Currently registering programs

Teen Craft: DIY Stenciled Edge Books

Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Customize a book with your own stenciled edge design! Bring your own book or choose a withdrawn young adult or middle grade novel and use a stencil to decorate the pages in a sprayed-edge-inspired design!

Gentle Yoga

Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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, and stress and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and a blanket.

Yoga with Meditation

Eldersburg Branch
Friday, June 26, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class 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).

Oreo Cookie Flavor Challenge

Eldersburg Branch
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us as we put our taste buds to the test. We'll sample a surprise lineup of Oreo flavors in a blind taste test—guess the flavor, rate your favorites, and debate the classics vs. the wildcards. Food (Oreo cookies) will be served at this program.

Pressed Flower Mason Jar Lantern

Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Create a charming glass luminary adorned with delicate pressed flowers using an upcycled mason jar. These pressed flower jars make a lovely table centerpiece and are perfect for brightening summer nights.

Yoga with Meditation

Eldersburg Branch
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class 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).

Carroll 250: Midwives to the Revolution - Maryland Women in the Early American Printing Industry

Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In an age when women’s voices were often silenced, some found power in ink and paper. Join Dr. Amy Rosenkrans as she uncovers the crucial role women played in the colonial printing industry, spotlighting Maryland trailblazers Anne Catharine Hoof Green of Annapolis and Mary Katharine Goddard of Baltimore—printers who helped shape public opinion in a revolutionary world.

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.

Line Dancing with Lori

Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Prehistoric Projects: Laser-Engraved Dinosaur Puzzles

Exploration Commons
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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Come celebrate Summer Reading with a special prehistoric project: laser-engraved dinosaur puzzles! This is a pairs-making class. It is intended for one child that is 8-12 years old and one accompanying adult. Each adult may only be registered with one child. 

Each registration must include:

• One child aged 8-12

• One adult

Classic Recreations: Peanut Butter Cups

Exploration Commons
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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In this two-part class, we'll recreate a classic candy…peanut butter cups!

Day 1:
You will create your design in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process.

Day 2: 
We'll utilize our 3D prints and the makerspace's Vaquform machines to create custom molds. Then, we'll head to the Teaching Kitchen to learn how to mold chocolate and make our custom chocolates.

 

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Japanese Knot Bag (Class 6)

Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Sew a fully lined, curved project bag. Learn to sew and finish a bag with two handles that are incorporated into the design of the bag. 

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:

• basic 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.

Easy Weeknight: Thai Beef with Coconut Rice

Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Add some new flavors to your busy evenings in this hands-on cooking class. Join us in making this fast but tasty, spicy-sweet ground beef stir-fry, served over creamy coconut rice. 

Carroll 250: The Maryland Constitution – A Historical View from Carroll County

Exploration Commons
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In this presentation, historian Joe Getty will discuss Carroll County leaders—David Shriver, John E. Smith, William Pickney Maulsby, Mary B. Shellman, Mary Bryson, and Richard Dixon—who have served in roles significant to the development and amendment of the Maryland Constitution. After the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, Maryland was one of the first states to adopt a state constitution. The Maryland Constitutional Convention (the Ninth Provincial Convention) met in Annapolis during the summer and fall of 1776 and completed its work on November 11, 1776. The Maryland Constitution served as a model for other states and, eleven years later, for the delegates to the Constitutional Convention for the United States during the summer of 1787. Subsequent constitutional conventions were held in 1851, 1864, 1867, and 1967, although the proposed constitution in 1967 was rejected by the voters. 

About the Presenter 

Joseph M. Getty served as Chief Judge, Court of Appeals (now the Supreme Court of Maryland), from September 2021 to April 2022. He was appointed to the Court of Appeals of Maryland in 2016. Prior to his appointment, he served as Chief Legislative Officer for Governor Larry Hogan. He was elected to the Maryland Senate in 2010 and 2014 (District 5, Carroll and Baltimore Counties) and to the Maryland House of Delegates (District 5, Carroll County) in 1994 and 1998. His legislative career includes many committee and workgroup assignments on Maryland legal affairs, including the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and House Judiciary Committee. From 2003 to 2007, he served in the executive branch as policy director to Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. He is a graduate of Washington College (B.A.), the George Washington University (M.A.), and the University of Maryland School of Law (J.D.). He currently serves as a Senior Justice and sits on appellate cases in the Supreme Court and Appellate Court of Maryland.

