Upcoming Events

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Eggs-tra! Eggs-tra! The scavenger egg hunt is back this year! The Roaring Run Lions Club and Carroll County Public Library invite you to stop by the Finksburg Branch to eggs-perience this annual scavenger hunt in the gardens! Pick up a game board at the branch in March and hunt for the colorful eggs in the library gardens to complete it. Return your completed game board by Saturday, April 1, to be entered into a drawing for raffle prizes! Drawings will be held on Monday, April 3; all winners will be contacted. Eggs and prizes donated by the Roaring Run Lions Club.

South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club Community Service Project
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
All ages are welcome to participate in this Community Service Project led by the South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Come to the Information Desk to pick up your service project kit which includes art supplies, spring ornaments, and a hat to be decorated and distributed to the Oakland Manor assisted living community. Kits will be distributed starting March 8, while supplies last. Finished projects need to be returned to the Eldersburg Branch by March 29. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 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
Westminster Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 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
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Meet-up Mondays
North Carroll Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same time!

Alphabet Train: Letter L
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 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. 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
More information
Join this friendly crochet group that is open to both 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.

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures. Customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro 48 laser.

Homeschool Coding Club
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us to explore the basics of coding! We will learn about algorithms, sequencing, problem-solving and more, using collaborative activities and drag and drop coding. 

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
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! Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Migrations
North Carroll Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy.

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Eggs-tra! Eggs-tra! The scavenger egg hunt is back this year! The Roaring Run Lions Club and Carroll County Public Library invite you to stop by the Finksburg Branch to eggs-perience this annual scavenger hunt in the gardens! Pick up a game board at the branch in March and hunt for the colorful eggs in the library gardens to complete it. Return your completed game board by Saturday, April 1, to be entered into a drawing for raffle prizes! Drawings will be held on Monday, April 3; all winners will be contacted. Eggs and prizes donated by the Roaring Run Lions Club.

South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club Community Service Project
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
All ages are welcome to participate in this Community Service Project led by the South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Come to the Information Desk to pick up your service project kit which includes art supplies, spring ornaments, and a hat to be decorated and distributed to the Oakland Manor assisted living community. Kits will be distributed starting March 8, while supplies last. Finished projects need to be returned to the Eldersburg Branch by March 29. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 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, March 28, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

National Quilting Month: Make a Pieced Zipper Bag
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
Registration and more information
Celebrate National Quilting Month by creating a pieced zipper bag; all materials will be provided. Sewing experience is encouraged and you must have our sewing machine certification to attend this class.

Alphabet Train: Letters O & P
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 10:45am - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Diverse Voices Book Club: The Change
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
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 March selection is The Change by Kirsten Miller. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, 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. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.

All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.

Human Library
Offsite
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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A Human Library is a safe space where human "Books" share their stories with "Readers" who attend the event. The human Books are members of our communities who have experienced discrimination or prejudice based on who they are, where they come from, or how they self-identify. At the event, Readers and Books have a 20-minute conversation, asking questions and discussing their shared experiences and differing perspectives. The goal of this event is to create a dialogue and understanding between people in our communities in a safe, conversational space and to promote unity, diversity, and respect. The Human Library is designed to be a welcoming, inclusive, non-partisan space.

Book Nomination Form Link

Book Volunteer/Nomination FAQs 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cassandra Casey (CCasey@carrollcc.edu or 410-386-8118).

This event is a collaboration among Carroll County Community College, McDaniel College’s Hoover Library, and Carroll County Public Library (CCPL).

Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project to do together each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or come to meet new people who have a shared love of crafting.  

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 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.

Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too!

Pajama Party Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 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, March 28, 2023 - 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.

