Upcoming Events

Asian-Style Dumplings
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, learn to prepare Asian-style dumplings with premade wrappers.

Taneytown Anime Club
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime on Crunchyroll with other Taneytown teens!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

History 101: The Daughters of Charity
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us and the Historical Society of Mount Airy for speaker James Rada, a well-known local author. He will be presenting The Daughters of Charity, Their Work as Civil War Nurses, with a Focus on Frederick County.

Maryland Ghost Trackers
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Back by popular demand! Join us for this fascinating program as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers recount their experiences with the supernatural. The Trackers are members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and will be here to share their theories about paranormal activity, explain and demonstrate the equipment that they use, and present evidence that they have collected over the years.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 9:30am - 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
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 9, 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.

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 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. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate- and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Next Steps with Arduino
Exploration Commons
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. The Arduino platform makes working with microcontrollers easy, fun, and offers a way to get started in electronics. Join us for a workshop where we'll explore a few challenging Arduino projects using components from the Arduino education kits available for use in the makerspace. It is recommended that you have taken Introduction to Arduino or have previous experience with an Arduino before this program.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 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. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 9, 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.

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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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!

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: The Sweet Blue Distance
Offsite
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara Donati.

CCGS Research Thursday
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.

Open Mah Jongg
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. All pawns, bishops, knights, rooks, queens, and kings are welcome! Our club sessions consist of 30 minutes of instruction and one hour of open play. Boards and pieces will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set(s) from home.

Creating Customized Chocolates: Day One
Exploration Commons
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Get festive for fall by learning to create customized chocolates in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. In session two, we'll utilize our 3D prints and the makerspace's Vaquform machines to create custom molds. Then, we'll head to the teaching kitchen to learn how to mold chocolate and create our custom chocolates.

Hooks & Needles
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any other portable project to the library to work alongside other crafters. Get out of the house and enjoy some company while you stitch a few more rows. Drop in anytime; no instruction will be provided.

Papercraft Studio
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly session on second Thursdays to work on and finish projects, share ideas and layouts, share or exchange supplies, and have fun! Bring your own supplies and projects. We can't wait to see what you're working on! 

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

Crochet Amigurumi
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
In the first class of this series, attendees will be introduced to amigurumi techniques—joining rounds, increases/decreases, and identifying stitches—while completing a small turtle. All supplies will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their preferred crochet hook (4.5mm).

In the second class, attendees will build on their skills to create a pumpkin plush. 

History 101: The Legacy of Civil War Medicine
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us and the Historical Society of Mount Airy for speaker Betsy Estilow, retired Hood College professor and member of the Board of Directors of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick. She will discuss the legacy of Civil War medicine and explore how innovations developed during this devastating conflict impact our health care today.

Q&A with the Small Business Administration
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: Adults
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class="custom1">Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you. 

Schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl.com/ccpl-eldersburg-sba or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

Bike Garden at the Library
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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Learn about bike safety and road safety from our friends at Patapsco Bikes! Bring your bike or trike (and your helmet!) and practice safety skills outside at the library. 

Find out more about Patapsco Bicycles here: https://www.patapscobike.com/

Play Baby Play
Westminster Branch
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 3
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You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 10, 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.

The Mad Pumpkin Scientist
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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Celebrate pumpkins with some fun science experiments, a craft, songs, and a story. There will be science stations. Wear old clothes that you won't mind getting messy! 

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults
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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.

Mah Jongg Practice & Play
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
If you have experience with Mah Jongg, either from our 101 Class or from playing a little bit, come on over and practice with us. This session is meant for beginners, but experienced players are welcome to assist. We will follow the National Mah Jongg League rules of play. Exercise your brain while having great fun!

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 11, 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. 

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 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. 

