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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.
Read and Play
Tuesday, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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, May 27, 2025 - 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.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 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 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.
Chess at the Library
Wednesday, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.
Picnic Concert Series: The Learned Doctors
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us at the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event! Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands. The Learned Doctors is a collection of Maryland musicians who, above all else, love to play music and create a good time for everyone around. They play classic '90s jams and have an extensive catalog ranging from '60s classics to contemporary music. In the event of rain, this concert will be in our Large Meeting Room.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Join us at the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event! Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands. The Learned Doctors is a collection of Maryland musicians who, above all else, love to play music and create a good time for everyone around. They play classic '90s jams and have an extensive catalog ranging from '60s classics to contemporary music. In the event of rain, this concert will be in our Large Meeting Room.
Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, May 29, 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, May 29, 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, May 29, 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.
Thursday, May 29, 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.
Conserve This Beautiful Species: Our Monarch Butterflies
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Monarchs are an iconic species known for their migration and beauty. Join Laura O'Callaghan, Xerces Society Ambassador, as she explores the world of monarch butterflies, 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, May 29, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Monarchs are an iconic species known for their migration and beauty. Join Laura O'Callaghan, Xerces Society Ambassador, as she explores the world of monarch butterflies, 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.
Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Saturday, May 31, 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, May 31, 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.
A Kaleidoscope of Magic
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Celebrate this year's Summer Reading theme, Color Our World™, with magic! The School of Magic Arts is back to bring you A Kaleidoscope of Magic! In this 45-minute stage magic show, you’ll see magical objects shift, change, move, grow, and disappear right before your eyes! Fast moving with lots of fun and audience interaction, this program is great for the whole family (not just the kiddos). And, since the School of Magic Arts is all about learning, you might find yourself performing a trick or two before the show ends!
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Celebrate this year's Summer Reading theme, Color Our World™, with magic! The School of Magic Arts is back to bring you A Kaleidoscope of Magic! In this 45-minute stage magic show, you’ll see magical objects shift, change, move, grow, and disappear right before your eyes! Fast moving with lots of fun and audience interaction, this program is great for the whole family (not just the kiddos). And, since the School of Magic Arts is all about learning, you might find yourself performing a trick or two before the show ends!
Read and Play
Tuesday, June 3, 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 3, 2025 - 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 that allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 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, June 3, 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.
Tuesday, June 3, 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.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, June 4, 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 4, 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.
Ready, Set, School!
Wednesday, June 4, 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.
Wednesday, June 4, 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.
Picnic Concert Series: McFadden Garcia Trio
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Join us in the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event! Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Join us in the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event! Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands.
McFadden Garcia Trio plays a blend of popular, classic soft-rock and acoustic tunes with excellent 3-part vocal harmonies.
Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Read and Play
Thursday, June 5, 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.
Thursday, June 5, 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.
Sleep Solutions
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Got sleep problems? Learn about natural methods to support your body and achieve more restful sleep with clinical herbalist Amy Boldt, MS as she explains ways to curb common sleeping complaints through herbs and lifestyle adjustments. You'll come away with information on helpful herbs to try and strategies to help you find the rest you need.
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Got sleep problems? Learn about natural methods to support your body and achieve more restful sleep with clinical herbalist Amy Boldt, MS as she explains ways to curb common sleeping complaints through herbs and lifestyle adjustments. You'll come away with information on helpful herbs to try and strategies to help you find the rest you need.
Get Ready for Summer Book Sale
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for summer with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard sized plastic grocery bags are $5, larger tote bags will be charged $8.
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for summer with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard sized plastic grocery bags are $5, larger tote bags will be charged $8.
Get Ready for Summer Book Sale
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for summer with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard sized plastic grocery bags are $5, larger tote bags will be charged $8.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for summer with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard sized plastic grocery bags are $5, larger tote bags will be charged $8.
Dungeons & Dragons Summer Adventure
Saturday, June 7, 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!
Saturday, June 7, 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.
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.
