Upcoming Events

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 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. 

Building Block Playtime
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 6
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Did you know block play contributes to early childhood development? Join us as we stack, sort, build bridges, and lay the foundation for building confidence, self-esteem, and the problem-solving skills needed to succeed later in school, all while having fun with blocks!

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 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, August 6, 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.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - Adults, Adults
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Join Fun-In-It Storytelling as they present Jon Sciezka's The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 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, August 6, 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.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 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, August 6, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

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

Make a Bookmark and a Resin Charm
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Design and create a bookmark and a resin charm to take with you.

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Online
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? 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.

Laser Skills: Print and Cut
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Learn how to print-and-cut with the Epilog Fusion Pro. We will explore how the Epilog's IRIS™ Camera Registration System works to for extremely precise cutting and engraving.  We will work in Adobe Illustrator to create a print-and-cut file that can be used with the Camera Registration System. Laser certification is required for all attendees, and familiarly with Adobe Illustrator is encouraged.

Books and Brews Book Club: A Gentleman in Moscow
Offsite
Wednesday, August 6, 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 A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, a historical fiction novel about Count Alexander Rostov, deemed an "unrepentant aristocrat" by the Bolsheviks and sentenced to house arrest in the attic of a grand hotel throughout some of the most tumultuous decades of Russian history. 

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

Westminster Wednesdays
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Come downtown to enjoy live music in our park. You are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair and stay awhile. Check out the many restaurant and retail specials happening while you are on Main Street. 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 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, August 6, 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.

Carroll 250: Samuel Dewees and America’s Two Wars of Independence
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Few citizens of the early days of our republic recorded their experiences outside of pension applications; Samuel Dewees, a long-time resident of Carroll County, was an exception. During his lifetime, he published his autobiography of the events he witnessed, as a young drummer of the American Revolution, through running off to defend Baltimore as an older man in the War of 1812. In this presentation, we’ll explore some of the chief events of his lifetime that he claimed to have witnessed.

Presenter James F. Engler, Sr. is a long-time resident of Carroll County, a transplanted Washingtonian. He is a member of the Westminster Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. He joined in 2001 through his patriot ancestor, Joseph Ogle, who was raised in nearby Frederick County and served as a captain of the Virginia State Militia in Ohio County (around modern-day West Virginia. He has served in various roles in the SAR, including as president of both the Westminster Chapter and Maryland SAR, as well as Vice President General of SAR for the Mid-Atlantic District (Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware). Jim was instrumental in the planning and execution of the chapter’s patriot grave marking for Samuel Dewees, including doing the research on the patriot.

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.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Color Our World™ with Bugs
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Come see Ryan the Bug Man and his amazing collection of live and carefully preserved bugs! Learn all about the colors of the bugs in our world and get a chance to touch the bugs too.

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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.

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
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.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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.

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

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

Color Our World™ with Bugs
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Registration and more information
Come see Ryan the Bug Man and his amazing collection of live and carefully preserved bugs! Learn all about the colors of the bugs in our world and get a chance to touch the bugs too.

Crafty Activities for Seniors
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 7, 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 4 - 10
Registration and more information
Bring one of your stuffed animal friends to this storytime, and then leave your friend to spend the night at the library. After the library closes, the real fun begins! We will take pictures of all the adventures that your stuffed animal friend goes through while at the library. You can pick up your stuffed animal friend starting when we open at 9 AM on Friday, August 8. At pickup, you will also get photos and a letter showing what your friend did at the library overnight.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Thread Catcher (Class 1)
Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to sew different stitches, including sewing in a straight line. Apply these techniques to make a small fabric basket to catch loose threads. 

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

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

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

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

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

Baking Basics: Classic Lemon Bars
Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Bake delicious classic lemon bars from scratch. Each participant will make a batch to take home and enjoy.

Open Mah Jongg
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Read to a Dog
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 7, 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.

Repurposed Crafts: Yogurt Jar Creations
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Transform glass yogurt containers into something useful and beautiful. All supplies will be provided — you only need to bring your creativity!

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 7, 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.

