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Eldersburg Branch

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Starting Seeds for Your Garden
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for a hands-on program to start seeds for your garden. In this program, you'll learn about giving your seedlings the best start with the right conditions, how to prepare your seedlings for planting outside, the best time to plant, and then plant some tomatoes and herbs to take home! All supplies will be provided.

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Reverse Coloring
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an evening of mindfulness and creativity in reverse, where the objective is to unwind rather than fill in. Choose from a selection of colorful prints and add doodles, outlines, swirls, and dots to create your own images. 

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Real Estate Strategies for the Special Needs Community
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Explore housing options for the special needs community. Topics featured will include smart home technology, individual/group housing, public transportation, partners in communication, and REALTOR® relationships. Materials shared include a visual social narrative that can ease the anxiety of transitioning to a new home.

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Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. 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).



Exploration Commons

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Intro to Canva
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Canva is a free web-based digital design program. Attendees will learn how to navigate the homepage, create new projects, and edit various templates to create projects for digital and print use. 

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Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Rush
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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See what's behind the silver screen in this introductory course to Adobe's high-end video editing software, Premiere Rush! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some of the cool tucked-away features in the program. So, if you have ever wanted to start getting into video editing, this is the class for you! 

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Kids Intro to Basic Sewing Skills
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 10 - 16
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Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take toward sewing your projects.

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Cosplay Electronics: Arduinos & Lightsabers
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Adding lights or sound to any cosplay project can be a great way to make you stand out in the crowd. In this introductory seminar, we'll examine the design and coding of an Arduino-based solution to lighting up a lightsaber prop and giving it the iconic sound effects we know and love (or some custom sounds of your own). We'll also cover available resources for learning electronics and programming microcontrollers using the Arduino platform.    

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Intro to Audio Recording and Editing
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:00am
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Welcome to the world of audio recording and editing! Whether you are an aspiring podcaster, voice actor, musician, or simply curious about producing audio, this introductory session will give you a solid start on your journey.

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Traditional Scotch Eggs
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Make this popular pub fare found in Ireland and England. Scotch Eggs are made by coating a hard-boiled egg in sausage meat and breadcrumbs before frying it all to a perfect crisp. We'll make a flavorful mustard as an accompaniment. 

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Demo: Dinner Under Pressure
Exploration Commons
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to use the electronic pressure cooker to prepare easy weeknight dinners. This demo class will highlight different recipes and cooking methods to help you utilize this versatile cooking appliance.

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Maryland Day Crab Dip and Engraved Dish
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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In this hybrid makerspace/kitchen program, we'll engrave a glass baking dish and learn to make crab dip and baked pita chips. We'll start by using Adobe Illustrator and our Fusion Pro laser to personalize a glass baking dish. Then, we'll head to the kitchen to make tasty baked pita chips and a savory crab dip in our newly engraved dishes!

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Machine Magic
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn to use decorative stitches by decorating flowers for a pillow front. This class will use techniques recommended in Machine Magic by Deborah Louie. Learn how to use decorative stitches on computerized machines. Although the class will use Bernina machines, these techniques can be applied to other computerized brands. All participants are required to be Exploration Commons Sewing Machine Certified before attending this class.  

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Pavlovas
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, this dessert takes patience but results in a treat with a meringue base, Chantilly cream layer, and berries on top. 

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All About Asparagus
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, participants will learn different and delicious ways to prepare asparagus. 

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Blending Modes in Photoshop
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn fun and practical ways to use layer blending modes in Photoshop to composite and enhance images in this fast-paced class. There will be a brief discussion on each of the 27 blend modes in this demonstration class, along with some practical examples. Familiarity with using Photoshop layers will be helpful. 

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Dinner's on Me: Korean-Flavor Rice Bowl
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - 18
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Calling all aspiring teen chefs! Join us in the kitchen to learn to prepare a delicious Korean-flavored rice bowl, which is similar to bibimbap. Enhance your culinary skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and impress your loved ones with your cooking ability.

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Drafting a Bodice Block Pattern
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Students will learn about basic blocks for fashion design. Students will use recorded measurements to plot a custom bodice block for fashion design or for use with commercial patterns to assess fit.

Students must have attended Measuring the Body for Garment Construction and Fashion Design as a prerequisite for this class.

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Tea Sandwiches
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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High tea at two! Tiny and delicious - make several different recipes featuring tips, tricks, and presentation ideas for lovely tea sandwiches.

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Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use 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.

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Laser Cutting Refresher
Exploration Commons
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and 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.

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Cooking for Wellness: Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Onions are often a tasty addition to a meal, and we use them so often that it's easy to overlook their nutritional value. In this class, registered dietitian Dana Mealing will discuss the health benefits of all the vegetables in the allium family while enjoying a versatile onion recipe. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.

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Teens Cook: National Burrito Day
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Teens! Celebrate National Burrito Day with handmade beef burritos with rice, corn, black beans, and all the fillings. 

