Upcoming Events

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Tiny Library Treasures (Westminster)
Westminster Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. Participants may paint their canvas in the library or take a kit home. Canvases will be available while supplies last. You can earn up to 2 service hours for doing this project, and must be at least 12 to earn service hours.

Participants can pick up their kits between 9AM on Monday, July 7 and 5PM on Saturday, July 12. Projects must be returned to the library by 5PM on Saturday, July 26. 

Mix & Mingle Mondays
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Looking to make new friends and create meaningful social experiences for your little one? Join our playgroup—a dedicated time and space for fun and connection! While the kids play and explore, the grown-ups can relax and socialize.

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, July 7, 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. 

Color Our World™ Obstacle Course
Finksburg Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 8
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Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!

This year’s program features 10 exciting PE-style stations, including rolling, underhand and overhand tossing, an obstacle course, and much more! Participants can move at their own pace, completing challenges and earning stickers on a special challenge card. Plus, each child will receive a fun coloring page to take home!

Come jump, roll, toss, and play while bringing color to your world—only at your local library!

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, July 7, 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, July 7, 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.

Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, July 7, 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!

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

Brick by Brick: LEGO®Free Building
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Unleash your creativity and build whatever you can imagine. We provide the bricks; you bring the creativity. 

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Monday, July 7, 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.

Make a Mini Bookshelf and Books
North Carroll Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Design, create, and decorate your own mini bookshelf out of an ALTOIDS® tin. Then make mini books to go on the bookshelf. All materials will be provided for you.

Cooking for Wellness: Elote Salad
Exploration Commons
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
It can be difficult to manage diabetes during the summer with all the barbecues and vacations. Discuss the best ways to help manage your blood sugar with a registered dietitian while enjoying your new favorite salad! This class is provided though our partnership with Carroll Hospital.

Oceans of Fun
Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 10
Registration and more information
We're celebrating the beauty of the ocean with DIY coral reefs, sand art, and sea turtle crafts.

Intro to Vacuum Forming
Exploration Commons
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Learn how to make molds for soaps, candles, chocolate, and more! This class covers the basics of vacuum forming, including machine operation, material selection, and design techniques to bring your ideas to life. 

Learn to Crochet: Curly Scarf
Westminster Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for this beginner-friendly crochet class to create a curly scarf. All supplies will be provided. This is a two-part class.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 7, 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).

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 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! 

Preschool Vision Screening
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered in partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 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, July 8, 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.

Create, Explore, and More: Escape Room
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 13
Registration and more information
Join us for an escape room. Gather clues and use problem-solving skills to try and conquer the escape room.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 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.

Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Paper Project
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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 design to be engraved on a mini paper notebook cover 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.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 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.

Radical Reptiles
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more! 

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 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, July 8, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

Rocks and Geodes (Mount Airy)
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to crack open geodes and paint some rocks! All materials will be provided for you. Available while supplies last.

Nintendo Afternoon
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

Dungeons & Dragons Online
Online
Tuesday, July 8, 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.

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

Cook Together: Pokémon Kitchen Quest
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, participants will create Pokémon-themed snacks inspired by favorite characters. 
This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:

• At least one child aged 6–12
• At least one adult
• The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older, or left unfilled.

Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 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, July 8, 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.

Knit and Chat
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 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, July 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg
Offsite
Tuesday, July 8, 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.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, July 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. 

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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.

North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: Mockingbird Summer
Offsite
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Mockingbird Summer by Lynda Rutledge.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

TTRPG Day!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Let's learn to play a new tabletop role-playing game at the library! Each month, we will highlight a different game, and provide resources and book recommendations based on the game we're playing. 

TTRPGs are story-based games focused on player choice and randomized encounters, built around cooperation and group learning. Role-playing games also feature cross-disciplinary activities and skill-building, such as reading, presentation, mathematics, and socioemotional learning.

Harry Potter: Astronomy 101 and Wand Making
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
If you like the magical world of Harry Potter, then join us to create your very own wand, make an astronomy map, and a Horcrux. Muggles are welcome.

Portrait Partners
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 7 - 17
Registration and more information
Art is fun for all ages, so let’s Color Our World™ with new friends from other generations! Residents from Lorien Assisted Living will visit the library and be paired with student participants to create pictures of each other as they get to know their portrait models. 

