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Upcoming Events

Check our Program Guide or the Calendar of Events site for more events.

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Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: All Ages
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

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Gingerbread Fun
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 8
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You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on session will stress self-expression and creativity with many activity stations.

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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 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.

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Coffee with the Classics: Desk Set
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for our holiday season selection, Desk Set, starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. 

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Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
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.

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Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
North Carroll Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/.

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Gingerbread Joy: Bake and Decorate
Exploration Commons
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on baking workshop, participants will learn how to make gingerbread dough from scratch, roll it out, and cut out your own gingerbread cookies. You will then decorate them with a variety of sprinkles and homemade royal icing.

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Taylor Swift Birthday Bash
Westminster Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults
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I don't know about you, but I'm feeling... 35! Celebrate Taylor Swift's 35th birthday with drop-in bracelet making, trivia, karaoke, cupcakes from Starry Night Bakery (while supplies last), and more, all themed around this music icon. Presented by Starry Night Bakery and Carroll County Public Library.

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Mix and Mingle
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Birth - 5
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This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers. Each month, we fill the meeting room with toys and activities that encourage learning and healthy development so families can spend time together and make new friends. What makes this program special is that in each session, we will invite a community resource professional to participate so caregivers can ask questions and get information on raising healthy, happy children.

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Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 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, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

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Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 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. 

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Gift Wrapping Party
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for a festive time wrapping gifts away from the hustle and bustle and those prying eyes. You bring a handful of small to medium-sized gifts that need to be wrapped; we provide the space and wrapping supplies. We’ll set the mood with some jolly holiday tunes for your enjoyment while you wrap! Don’t have a gift yet for a special someone? Be sure to check out our Special Holiday Book Sale!

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Maker Expo 2024
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for our third annual Maker Expo. Customers and staff will showcase and sell handcrafted items in our Large Meeting Room from 10 AM - 1 PM. We will also be collecting spices for our Spice Drive and selling holiday treats from the teaching kitchen. Be sure to bring cash for any vendors who are selling without a digital way to accept payments!

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Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Enjoy the sounds of the season with a selection of music performed by the Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus of Carroll County.

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Make & Take Festive Ornaments
Westminster Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Drop in and decorate a festive, seasonal ornament; available while supplies last.

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Sounds of the Season Concert
Westminster Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for a concert of seasonal tunes performed by students from Westminster Elementary School and other local schools. 

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Carroll County Writers Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 12:30pm - 3:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association as we celebrate the holidays and hold an open mic session.

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Abstract Art with Squeegees
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Create unique abstract artwork as we experiment with the fun of squeegee art! Wear paint-friendly clothes to be prepared for the magic of this art style. Available while supplies last.

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Santa Visit
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join Santa for some special holiday fun! We'll start with songs and a story at 1 PM, followed by crafts and music throughout the afternoon. Santa said he is in a dancing mood and will dance with the kids! Don't forget to bring your camera!

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Taylor Swift Birthday Party
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 10 - 18
Registration and more information
Celebrate your Swiftie pride with a birthday party.

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Free Spirit Book Club: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.

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Memory Lane Playback
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Memory Lane Playback is an interactive form of improvisational theatre that invites audience members to share stories we act out. Attendees will participate in improvisational theatre through stories shared by the group. Playback aims to create community, understanding, and connection.

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Gift Making Day for Kids: Mason Jars of Gratitude
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Are you looking for a fun and thoughtful gift for a teacher or caregiver this holiday season? Using simple ingredients, your child can create a personalized mason jar gift, choosing one from a list of options. This hands-on, fun-filled activity fosters creativity and gratitude and allows children to create a homemade gift for those who support and care for them. Available while supplies last. 

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Intro to Reverse Engineering
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Welcome to the exciting world of reverse engineering! In this introductory class, we'll have a look at how to measure, reconstruct, and edit existing parts using CAD (Computer Aided Design).

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Carroll County Critique Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing achievements and efforts.  

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Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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.

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 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. 

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Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 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. 

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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 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.

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Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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!

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Custom Laser Engraved Wine Tumblers
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn some of the basics of the laser's rotary tool as we create a design and engrave it onto our coated metal wine tumblers. These wine tumblers are light blue with a lid. Must be laser-certified for this class!

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Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 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.

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Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 16, 2024 - 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).

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Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM! 

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Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
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://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/.  

 

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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

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Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Sugar Plum Fairy Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Calling all fairies! Join us for a festive fairy-themed adventure with stories, songs, and activities.

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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 10:30am - 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.

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Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Unwind Your Mind: Adult Coloring Book Group
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you feel like you're going in a dozen directions? Or maybe you're not focusing due to hectic schedules. Sometimes, we need to stop everything and concentrate on the simpler things. Join us for a monthly social gathering as we color and listen to relaxing music. Feel free to bring your own coloring book, use our sheets and pencils, or bring your electronic device with your favorite pre-loaded coloring book apps. Let's de-stress together!

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North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Reindeer Rumpus
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 2 - 5
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On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, just to name a few. Make your own reindeer with scissors and glue. We will have a jolly reindeer rumpus!

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Needle Little Klatch?
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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!

