Finksburg Branch

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
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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 gardens. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent. 

Alphabet Train: The Letter T
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Senior Planet: MyChart
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Has your healthcare provider or doctor ever mentioned MyChart? Learn about this electronic health-record portal that works in a web browser and app. MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, allows for communication with your providers, and offers virtual visit options. The privacy and security features of MyChart will also be explored. Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council.

The Three Little Pigs Puppet Show
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Mama Pig has decided their house isn't big enough, so it's time for her three little piggies to go out into the world to seek their fortunes! What will the little piggies use to build their houses? Will they meet anyone as they head out on their own, and what kinds of excitement will they find? Come with us as we follow them on their journey!

May the 4th Be with You!
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 5 - 10
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Celebrate all things Star Wars at our May the 4^th craft event! We'll provide the supplies to create an assortment of Star Wars crafts; you bring the Force!

Alphabet Train: The Letters U and V
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Family Storytime
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 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, May 8, 2024 - 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.

Knitting Nights
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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New and experienced knitters are welcome to join us for an evening of chatting and sharing ideas while working on your own projects. Beginners looking for instruction, please bring size 7 or 8 knitting needles and a smooth worsted or DK weight yarn in a light color to be taught the basic stitches to create a washcloth.

Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Read and Play
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Organizing for Everyone
Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you get overwhelmed when you look at pictures or videos of how your closet or pantry should look? Join Rebecca from Organizing for Ease to learn simple tips and hacks to organize your home and help bring order and peace into your life. You will also learn how to upcycle typical trash items and turn them into useful organizing tools for everyday use in your home.