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Advanced Laser Cutting: Precision Techniques
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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We will discuss precision techniques to improve your laser project outcomes. Topics will include centering-point alignment, printed registration marks, using jigs or templates, and the importance of maintaining a settings notebook. Exploration Commons Laser certification is required prior to attending this program.

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Learn to Solder
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Soldering is fun and fundamental to various maker electronic projects and modern technology. From simple light-up LEDs to complex robots, solder is the glue that holds the technological world together. Join us for a hands-on project where you will assemble and solder your very own electronic dice circuit.



Finksburg Branch

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Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more! 

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Card Kit Crafty Box
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 22, 2024 - 9:00am - 9:45am
Ages: Adults
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What is a Card Kit Box? It's a box full of fun for crafty adults! Register to pick up a box containing library materials for crafty inspiration, including 2 rubber stamp sets, 2 card bases with envelopes, an ink pad, and other crafty extras to help unleash your creativity. Please return the stamp sets, ink pad, and box when you are done crafting. Registered attendees will receive a form via email to help Finksburg staff match you with your preferred crafty supplies.

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Computer Essentials
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the Internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using a computer and the Internet to enrich your life. Instruction will follow computer essentials information and digital culture for PCs. Participants must have a Gmail address, and the course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the Internet on any device. Registration is for the entire series: Mondays from March 25 through April 22. 

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Teen Service Hour Earning Opportunity: Seed Pods
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
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Join Carroll County Master Gardeners at CCPL's Finksburg Branch for this service hour program. Registrants will earn up to two service hours for accurately prepping materials for the Carroll County Master Gardeners' Earth Day event. This is an in-person activity; service hours will be awarded at the end of the event.



Mount Airy Branch

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Teen Crafternoon: Pulled String Art
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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It's craft time! Join us to experiment with the fun of pulled string art and create unique designs! Wear paint-friendly clothes to be prepared for the magic of this art style. 

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Classic TV Trivia LIVE!
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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And we're LIVE! If you remember and enjoy watching TV shows from the 1950s through the 1990s, then this is THE trivia program for you! Join us for a fun afternoon of classic TV trivia as we travel back to when shows were full of laughs, surprises, and memorable. The contest will be played in teams of up to 5 people. Feel free to bring your friends! If not, then join a team upon arrival. Prizes will be awarded, LIVE and in person! 

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Club Friendship
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun!



North Carroll Branch

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Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Quick and Convenient Meals
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Life gets busy and there isn't always time to prepare dinner or meal prep for lunches during the week. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to discuss quick and convenient meals and some ideas for meal prepping! The presentation will be followed by a Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Come each month this spring for more healthy and delicious ideas to taste, and receive a $5.00 coupon to Weis Markets.

 

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Senior Planet: Mobile Health Apps
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn how your phone can count your steps, check your heart rate, and more! You'll also learn the benefits of saving your medical ID. Senior Planet programs are targeted at the 60+ community, but all are welcome! Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council.

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The Tortoise or the Hare
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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The tortoise or the hare? Who would win the race and the subject of a painting project? Art teacher Nicole Osborne will introduce you to her animals and lead you in a painting session to help you capture their image.

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Irish Dance Workshop
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Cierra O'Keefe, a world championship-level Irish dancer, for a beginner "Shamrock Session" which will include Irish dance basics and traditional ceili practice. Cierra loves spreading her passion for Irish dance, culture, and music with audiences worldwide!



Taneytown Branch

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Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!  

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Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.  

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Bunny Fun
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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 Join us for a hopping good time. We'll make fun spring crafts, share stories, and have an egg hunt.

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Flower Power
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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There is no school today, so join the STEM fun as we explore the parts of flowers with a dissection activity and then analyze the importance of the water cycle in helping plants grow. We'll end with an engineering challenge - can you design a water filtration system so your flowers get clean water? 

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ABCs & 123s: Spring
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 29, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!



Westminster Branch

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Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare. This seminar will cover the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, available preventive services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. We will also cover Medicare Savings Programs, which help pay for Medicare beneficiary out-of-pocket costs. These are not all low-income programs.

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Demystifying Continuous Care Retirement
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Kevin Jones, Community Outreach Coordinator of Acts Fairhaven, as he answers your questions on continuing care retirement and demystifies some common misconceptions concerning CCRC living. During the presentation, you will learn: 

  • What is a continuing care retirement community? 
  • How do they compare to other senior living community options? 
  • What are the benefits of living at a CCRC? 
  • Are there different types of CCRCs?

Snacks will be provided!

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Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering here.

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Diverse Voices Book Club: How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our March selection is How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

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Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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.



Offsite Locations

There are currently no events requiring registration at this location.


Online

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The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults, Adults
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In this online class, Sarah Reading CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Please have the following supplies handy: white paper, a black pen, a pencil, and something with which to smudge. Registration closes at 4 PM on the day of the program. You will receive the Zoom link by 5:30 PM on the day of the program. 

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Maryland Trivia Night
Online
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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From sports teams and historic cities to popular foods and attractions, join us for an evening of testing your knowledge about the state of Maryland!