Puzzle Piece Bowl
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
If puzzling is your favorite pastime, you’ll love creating a little bowl made from repurposed old jigsaw puzzle pieces. This beautiful puzzle bowl will make a unique conversation piece or a fun place to display items!

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
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!

Mount Airy Scrapbook Club
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Can't find the time or space at home to do your scrapbooking? Join us for a monthly scrapbooking club where you bring your materials from home, spread out, and work on your projects. Meet other scrapbook lovers and share ideas. We can provide some paper and cutting materials as well. Let's scrapbook together!

Taneytown Anime Club
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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 Branch Anime Club
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for all things anime and manga! Watch the first episode of an anime, make anime-themed Perler bead crafts, discuss your favorite series, share your artwork, and more!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Preschool Vision Screening
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 9:15am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Did you know that as many as 1 in 3 children have poor, but correctable vision – often just needing eyeglasses? The Deer Park Lions Club will be offering free vision screenings to test for nearsightedness, farsightedness, lazy eye, and more.  

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, July 10, 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, July 10, 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
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, July 10, 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. 

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods? Who will she meet along the way?  Will Grandma get her snack, or will she become a snack herself? Join us for a puppet show full of surprises!

Touch a Truck
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Meet our friendly community helpers and their vehicles at this event filled with many opportunities to touch a truck! Free preschool vision screenings will also be offered this morning. 

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

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, July 10, 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, July 10, 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, July 10, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, July 10, 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!

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: The Berry Pickers
Offsite
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

Rocks and Geodes (Westminster)
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us to crack open geodes and paint some rocks. All materials will be provided for you.

Basic Knife Skills
Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 10, 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.

Hooks & Needles
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.

Line Dancing with Lori
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 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. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Papercraft Studio
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly meeting 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! 

Beach Book Bingo
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Beat the heat and join us for a night of beach book-themed bingo, sure to be fun and full of prizes!

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods? Who will she meet along the way?  Will Grandma get her snack, or will she become a snack herself? Join us for a puppet show full of surprises!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

English Language Practice Group
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.  

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show
Westminster Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods? Who will she meet along the way?  Will Grandma get her snack, or will she become a snack herself? Join us for a puppet show full of surprises!

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, July 11, 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.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Coffee with the Classics: A Shot in the Dark
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for our July selection, the Pink Panther comedy A Shot in the Dark, starring Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau.

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

Lunchtime Performances: Daphne Eckman
Westminster Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for our Summer Lunchtime Performance series featuring indie folk rock originals by Daphne Eckman.

Daphne Eckman is a math-folk (indie rock meets math rock meets indie folk) singer-songwriter from Annapolis, Maryland. She creates catharsis through meticulously crafted songs spun from influences including Radiohead, Big Thief, Phoebe Bridgers, and Madison Cunningham. Eckman devotes every moment on stage to connection through careful arrangement and dynamic performance. Daphne Eckman isn't sorry about making you cry; in fact, she encourages it.

In partnership with Fine Tuned Presents.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Friday, July 11, 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!

Diamond Art Garden Stakes
Finksburg Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
Registration and more information
Add color to your home and garden with these vibrant hummingbird stakes! They'll add bling to all your potted plants. All supplies will be provided.

Diamond Painting for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration and more information
Join us as we have fun making a diamond painting project. No experience is necessary! 

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show
Westminster Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods? Who will she meet along the way?  Will Grandma get her snack, or will she become a snack herself? Join us for a puppet show full of surprises!

Quarterly Writing Group: Tea & Poetry
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 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 quarterly poetry writing group where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry in a supportive setting. All experience levels are welcome. Bring those imaginations and let's start writing! 

Teen Craft: BookTok Bauble
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Make a mini-book filled ornament inspired by the viral TikTok craft! All attendees will be provided with a clear ornament and supplies to make 20-25 mini books to create a snow globe-style bauble.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 14–17 to assist our local master gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch Garden. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent. 

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods? Who will she meet along the way?  Will Grandma get her snack, or will she become a snack herself? Join us for a puppet show full of surprises!

Puzzle Race
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. 

Note: One player will register per team; please include the names of other teammates when you register.

