All CCPL locations will be closed for the Juneteenth Holiday on Thursday, June 19. We will reopen for regular hours on Friday, June 20.
To complete a repair in our data center, all computer and web services will be offline beginning at 9 PM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. We expect services to be restored by 11 PM.
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.
Summer Reading Celebration: Color Our World™
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us in kicking off Summer Reading with a bang! Color Our World™ at the library!
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us in kicking off Summer Reading with a bang! Color Our World™ at the library!
Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Join multiple Parents' Choice Award-winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for an interactive musical comedy show for the whole family. Mr. Jon & his silly friend George the Monkey will have you laughing and dancing along. A super fun, silly concert not to miss!
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: All Ages
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Join multiple Parents' Choice Award-winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for an interactive musical comedy show for the whole family. Mr. Jon & his silly friend George the Monkey will have you laughing and dancing along. A super fun, silly concert not to miss!
Exercise Basics for Older Adults
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Exercise is essential to maintain function and independence as we age; however, it is just as important to do the right kinds of exercise to achieve these goals. Join Katrina Wolf, Owner of Age Well Senior Fitness LLC, as she breaks down the essential components of an exercise program for older adults.
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Exercise is essential to maintain function and independence as we age; however, it is just as important to do the right kinds of exercise to achieve these goals. Join Katrina Wolf, Owner of Age Well Senior Fitness LLC, as she breaks down the essential components of an exercise program for older adults.
Read and Play
Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Tuesday, June 17, 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.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, June 18, 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.
Wednesday, June 18, 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.
Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, June 18, 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.
Wednesday, June 18, 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.
Finksburg Book Club: First Lie Wins
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.
Nature's Coloring Book
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Explore the outside world and discover the beauty of nature's coloring book. A story, scavenger hunt, and craft are included in this fun filled adventure. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Explore the outside world and discover the beauty of nature's coloring book. A story, scavenger hunt, and craft are included in this fun filled adventure. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Bird Migration: Protect Against Bird Strikes with Lights Out Baltimore
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
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Learn about bird migration, light pollution, and how to protect against bird strikes at your home from Lights Out Baltimore's Lindsay Jacks.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
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Learn about bird migration, light pollution, and how to protect against bird strikes at your home from Lights Out Baltimore's Lindsay Jacks.
PAWS to Read
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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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!
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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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!
Obstacle Color Course (Finksburg)
Monday, June 23, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - Adults, Adults
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Can you wade through the mountain of foam? Splash through pools? Traverse obstacles full of color? Tackle the Obstacle Color Course and find out! You and your family will have a colorific time navigating our Obstacle Color Course and get colorful while doing it! Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and covered with color and bring a towel.
Monday, June 23, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - Adults, Adults
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Can you wade through the mountain of foam? Splash through pools? Traverse obstacles full of color? Tackle the Obstacle Color Course and find out! You and your family will have a colorific time navigating our Obstacle Color Course and get colorful while doing it! Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and covered with color and bring a towel.
Twenty registrants will be randomly chosen a week before the event to receive a promotional white T-shirt to wear as they complete the course. Recipients will be notified ahead of the event. Everyone else can wear a white shirt that you’d like to get colorized!
Painter's Palette
Monday, June 23, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an evening of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create beginner-level artwork inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Color Our World™. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.
Monday, June 23, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an evening of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create beginner-level artwork inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Color Our World™. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.
Read and Play
Tuesday, June 24, 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.
Tuesday, June 24, 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, June 24, 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.
Tuesday, June 24, 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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, June 24, 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.
Tuesday, June 24, 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.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
Water Balloon Wednesdays
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
Chess at the Library
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, June 26, 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.
Thursday, June 26, 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.
Read and Play
Thursday, June 26, 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.
Thursday, June 26, 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.
Protecting the Jewels of the Night - Our Fireflies!
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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They light up our summer evenings and create a sense of wonder and awe. Join Laura O'Callaghan, Xerces Society Ambassador, as she explores the world of fireflies, their life histories, threats, and simple actions you can take to help conserve them. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. While the program is designed for teens and adults, younger children are welcome.
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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They light up our summer evenings and create a sense of wonder and awe. Join Laura O'Callaghan, Xerces Society Ambassador, as she explores the world of fireflies, their life histories, threats, and simple actions you can take to help conserve them. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. While the program is designed for teens and adults, younger children are welcome.
Intro to Pottery: Tchotchkes (Finksburg)
Friday, June 27, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us for an introduction to the art of pottery! In this lesson, we will focus on a specific type of hand-building known as tchotchkes or pinch pots. Create a work of art or a cool little creature!
Friday, June 27, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us for an introduction to the art of pottery! In this lesson, we will focus on a specific type of hand-building known as tchotchkes or pinch pots. Create a work of art or a cool little creature!
Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Saturday, June 28, 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.
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 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 Garden. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent.
Tarot 101: Part 2
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Discover the enchanting world of tarot in this beginner-friendly program, perfect for those taking their first steps into tarot. In the second part of the series, we’ll explore the fundamentals of reading the cards, including their meanings, symbolism, and intuitive interpretation. This interactive session combines education with hands-on practice, ensuring you leave with the confidence to begin your own tarot journey. No prior experience needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore!
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Discover the enchanting world of tarot in this beginner-friendly program, perfect for those taking their first steps into tarot. In the second part of the series, we’ll explore the fundamentals of reading the cards, including their meanings, symbolism, and intuitive interpretation. This interactive session combines education with hands-on practice, ensuring you leave with the confidence to begin your own tarot journey. No prior experience needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore!
*This program is designed for entertainment purposes only.*
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)
- EV charging
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Memory lab
- Notary 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.