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

History of Spying Part 2
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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This presentation will address a brief history of espionage through the ages, from its inception in Biblical times through the 20^th century. This is part two of the history of spying. We’ll discuss the beginnings of the US intelligence community and, specifically, the CIA and FBI and their role in obtaining and protecting the nation’s secrets. We will also look at key events affecting US policy in the later half of the last century. Finally, we’ll look at counterintelligence: what it is, what it does, and how it works to protect the national security. This last item will include some case studies of the more infamous spies in our nation’s history: who they were, why did they do what they did, what motivates someone to betray their country and what risks/rewards (if any) they enjoy. An open discussion will follow the presentation.

Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 

Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.

All skill levels are welcome. You must bring your own sewing supplies and tools.

This registration is for individuals bringing their own sewing machine. You must have a working knowledge of how to thread and operate your machine to register.

If you want to reserve a sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.

Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 

Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.

All skill levels are welcome. You must bring your own sewing supplies and tools.

This registration will reserve a sewing machine for use. You must be certified for independent use to register for this program. 

If you want to bring your own sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.

Carroll County Writers Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: Adults
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This is the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association.

Five Nights at Freddy's Escape Room
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 10 - 18
Registration and more information
Celebrate Five Nights at Freddy's with a breakout-themed escape room!

Free Spirit Book Club: Leaving Time
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult.

Carroll County Critique Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 3:30pm - 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. 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 9:30am - 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.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 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.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 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.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 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 that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Storytime at the Park
Offsite
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for storytime this autumn at Charlotte's Quest. CCPL's North Carroll Branch librarians will share stories outdoors Tuesdays and Wednesdays while our building is being renovated. Join us near the pavilion at Charlotte's Quest. Weather permitting, please dress to be outside!

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Wood Laser Cutter Project
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll use Adobe Illustrator to create a simple wood laser cutter project and watch your project being made on our Fusion Pro laser cutter. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with laser cutting or design software is needed. This class does not result in independent laser use certification.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 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.

Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.

Dungeons & Dragons Online
Online
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used. This session is for beginners and avid players alike.

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

Basic Knife Skills
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class.

Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Creative Writing for Teens with Jenni Howell
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Join Jenni Howell, local author of Boys with Sharp Teeth, for a fun workshop on how to put your own creative ideas into writing. Will you be our next local author?

Knit and Chat
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
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Join us for this monthly meet-up with other knitters of all ages to relax, knit, get ideas for projects, receive help on current projects, gain new skills, and learn to knit if you don't know how. There will also be an optional show-and-tell and a yarn exchange each month.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 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.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

An Evening with Jack Carr
Offsite
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main.

Tickets $35, includes author talk and a signed copy of Cry Havoc.

Purchase tickets here. (https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/)

An author talk will be followed by a book signing. Additional books will be available for purchase from Park Books on Main. 

About the Author

Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who led special operations teams as a team leader, platoon commander, troop commander, and task unit commander. Over his twenty years in Naval Special Warfare, he transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper to a junior officer leading assault and sniper teams in Iraq and Afghanistan, to a platoon commander practicing counterinsurgency in the southern Philippines. He also commanded a special operations task unit in the most Iranian-influenced section of southern Iraq throughout the tumultuous drawdown of US Forces. Jack retired from active duty in 2016 and lives with his wife and three children in Park City, Utah. He is the author of The Terminal List, True Believer, Savage Son, The Devil’s Hand, In the Blood, Only the Dead, Red Sky Mourning, and Targeted: Beirut. His debut novel, The Terminal List, was adapted into the #1 Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt. He is also the host of the top-rated Danger Close podcast. 

About the Book

From the “hottest author on the thriller scene today” (The Real Book Spy), #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr brings the worlds of special operations and CIA paramilitary units into direct collision in the jungles of Vietnam with his explosive new thriller. He introduces young Navy SEAL Tom Reece, a man torn between the blurred lines and allegiances of the military and the increasingly murky world of intelligence. This is how it all began…

This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.

 

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg
Offsite
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! If your team needs to cancel or change your team size on the day of the program, please call Bistro 91 at (410) 861-8841. All prizes are provided by Bistro 91.

Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register. Please keep the team size to 8 or less.

