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Eldersburg Branch
Deep Relaxation Class
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class. Through gentle asanas (comfortable stretching), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), an introduction to pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation, we work from the physical body to the subtle bodies, restoring and inviting peace to our being. No experience necessary. Please bring a mat and a blanket.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class. Through gentle asanas (comfortable stretching), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), an introduction to pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation, we work from the physical body to the subtle bodies, restoring and inviting peace to our being. No experience necessary. Please bring a mat and a blanket.
Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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This gentle yoga class, taught by Rebecca Berg, is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop his or her own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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This gentle yoga class, taught by Rebecca Berg, is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop his or her own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.
Escape the Library Lock-In
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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You and your team must find clues, solve puzzles, and locate the key to unlock four different rooms before time runs out. Do you have the brain power and team work skills needed to escape? Come and find out! Parent permission required.
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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You and your team must find clues, solve puzzles, and locate the key to unlock four different rooms before time runs out. Do you have the brain power and team work skills needed to escape? Come and find out! Parent permission required.
Deep Relaxation Class
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class. Through gentle asanas (comfortable stretching), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), an introduction to pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation, we work from the physical body to the subtle bodies, restoring and inviting peace to our being. No experience necessary. Please bring a mat and a blanket.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class. Through gentle asanas (comfortable stretching), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), an introduction to pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation, we work from the physical body to the subtle bodies, restoring and inviting peace to our being. No experience necessary. Please bring a mat and a blanket.
Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This gentle yoga class, taught by Rebecca Berg, is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop his or her own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This gentle yoga class, taught by Rebecca Berg, is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop his or her own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.
Make Your Own Minecraft Pillow
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Join us in Exploration Point! to sew and stuff your own pillow designed to look like a creeper from Minecraft! No sewing skills are required, we'll teach some hand-stitching skills and provide all the materials!
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 8 - 17
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Join us in Exploration Point! to sew and stuff your own pillow designed to look like a creeper from Minecraft! No sewing skills are required, we'll teach some hand-stitching skills and provide all the materials!
Developmental Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.
Finksburg Branch
Basic Video Game Design with Unity Creator Kits
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Using a Creator Kit from Unity, one of the world's leading game design engines, we'll create a simple video game. If time allows, participants will be able to test out each other's games. No prior game design experience is required.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Using a Creator Kit from Unity, one of the world's leading game design engines, we'll create a simple video game. If time allows, participants will be able to test out each other's games. No prior game design experience is required.
Snowman Bubble Science
Finksburg Branch
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Come inside to escape the winter cold and make your own snowman, with bubbles! This hands-on science activity will teach children about bubbles while engaging them in a fun (and warm) winter craft!
Finksburg Branch
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Come inside to escape the winter cold and make your own snowman, with bubbles! This hands-on science activity will teach children about bubbles while engaging them in a fun (and warm) winter craft!
Mystery Ink
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Somewhere in a labyrinth of letters lies the key to forgotten treasure. See if you and your friends can solve these puzzles to unlock the mystery in the ink!
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Somewhere in a labyrinth of letters lies the key to forgotten treasure. See if you and your friends can solve these puzzles to unlock the mystery in the ink!
Cats: The Fantastic Pets
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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There are many types of cats and each one has its own personality. Can cats be taught tricks? Can they be taught to be obedient? Do they provide companionship? Can they live with other animals? Learn all the answers to these questions and more.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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There are many types of cats and each one has its own personality. Can cats be taught tricks? Can they be taught to be obedient? Do they provide companionship? Can they live with other animals? Learn all the answers to these questions and more.
Yoga with Syeda
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, soothe your spirit. Follow Syeda through a series of postures and guided imageries. Beginner to intermediate. Register to reserve a space.
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, soothe your spirit. Follow Syeda through a series of postures and guided imageries. Beginner to intermediate. Register to reserve a space.
Mount Airy Branch
Storytime Shorts: Scarves Shindig
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 2 - 5
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Join us for a storytime that specializes in a specific, beloved activity: parachutes, scarves, and bean bags! Each program will focus on a different "tool" we use to develop and enhance our fine motor skills. Attend one, two, or attend them all!
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 2 - 5
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Join us for a storytime that specializes in a specific, beloved activity: parachutes, scarves, and bean bags! Each program will focus on a different "tool" we use to develop and enhance our fine motor skills. Attend one, two, or attend them all!
Language Learning with Mango Languages
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Mango Languages is back! Join us for an introduction to this awesome resource. Over 70 languages are available; which do you want to learn?! Please feel free to bring your tablet or mobile device.
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Mango Languages is back! Join us for an introduction to this awesome resource. Over 70 languages are available; which do you want to learn?! Please feel free to bring your tablet or mobile device.
Robo Dojo: Code with Pepper
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Meet Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation, dance, or tell a story using the simple drag and drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required. Explore coding concepts and human robot interaction in a fun way. Pepper was funded by a Library Services and Technology Act Grant from the Maryland State Library and Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Meet Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation, dance, or tell a story using the simple drag and drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required. Explore coding concepts and human robot interaction in a fun way. Pepper was funded by a Library Services and Technology Act Grant from the Maryland State Library and Institute of Museum and Library Services.