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Eggs-tra! Eggs-tra! The scavenger egg hunt is back this year! The Roaring Run Lions Club and Carroll County Public Library invite you to stop by the Finksburg Branch to eggs-perience this annual scavenger hunt in the gardens! Pick up a game board at the branch in March and hunt for the colorful eggs in the library gardens to complete it. Return your completed game board by Saturday, April 1, to be entered into a drawing for raffle prizes! Drawings will be held on Monday, April 3; all winners will be contacted. Eggs and prizes donated by the Roaring Run Lions Club.

South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club Community Service Project
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
All ages are welcome to participate in this Community Service Project led by the South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Come to the Information Desk to pick up your service project kit which includes art supplies, spring ornaments, and a hat to be decorated and distributed to the Oakland Manor assisted living community. Kits will be distributed starting March 8, while supplies last. Finished projects need to be returned to the Eldersburg Branch by March 29. 

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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, some time will be spent brainstorming, critiquing, and sharing knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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, March 29, 2023 - 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. 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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. 

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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. 

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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, March 29, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Cooking Basics: A Simple Dinner to Share with Friends
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we’ll make a simple dinner you can easily replicate at home to impress your family and friends. Ideal for beginning cooks! We'll enjoy Caesar Salad, a pasta dish, and a delicious dessert. 

Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, 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. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.

All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.

Mini Dragon Eggs
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Summoning all dragons and fans! Join us as we make and paint mini dragon egg crafts. Supplies will be provided.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Join this friendly crochet group that is open to both 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, March 29, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for family fun and enjoy music, crafts, games, STEM activities, and being together with friends.

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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.

Anansi: Talking Melon and Tiger Soup Puppet Show
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
Registration and more information
Anansi, the trickster spider, is up to his mischievous ways in these two short adventures. In the first adventure, Anansi gets himself stuck inside a melon, but does that bring him down? No way! He decides to pass his time by doing what he’s best at – tricking the other animals around him. But, how will he manage to free himself from the melon? In Anansi’s second adventure, he finds Tiger making her special tiger soup. Anansi loves the soup so much he decides to distract Tiger in order to eat it all up. Uh-oh! Tiger is going to be mad. Can Anansi trick Tiger into thinking someone else ate all her wonderful soup? Join us for the puppet show to find out!

Deep Relaxation Class Online
Online
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
All experience levels are welcome to participate in this one-hour virtual hatha yoga practice. In class, we will explore beginner-level asanas and mindful movements designed to support your well-being on many levels. At times pranayama, Sanskrit chants, and guided meditations will also be included to complement the practice. Bring your yoga mat, additional cushions, or blankets, and have a clean open space for the class.

CCPL and Bryan Nupp assume no responsibility for injuries suffered while participating in this online program.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this online class, Sarah Reading CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Please have the following supplies handy: white paper, a black pen, a pencil, and something with which to smudge. Please register for each Wednesday program separately. You will receive the Zoom link by 5 PM on the day of the program. 

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Eggs-tra! Eggs-tra! The scavenger egg hunt is back this year! The Roaring Run Lions Club and Carroll County Public Library invite you to stop by the Finksburg Branch to eggs-perience this annual scavenger hunt in the gardens! Pick up a game board at the branch in March and hunt for the colorful eggs in the library gardens to complete it. Return your completed game board by Saturday, April 1, to be entered into a drawing for raffle prizes! Drawings will be held on Monday, April 3; all winners will be contacted. Eggs and prizes donated by the Roaring Run Lions Club.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 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, March 30, 2023 - 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. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 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. 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 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. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 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. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 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, March 30, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!

Facts First: Blueprint Maryland
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
The Blueprint for Maryland's Future provides access to a rigorous and meaningful education that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. All students, regardless of family income, race, ethnicity, and/or ability shall have equitable access to new curricula and college and career pathways. 

Join us for an informative session and learn how students start their college careers while in high school and finish up without college debt.

Presented by Carroll Community College, Carroll County Public Schools and the Carroll County Public Library.

Quick and Easy Spring Wreath
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Make an adorable wreath using silk flowers and sisal springtime critters, just in time for spring and Easter.