Understanding Football for Beginners
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Get ready for some football! Learn the fundamentals with Coach Dave Ferguson, Century High School Head Varsity Football Coach, as he explains the basics of football. Whether you're on the couch or in the stands, get ready to cheer on your favorite team this season with confidence! Registration is recommended, but not required.

English Language Practice Group
Taneytown Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.  

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Westminster Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - Adults
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Join Fun-In-It Storytelling as they present Jon Sciezka's The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Baby Beach Day
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 5
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It's a beach day…at the library! Bring your babies and visit the beach from the comforts of the library! 

We'll make sand castles, splash in water, and play with beach balls as we spend time outside at the shore. 

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Coffee with the Classics: The Awful Truth
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for our August film, the delightful romantic comedy The Awful Truth, starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.

Cook Together: Pokémon Kitchen Quest
Exploration Commons
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, participants will create Pokémon-themed snacks inspired by favorite characters. One registration fee per group, up to four participants. For groups with children ages six and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

Lunchtime Performances: The Leister Quartet
Westminster Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for our Summer Lunchtime Performance series featuring swingin' jazz standards with The Leister Quartet.

From the smooth melodies of Sinatra and the Great American Songbook to the eclectic solos of Thelonius Monk, with the energy of Brian Setzer, the Monte Leister Quartet will transport you to another place and time. Enjoy their sophisticated menu of swing, jazz, and blues standards as well as smart original compositions. 

In partnership with Fine Tuned Presents.

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

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

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!

Day for Book Lovers
Offsite
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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>Purchase tickets here

Tickets are $60 each and include luncheon and a signed copy of A Dog in Georgia by Lauren Grodstein. Day for Book Lovers features an author talk, book signing, luncheon (with assorted tea sandwiches, salads, and desserts), and previews of new and upcoming releases. Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main.

Last day to purchase tickets: 7/25/2025

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Seating Information

This event will have assigned seating. Parties who wish to sit together should purchase tickets together in the same transaction. Groups of 2 or more will automatically be seated together, if at all possible. Tables seat up to 8 attendees. If you wish to purchase a table, please purchase 8 tickets. If you do not know the names of all of your party, please email them later to greatreads@carr.org.

About the Author

Lauren Grodstein is the author of six novels, including A Dog in Georgia, the Read with Jenna selection We Must Not Think of Ourselves, New York Times bestseller A Friend of the Family, and the Washington Post Book of the Year The Explanation for Everything. 

Lauren’s work has been translated into French, Turkish, German, Hebrew, and other languages, and her essays and reviews have been widely published. She teaches in the MFA Program at Rutgers University-Camden and lives in New Jersey with her husband and children.  

About the Book

In this beautiful story of connection and self-reflection, a missing dog in Georgia sets Amy Webb on an adventure away from her tumultuous marriage and lack-luster personal life and towards a journey of self-discovery and joy.

 

**Refund Policy: Refund requests will be considered until 7/18/2025. After that, ticket holders unable to attend will still receive signed copies of the book.

Questions? Email greatreads@carr.org or call 443-293-3196.

Rocks and Geodes (Eldersburg)
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us to crack open geodes and paint some rocks. All materials will be provided for you.

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

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

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, August 9, 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, August 9, 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!

Ask a Master Gardener
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

Carroll County Writers Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Writers Association as we discuss our writing efforts.

Rocks and Geodes (Taneytown)
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us to crack open geodes and paint some rocks. All materials will be provided for you.

Free Spirit Book Club: Lady Tan's Circle of Women
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.

LEGO® Creations
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

Next Steps with Arduino
Exploration Commons
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. The Arduino platform makes working with microcontrollers easy, fun, and offers a way to get started in electronics. Join us for a workshop where we'll explore a few challenging Arduino projects using components from the Arduino education kits available for use in the makerspace. It is recommended that you have taken Introduction to Arduino or have previous experience with an Arduino before this program.