Decorate a Pumpkin for the Library
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: 5 - Adults
Registration and more information
CCPL’s Taneytown Branch is opening its annual pumpkin decorating contest up to everyone! Participants who sign up will receive their own miniature pumpkin to decorate (without carving). All pumpkins must be picked up on Wednesday, October 15, and returned to the library by Monday, October 20. 

Finished pumpkins will then be displayed in the library. Vote for your favorite between October 22 and October 30. Winners will be announced on Halloween, October 31!

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.

Sewing Skills: Foundation Piecing Techniques
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Learn the basics of quilting techniques, like String, Strip, and Crazy Quilting, in foundation piecing to create unique fabrics to use in your projects. Foundation fabrics will be provided along with scrap pieces. 

Students are invited to bring their own scrap fabrics as well.

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided. 

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 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!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Storytime at the Park
Offsite
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for storytime this autumn at Charlotte's Quest. CCPL's North Carroll Branch librarians will share stories outdoors Tuesdays and Wednesdays while our building is being renovated. Join us near the pavilion at Charlotte's Quest. Weather permitting, please dress to be outside!

Ask a Master Gardener
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Have questions about keeping your garden green? 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 Mount Airy Branch lobby. 

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Autumn Harvest Salads
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Celebrate fall with these festive autumn harvest salads! Each table will make a different recipe, and then all attendees will have the opportunity to sample each dish to find their favorite. Recipes will include:

• Crisp Apple and Butternut Squash Salad
• Harvest Quinoa Salad
• Fall Farro and Pomegranate Salad
• Roasted Pear and Arugala
• Fall Kale and Apple Salad

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 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.

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong.

Westminster Branch Anime Club
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us at CCPL's Westminster Branch for all things anime and manga! Watch the first episode of an anime, discuss your favorite series, share your artwork, and more!

LEGO® Builders Club
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Online
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare. This seminar will cover the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, available preventive services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. We will also cover Medicare Savings Programs, which help pay out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries. These are not all low-income programs.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required.

Open Mah Jongg
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

ASL Practice Club
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Join us for our ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Club! We will have conversational games and prompts to help keep your skills up. All fluency levels are welcome!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Finksburg Book Club: How to Solve Your Own Murder
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 9:30am - 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
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 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. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 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.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 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. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 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.

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - 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!

Demystifying Senior Living Options
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Wondering about retirement living options? Learn about different types of communities, prepare yourself with the questions you need to ask both yourself and potential facilities, and explore related topics like downsizing and financial planning. This program will be facilitated by Kevin T. Jones, who has over 15 years of experience in senior living.

CCGS Research Thursday
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.

Halloween Bingo
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun as we celebrate October with a thriller- and horror-themed bingo!  

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Who is the ultimate Smash Bros. player? Join us for an afternoon Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament to find out. Play against your friends on the branch's Nintendo Switch for the right to call yourself the tournament champion!

Line Dancing with Lori
Westminster Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Virtual Ghost Tour of Mount Airy
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Join us for a tour through Mount Airy's haunted past and hear ghostly tales from beyond the grave without the walking! Explore Mount Airy’s violent past of murders on Main Street, shoot-outs at the station, deadly railroad riots, mysterious fires, and ghostly apparitions in town. All are welcome! This program is an accessible option to Historical Society of Mount Airy walking tours. 

Creating Customized Chocolates: Day Two
Exploration Commons
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Get festive for fall by learning to create customized chocolates in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. In session two, we'll utilize our 3D prints and the makerspace's Vaquform machines to create custom molds. Then, we'll head to the teaching kitchen to learn how to mold chocolate and create our custom chocolates.

Paying for College & Trade School
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for a free workshop on strategies for paying for education after high school. We will discuss financial decision-making around education, the FAFSA process, scholarships and grants, the basics of student loans, and other available programs. Accredited financial counselor Carrie Sorenson, who has over six years of experience teaching financial workshops and is an educator with the University of Maryland Extension's Carroll County office, will present this program.

Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences with people in similar situations is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening, and can often improve emotional health. This group is part of the MS Focus Independent Support Group Network. Please email Nadine Rosendale (nadiner@carr.org) with questions. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month.