Gelli Arts® Plate Printing
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Come explore this simple and creative technique for making monoprints with acrylic paint and a Gelli Arts^® printing plate. It can be a messy technique, so please dress appropriately. All supplies provided. 

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is stopping by CCPL's North Carroll Branch for all the madness of March. Visit the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Eggs-tra! Eggs-tra! The scavenger egg hunt is back this year! The Roaring Run Lions Club and Carroll County Public Library invite you to stop by the Finksburg Branch to eggs-perience this annual scavenger hunt in the gardens! Pick up a game board at the branch in March and hunt for the colorful eggs in the library gardens to complete it. Return your completed game board by Saturday, April 1, to be entered into a drawing for raffle prizes! Drawings will be held on Monday, April 3; all winners will be contacted. Eggs and prizes donated by the Roaring Run Lions Club.

Adult Public Guardianship and How It Works
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Do you have questions about the Adult Public Guardianship Program and how it works? Join Savannah Branch, from the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities, to learn what guardianship is, when to petition for guardianship, and how to petition for guardianship. 

Meet Pete the Cat: Storytime and Book Giveaway
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Come rock with Pete the Cat in his school shoes! Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and attendees will get a free copy of Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes to take home. 

Preschool Playtime
Westminster Branch
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 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, March 31, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is back from down south and ready to usher in spring at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Bunny Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 9:30am - 10:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Hop on in and enjoy some bunny stories, songs, and dance just before the Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Roaring Run Lion's Club.

Eggstravaganza!
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 9
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The egg hunt is on! The Roaring Run Lions Club and CCPL's Finksburg Branch invite you to this annual egg-tastic event. Bring your basket, bucket, or bag to collect colorful eggs spread throughout the library's green spring grass. The egg hunt starts promptly at 10 AM.

Egg Hunt
Westminster Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 11
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Bring your basket or bag and join us for an egg hunt at CCPL's Westminster Branch! This event will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly. This program is weather dependent.

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Power of the Pen
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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When poet Dylan Snaman was faced with radiation treatment for a malignant brain tumor, he turned to an unlikely friend: the pen. Using his experience in the hospital rooms he grew up in, he shares his stories of triumph in an ongoing battle for his mind. Copies of his book Wait & See will be available for purchase and signing by the author.

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 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 with a Furry Friend
Westminster Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Every dog enjoys a good story! KPETS’ trained “reading dogs” provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.

Liberty Drama Presents: Freaky Friday the Musical Showcase
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Join us for a preview of Liberty High School's spring musical Freaky Friday. Enjoy songs, dances, meeting characters, and more!

Trees, Shrubs, and Your Pruning Needs
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts as they discuss trees, shrubs, and your pruning needs. Weather permitting, they will demonstrate pruning in the Finksburg Branch Gardens.

African Cooking: Chicken Peanut Soup with Mashed Rice
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
Registration and more information
Join guest instructor Leticia Nortey, from Expanding Boundaries International, as she shares information and recipes from Ghana, Africa. We will learn how to prepare Chicken Peanut Soup with Mashed Rice in this hands-on cooking class. Children ages 11 - 14 may register and attend with a registered adult; all attendees must register. 

Addams Family Musical Teaser
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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The Addams Family, a popular television show from the 1960s, inspired movies and the new hit TV show Wednesday. The Addams Family Musical is the delightful story of Wednesday bringing home her boyfriend to meet the family – longing for one normal night. Enjoy the iconic characters and dozens of dead ancestors. See if Wednesday and her intended can unite the two families.

FSK’s spring production of The Addams Family Musical is full of outstanding songs, dances, and “altogether ooky” characters who seem to have walked right out of your local graveyard. Join us for a free library-edition teaser where you can meet the cast, enjoy song-and-dance routines, and kids can make a fun craft.

Game Day: King of Tokyo
Offsite
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
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Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play King of Tokyo at City Parks Gaming & Brew Room! All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks. However, participants are encouraged to support City Parks Gaming & Brew Room. 