Painting with a Pal: Bring an Adult End of Summer Paint Party
Westminster Branch
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 7 - Adults
Registration and more information
This is an adult and child program. Each child will paint their own canvas and can bring one adult to paint a canvas. All materials will be provided; one canvas per person. Please wear clothing that can get dirty, as acrylic paint is not washable. Adults and children must each register. 

Carroll County Critique Group
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group as we discuss our writing efforts. 

Marlene at Home Gears Up for the Senior Expo
Online
Sunday, August 10, 2025 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Marlene at Home gearing up for the 2025 Aging Your Way: Health & Wellness Expo (formerly Seniors on the Go Expo) that will take place on Wednesday, September 10 from 9 AM to 2 PM in the Shipley Arena of the Carroll County Ag Center. You will not want to miss this amazing expo, so pick up a bag and gather all varieties of giveaways and information. Bring your old medications for safe disposal, learn about medical equipment repairs, participate in a health screening, chat with local and state officials, greet emergency services, and visit area vendors offering services and resources!

Mix & Mingle Mondays
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Looking to make new friends and create meaningful social experiences for your little one? Join our playgroup—a dedicated time and space for fun and connection! While the kids play and explore, the grown-ups can relax and socialize.

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

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

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Teens Bake: Focaccia Bread Art
Exploration Commons
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 13 - 17
Registration and more information
Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

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

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Wizard of Oz Crafts
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 8 - 17
Registration and more information
Come by to make some Oz-themed crafts. We'll be making a witch's feet bookmark, a tin-man heart charm, witch's slime, and more!

Glow in the Dark: The Science of Bioluminescence and Biofluorescence
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Ages: 8 - 18
Registration and more information
Nature has been lighting up the dark for millions of years! From glowing mushrooms to deep-sea creatures that shimmer in the depths, countless plants and animals have evolved to produce or reflect light in fascinating ways. Some use it to communicate, hide, hunt, or even ward off predators—while others remain a mystery to scientists. But how does it work? Join us to explore the science behind bioluminescence and biofluorescence and discover the glowing wonders of the natura world!

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

Onshape: Beyond the Basics
Exploration Commons
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Ready to take your 3D design skills to the next level? In this project-based session in Onshape, a powerful cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) platform, we will dive further into fundamental 3D modeling techniques for creating functional designs.

Previous Onshape experience is strongly recommended.

Come Create
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it's fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Death Café: Conversations About Death
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Our society shuns talking about death and dying, even though we will all eventually die. Join us as we openly discuss and explore our mortality. Our goal is to destigmatize discussions about death and dying. All opinions and thoughts are welcomed and encouraged.

Please note that this is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Shrimp Ceviche
Exploration Commons
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Warm weather is perfect for crisp, cool shrimp ceviche! We'll make batches of shrimp ceviche and eat it with tortilla chips. 

Open Mah Jongg
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Veterans Book Club: Teddy and Booker T.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality by Brian Kilmeade.

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

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

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 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 that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Create, Explore, and More: Luminary Jars and Clay Creations
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 13
Registration and more information
We will be making luminary jars and making a creation of air dry clay.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Making for Seniors: Introduction to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple 3D design project to be printed on Exploration Commons' 3D printers. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with 3D printing or design software is needed.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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

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

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

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

Super Awesome Dance Party with Mr. Craig
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Birth - 12
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Join us for one of Mr. Craig's raucous dance parties. There will be plenty of music, dancing, and fun.

Teen Service Learning: Paint Bookends for the Library
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Earn service hours by painting bookends to decorate the shelves at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch!

Roblox Party (Mount Airy)
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us for crafts and activities inspired by Roblox! Make Roblox crafts, play IRL Dress to Impress, and more!

Dungeons & Dragons Online
Online
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used. This session is for beginners and avid players alike.

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

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Transitioning To Medicare Part 2
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out-of-pocket costs. We will also discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.

Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

Introduction to Onshape & 3D Printing
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Welcome to the world of 3D modeling, design, and 3D printing. In this introductory class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a 3D-printed keychain.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Knit and Chat
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 8 - Adults
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Join us for this monthly meet-up with other knitters of all ages to relax, knit, get ideas for projects, receive help on current projects, gain new skills, and learn to knit if you don't know how. There will also be an optional show-and-tell and a yarn exchange each month.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg
Offsite
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! If your team needs to cancel or change your team size on the day of the program, please call Bistro 91 at (410) 861-8841. All prizes are provided by Bistro 91.

Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register. Please keep the team size to 8 or less.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 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, August 13, 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)!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
More information
Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

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

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
More information
Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

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

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Wackadoo! It's a Bluey Bash!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
We are celebrating all things Bluey with fun activities and more.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: Picture in the Sand
Offsite
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Picture in the Sand by Peter Blauner.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 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, August 13, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

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

TTRPG Day!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Let's learn to play a new tabletop role-playing game at the library! Each month, we will highlight a different game, and provide resources and book recommendations based on the game we're playing. 

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

Indoor/Outdoor Target Range
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Join us for two different target ranges. We will have an indoor target range for Nerf weapons and an outdoor range for water guns. We will provide all the Nerf weapons and water guns.

AccessABILITY Travel
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join award-winning speaker on ADA compliance, Danielle Unglesbee, as she shows you how you can drop the D-I-S and instead focus on your ABILITY to easily travel. You will learn about new and existing ways that now allow you to travel even if you face challenges. She will discuss domestic and international travel, cruises, theme park vacations, airplane and rail travel, and accommodations.

Circus Science with Gregory May
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Run away and join the circus without leaving home! Have you ever imagined yourself in the circus? Well, silly scientist Gregory May has lived it! As a former Ringling Brothers performer, Baltimore City science teacher, and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, he uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world and the core scientific principles that make it work. Multiple volunteers will assist Circus Greg with his tricks in this energetic and audience interactive performance for children and families of all ages.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Online
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about the different Medigap plans and your period of guaranteed issue rights under original Medicare. These secondary/supplemental plans can cover some or all of Medicare's out-of-pocket costs. We will also discuss a different way to obtain all services covered by Medicare and more: Medicare Advantage Plans.

Open Mah Jongg
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
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.

Fantastic Ferments Demo
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
Learn about the health benefits of fermented foods and ways to add them to your everyday diet. In this demo class, we will review many types of products, from kefir to sauerkraut, sample recipes using these gut-healthy products, and discuss how you can use fermented products at home.

Mount Airy Scrapbook Club
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Can't find the time or space at home to do your scrapbooking? Join us for a monthly scrapbooking club where you bring your materials from home, spread out, and work on your projects. Meet other scrapbook lovers and share ideas. We can provide some paper and cutting materials as well. Let's scrapbook together!

Taneytown Anime Club
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime on Crunchyroll with other Taneytown teens!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
More information
Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 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.

Starlight Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 2 - 5
More information
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy a cozy evening of stories and songs. Perfect for families with young children. 

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this online class, Jill Suffel, 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. 

Registration closes at 4:30 PM on the day of the program. You will receive the Zoom link via email by 5:30 PM on the day of the program. 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 14, 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, August 14, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

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

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

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment!

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: Mockingbird Summer
Offsite
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
This month's selection is Mockingbird Summer by Lynda Rutledge.

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
Registration and more information
Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. All pawns, bishops, knights, rooks, queens, and kings are welcome! Our club sessions consist of 30 minutes of instruction and one hour of open play. Boards and pieces will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set(s) from home.

Hooks & Needles
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any other portable project to the library to work alongside other crafters. Get out of the house and enjoy some company while you stitch a few more rows. Drop in anytime; no instruction will be provided.

Independent Project Design: Video Editing Workshop
Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Do you have a video project you want to edit together but are unsure where to start? This is the class for you! Unlike our other classes, which just cover the introduction to video editing software, this class is specifically oriented to giving you one-on-one assistance. 

During this orientation session, we'll review your current project idea and the results you're looking to achieve. You will work on this project on your own time and have access to up to two one-on-one sessions to review progress, discuss challenges, and get support for moving forward. 

Participants are responsible for bringing their video footage to be looked over. 