Ask a Master Gardener
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

A Wild Goose Chase! Shadow Puppet Show
Westminster Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase comprises a series of interactive vignettes and verses that illustrate key poetic devices to elementary audiences.

Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.

Stained Glass Watercolors
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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It's craft time! Join us in an introduction to watercolor painting inspired by stained glass art. Available while supplies last.

Carroll County Writers Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Writers Association as we discuss our writing efforts.

Roblox Party (Taneytown)
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us for crafts and activities inspired by Roblox! Make Roblox crafts, play IRL Dress to Impress, and more!

K-Pop Fan Meet-Up: Permission to Fan
Westminster Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
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Calling all K-pop fans! Join us for our quarterly fan meet-up and celebrate the return of BTS members from military service. Enjoy music videos, photo card trading, and K-pop-inspired crafts while connecting with fellow fans. Whether you're ARMY or multi-stan, this is your space to share the love and creativity of K-pop!

Dubai Chocolate Bars
Exploration Commons
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Attendees will be paired together to make a batch of the viral Dubai Chocolate Bars. These chocolate bars are filled with a mixture of crispy kataifi, pistachio cream, and tahini. 

Free Spirit Book Club: The Art Thief
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel.

LEGO® Creations
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

Dungeons & Dragons Summer Adventure
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Registration and more information
Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

Having signed on as guards for the passenger ship Revelation traveling troubled waters to the Bay of Blackbottom, the party might just find that the captain has a few secrets up her sleeve…

A choice of playable sixth-level characters, dice, pencils, and other necessary supplies will be provided.  

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

Carroll County Critique Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group as we discuss our writing efforts. 

Marlene at Home and the Book Club Craze
Online
Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you aware of the book club craze? Book clubs in schools and libraries have been happening for years and are now burgeoning in various ways. Teachers are meeting outside of school hours to have their own book club. Book clubs are being held in homes, senior centers, churches, businesses, and neighborhood book clubs are very popular. Book clubs are available for almost every age. Carroll County Public Library has various clubs; we have a veterans book club, traditional book clubs, a book club focusing on diverse authors, ones that meet outside the branch, ones that concentrate on one genre, and more. There are in person book clubs, online book clubs, famous personalities' book clubs, you name it. 

Watch Marlene at Home and The Book Club Craze on our YouTube channel and learn more about what is in your backyard or beyond. Book clubs are all the rage — don't miss the fun!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, July 14, 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. 

Little Jon's Gigantic Bubble Show
Finksburg Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

The Mayhem Magical Circus
North Carroll Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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class="xxxmsonormal">Join professional knucklehead and former Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey performer Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show. Over a dozen audience volunteers will join him as he juggles, walks on a rolling globe, spins plates and cowboy ropes, and messes up magic tricks with tons of fun and lots of laughs! It's a wild ride for the whole family!

Mock Trial Camp
Exploration Commons
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 14
Registration and more information
Mock Trial Camp is designed for students entering grades 6 -9. In this multi-day camp, students will learn about Mock Trial by taking on a legal case, either civil or criminal in nature, that challenges them to think critically about timely issues. Acting as attorneys and witnesses, students portray the defense or plaintiff/prosecution and are scored on their performances by the judges. Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Carroll County Public Schools. 

Schedule:

• Day 1 - Monday, 7/14, 10am-3:30pm - Classroom instruction, Exploration Commons
• Day 2 - Tuesday, 7/15, 10am-3:30pm  - Classroom instruction, Exploration Commons
• Day 3 - Wednesday, 7/16 (afternoon only, 1-3pm) - Final Arguments in Court 

Program participants will:

1. Further their understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system
2. Increase their proficiency in soft skills such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; and
3. Heighten their appreciation for academic studies as well as career consciousness of law-related professions

Students should register for the 7/14 session and plan to attend Monday, 7/14 and Tuesday, 7/15 at Exploration Commons and final arguments in court on the afternoon of Wednesday, 7/16. Caregivers and parents are encouraged to attend final arguments on Wednesday, 7/16. Full details will be emailed to registrants. 

Color Our World™ Obstacle Course
Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 8
More information
Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!

This year’s program features 10 exciting PE-style stations, including rolling, underhand and overhand tossing, an obstacle course, and much more! Participants can move at their own pace, completing challenges and earning stickers on a special challenge card. Plus, each child will receive a fun coloring page to take home!

