Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities
Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
Heather Owings, Branch Manager
Branch Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Directions
Upcoming Programs and Events
Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Letters to Santa
Monday, December 5, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
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Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Monday, December 5, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Ready, Set, VIOLIN!
Monday, December 5, 2022 - 10:00am - 10:45am
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, 5-week class families get ready for formal lessons by learning basic skills required for successful lessons.
Monday, December 5, 2022 - 10:00am - 10:45am
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, 5-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.
Letters to Santa
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Read and Play
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.
Letters to Santa
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Family Storytime
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Holiday Craft Evening: Upcycled Ornaments
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Holiday craft evening! Join us in the Finksburg Large Meeting Room to create upcycled ornaments or pick up a kit to take home and make at your convenience. Plastic ornaments will be filled with upcycled papers, ribbons, Grinch hearts, and other items sure to spread holiday cheer.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Holiday craft evening! Join us in the Finksburg Large Meeting Room to create upcycled ornaments or pick up a kit to take home and make at your convenience. Plastic ornaments will be filled with upcycled papers, ribbons, Grinch hearts, and other items sure to spread holiday cheer.
Letters to Santa
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:15am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:15am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Read and Play
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Letters to Santa
Friday, December 9, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Friday, December 9, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Letters to Santa
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
More information
Let us help get your letter to Santa! Stop by the library to write a letter, then drop it in our mailbox. Santa's elves are eager to read your special wishes for the holiday season and can't wait to reply to you!
Carroll County Writers Group
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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The Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association invites you to meet other local writers and learn about the Maryland Writers Association.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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The Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association invites you to meet other local writers and learn about the Maryland Writers Association.
PAWS to Read
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children, and helps with social skills and even emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors are welcome to come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins welcome!
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children, and helps with social skills and even emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors are welcome to come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins welcome!
Carroll Chapter Critique Group
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll Chapter Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll Chapter Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.
Dance Demo
Monday, December 12, 2022 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
Join Tami Gee's Studio of Dance for a class in ballet and creative movement. Wear clothing that you can move freely in.
Monday, December 12, 2022 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
Join Tami Gee's Studio of Dance for a class in ballet and creative movement. Wear clothing that you can move freely in.
Veterans Book Club: Brothers Down
Monday, December 12, 2022 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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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 Brothers Down: Pearl Harbor and the Fate of the Many Brothers Aboard the USS Arizona by Walter Borneman.
Monday, December 12, 2022 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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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 Brothers Down: Pearl Harbor and the Fate of the Many Brothers Aboard the USS Arizona by Walter Borneman.
Read and Play
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More 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.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:30am
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.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:30am
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.
Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.
Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:15am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 9:45am - 10:15am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Read and Play
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Sensory Storytime
Friday, December 16, 2022 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Participate in an interactive storytime for families with sensory sensitivities.
Friday, December 16, 2022 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Participate in an interactive storytime for families with sensory sensitivities.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available for public use Monday through Saturday, excluding library-observed holidays.
We have 2 meeting rooms available for public use:
Large Meeting Room - Capacity: 50
Small Meeting Room - Capacity: 10
Services
- 24/7 book drop access
- Children's learning games
- Copy machine
- Drive-Up Window (return items, pick up holds and pay fines)
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Notary Services
- Pay County tax bills
- Play and Learn Centers
- Public fax
- Public Internet computers
- Scan documents to email
- Wireless printing
Branch History
Library service to the Finksburg area began on January 28th 2009 with the opening of a 13,805 square foot branch. The Finksburg Planning and Citizens' Council played an integral role in helping the Finksburg Branch become a reality. This library was the first Green building in Carroll County. Some of the green features include: geothermal wells, a storm water management system, and recyclable & recycled materials.