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

To Be Read: Elizabeth R. Hyman
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main. 

In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto, Elizabeth R. Hyman adds a new dimension to the story of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising during World War II, shining a long-overdue spotlight on five young, Polish Jewish women—champions who helped lead the resistance, sabotage the Nazis, and aid Jews in hiding across occupied Poland and Eastern Europe. Hyman is a Holocaust historian, archivist, and history blogger with dual Master’s Degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park. She established her history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” in 2011. She is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States. 

Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
Registration and more information
It's a day off from school!  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. 

Q&A with the Small Business Administration
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 9:30am - 1:30pm
Ages: Adults
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class="custom1">Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you. 

Schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl.com/sba-appointment or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

Carroll Community College Children's Show: School Invaders
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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While left behind to finish a science assignment, flighty Angelina Dorf encounters two little spacemen who've accidentally landed in the schoolyard. They're on their way to warn their planet of its demise and are being pursued by evil beings. Eventually several other interplanetary characters appear. Angelina, whose credibility is already low due to a wild imagination, gets involved in the escapade. Thus her work is neglected, but her teacher hardly notices as he becomes preoccupied with mysterious happenings around the school. Angelina helps to bring about interplanetary justice (although no one knows it) and is rewarded by an instantly finished assignment. In fact, it's so well done, the teacher promises her another one for the next day!

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Westminster Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

STEM Day Pumpkin Fun
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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There's no school today, so join the STEM Day fun at the library! We'll explore pumpkins with lots of measuring, weighing, counting, and sorting activities!

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Pokèmon Fun
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Come to the library for some Pokémon fun, including trivia, crafts, and more!

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

Book Bingo
North Carroll Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Play bingo, have fun, and win books!

Pumpkin Slime
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 10 - 18
Registration and more information
Celebrate STEAM and the creepy season by learning to make pumpkin slime.

Carroll Community College Children's Show: School Invaders
Westminster Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
While left behind to finish a science assignment, flighty Angelina Dorf encounters two little spacemen who've accidentally landed in the schoolyard. They're on their way to warn their planet of its demise and are being pursued by evil beings. Eventually several other interplanetary characters appear. Angelina, whose credibility is already low due to a wild imagination, gets involved in the escapade. Thus her work is neglected, but her teacher hardly notices as he becomes preoccupied with mysterious happenings around the school. Angelina helps to bring about interplanetary justice (although no one knows it) and is rewarded by an instantly finished assignment. In fact, it's so well done, the teacher promises her another one for the next day!

DIY Halloween Makeup
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Make your costume unique with makeup you've created yourself. We'll use Kool-Aid for lip gloss and tinted hand cream for face paint. 

In case of allergies, please check the attached PDF for a full list of ingredients.

Five Nights at Freddy's Escape Room
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Celebrate Five Nights at Freddy's with a breakout-themed escape room!

Robot Pumpkin Smash
Taneytown Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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class="Paragraph SCXW3335639 BCX8" lang="EN-US">Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

Discover the Night Sky!
Finksburg Branch
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join the Westminster Astronomical Society and CCPL's Finksburg Branch for an evening of stargazing with inexpensive high-tech telescopes. Start by learning about the telescopes and the wonders of the night sky. Then, weather permitting, step outside to explore celestial sights like the Andromeda Galaxy, Bubble Nebula, Ghost of Cassiopeia, and more!

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
This program includes a gentle yoga practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation to allow you to let go of tension, relax, and relieve stress. Breathing techniques and physical postures will be practiced that can be utilized off your mat and outside this class to enable you to manage stress and pressure in various settings in your life. 

The program will be accessible for individuals of varying physical ability and yoga experience and can be modified to a chair for those with limited mobility. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on.

Princess and the Pea: A Saturday Adventures Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! This week, we will have a special princess storytime featuring the cast of Liberty High School Drama Club's Princess and the Pea! 

