Upcoming Events

Open Mah Jongg
Finksburg Branch
Friday, November 21, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, November 22, 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. 

Robot Pumpkin Smash
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship), Robo-Lions, and Carroll County Public Library.

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, November 22, 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!

Basic Knife Skills
Exploration Commons
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 15 - Adults
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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. As this is a free program, please cancel if you are unable to attend to allow a waitlisted participant to take the class.

History of Rock 'n' Roll: Part 2
Westminster Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Join guest speaker Paul Ruehs, a local history adjunct instructor, as he takes us through the musical genre that we call rock and roll. We’ll explore its inception in the late '40s and '50s and learn what rock and roll is and how it differs from pop and other musical genres. We’ll also learn about the men, women, and organizations who helped found the genre. Then we'll discuss how musical influences from the '60s and '70s affected rock and roll. Finally, we’ll look at how this popular music has changed over the decades. 

All Aboard the Polar Express
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 2 - Adults
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Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heartwarming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

The Art of Holiday Gift Wrapping & Design
Westminster Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Get in the holiday spirit and unwrap your creative energy! Danielle will demonstrate three unique gift-wrapping techniques that you’ll be able to use for years to come. After the demonstration, you’ll have time to practice and create your own personal works of art. Please bring up to (3) three small-to-medium gifts to wrap, or use the extra boxes and materials provided. All materials will be provided.

Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own!

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

Dinosaur Terrarium
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 5 - 11
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Create your own miniature dinosaur world! This workshop includes all the materials needed to build a tropical terrarium, complete with dinosaur figures, to bring home. 

Read with a Furry Friend
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - 17
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Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.

The Hidden Life of Spices
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 7 - 18
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Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of spices. 

How to Stay Safe Online
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join our guest speaker from Carroll Community College as they discuss cybersecurity awareness in everyday life. The presentation will focus on common online threats, threats toward children, ways for parents to protect their children, and threats toward elder adults. Phishing awareness, safe Internet practices, scams targeted to the elderly and how to spot them, ways to protect against cyberbullying, and parental control tools will be covered. 

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, November 24, 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, November 24, 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.

First Time Makerspace Class: Engraved Leatherette Dice Trays
Exploration Commons
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Roll for initiative! In this Dungeons & Dragons-themed program, attendees will design custom artwork to be engraved on leather dice trays. Do note that the longer class time is to help give additional time to create and refine your artwork for your project. You may bring custom images with you, preferably on a thumb drive, if you already have an idea in mind. 

Registration for this class is for first-time Makerspace program attendees. Please do not register for this program if you have previously taken one of our Makerspace programs.

Play and Explore
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.

Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Alphabet Train
North Carroll Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Give Thanks Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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It's almost Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? Celebrate as we read stories, sing, dance, and create.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, November 24, 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.

It's All Fun & Games To Me
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.

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

TTRPG Afternoon
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Let's play a tabletop role-playing game together for International Games Month! 

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.

All resources will be provided. Bring your imagination—we've got the rest! 

Monday Makers
Taneytown Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Join us to make something new and creative. Instructions will be limited so you can experiment with the materials provided.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 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, November 25, 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: Thanksgiving Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 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.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. 

The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/HOW.aspx

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together: Thanksgiving Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 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, November 25, 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.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Holiday Take and Bake
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Get a head start on your Thanksgiving dinner! We do the shopping, and you do the prep. You'll leave with three ready-to-cook-at-home dishes: Bourbon or Maple Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, PA Dutch Potato Bread Filling, and a side of Zesty Cranberry Sauce. Each dish will serve eight to ten people.  Please note there are two sessions being offered on 11/25.

If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend. 

Little Learners
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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. 

Diverse Voices Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our November selection is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

Holiday Take and Bake
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Get a head start on your Thanksgiving dinner! We do the shopping, and you do the prep. You'll leave with three ready-to-cook-at-home dishes: Bourbon or Maple Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, PA Dutch Potato Bread Filling, and a side of Zesty Cranberry Sauce. Each dish will serve eight to ten people.  

If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend. 

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 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.

Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Earn service hours while making friends, beautifying the library, and planning programs!

If this is your first time joining us, please print and complete a copy of the volunteer application.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, November 25, 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.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 9:15am - 11:45am
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, November 26, 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, November 26, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 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. 

Give Thanks Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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It's almost Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for? Celebrate as we read stories, sing, dance, and create.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 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, November 26, 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, November 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 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.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 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, November 26, 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.

Westminster Book Club: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, November 29, 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!

Holiday Swag
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Get into the holiday spirit with our hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting stunning holiday swags using fresh greenery and a variety of festive embellishments! You'll discover how to design and decorate your own unique swags that will add a touch of seasonal charm to any window, door, table, or space.