Come jump, roll, toss, and play while bringing color to your world—only at your local library! This program will be outside, so please wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle.

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods? Who will she meet along the way?  Will Grandma get her snack, or will she become a snack herself? Join us for a puppet show full of surprises!

Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, July 14, 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!

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

Little Jon's Gigantic Bubble Show
Westminster Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 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.

Volunteer Opportunity: Painting Bookends
North Carroll Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
We are looking to brighten up our young adult area and need your help! Bring your creativity and paint some bookends for us. If you don't finish, you can take them home and return them later. You can earn up to three service hours. You must be at least 12 to earn service hours.

Nintendo Afternoon
Westminster Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

Cricut: Create a Multicolored Project with Vinyl
Exploration Commons
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this two-day class, participants will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator and a Cricut machine to create and assemble a two-colored vinyl sticker. All materials will be supplied; no previous Cricut experience is required.

• Day One: Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to create a multicolor design.
• Day Two: Learn to cut and assemble designs on the Cricut Maker and Explore.

Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC Router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine.

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.

Come Create
Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it's fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 14, 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.

Veterans Book Club: A Higher Call
Finksburg Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II by Adam Makos.

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
More information
Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods? Who will she meet along the way?  Will Grandma get her snack, or will she become a snack herself? Join us for a puppet show full of surprises!

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 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! 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Create, Explore, and More: Sensational Seashell Art
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 13
Registration and more information
Join us to create several different art projects made from seashells.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 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.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Mock Trial Camp
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 14
Registration and more information
Mock Trial Camp is designed for students entering grades 6 -9. In this multi-day camp, students will learn about Mock Trial by taking on a legal case, either civil or criminal in nature, that challenges them to think critically about timely issues. Acting as attorneys and witnesses, students portray the defense or plaintiff/prosecution and are scored on their performances by the judges. Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Carroll County Public Schools. 

Program participants will:

1. Further their understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system
2. Increase their proficiency in soft skills such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; and
3. Heighten their appreciation for academic studies as well as career consciousness of law-related professions

Students should register for the 7/14 session and plan to attend Monday, 7/14 and Tuesday, 7/15 at Exploration Commons and final arguments in court on the afternoon of Wednesday, 7/16. Caregivers and parents are encouraged to attend final arguments on Wednesday, 7/16. Full details will be emailed to registrants. 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:30am - 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Photo Editing, Sharing, and Storage
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Explore how to save and upload your photos, make basic enhancements, and share photos with family and friends. Enjoy learning how to preserve those cherished memories and how to enhance what you capture with your camera. Some basic experience using a computer and mouse will be helpful.

Diamond Painting for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
We'll have a new diamond painting project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
More information
Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

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

Cricut: Create a Multicolored Project with Vinyl
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this two-day class, participants will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator and a Cricut machine to create and assemble a two-colored vinyl sticker. All materials will be supplied; no previous Cricut experience is required.

• Day One: Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to create a multicolor design.
• Day Two: Learn to cut and assemble designs on the Cricut Maker and Explore.

Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC Router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine.

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.

Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.

Diabetes Virtual Store Tour
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Almost 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN on a virtual tour through the aisles of Weis Markets to look more closely at some diabetes-friendly options. The presentation will be followed by a Pomegranate, Mango, and Black Bean Salsa recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Pick up recipes, Weis Healthy Bites Magazine, healthy tips handout, and a $5.00 Weis coupon.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, July 16, 2025 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, July 16, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
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.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Mr. Dave's Magic Show: A Magical Reading Adventure
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Mr. Dave presents Magical Reading Adventures, an illusion show with comedy, music, and magic.  Join us on this magical adventure! Mr. Dave is an award-winning magician and instructor. 

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Santa's Summertime Soiree
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Santa's taking a vacation here at the library! Come beat the heat with some cool crafts, games, and other activities while we party like we're visiting the North Pole.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, July 16, 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.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

Mr. Dave's Magic Show: A Magical Reading Adventure
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Mr. Dave presents Magical Reading Adventures, an illusion show with comedy, music, and magic.  Join us on this magical adventure! Mr. Dave is an award-winning magician and instructor. 

Clue: A Murder Mystery
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us for a murder mystery escape room based on the classic board game Clue.