This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250^th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.

Inclusive Cooks: Strawberry Rhubarb Hand Pies

Exploration Commons
Friday, June 26, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on cooking series for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people without, we will prepare strawberry rhubarb hand pies. 

Don't Just Write a Book—SELL It!: Insider Publishing Tips with Jenni Howell

Exploration Commons
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Join New York Times bestselling author of Boys with Sharp Teeth Jenni Howell to learn the ins and outs of publishing today. From traditional publishing with a major market to the fast-paced world of indie and self-publishing, she’ll discuss how to get your book in front of readers and the roadblocks and challenges you might face. She'll also discuss some key strategies for making your passion project stand out in a crowded market. There will be a Q&A included.

Intermediate Illustrator: Text on a Path Tool and Creating Repeating Patterns

Exploration Commons
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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In this intermediate-level Adobe Illustrator skill-building class, we'll get hands-on experience with several tools to help you customize your projects and streamline graphics replication. Learn to elevate your text with the type on a path tool. Create repeating patterns and unique graphics with replication tools.

Participants must be comfortable creating and making basic changes to shapes and text in Adobe Illustrator prior to attending this class.

Adobe Illustrator: Intermediate Tools

Exploration Commons
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Come explore more of Adobe Illustrator's capabilities in this skill-building class. We will cover various tools such as the rotate tool, reflect tool, pen and curvature tools, and shearing tools. Because this class explores more advanced functionality, it is strongly recommended that participants take our Intro to Adobe Illustrator class or complete the following prerequisite video on LinkedIn Learning: Illustrator 2025 Essential Training prior to the class date. Use the phrase 'carroll' when asked for your Library ID on LinkedIn Learning.

Tiramisu

Exploration Commons
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learn what makes tiramisu an irresistible classic! Participants will learn what tiramisu is and create their very own to take home to share.

Creating AI Images for Use in the Makerspace

Exploration Commons
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this class, we will discuss using generative AI to create images for use in the Makerspace. Topics will include what generative AI is and how it works, common pitfalls and issues with AI images, and the potential for AI use in the Makerspace. Participants will need a Google login and password for the hands-on portion of this class.

Bright, Beautiful Salads

Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on cooking class, participants will prepare bright, beautiful salads inspired by flavors from around the world. Learn simple techniques for balancing vibrant flavors, textures, and homemade dressings.

Intro to Laser Cutting

Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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v>This class is for customers looking to become certified for independent use of the Exploration Commons laser cutters.  We will cover simple project creation in Adobe Illustrator, the basics of the Epilog Dashboard software, and Epilog laser machine use and safety. 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. Due to the amount of information covered in this class, we strongly encourage registrants who do not have Adobe Illustrator experience to do one of the following prior to attending this class: 

• Take an Intro to Adobe Illustrator class (in person at Exploration Commons or on LinkedIn Learning — use Library ID: carroll). 
• Take a laser project class at Exploration Commons (one that does not require participants to be laser certified). 
• Work through the online portion of the Exploration Commons hybrid laser certification module. (No need to take the quiz; we will do that at the end of class.)

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Messenger Bag (Class 7)

Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to sew a gusset into a bag with rounded corners. Practice how to sew and insert a cross-body handle into the bag. 

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:

• basic 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.

Knife Skills Practice: Ratatouille

Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Do you need to brush up on your knife skills? In this two-hour refresher class, we'll cover the basic cuts and create a delicious ratatouille to bake at home. The class is intended for participants who have completed a basic knife skills class.

