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Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities

Finksburg Branch

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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

 Phone 1    410.386.4505

Fax    410.857-4196

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Upcoming Programs and Events

Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.

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Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

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Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs 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.

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Diamond Art Garden Stakes
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Add color to your home and garden with these vibrant hummingbird stakes! They'll add bling to all your potted plants. All supplies will be provided.

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Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
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. 

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Carroll County Writers Group
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Writers Association as we discuss our writing efforts.

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Dungeons & Dragons Summer Adventure
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Registration and more information
Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

Having signed on as guards for the passenger ship Revelation traveling troubled waters to the Bay of Blackbottom, the party might just find that the captain has a few secrets up her sleeve…

A choice of playable sixth-level characters, dice, pencils, and other necessary supplies will be provided.  

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

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Carroll County Critique Group
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group as we discuss our writing efforts. 

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Little Jon's Gigantic Bubble Show
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

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Veterans Book Club: A Higher Call
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 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 A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II by Adam Makos.

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Read and Play
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 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.

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Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 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.

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Family Storytime
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 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. 

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Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 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.

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Finksburg Book Club: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.

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Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 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.

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Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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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 Finksburg Branch lobby.

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Read and Play
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
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!

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Roblox Party (Finksburg)
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us for crafts and activities inspired by Roblox! Make Roblox crafts, play IRL Dress to Impress, and more!

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PAWS to Read
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins are welcome!

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Read and Play
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. 

The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/HOW.aspx

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Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 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.

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Family Storytime
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 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. 

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Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 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.

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Water Balloon Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Is summer vacation too hot to handle? Cool off with Water Balloon Wednesdays! Be prepared for a splash, and bring your own towel! The program is weather-dependent. 

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Chess at the Library
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 7 - Adults, Adults
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Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

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Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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Read and Play
Thursday, July 24, 2025 - 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 that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

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

Book by Room

Services

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.

Green Features

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