LEGO® Sumo-Bot Demonstration
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 15
More information
Come see how robots compete in a sumo-style match. Experience hands-on what it takes to build and program a robot, guided by members of the Pie3 robotic team, Gear Freaks.  

Farmer's Market Day with CCPL's Mount Airy Branch
Offsite
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Mount Airy Branch has partnered with the Town of Mount Airy to bring the library to the Farmer's Market! Stop by our booth at Watkins Park to meet your local library staff, sign up for the Summer Reading program, participate in children's activities, and score some library-themed freebies! 

Westminster Branch Anime Club
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
More information
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!

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 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.

Kids Bake: Focaccia Bread Art
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Registration and more information
Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

Please only register for one of the four classes.  Duplicates will be cancelled.

Intro to Reverse Engineering
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Welcome to the exciting world of reverse engineering! Learn how to reconstruct and modify existing parts using basic measuring tools and Onshape, a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling software.

Carroll 250 - Finding the Maryland 400: Maryland's First War Heroes
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
In August 1776, the Continental Army suffered a terrible defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn, the first major battle of the Revolutionary War. The battle nearly saw the complete destruction of the American army, but a desperate stand by a contingent of Maryland soldiers helped to stave off the British and allow the Americans to fight another day.

Learn more about these soldiers, now called the Maryland 400, and hear first-hand accounts of their actions at the battle, including comments from George Washington’s aide Tench Tilghman, a native of Talbot County. This talk will also discuss the lives of several soldiers from the unit, exploring them and their families during and after the Revolutionary War.

This talk is drawn from research which is the basis for a forthcoming book about the Maryland 400 and the experiences of Maryland’s soldiers during the war. To learn more about, visit https://msamaryland400.com/.

Owen Lourie is a historian at the Maryland State Archives specializing in Maryland government and military history during the colonial era and early republic. He holds an M.A. in history from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a B.A. from Kenyon College in American Studies. Owen is the director of Finding the Maryland 400, a research project studying the First Maryland Regiment.  He is the author of “Maryland’s Jews, Military Service, and the American Revolutionary Era: The Case of Elias Pollock,” an article which appeared in The Journal of Southern Jewish History and is currently at work on a social history of the Maryland Line, chronicling the soldiers of the Maryland 400 during the Revolutionary War.

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.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
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, July 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Starlight Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 2 - 5
More information
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy a cozy evening of stories and songs. Perfect for families with young children. 

Finksburg Book Club: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 9:30am - 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.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Messenger Bag (Class 7)
Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to sew a gusset into a bag with rounded corners. Practice how to sew and insert a cross-body handle into the bag. 

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

About Beginner Sewing Level 1: these classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.

Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:

• basis sewing tools
• cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
• pressing with an iron
• basting and sewing

You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, July 17, 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, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Color Our World™ Obstacle Course
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 8
More information
Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!

This year’s program features 10 exciting PE-style stations, including rolling, underhand and overhand tossing, an obstacle course, and much more! Participants can move at their own pace, completing challenges and earning stickers on a special challenge card. Plus, each child will receive a fun coloring page to take home!

Come jump, roll, toss, and play while bringing color to your world—only at your local library! This program will be outside, so please wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle.

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
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, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, July 17, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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, July 17, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Kids Bake: Focaccia Bread Art
Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Registration and more information
Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

Please only register for one of the four classes.  Duplicates will be cancelled.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, July 17, 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!

Open Mah Jongg
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.

Carroll County Cloggers
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join the dancing fun with the longest continuously active clogging group in Maryland! Clogging originated in the Appalachian Mountain folk dances of the 1800s — often a mix of the jigs and step dances brought to America by English, German, Scottish, and Irish settlers. See a live demonstration and learn about the heritage and history of clogging.

Teen Crafts: Fantasy World Maps
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Do you like to create fantasy worlds for your writing or D&D games? Make a map of your fantasy world using poured rice and watercolor paints!

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
Registration and more information
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.

Create Optical Illusions with Adobe Illustrator for Laser Engraving
Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Learn to use the shape builder tool and live paint feature in Adobe Illustrator to create digital optical illusion designs for laser engraving. Previous Adobe Illustrator experience is strongly recommended. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, July 17, 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, July 17, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, July 17, 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.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

English Language Practice Group
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.  