Robot Pumpkin Smash
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - Adults
More information
Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

Leafy Crafts
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 11
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Come and amaze us with your fall leaf crafting skills. A variety of fall crafts will be available for you to choose from. Leaves will be provided. This will be unbe-leaf-ably fun!

Read with a Furry Friend
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 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!

Connect U to Technology: Smart Devices Made Simple
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
This hands-on workshop is designed to help adults feel more confident with their smartphones, tablets, and everyday technology. Participants will learn practical skills like texting, taking photos, staying safe online, and troubleshooting common issues. This judgment-free session encourages questions and provides personalized guidance to help everyone leave feeling more empowered with their devices. Presented by Jason and Lydia from Connect U, LLC.

Easy Crafting Afternoon: Pom Pom Wreaths
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! We will be making pom poms out of craft yarn and then turning them into a colorful fall wreath! Supplies are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.  

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.

Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.

PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. 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. Registration is optional; walk-ins are welcome!

Read with a Furry Friend
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

Plot Twist! An Improv Class
Westminster Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us for an interactive workshop where participants will learn the basics of improv from local instructor Ben Azat. Through games and group activities, you’ll practice thinking on your feet, creating characters, and telling stories on the spot—no script required! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to try something new, this class is all about creativity, collaboration, and having fun.

Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. The instructor is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. All levels are welcome.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 9:30am - 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. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 10:00am - 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. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Play and Explore
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.

Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Alphabet Train
North Carroll Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 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.

Alphabet Train
Offsite
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
Join us near the pavilion at Charlotte's Quest. Weather permitting, please dress to be outside!

It's All Fun & Games To Me
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 

Curious Kids
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 5 - 8
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Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.

Ghostly Glow: 3D Printed Night-Lights
Exploration Commons
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
Want to spice up your Halloween night decor? In this class, we will 3D model our own ghostly figures that can be rigged up to everyday electronics to create a one-of-a-kind spooky night-light! 

LEGO® Builders Club
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! Bring a grown-up and build together. We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity.

Dungeons and Dragons
North Carroll Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 4. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own!

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

Death Café: Conversations About Death
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Our society shuns talking about death and dying, even though we will all eventually die. Join us as we openly discuss and explore our mortality. Our goal is to destigmatize discussions about death and dying. All opinions and thoughts are welcomed and encouraged.

Please note that this is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Exploring Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Finksburg Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Sanborn fire insurance maps are a genealogy resource often overlooked by genealogists. Although originally developed to assist insurance companies in assessing risk of coverage, these maps contain a wealth of information useful in family research. This presentation will cover the history of Sanborn maps as well as where you can find them, how to read them, and how to use them in your research. 

This program is in partnership with the Carroll County Genealogical Society.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 9:30am - 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.

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Bring your questions about fall gardening to the Carroll County Master Gardeners and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 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.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 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.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 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 that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Storytime at the Park
Offsite
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for storytime this autumn at Charlotte's Quest. CCPL's North Carroll Branch librarians will share stories outdoors Tuesdays and Wednesdays while our building is being renovated. Join us near the pavilion at Charlotte's Quest. Weather permitting, please dress to be outside!

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

If you've never touched a sewing machine or a sewing needle, or if it's been years since you've sewed, and you need a refresher on the basics, then this class is for you.

Prerequisite: None

Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
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. 

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 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.

Homeschooler Lunch and Learn: Author Study with Kwame Alexander and Erin Entrada Kelly
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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class="Paragraph SCXW91379083 BCX0" lang="EN-US">Join us for this exciting new quarterly author series for homeschoolers! Created by professional educators with the non-profit One Word at a Time, Inc., this class will consist of lunch and a virtual livestream with Kwame Alexander. The program includes a book talk with popular children's book authors, a brief writing lesson, and a live Q&A session. October's special guest author is two-time Newbery Medal winner Erin Entrada Kelly. This series is recommended for children in first through seventh grades. Registrants must be present in the branch to access the presentation. 

Each child must be registered. Please bring a bagged lunch from home. Caregivers must attend with children who are 8 years old and under. Caregivers of older children are welcome to stay for the presentation as well. Educational materials will be emailed out to registrants before and after the program takes place. 