 

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Bookmarks for Our Community
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Earn service hours while exercising your creativity by making homemade bookmarks for your community!

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Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. 

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Teens in the Kitchen: Marshmallows & Hot Cocoa
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 13 - 17
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we'll make marshmallows to cut at home and two jars of hot cocoa mix to give as gifts or keep for yourself. 

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Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

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Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Youth Community Service Group
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Connect with your community and join us for our new group! Participants will earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our first project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

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Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 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.

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Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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. 

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Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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. 

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Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

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Ask a Master Gardener
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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. 

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Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Greenglass House
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Greenglass House by Kate Milford.

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Westminster Book Club: When We Were Young & Brave
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

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Festive Kombucha Mocktails
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Looking for non-alcoholic drinks to serve at your holiday celebrations? Join us and learn how to use kombucha to make festive mocktails everyone can enjoy.  

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Curious Kids
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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 age 5 to 8 and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.

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Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Online
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Chess at the Library
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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ASL Practice Club
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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!

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Intro to Audio Recording and Editing
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Welcome to the world of audio recording and editing! Whether you are an aspiring podcaster, voice actor, musician, or simply curious about producing audio, this introductory session will give you a solid start on your journey.

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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.

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Family Fun Night: Book Bingo
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for a family fun night featuring BINGO with book prizes! Fun for everyone! 

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Finksburg Book Club: Anxious People
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.

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Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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.

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Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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.

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Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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. 

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Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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. 

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Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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.

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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.

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Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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.

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Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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. 

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Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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. 

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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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.

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Independent Project Design: Cricut, Laser, CNC, & 3D Printing
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Have the makerspace programs sparked your creativity, but you're hesitant to jump into your own independent project? Ready to move beyond step-by-step projects and bring your ideas to life? Over the course of two months, you will design and fabricate a project with guided support from staff.

During the orientation session, we'll discuss project ideas, create goals, and set reasonable expectations for completion. You will work on this project on your own time and have access to up to two one-on-one sessions to review progress, discuss challenges, and get support for moving forward. 

This session specifically focuses on projects using vinyl cutters, laser cutters, CNC machines, or 3D printers. Participants are responsible for providing or purchasing any materials needed for their project.

Special Note: All participants using the laser cutters or Iconic CNC Machine for their projects must be certified before this program.

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Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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 with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

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Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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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.

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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 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. 

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Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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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.

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Club Friendship
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults
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We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun!

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Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 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.

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Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker
Westminster Branch
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic The Nutcracker. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from Contempic School of Ballet’s Nutcracker Tea Party

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Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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).

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Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.

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Medicare 101 Workshop with Ray Der
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an educational workshop on the basics of Medicare. Learn about the four parts of Medicare, when to enroll, and how to choose the best strategy for you. The workshop will also discuss options for covering gaps in Medicare and strategies to help lower overall costs.

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Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/

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Writing Group: Tea & Poetry
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group, where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome. Supportive group discussions are encouraged, but readings are optional. If you need one, writing journals will be provided, or you can bring your favorite notebook. Bring those imaginations, and let's start writing!

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Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 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, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

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Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 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. 

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Holiday Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your holiday sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 

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 for use, click here to register.

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

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

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Holiday Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your holiday sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 

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, click here to register.

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

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

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Make & Take Holiday Napkin Rings
Westminster Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Create some festive napkin rings for your holiday table. Each participant will leave with four beautiful napkin rings. Supplies will be provided, but if you'd like specific colors, please bring your own ribbon and embellishments.

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Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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!

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Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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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 several 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

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PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins are welcome!

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Read with a Furry Friend
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 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.

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Cooking Together: Marshmallows & Hot Cocoa
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: 6 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we'll make marshmallows to cut at home and jars of hot cocoa mix to give as gifts or keep for yourself. 

One registration per group, up to four participants. For groups with children ages six and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. 

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Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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!

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Holiday Sewing: Reversible Gift Bag
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 23, 2024 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Make a reversible holiday gift bag in this class. Get further acquainted with the sewing machine and basic sewing tools. In this class, you will learn the basics of creating a reversible gift bag with a boxed base and drawstring closure. 

Apply these skills and more to create a 9" x 12" reversible drawstring gift bag. 

Prerequisites:

  • Intro to Basic Sewing Skills and/or have EC sewing machine certification

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

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Breakfast Teas Types & Tastings
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 23, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Love breakfast teas? Learn about the history, cultures, and varieties of three popular breakfast teas: Irish, English, and Scottish. Proper brewing techniques and tasting tips will be provided.

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Holiday Sing-Along
Finksburg Branch
Monday, December 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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It's getting close to the holidays! Join us for a holiday sing-along, where we'll read stories, sing, and dance!

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Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 23, 2024 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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.

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3D Printed Presents!
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 23, 2024 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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'Tis the season of making! And what better way to celebrate than hopping into an introductory 3D printing and design class where you will model your own 3D printed present box!

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Monday Makers
Taneytown Branch
Monday, December 23, 2024 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Join us to learn how to make something new and creative.

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Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
Registration and more information
Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic The Nutcracker. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from Contempic School of Ballet’s Nutcracker Tea Party

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North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 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.

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Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson.

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