Check our Program Guide or the Calendar of Events site for more events.
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Program participants will:
Students should register for the 7/15 session and plan to attend both Monday, 7/15 and Tuesday, 7/16. Parents are welcome to attend the final arguments on 7/16. Full details will be emailed to registrants.
Class prerequisites and required skills:
Materials: Sewing machines and all necessary materials will be provided.
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Valerie Constantine, one half of the writing duo that publishes as Liv Constantine, will join us for an author talk and book signing. Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Lynne and Valerie are Wall Street Journal and USA Today international bestselling authors with over one and a half million copies sold worldwide. They are Library Reads Hall of Fame authors. Their books have been translated into 29 languages, are available in 34 countries, and are in development for both television and film. Their books have been praised by The Washington Post, USA Today, The Sunday Times, People Magazine, and Good Morning America, among many others.
Valerie will be interviewed by Ted of Two Sides to the Story podcast.
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training before attending the first session of this program.
At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified to use Exploration Commons' CNC machine. Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the CNC router independently.
Our adventurers are enjoying a lazy afternoon when a frantic sheep approaches equipped with a scroll of Speak with Animals and a stubborn insistence on having the party's attention. What does this wooly beast want, and are our heroes brave enough to help?
Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved.
Please note the time has been changed to the afternoon.
Registration and permission slips are required for this after-hours event; download a copy or pick one up at the Westminster Branch's Customer Service Desk.
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
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.
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Beginner Sewing Level 2: Intro to Garment Construction introduces the following information and skills:
This is a series class; you need to register for the first class and attend all three classes.
Series Prerequisites and Required Skills:
Required Materials:
*Do not purchase fabric, elastic, or thread before the first class.
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore, Carroll Arts Center, and Carroll County Public Library.
This event for kids is designed for readers and aspiring authors! Attendees will meet and learn all about the writing process from bestselling children’s authors Andy Auseon, Fred Bowen, and Hena Khan. To make this special event even better, each young attendee will receive one free book from the guest authors made possible from an anonymous donation to Carroll County Public Library. Please note that quantities of free books are limited. Additional copies of books will be available for purchase and signing at the evening author event open to all ages. All kids must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Book Choices
Young Attendees will get to choose from the following books at the event. Book quantities are limited. Additional books will be available for purchase.
Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One by Andrew Auseon
Extra Innings by Fred Bowen
Drawing Deena by Hena Khan
Special Guest Information
Andy Auseon
Andrew Auseon is the author of several books for children and young adults, and he is the writer of numerous bestselling and award-winning video games. A transplant from the Midwest, he lives in Washington, D.C. with his family and two very naughty cats. He loves breakfast cereal, the sound of the ocean, and the feeling of a brand-new book in his hands.
Fred Bowen
Fred Bowen was a little leaguer who loved to read and is still a lifelong sports fanatic. He is the author of the action-packed Fred Bowen Sports Story series, currently totaling more than twenty titles. For thirteen years, Bowen coached kids’ baseball and basketball teams. He has also written a weekly sports column for kids in the Washington Post since 2000. He was a lawyer for many years before retiring to become a full-time children’s book author. Bowen lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Hena Khan
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle-grade novels Amina’s Voice, Amina’s Song, More to the Story, Drawing Deena, and the Zara’s Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It’s Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family.
About Two Sides to the Story Podcast
Two Sides to the Story is a podcast and online community about books, readers, writers, libraries, and bookstores. Learn more and download episodes.
Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore, Carroll Arts Center, and Carroll County Public Library.
Meet bestselling children’s authors Andy Auseon, Fred Bowen, and Hena Khan. Moderated by Two Sides of the Podcast. Books will be available for purchase and signing from A Likely Story Bookstore.
Special Guest Information
Andy Auseon
Andrew Auseon is the author of several books for children and young adults, and he is the writer of numerous bestselling and award-winning video games. A transplant from the Midwest, he lives in Washington, D.C. with his family and two very naughty cats. He loves breakfast cereal, the sound of the ocean, and the feeling of a brand-new book in his hands.
Fred Bowen
Fred Bowen was a little leaguer who loved to read and is still a lifelong sports fanatic. He is the author of the action-packed Fred Bowen Sports Story series, currently totaling more than twenty titles. For thirteen years, Bowen coached kids’ baseball and basketball teams. He has also written a weekly sports column for kids in the Washington Post since 2000. He was a lawyer for many years before retiring to become a full-time children’s book author. Bowen lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Hena Khan
Hena Khan is a Pakistani American writer. She is the author of the middle grade novels Amina’s Voice, Amina’s Song, More to the Story, Drawing Deena, and the Zara’s Rules series and picture books Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, and It’s Ramadan, Curious George, among others. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland, with her family.
About Two Sides to the Story Podcast
Two Sides to the Story is a podcast and online community about books, readers, writers, libraries, and bookstores. Learn more and download episodes.
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
To sign up for this workshop, go to: tinyurl.com/approaching-abstraction
The fee for this workshop is $30 for club members and $35 for nonmembers; please be prepared to pay when you arrive.
A choice of playable 5th-level characters, dice, pencils, and other necessary supplies will be provided.
Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved.
Catan is for ages 8 and older and three to six players with a play time of 60 to 120 minutes. For more information about Catan, go to https://www.catan.com/.
This class does not result in independent laser use certification.
Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a picture with Corky in at least 5 of those spots. Bring photographic proof back to the library and be entered to win a prize!
Each class will take place at a different location to ensure everyone learns all that Carroll County can offer your theatre troupe.
Each student is permitted to bring along 1 additional person to each workshop. If you choose to do this, they will need to be the same person each day, and there will be an additional fee. You and your partner will need to share all the supplies and computers.
Register here: https://carrollcountyartscouncil.coursestorm.com/course/stagecraft-workshop
Price: The cost is $75 for one person or $85 for two people.
Class Schedule
Class 1: Monday, July 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Carroll County Arts Council
Instructor: Stephen Strosnider
Class 2: Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Exploration Commons at 50 East
Instructor: Polly O'Hair
Class 3: Wednesday, July 31 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Carroll Community College
Instructor: Sophie Barden