Carroll County Public Library
Infinite Possibilities
Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
Heather Owings, Branch Manager
Branch and Drive-Up Window Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 8:45 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 1 - 5 PM
Directions
Upcoming Programs and Events
Check Currents or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Finksburg Book Club: The Oregon Trail
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, January 22, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, January 22, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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, January 22, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 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.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 9:45am - 10:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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, January 23, 2020 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Come learn about this holiday celebrated throughout Asia and by Asian-Americans. We will hear stories, sing songs, and do crafts together, all themed around the holiday.
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Come learn about this holiday celebrated throughout Asia and by Asian-Americans. We will hear stories, sing songs, and do crafts together, all themed around the holiday.
Basic Video Game Design with Unity Creator Kits
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Using a Creator Kit from Unity, one of the world's leading game design engines, we'll create a simple video game. If time allows, participants will be able to test out each other's games. No prior game design experience is required.
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Using a Creator Kit from Unity, one of the world's leading game design engines, we'll create a simple video game. If time allows, participants will be able to test out each other's games. No prior game design experience is required.
Roar Like a Lion: An Afternoon of Community Service
Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Beat the winter blues and feel the warmth that comes with serving your community. We will have an afternoon of community service in partnership with local Lions Clubs. The Lions Clubs will supply materials, instructions, and volunteers to lead a variety of projects that benefit our community. Drop in for an hour or the entire time. Student service hours will be available. Snow date: February 9
Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Beat the winter blues and feel the warmth that comes with serving your community. We will have an afternoon of community service in partnership with local Lions Clubs. The Lions Clubs will supply materials, instructions, and volunteers to lead a variety of projects that benefit our community. Drop in for an hour or the entire time. Student service hours will be available. Snow date: February 9
Alphabet Train: C
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 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.
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 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.
Snowman Bubble Science
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Come inside to escape the winter cold and make your own snowman, with bubbles! This hands-on science activity will teach children about bubbles while engaging them in a fun (and warm) winter craft!
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Come inside to escape the winter cold and make your own snowman, with bubbles! This hands-on science activity will teach children about bubbles while engaging them in a fun (and warm) winter craft!
Veterans Book Club: Valley Forge
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Valley Forge by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Valley Forge by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.
Read and Play
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 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, January 28, 2020 - 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.
Yarn Over Crochet and Knitting
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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We welcome the novice or newbie. Bring your latest project, or come to learn. Sit with us every Tuesday and yarn some tales with a wonderful group of knitters and crocheters.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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We welcome the novice or newbie. Bring your latest project, or come to learn. Sit with us every Tuesday and yarn some tales with a wonderful group of knitters and crocheters.
Mystery Ink
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Somewhere in a labyrinth of letters lies the key to forgotten treasure. See if you and your friends can solve these puzzles to unlock the mystery in the ink!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Somewhere in a labyrinth of letters lies the key to forgotten treasure. See if you and your friends can solve these puzzles to unlock the mystery in the ink!
Family Storytime
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, January 29, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, January 29, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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, January 29, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Pajama Party Storytime
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 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.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 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.
Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 9:45am - 10:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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, January 30, 2020 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Groundhog Storytime
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Will the groundhog see his/her shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter? Come learn about and listen to stories about groundhogs, sing songs, and make a craft.
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Will the groundhog see his/her shadow? Will there be six more weeks of winter? Come learn about and listen to stories about groundhogs, sing songs, and make a craft.
Chess Club
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Play chess and learn from other players. For skill levels.
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Play chess and learn from other players. For skill levels.
Cats: The Fantastic Pets
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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There are many types of cats and each one has its own personality. Can cats be taught tricks? Can they be taught to be obedient? Do they provide companionship? Can they live with other animals? Learn all the answers to these questions and more.
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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There are many types of cats and each one has its own personality. Can cats be taught tricks? Can they be taught to be obedient? Do they provide companionship? Can they live with other animals? Learn all the answers to these questions and more.
Alphabet Train: D
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 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.
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 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.
Carroll County Recycling News with Maria Myers from the Bureau of Solid Waste
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Maria Myers, Recycling Manager for Carroll County, as we learn about Carroll County's program to meet the demands of an evolving recycling industry and the changes in single-stream recycling.
Monday, February 3, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Maria Myers, Recycling Manager for Carroll County, as we learn about Carroll County's program to meet the demands of an evolving recycling industry and the changes in single-stream recycling.
Read and Play
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 9:45am - 10:45am
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, February 4, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Yarn Over Crochet and Knitting
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
We welcome the novice or newbie. Bring your latest project, or come to learn. Sit with us every Tuesday and yarn some tales with a wonderful group of knitters and crocheters.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
We welcome the novice or newbie. Bring your latest project, or come to learn. Sit with us every Tuesday and yarn some tales with a wonderful group of knitters and crocheters.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are available for public use Monday through Saturday and Sundays during October-April, 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
- 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.