Players of King of Tokyo choose one of the six monsters, consisting of mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and other creatures. They then roll dice to make the best possible combinations in order to heal, attack, buy cards, or earn victory points. The first to total 20 victory points wins the game. Find out more about King of Tokyo by clicking here.

Total Number of Players: 2 - 6

Average Gameplay: 30 minutes

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is back from down south and ready to usher in spring at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Library Book Box: Time to Branch Out!
Taneytown Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Ready to take home a Library Book Box? The Book Box is a take-home kit with a craft, a treat, a few little surprises, and a library book for you to enjoy!

Our theme this month is inspired both by the natural growth of spring and the urge to try something new: Time to Branch Out!

Pick the box up at CCPL's Taneytown Branch from April 3 to April 10, and be sure to return the box and book when you're done reading!

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 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
Westminster Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 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
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Meet-up Mondays
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same time!

Alphabet Train: Letters M and N
Finksburg Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
More information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 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. 

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Knitters and crocheters are all welcome to join this semi-monthly two-hour gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Cooking for Wellness: Rainbow Chickpea Salad with Baked Chicken
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
Managing Parkinson’s Disease is complex and adding nutrition complications and mixed online information makes it hard to know what exactly to eat. In this class, not only will you be making a delicious Rainbow Chickpea Salad, but you will also get an opportunity to discuss nutrition and Parkinson’s with Registered Dietitian Dana Mealing and Registered Nurse Christina McGann. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.

Let's Start a Podcast!
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
Wanna get into podcasting but don't know where to start? This is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software that we offer, along with an introduction to the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab. 

Come Create!
Taneytown Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it’s fun! Come explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

No-Sew Platypus and Caterpillar
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us to make a no-sew platypus and a no-sew caterpillar.

Rainy Night Crafting: Diamond Painted Coasters
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Brighten up the April showers! Join us as we make sparkly coasters using diamond painting in this fun and easy craft. 

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is back from down south and ready to usher in spring at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Kids Intro to Basic Sewing Skills: Homeschool Edition
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 10 - 16
Registration and more information
Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take toward sewing your own projects.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn: Celebrate Spring
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement. Join us as we read, sing, and dance celebrating spring with bunny stories and an egg hunt.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 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.

Alphabet Train: Letters Q & R
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 10:45am - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn: Celebrate Spring
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement. Join us as we read, sing, and dance celebrating spring with bunny stories and an egg hunt.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 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.

One Sheet Wonder Drop-In
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn how to make multiple greeting cards from one sheet of patterned cardstock. All supplies provided.

One Sheet Wonder Drop-In
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn how to make multiple greeting cards from one sheet of patterned cardstock. All supplies provided.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 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.

Pajama Party Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 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.

To Be Read: Jennifer Robson
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Jennifer Robson, the USA Today bestselling author of The Gown, returns with another enthralling and royal-adjacent historical novel. Jennifer will be in conversation with bestselling author Eliza Knight. In Coronation Year, the lives of three very different residents of London’s historic Blue Lion hotel converge in a potentially explosive climax on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation. Jennifer Robson is the Globe & Mail and Toronto Star number-one bestselling author of six novels, among them The Gown and Somewhere in France. She holds a doctorate in British history from the University of Oxford and lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband and children. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. 

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 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.

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is back from down south and ready to usher in spring at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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, some time will be spent brainstorming, critiquing, and sharing knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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. 

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Family Storytime: Celebrate Spring
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us as we read, sing, and dance celebrating spring with bunny stories and an egg hunt.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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. 

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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. 

Ready, Set, School!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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, April 5, 2023 - 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.

Teen Service Hour Earning Opportunity: Seed Pods
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Registration and more information
Join Carroll County Master Gardeners at CCPL's Finksburg Branch for this service hour program. Registrants will earn up to two service hours for accurately prepping materials for the Carroll County Master Gardeners' Earth Day event. This is an in-person activity; service hours will be awarded at the end of the event.