Whether a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this class provides everything you need to make beautiful, handcrafted holiday swags to brighten your home and spread festive cheer. Join us for a fun and creative experience, and leave with your very own holiday masterpiece!

Board Game Afternoon!
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Let's celebrate International Games Month with an afternoon of board games! All supplies will be provided.

International Games Month is an initiative run by volunteers from around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.

Super Awesome Dance Party with Mr. Craig: Holiday Edition
Westminster Branch
Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Birth - 12
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Join us for one of Mr. Craig's raucous dance parties. There will be music, dancing, and fun for all. 

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, December 1, 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, December 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Play and Explore
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.

Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Alphabet Train
North Carroll Branch
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Monday, December 1, 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.

Cooking for Wellness: Roasted Veggie Holiday Salad
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Balance out heavy comfort foods with a unique salad infused with lots of holiday flavor and dense nutrition. Enjoy making this recipe while we discuss healthy eating over the holidays. This class is provided through our partnership with Carroll Hospital.

Cook Together: Easy Lasagna Roll Ups
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
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In this family-friendly class, we will make delicious lasagna roll-ups, a side salad, and festive tree-shaped garlic sticks. We will enjoy our meal together in the kitchen. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include: 

• At least one child aged 6–17

• At least one adult 

• The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older or left unfilled. 

 

Make Resin Holiday Ornaments
North Carroll Branch
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to design and create your own resin holiday ornaments.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 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, December 2, 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, December 2, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 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.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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

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

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.

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

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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, December 2, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

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

Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 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, December 2, 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.

Make a Fresh Holiday Arrangement
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Add beauty to your home with a lovely holiday arrangement this season. White House Nursery's staff will be providing instruction on how to fill a provided bud vase with fresh greens, cranberries, flowers, and more. Learn tips on how to extend the arrangement you create to last throughout the season. Attendees will need to bring clippers/trimmers and gardening gloves.

Diamond Painting for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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We'll have a new diamond painting project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 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 and bring a mat and a blanket.

Youth Community Service Group
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 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.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

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

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

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

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 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
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 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
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 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.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

1-2-3 Martial Arts for Me
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Even young children can reap the benefits of martial arts! Join Stephanie Sullivan from Choe's HapKiDo to learn some basic martial arts skills to help your child improve their self-defense, increase focus, and boost confidence. Two-year-olds must have an adult caregiver participate with them.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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.

Open Mah Jongg
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. This session will occur in the Geneological Section of the library. 

LEGO® Builders Club
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO^® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Online
Wednesday, December 3, 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.

Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs: Winter Edition
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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In this program, you’ll laser engrave winter-themed artwork of your choice onto a piece of clear acrylic and light it up with a provided multi-color LED light stand. Choose from a selection of winter-themed cutout designs for your acrylic sign. These bright and colorful projects are a way to display a message or add flair to your room, desk, or workspace. 

Books and Brews Book Club: Hello Beautiful
Offsite
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while enjoying excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews book club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us in sharing good books and ideas.

This month's selection is Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano, a novel that starts in the 1960s and spends the next five decades following the Padavano sisters and the man who marries into their family, an exploration of love and loss.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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.

The Green TerrorTones A Cappella Ensemble Concert
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Come hear a selection of a cappella jazz, holiday songs, pop, and folk tunes from McDaniel College's Green TerrorTones.

To Be Read: Cozy Up for Winter Edition
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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>Presented by Park Books on Main and Carroll County Public Library.

Featuring Jenni L. Walsh, Lee Kelly, Victoria Schade, Jennifer Thorne, and Stephanie Burns.

December is the perfect time to stock up on books for your TBR (to be read) pile for the cold winter ahead! Join our conversation with bestselling authors Jenni L. Walsh, Lee Kelly, Victoria Schade, Jennifer Thorne, and Stephanie Burns. A book signing will follow the talk, with titles available for purchase from Park Books on Main. 

About Jenni L. Walsh

Jenni is the USA TODAY bestselling author of historical novels Becoming Bonnie, Side by Side, A Betting Woman, The Call of the Wrens, Unsinkable, and Ace, Marvel, Spy. She also writes books for children, including the nonfiction She Dared series and historical novels Hettie and the London Blitz, I Am Defiance, By the Light of Fireflies, Over and Out, and Operation: Happy.