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Edible Spheres
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, participants will learn a simple technique to turn liquids into solid, edible spheres.  

Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Needle Little Klatch?
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!

Understanding 3D Models: What Can I 3D Print?
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this class, we will review the basics of what to look out for in 3D models that you would like to have 3D printed. We will review several models using the 3D modeling software Tinkercad and the 3D printer software PrusaSlicer.

Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Battle of the Books: Parent and Coach Information Sharing
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.

Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!

Youth Community Service Group
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Battle of the Books After Hours
Offsite
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Registration opens Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:00am. Click on links below to register. If registration is full, you can join the wait list through the registration form.

SOLD OUT! Battle 1 – Tuesday, October 7, 2025, doors open at 5:30 PM: Flood Zone Brewery Registration Link

Battle 2 - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, doors open at 5:30 PM: 1623 Brewing Company Registration Link

Battle 3 - Tuesday, October 28, 2025, doors open at 5:30 PM: 1623 Brewing Company Registration Link

• The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
• The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie
• True Biz by Sara Novic
• Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
• Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
• Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar

What is Battle of the Books After Hours?

Battle of the Books After Hours is an adults-only reading competition. Teams of 3-5 will read 6 preselected books (see booklist below) and then join in a trivia competition at Flood Zone Brewery (October 7) or 1623 Brewing Co. (October 21 & 28). Check out books from the booklist below or purchase from Park Books on Main. The competition will have two rounds of 20 questions in multiple formats: fill-in-the-blank, true or false, or multiple choice. Doors open at 5:30pm to practice and purchase food and beverages. Teams will be sent full competition rules in advance.

If you are interested in participating but do not have a team, email greatreads@carr.org, as soon as possible.

• Teams of 3-5 can sign up. Please note we have limited ticket quantities for each team size due to venue capacity.
• Cost is $15 per person ($45 for a 3 person team, $60 for a 4 person team, and $75 for a 5 person team).
• You will be contacted later for your team member names and team name if you enter "Unknown."
• The team size you sign up for is the team size you are committing to. Expect that no additional team members will be able to be added.
• Registration opens June 10. If registration is full, you can join the wait list through the registration form.
• Please note that on the night of the event, you may be seated at the same table as another team. We will try our best to work with teams and seating arrangements so that there is spacing, but this may be necessary.
• Please only register your team for one night to allow more teams the chance to participate.

Presented by Park Books on Main, 1623 Brewing Co., Flood Zone Brewery, and Carroll County Public Library.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Car Seat Safety Event
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Child car safety seats can be very challenging and confusing to install. The Carroll County Health Department will perform car seat safety checks and assist families to ensure they use child seats correctly. 

Appointments are suggested but not required. Call 410-876-4448 to schedule an appointment.

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way? Join us as we wind our way through the twists and turns of this adventure with Goldilocks!

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Storytime at the Park
Offsite
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for storytime this autumn at Charlotte's Quest. CCPL's North Carroll Branch librarians will share stories outdoors Tuesdays and Wednesdays while our building is being renovated. Join us near the pavilion at Charlotte's Quest. Weather permitting, please dress to be outside!

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 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.

Senior Planet: Streaming and Smart TVs
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Every day, more and more people are "cutting the cord" and canceling their cable subscriptions. Instead, they're using free or low-cost streaming services like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu to watch their favorite shows and movies online. This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available. You'll also learn how to watch live TV without cable and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the Internet on your television.

Westminster Book Club: Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly by Marie Bostwick. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Laser Cutting Refresher
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.  

This class is for customers who have already been certified for Exploration Commons independent laser use. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification. 

Previous laser certification is required.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Online
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out-of-pocket costs. We will also discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.

Chess at the Library
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 7 - 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.

Dinner's on Me: Asian-Style Dumplings
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - 18
Registration and more information
Hey, teens! Let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Strengthen your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience in the kitchen. This month we will prepare Asian-style dumplings with a tasty dipping sauce.