Chalk the Walk
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 6 - 12
More information
Join the chalk party! Decorate the library’s sidewalks for summer and share your creativity with the community.

Color Our World™ Obstacle Course
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 8
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Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!

This year’s program features 10 exciting PE-style stations, including rolling, underhand and overhand tossing, an obstacle course, and much more! Participants can move at their own pace, completing challenges and earning stickers on a special challenge card. Plus, each child will receive a fun coloring page to take home!

Come jump, roll, toss, and play while bringing color to your world—only at your local library!

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
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Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods? Who will she meet along the way?  Will Grandma get her snack, or will she become a snack herself? Join us for a puppet show full of surprises!

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, July 18, 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.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 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).

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 18, 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.

Life-Sized Candy Land
Westminster Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Now you can step into the classic game of Candy Land! Make your way through the kingdom and collect a special treat when you reach the Candy Castle!

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
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

Lunchtime Performances: Nom De Plume
Westminster Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for our Summer Lunchtime Performance series with eclectic indie folk rock with Nom De Plume.

Experience the raw emotion and captivating storytelling of Nom De Plume’s indie folk rock sound. With soulful guitar melodies, rhythmic beats, and warm vocals, they’ll take you on a journey through heartfelt lyrics and dynamic tunes. Join them for an intimate yet electrifying performance of both classic hits and new material!

In partnership with Fine Tuned Presents.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

Thanks to a Caring and Sharing Ministries sponsorship, adult lunches will also be provided at no charge. Adults may pick up a meal to go, but to comply with Federal regulations, children must eat at the library.

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone - Cardboard Creations Camp
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Join us for our Cardboard Creations Camp! Bring your ideas; cardboard and art supplies will be provided.

Rubber Duck Cosplay
North Carroll Branch
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Decorate a rubber duck based on your favorite fandom, character, or create an original design. We'll provide the ducks and everything you need to transform your duck.

Intermediate Laser Cutting: Photoshop for Laser Engraving
Exploration Commons
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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In this class, we will focus on editing photos in Adobe Photoshop to get the best results with our Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser engravers. 

Laser Certification is required prior to attending this program.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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!

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Adults
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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.

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, July 19, 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!

Summer Sun Escape Room
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 10 - Adults
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Beat the heat with our family-friendly escape room! Please register for your preferred 1-hour time slot. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Your Stories to Tell: The Art and Craft of Memoir
Online
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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We all have stories to tell, but to do it in writing requires an understanding of what a memoir is. It is not just an essay; a good memoir is another form of storytelling. A successful one will incorporate tools used by fiction writers: the correct balance between narrative and dialogue, the use of action, the need for a climax, etc. Participants will work on exercises that enhance these skills and receive constructive feedback.

Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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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. 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.

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, July 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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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. 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.

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.

Read with a Furry Friend
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 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!

Summer Sun Escape Room
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
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Beat the heat with our family-friendly escape room! Please register for your preferred 1-hour time slot. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Roblox Party (Finksburg)
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us for crafts and activities inspired by Roblox! Make Roblox crafts, play IRL Dress to Impress, and more!

Summer Sun Escape Room
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
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Beat the heat with our family-friendly escape room! Please register for your preferred 1-hour time slot. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Summer Sun Escape Room
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
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Beat the heat with our family-friendly escape room! Please register for your preferred 1-hour time slot. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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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!

Writing Together with Jenni Howell
Westminster Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Join Jenni Howell, author of Boys with Sharp Teeth, in a two-hour class created for local teen writers. She’ll discuss characters, plot, binge-worthy hooks, and more in an open forum style workshop where you get to pick her brain, ask your questions, and explore the world of creative writing together.

Bake Together: Soft Pretzels
Exploration Commons
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Ages: 6 - 18
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Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them.  

This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:

• At least one child aged 6–18
• At least one adult
• The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older—or left open.

PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 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!

Read with a Furry Friend
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 19, 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.

Summer Sun Escape Room
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
Registration and more information
Beat the heat with our family-friendly escape room! Please register for your preferred 1-hour time slot. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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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!

Summer Sun Escape Room
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
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Beat the heat with our family-friendly escape room! Please register for your preferred 1-hour time slot. Children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, July 19, 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.