settlement of a claim on your behalf. Then it determines whether actions taken by your insurer or insurance producer are in compliance with Maryland law. The Maryland Insurance Administration will answer questions on-site at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Monday, September 25, 2023 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Read and Play
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 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
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Writing Group
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More 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
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
More 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.

Kids and Money Part 2: Saving for College
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Financial professionals Karen and Michael Stebner will be here to discuss children and money. In the second part of the financial program, we will discuss planning for college and savings options. 

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Read and Play
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.

Family Storytime
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Gentle Yoga
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Coffee with the Classics: Witness for the Prosecution
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for this month's movie, the legal mystery thriller Witness for the Prosecution, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Charles Laughton, Marlene Dietrich, and Tyrone Power. Based on a story by Agatha Christie.

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Saturday Adventures: Blue Star Families
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! During our Saturday Adventures this week, we'll be honoring Blue Star Families. Stories and songs will focus on those families who serve our country. 

Watercolor Workshop with Gillian Collins
Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 12:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Gillian's workshop is all about watercolor techniques. We will be painting a 9" x 12" fall landscape and practicing techniques on smaller 3" x 5" watercolor paper. (Gillian will supply the watercolor paper as part of the materials fee.) We may not be able to finish the entire painting. She will be concentrating on teaching us the following techniques: lifting; using salt, pen, and white gel; using plastic wrap; and splattering. You must register and pay the registration fee at the Sykesville Painting Club at this link: bit.ly/44drTZv 

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Ready, Set, VIOLIN
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Do you have a child that loves the violin but you’re not sure if they are ready for lessons? Join the Ready, Set, VIOLIN class to find out! This class provides an opportunity to explore violin lessons without a financial commitment. During the free, 4-week class families get ready for formal lessons by learning basic skills required for successful lessons.

By the end of the class, families will learn:

• how to take a bow
• how to stand with the correct posture
• how to hold a violin and bow
• ear training so the song can be learned by ear
• to develop concentration and observation skills
• to become familiar with Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star variations
• preliminary bow exercises to play rhythms

Parents and adult caregivers participate in the class. All materials will be provided. No violin is required; the Suzuki method begins on the box violin and then moves to a real violin when the child is ready. The Suzuki method educates children in the same way they learn their native language, through immersion! All concepts are taught through play, games, stories, and picture books. Adults will have a better understanding of the Suzuki method of education by the end of the class. Sensei Glenda Walsh Crouse is the director of Westminster Suzuki Strings. She has 19 years of experience nurturing young artists. 

Exploring Military Headgear with Butch Maisel
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join Butch Maisel, founder, and curator of The Center for Military History at the Boys' Latin School of Maryland, for a hands-on lecture about military headgear from the 1600s to the present day. The lecture will include a display of historical pieces from the museum, and attendees will have the opportunity to touch and try on select items.  

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Read and Play
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.

Family Storytime
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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. 

Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Pajama Party Storytime occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Writing Group
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More 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
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Move & Groove Storytime
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
More 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.

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Read and Play
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More 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.

Family Storytime
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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. 

Simply Books Storytime
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
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Let's get excited about reading! Come along on our journey as we explore amazing stories together!    

Teen Chess Club
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Are you an expert chess player or interested in learning? Compete and learn new skills at our monthly chess club! New and experienced chess players are welcome.

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. 

Tinker Tots
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
More information
A little push, a twist, a turn. Keep those little fingers busy and experiment in our library Tinkertown. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity.

Dare to Dream Poster Contest
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 11 - 13
More information
Pick up your kit to participate in a poster contest sponsored by South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. This year's theme is Dare to Dream. The contest is exclusively for children 11 - 13 who meet birthdate eligibility. Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23. Monetary prizes will be awarded. Further details are available at the Information Desk. 

Contest Details

• Eligible birthdates are November 16, 2009, to November 15, 2012 (ages 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2023).
• Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x20" and no larger than 20" x24". Please do not mat or frame.
• All media is accepted; if chalk, charcoal, or pastels are used, it should be sealed with a fixative spray. Do not laminate. 
• No 3-dimensional pictures, and please do not use glue or staples.
• No lettering or numbering on the front of the poster.
• No signatures or initials on the front of the poster. 
• Local contest winners will be awarded $75 for 1^st place, $50 for 2^nd, and $25 for 3^rd and may advance to district and national levels. 
• Kits will be available at the library starting September 25 and will be due back by October 23.