Papercraft Studio
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly meeting on second Thursdays to work on and finish projects, share ideas and layouts, share or exchange supplies, and have fun! Bring your own supplies and projects. We can't wait to see what you're working on! 

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.

English Language Practice Group
Taneytown Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.  

Chalk the Walk
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 6 - 12
More information
Join the chalk party! Decorate the library’s sidewalks for summer and share your creativity with the community.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
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).

Cooking with Tofu
Exploration Commons
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
NOTE: This class was scheduled on July 25, 2025. Due to building closure, it has been moved to August 15, 2025. Registration is currently open and will remain open until 72 hours before class begins. 

Learn how to cook delicious tofu dishes in this hands-on class. We’ll explore simple techniques for making tofu taste great and talk about the nutritional benefits of soy. This class is perfect for anyone curious about adding more plant-based protein to their meals.

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
More information
Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

Radical Reptiles
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more! 

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Taneytown Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. 

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

Lunchtime Performances: Garrett Mabe
Westminster Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Join us for our Summer Lunchtime Performance series featuring rock, pop, and blues favorites with Garrett Mabe.

Garrett Mabe is a singer/songwriter from the Sykesville area who has been performing all over the country for the past 14 years. His love of different styles of music leads to fun and unpredictable sets where you'll never know what he will play next. If you like what you hear, visit www.garrettmabemusic.com for all of his local and tour dates! 

In partnership with Fine Tuned Presents.

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

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

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!

Painter's Palette for Kids
Finksburg Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 5 - 12
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of painting at the library. Participants will receive instruction and create beginner-level artwork inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Color Our World™. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.

Magician Mike Rose: Colorful Magic
Westminster Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
Celebrate our Summer Reading theme, Color Our World™, with magician Mike Rose as he presents a magic show that is unlike any other! His show, “Colorful Magic,” consists of impossible magic tricks, off-the-wall comedy, and lots of audience participation. It'll be a fun time you won't want to miss!

Teen After Hours: Roblox Party
Westminster Branch
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us for crafts and activities inspired by Roblox! Make Roblox crafts, play IRL Dress to Impress, and more! Snacks will also be provided. 

Registration and permission slips are required for this after-hours event; download a copy or pick one up at the Westminster Branch's Customer Service Desk.

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
This program includes a gentle yoga practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation to allow you to let go of tension, relax, and relieve stress. Breathing techniques and physical postures will be practiced that can be utilized off your mat and outside this class, to enable you to manage stress and pressure in various settings in your life. 

The program will be accessible for individuals of varying physical ability and yoga experience, and can be modified to a chair, for those with limited mobility. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on.

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
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!

Stuff Your Own Colorful Teddy Bear
Westminster Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 12
Registration and more information
Join us for a chance to select a new stuffed friend from an assortment of options. You'll hand stuff your furry friend, place a wish star inside, zip it up, and lock it closed. Then, you'll complete a birth certificate for your new friend before taking it home.

Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 

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

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

This registration is for individuals bringing their own sewing machine. You must have a working knowledge of how to thread and operate your machine to register.

If you want to reserve a sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.

Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 

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

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

This registration will reserve a sewing machine for use. You must be certified for independent use to register for this program. 

If you want to bring your own sewing machine, please register for the other version of this program.

Mah Jongg Marathon
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Play American Mah Jongg at the library! We welcome experienced 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. There will be multiple prize drawings. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.  

Read with a Furry Friend
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
Registration and more information
Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins are welcome!

Stuff and Paint Your Own Colorful Teddy Bear
Westminster Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 12
Registration and more information
Join us for a chance to select a new stuffed friend and then paint it with several color options. You'll hand stuff your furry friend, place a wish star inside, zip it up, and lock it closed. Then, you'll complete a birth certificate for your new friend before taking it home.

Rocks and Geodes (Finksburg)
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us to crack open geodes and paint some rocks. All materials will be provided for you.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

DIY Solar Print Tote Bags
Westminster Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
Soak in the sun while creating your own unique solar printed tote bag.

Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas
Exploration Commons
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases. It is recommended that you bring any photos you would like to engrave with you on a flash drive to help save design time. 