Kids Cooking: Stovetop Queasdillas
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 14
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we will introduce kitchen safety and stovetop cooking skills as we prepare a simple quesadilla recipe. 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join this friendly crochet group that is open to both 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, April 5, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for family fun and enjoy music, crafts, games, STEM activities, and being together with friends.

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 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.

Virtual Teen Advisory Board: Service Learning Opportunity
Online
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you interested in volunteering virtually at the library? Join us for Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a monthly meeting where teens help plan programs, complete service-oriented projects, and advise the library on teen-related topics.

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
More information
Our friend Gnome-E-O is back from down south and ready to usher in spring at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 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
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 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
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 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: Celebrate Spring
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us as we read, sing, and dance celebrating spring with bunny stories and an egg hunt.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 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. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 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. 

Family Storytime: Celebrate Spring
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us as we read, sing, and dance celebrating spring with bunny stories and an egg hunt.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 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 which allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Poems Everywhere!
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Poetry is everywhere! Together we'll create our own poems for National Poetry Month! All supplies will be provided.

Springtime Sakura: Cherry Blossom Painting
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
Registration and more information
Celebrate the fun and beauty of spring! Capture cherry blossoms in paint before the wind blows them all away. 

Marvel Versus DC Perler Bead Creations
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 10 - 18
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Drop in for an afternoon of recreating your favorite characters from Marvel or DC with Perler beads!

Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, 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. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.

All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.

Ages 12 to 15 are required to have a certified adult with them to independently use the CNC router.

Read to a Dog
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 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 with struggling readers.

Teen Manga and Graphic Novel Book Club
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Registration and more information
Do you like manga, comics, or graphic novels? Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for a graphic novel book club! We will read a manga, comic, or graphic novel every month and then meet up to share our thoughts! This will be a hybrid event; please register and choose if you will attend in person or online through Zoom. We will be reading Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 1 by Tomohito Oda for this month's meeting!

Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
This gentle yoga class is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop their own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.

Spring and Summer Flowering Shrubs
Westminster Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Home Horticulture Program Assistant Sue Christensen will discuss spring and summer flowering shrubs, both native and non-native, examining their benefits in a garden as far as ecological usefulness and admired garden qualities. She will also talk about the best locations for planting, pruning, and any stand-out problems.

To Be Read: Lisa Scottoline
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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$25 includes signed copy of Loyalty

Buy Tickets at https://supportccpl.carr.org/eventReg.jsp?event=578&

Lisa Scottoline is the number-one bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author of thirty-five novels. Her latest, Loyalty, is an emotional, action-packed epic of love and justice, set during the rise of the Mafia in Sicily. A former president of Mystery Writers of America, she has thirty million copies of her books in print and has been published in thirty-five countries. Her books have been optioned for film and television, and she has also co-authored a series of humorous memoirs with her daughter, novelist Francesca Serritella. She lives on a farm outside Philadelphia with an array of disobedient pets.

Please note that Lisa will be pre-signing books and no personalizations will be available at this event. 

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?
North Carroll Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Our friend Gnome-E-O is back from down south and ready to usher in spring at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for a chance for a prize pack! 

What Makes a Rainbow Exploration
Finksburg Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: 5 - 12
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Learn how rainbows are made and do some science experiments to make your own!

Bunny Egg-stravaganza
Taneytown Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join us for a hopping good time. We'll make some fun spring crafts, share stories, and have an egg hunt in the branch.

Play Baby Play
Westminster Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

Read and Play: Celebrate Spring
North Carroll Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join us as we read, sing, and dance celebrating spring with bunny stories and an egg hunt.

Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Afternoon
Finksburg Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or twentieth, join us for an evening of fantastic deeds! A choice of playable 4th level characters, dice, pencils, and any other necessary supplies will be provided at the session.  

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

Teen Crafternoon
Westminster Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring your creative side! All materials will be provided.