North Carroll Branch
Eating for Diabetes: Prevention and Management
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Weis Dietitian Taylor Simpson, MS, RDN, LDN to learn about the ins and outs of eating for diabetes prevention and management. Taylor will provide tips to help you shop and eat in line with your glucose goals. She will also demonstrate and provide diabetic friendly recipes. All attendees will also get $5 off their next purchase at Weis.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Weis Dietitian Taylor Simpson, MS, RDN, LDN to learn about the ins and outs of eating for diabetes prevention and management. Taylor will provide tips to help you shop and eat in line with your glucose goals. She will also demonstrate and provide diabetic friendly recipes. All attendees will also get $5 off their next purchase at Weis.
Taneytown Branch
Let’s Explore Nature: Owls
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Join the fun as we explore nature through hands-on activities. This month we’ll learn about owls and dissect owl pellets.
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, January 23, 2020 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Join the fun as we explore nature through hands-on activities. This month we’ll learn about owls and dissect owl pellets.
The Case of the Missing Tarts
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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Friends at the Wonderland tea party have run into a mystery and they need your help! Join the University of Maryland Extension's Carroll County 4-H educator in solving the mystery and locate the missing tarts from the tea party!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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Friends at the Wonderland tea party have run into a mystery and they need your help! Join the University of Maryland Extension's Carroll County 4-H educator in solving the mystery and locate the missing tarts from the tea party!
Happy Chinese New Year!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year, a major cultural festival in Asia. 2020 is the Year of the Rat, and we've got special stories and crafts to get in the mood. Learn about another culture, sample some traditions, and try eating long-life noodles with chopsticks! Red is a lucky color, so if you dress in red, there will be a special surprise for you!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year, a major cultural festival in Asia. 2020 is the Year of the Rat, and we've got special stories and crafts to get in the mood. Learn about another culture, sample some traditions, and try eating long-life noodles with chopsticks! Red is a lucky color, so if you dress in red, there will be a special surprise for you!
Vinyasa Yoga with Lindsey
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for a session of Vinyasa or flow yoga. In these classes, we will learn breathing techniques (pranayama), foundational postures (asanas), and use Shavasana and meditation to create a whole-body experience for yogis of all levels.
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for a session of Vinyasa or flow yoga. In these classes, we will learn breathing techniques (pranayama), foundational postures (asanas), and use Shavasana and meditation to create a whole-body experience for yogis of all levels.
How to Podcast
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This presentation will share information about recording, editing, and launching your own podcast.
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This presentation will share information about recording, editing, and launching your own podcast.
Westminster Branch
National Seed Swap Day
Westminster Branch
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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It may be cold and snowy, but it's never too early to start planning your garden! Bring your heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in individually labeled packets to swap with other gardeners. We will have a speaker from the Carroll County Master Gardeners, and there will be plenty of time to socialize, swap tips, and gather information with other gardeners.
Westminster Branch
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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It may be cold and snowy, but it's never too early to start planning your garden! Bring your heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in individually labeled packets to swap with other gardeners. We will have a speaker from the Carroll County Master Gardeners, and there will be plenty of time to socialize, swap tips, and gather information with other gardeners.
Rags to Rugs
Westminster Branch
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Join Miss Emma to create a functional rug out of recycled materials. Please bring the following supplies: 1 jumbo crochet hook (15-30mm, thicker material requires a larger hook), fabric shears, and materials to upcycle (t-shirts, towels, sheets, jeans, etc).
Westminster Branch
Monday, January 27, 2020 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Join Miss Emma to create a functional rug out of recycled materials. Please bring the following supplies: 1 jumbo crochet hook (15-30mm, thicker material requires a larger hook), fabric shears, and materials to upcycle (t-shirts, towels, sheets, jeans, etc).
Introduction to English Paper Piecing: Templates and Basting
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for this three-part series where you will learn the basic hand sewing techniques to start your own Grandmother's Flower Garden style quilt using the English paper piecing technique. Please refer to the pattern "Enduring Legacy" found on pages 52 - 62 of American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, June 2018 available through our RBdigital service. In addition to fabric requirements in the pattern, please bring the following supplies: 80wt - 100wt polyester thread, a pack of Milliners needles size 9 - 11 (depending on your preference), a water-soluble glue pen (Sewline brand or similar), thread snips, and a thimble.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for this three-part series where you will learn the basic hand sewing techniques to start your own Grandmother's Flower Garden style quilt using the English paper piecing technique. Please refer to the pattern "Enduring Legacy" found on pages 52 - 62 of American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, June 2018 available through our RBdigital service. In addition to fabric requirements in the pattern, please bring the following supplies: 80wt - 100wt polyester thread, a pack of Milliners needles size 9 - 11 (depending on your preference), a water-soluble glue pen (Sewline brand or similar), thread snips, and a thimble.
Offsite Locations
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