The longer class time is necessary for this program due to the long print times on this material. Fusion Pro Laser Cutter Certification is required prior to attending this program.

PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
Registration and more information
Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can also come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend. Walk-ins are welcome!

Read with a Furry Friend
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults
More information
Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.

Dungeons & Dragons Summer Adventure
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Registration and more information
Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

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

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

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

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read with a Ballerina
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 12
Registration and more information
Join Contempic School of Ballet for Read with a Ballerina. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from the Contempic School of Ballet.

Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
More information
A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

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

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

Hiding in Plain Sight
Finksburg Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Ages: 8 - 18
Registration and more information
In the wild, blending in can mean the difference between survival and being spotted! From leaf-mimicking insects to color-changing chameleons, animals have incredible ways to hide in plain sight. Join us to uncover the secrets of camouflage, discover how nature’s best hiders stay safe, and put your own spotting skills to the test!  

Fusible Bead Magnets
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 18
More information
Unleash your creativity with fun Perler bead magnets! Choose colors, shapes, and designs to make unique magnets for your room, art, or gifts. Let your imagination run wild and express your style!

Minecraft Escape Room for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration and more information
Oh no, you've been pulled through a portal into the game world of Minecraft! Will you be able to work together to find the clues and solve the pixelated puzzles to get out in time in our Minecraft-themed escape room?

Minecraft Escape Room for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration and more information
Oh no, you've been pulled through a portal into the game world of Minecraft! Will you be able to work together to find the clues and solve the pixelated puzzles to get out in time in our Minecraft-themed escape room?

Laser Cutting Refresher
Exploration Commons
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification, and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.  

This class is for customers who have already been certified for Exploration Commons independent laser use. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification. 

Previous Laser Certification is required.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
Registration and more information
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).

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

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

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 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 that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Create, Explore, and More: Tricky Trap Making 101
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 13
Registration and more information
We will be designing, creating, and testing out traps. 

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Adobe Illustrator Skill Builder: Tools & Shortcuts
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Boost your speed and confidence in Adobe Illustrator with this hands-on class focused on essential tools and time-saving shortcuts. Gain a solid understanding of Illustrator features and keyboard shortcuts to help you create vector designs more efficiently. This class is ideal for those looking to streamline the design process for makerspace projects. Attendees should have a basic understanding of Illustrator and some experience creating independent projects.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
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

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
More information
Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
More information
This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages
More information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM. In addition to our computers and Play & Learn Center, we will feature many programs before and after lunch. Join us for food and fun on weekdays this summer.

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

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
More information
Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Amy Latta: Quilting Is for Everyone
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults
Registration and more information
Amy Latta's latest book shows that anyone and everyone can quilt! Dive into the charming world of modern quilting with this beginner-friendly guide. Perfect for anyone new to the craft, this book guides readers on their quilting journey by building on fundamental techniques with easy to follow, step-by-step projects. Amy will walk you through a sampling of techniques and projects. Books will be available for signing and purchase.

Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
More information
Battle your friends in a Super Smash Bros. tournament on the library's Nintendo Switch. See if you have what it takes to be a champion. 

Diamond Painting for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
We'll have a new diamond painting project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Canvas Tote (Class 2)
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
Registration and more information
Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to work with different-weight fabrics and sew a boxed corner. Students will also learn about topstitching, reinforcement stitching, and how to use webbing to make bag handles. Apply these skills and more to make a lined canvas tote bag with coordinating handles.

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

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

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

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

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

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Needle Little Klatch?
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
More information
Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

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

Bake Together: Soft Pretzels
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:15pm
Ages: 6 - 18
Registration and more information
Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them.  

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

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

Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 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.

Meal Prep 101
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Eating healthy can become the easy option when the ingredients are already prepared. Join Weis Dietitian Christina, MS, RDN, LDN in learning tips and tricks for easy meal prep. The presentation will be followed by a Southwest Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Pick up recipes, Weis Healthy Bites Magazine, healthy hand-out tips, and a $5.00 Weis coupon.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 19, 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.