Cooking for Wellness: Flatbread and Shakshuka

Exploration Commons
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Enjoy a flavored pack meal that can be enjoyed at any time of the day without the added salt! Make a savory tomato stew with soft eggs and a fresh flatbread to dip in it. Enjoy this meal while discussing the DASH diet with a registered dietitian. This class is provided through our partnership with Carroll Hospital.

Easy Weeknight: Thai Beef with Coconut Rice

Exploration Commons
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Add some new flavors to your busy evenings in this hands-on cooking class. Join us in making this fast but tasty, spicy-sweet ground beef stir-fry, served over creamy coconut rice. 

Teens Cook: Celebrate America 250 with American Diner Classics

Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 10:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Come work at your own American diner for the day! We'll learn to take orders, cook, and serve American classics: All-Beef Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Milkshakes or Malts. We'll enjoy lunch together and then properly clean up the kitchen. Closed-toed shoes required.

Introduction to Arduino

Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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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 various beginner Arduino projects using components from the Arduino education kits available for use in the makerspace.

Summer Reads: Aggie Blum Thompson with Christina Kovac

Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main in welcoming Aggie Blum Thompson as she shares her newest book with the world, The Neighbors Are Watching. Aggie will be joined in conversation with fellow thriller writer Christina Kovac. An author talk will be accompanied by book sales and signing. 

About the Book

Eastbrook, Bethesda, is a picture-perfect suburb with a dark secret — a nanny was murdered, and the case remains unsolved. The neighborhood has moved on. Caren hasn't. After blacking out at a party and suspecting she was drugged, she begins questioning everything. When a new neighbor arrives, determined to find out who killed his best friend, the same woman who died, he and Caren join forces. Together, they dig beneath Eastbrook's flawless surface and uncover a web of buried secrets and a community willing to protect its reputation at any cost.

Robot Coding with Pepper

Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Code with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation using the drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required. Pepper was funded by a Library Services and Technology Act Grant from the Maryland State Library and Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

Sewing: Embroidery Machine Basics

Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get familiar with embroidery machines and the tools and materials you need to create a successful project. Through both lecture and demonstration, learn about Exploration Commons' Bernina 535E Embroidery Machine, types of hoops and stabilizers, and use of embroidery motifs. Attendees may schedule an appointment or attend the Hybrid Certification class to complete the Embroidery Machine Independent Certification after completing this class.

Mr. Jon & Friends

Finksburg Branch
Friday, June 26, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 10
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Join Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun, interactive concert for the entire family. Dance and laugh together as Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey entertain you with their Parent's Choice Award-winning music and antics!

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

Finksburg Branch
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 18
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Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO^® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO^®) box by building anything they can imagine and not be limited by instruction books.

Saving Soccer with Author Mel Brennan

Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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It's FIFA World Cup time! Join author Mel Brenan as he talks about his newly published book, Saving Soccer. Part memoir, part exposé, part manifesto, Saving Soccer is an account of how the beautiful game came to be run so badly and what it will actually take to fix it. It's the first book by a North American football insider to speak with this level of candor about what happened and to put forward a serious reform framework for what comes next. 

3D Printed Crystal Key Chains

Finksburg Branch
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 6 - 12
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Learn the basics of 3D printing and design a crystal to be printed by Explorations Commons for you to keep!

Tai Chi for Relaxation

Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Tai Chi for Relaxation is terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities! Tai Chi Ch'uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures can help improve balance, coordination, posture, breathing, and concentration. This program is being taught by a local professional instructor. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.  

Program dates are the first Tuesday of the month, and registration is required.

Painting Bookends Service Hours Project

North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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We are looking to brighten up our young adult area and need your help! Bring your creativity and paint some bookends for us. If you don't finish, you can take them home and return them later. You can earn up to three service hours. You must be at least 12 to earn service hours.

Crazy for Crafting

North Carroll Branch
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting. 

Chair Yoga at the Library

North Carroll Branch
Friday, June 26, 2026 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment. No prior yoga experience or supplies are needed—just bring your curiosity and a smile! 