About Lee Kelly

Lee Kelly is the author of City of Savages, a Publishers Weekly "Best of Spring 2015" pick and a VOYA Magazine "Perfect Ten" selection; A Criminal Magic, which was optioned and developed for a television series by Warner Bros.; The Antiquity Affair, co-written with Jennifer Thorne; With Regrets; and her latest, My Fair Frauds, co-written with Jennifer Thorne. She holds her MFA degree from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

About Victoria Schade

Victoria Schade is an author, speaker, and dog trainer known for her upbeat approach to living and working with dogs. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, Reader’s Digest, The Bark, and many dog-specific publications. Her works include Secrets of a Dog Trainer, Life on the Leash, Unleashed Holiday, and Pick Me.

About Jennifer Thorne

Jennifer Thorne is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Diavola, Lute, and Newbourne Park (2026), as well as several books for younger readers under the name Jenn Marie Thorne. With Lee Kelly, she is the co-writer of historical fiction novels The Starlets, The Antiquity Affair, and the forthcoming My Fair Frauds (2025) and The Midnight Show (2026).

About Stephanie Burns

Stephanie Burns holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a BA in Theater Studies, both from Emerson College. When she’s not dreaming up stories of her own, she is championing women authors as the COO of the award-winning Tall Poppy Writers. She lives on the south shore of Massachusetts, where she plots by the ocean with her almost-famous beagle, Ollie Twist. Far from the A-List is her debut novel.

 

 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 4, 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, December 4, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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, December 4, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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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!

Crafty Activities for Seniors
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you a retiree or an older adult who enjoys making crafts? If so, then please join us for a monthly group session where you'll create something different to take home or share. You'll also meet other craft lovers and exchange ideas along the way! Available while supplies last.

Busted Canvas Art Holiday Decoration
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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A busted canvas is a creative twist on traditional artwork—imagine a canvas that looks like it’s been playfully “punched open” to reveal a festive surprise inside. From holiday-themed prints and cozy winter scenes to family photos or glittery designs, the possibilities are endless! 

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: The Last Mrs. Parrish
Offsite
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine.

Holiday Greens
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Make and take a fresh green holiday decoration. Design a large swag or two small matching swags for a door, mailbox, table centerpiece, or whatever you can imagine. Carroll Garden Club will provide greens and instructions for making and care. Bring pruning shears and accessories to individualize your swag. Some ribbon, pinecones, and other items will be available.

Senior Planet: Intro to AI
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you curious about AI? Want to know more about ChatGPT? This lecture will introduce some basic ideas around artificial intelligence. We'll talk about how AI is being used today, its current limitations, and how it will shape the future.

Presented by the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council.

Carroll 250: Community Forum
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Please join the Carroll 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch. Meet our task force members, hear updates on progress, and offer input on 250 activities and initiatives.

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.

Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.

The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization. 

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. All pawns, bishops, knights, rooks, queens, and kings are welcome! Our club sessions consist of 30 minutes of instruction and one hour of open play. Boards and pieces will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set(s) from home.

Read to a Dog
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 4 - 12
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Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.

Paper Bag Snowflakes
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Transform simple paper bags into big, beautiful snowflakes! All supplies will be provided.

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Polar Express Pajama Party
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 4 - 10
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All aboard! Join us in your favorite PJs for an interactive reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and some book-inspired crafts.

Winter Wonderland Book Sale
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Get ready for winter with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. Note, standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5; larger tote bags will be charged $8.

Q&A with the Small Business Administration
Westminster Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 9:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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class="custom1">Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you. 

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

Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 10
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Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English. 

¿Está interesado en mejorar sus habilidades del lenguaje? ¡Ven a la biblioteca para el programa de cuentos bilingües en español e inglés! Habrá cantos, bailes, actividades, cuentos y rimas en español e inglés.

All About Bears!
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Let's learn about bears! We'll find out what our local black bears eat, how they live, and how they prepare for their long winter naps! With crafts, stories, and more, we'll be sure to have a bear-y good time. 

Preschool Play
Westminster Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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Play is a fantastic way for children to develop their critical thinking skills. Join us for an open playtime where children can be imaginative and creative while exploring blocks, puzzles, playdough, and more.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, December 5, 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 Nidra
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Yoga Nidra is the state of dynamic sleep. It is a powerful technique where you relax consciously, inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. We will go through a five-stage process that begins with a body scan to engage one’s physicality. It incorporates meditation on the breath, the balancing of emotional states, visualization, and self-healing. For your comfort, besides your mat, you may want to bring a blanket, pillow, and eye mask. For those not comfortable on the floor, this can be done in a chair as well.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. 

The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/HOW.aspx

Plant-Based Dishes for the Holidays
Exploration Commons
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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In this hands-on class, we will prepare and taste some plant-based dishes that are perfect for the holiday season.

Book Chat
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

Writer's Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!