Create, Explore, and More: Fantastic Flexible Figures

North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 8 - 13
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Kids will design and build their own bendable figures using pipe cleaners, straws, beads, and other fun materials. They’ll explore simple engineering and let their imaginations run wild as they create unique characters to take home.

Mini Musicians

North Carroll Branch
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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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!

Chair Yoga at the Library

North Carroll Branch
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment. No prior yoga experience or supplies are needed—just bring your curiosity and a smile! 

Cryptid Crafts

North Carroll Branch
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Create cryptid-themed crafts with us! We'll be making a baby sasquatch, a cryptid keychain, and more.

Living History 250th Celebration

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 7 - 17
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What was it like to live at the time of our country’s bicentennial in 1976? What is it like to live now as we celebrate 250 years as the USA? How do you think we will live as the country celebrates its tricentennial in 2076? Come to chat with a new friend from a different generation as we learn about our past and ponder our future with residents of Lorien Assisted Living. 

Make Your Own Sourdough Starter

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Make your own sourdough starter! We'll provide everything you need to make a sourdough starter, explain how to maintain your new starter, and provide recipes to make bread. Join your fellow bread lovers in Taneytown!

Dinosaur Resin for Teens

Taneytown Branch
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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We will work with resin and make some cool dinosaurs! Roar!

Perler Bead Fun: Dinosaurs

Taneytown Branch
Friday, June 26, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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We'll have a "rawr"-y good time with some Cretaceous creations. Participants can let their imagination "saur" while making fun bead art. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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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!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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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!

Dinosaur Terrariums

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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Have a roaring good time with us! We will assemble mini dinosaur terrariums with live moss.

 

ABCs & 123s: Party Time

Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 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!

Diamond Painting for Teens

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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We'll have a new diamond painting project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

Diamond Painting

Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - 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!  

Dinosaur Dance Party

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 8
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Join us for some rompin’, stompin’ dinosaur dancin’ fun!

Robotic Coding Fun!

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 7 - 12
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Robots can do all sorts of tasks with the right computer coding! The Francis Scott Key Robotic Team will bring coding to life as students create beginner robots, create art with robots, and teach coding with the team's competitive robots.

Taneytown Teen Anime Club

Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime with other Taneytown teens!

Westminster Branch Dungeons & Dragons Club

Westminster Branch
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Welcome, adventurers! Join our table(s) as we embark on fun-filled campaigns! Our games are friendly to both new and returning players. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own. Dungeon Masters who help run club campaigns will also receive service hours for their time. 

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

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

Westminster Branch
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - 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.

Build Your Own Mini Bookshelf

Westminster Branch
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Do you have a dream bookshelf? Make that dream a reality, a miniature reality! Join us in making pocket-sized mini bookshelves complete with mini books!

Note: Creating on a tiny scale can be delicate, fiddly work and requires the use of tweezers.

Tiny Library Treasures

Westminster Branch
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. Participants may paint their canvas in the library or take a kit home. Canvases will be available while supplies last. You can earn up to two service hours for doing this project; participants must be at least 12 years old to earn service hours.

Participants can pick up their kits between 9:00 AM on Monday, June 29, and 5:00 PM on Friday, July 3. Projects must be returned to the library by 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 1. 

Diverse Voices Book Club: I Think They Love You

Westminster Branch
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 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 June selection is I Think They Love You by Julian Winters. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

Westminster Branch Chess Club

Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. All pawns, bishops, knights, rooks, queens, and kings are welcome! Our club sessions consist of 30 minutes of instruction and one hour of open play. Boards and pieces will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set(s) from home.

Make a Wire-Wrapped Stone Pendant and Bracelet

Westminster Branch
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to make a wire-wrapped stone pendant and a wire-wrapped bead bracelet. We will provide the tools and supplies; you supply the creativity.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1

Westminster Branch
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
Class registration and more information
Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare. This seminar will cover the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, available preventive services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. We will also cover Medicare Savings Programs, which help pay out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries. These are not all low-income programs.