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Eldersburg Branch
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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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).
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, 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).
Master the Celtic Cross Tarot Spread
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Adults
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Undoubtedly, the most popular tarot spread is the Celtic Cross! This spread is extremely useful to answer very specific questions. However, many readers are intimidated by the large number of cards. Join Glenda Walsh Crouse, tarot teacher and reader with 20+ years of experience, to finally conquer the Celtic Cross.
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Adults
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Undoubtedly, the most popular tarot spread is the Celtic Cross! This spread is extremely useful to answer very specific questions. However, many readers are intimidated by the large number of cards. Join Glenda Walsh Crouse, tarot teacher and reader with 20+ years of experience, to finally conquer the Celtic Cross.
*This program is designed for entertainment purposes only.*
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, 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).
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, 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).
Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Pressed Flower Lantern
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Join us as we make a pressed flower spring lantern to illuminate your home and bring the outdoors in. All supplies will be provided.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Join us as we make a pressed flower spring lantern to illuminate your home and bring the outdoors in. All supplies will be provided.
Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults, 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).
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults, 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).
Starting Seeds for Your Garden
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 10 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for a hands-on program to start seeds for your garden. You'll learn about giving your seedlings the best start with the right conditions, how to prepare your seedlings for planting outside, and the best time to plant. Then, plant some tomatoes and herbs to take home! All supplies will be provided.
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 10 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for a hands-on program to start seeds for your garden. You'll learn about giving your seedlings the best start with the right conditions, how to prepare your seedlings for planting outside, and the best time to plant. Then, plant some tomatoes and herbs to take home! All supplies will be provided.
Exploration Commons
Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro
Exploration Commons
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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See what's behind the silver screen in this introduction to Adobe's high-end video editing software, Premiere Pro! 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!
Exploration Commons
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
See what's behind the silver screen in this introduction to Adobe's high-end video editing software, Premiere Pro! 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!
Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your holiday sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your holiday sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.
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 for use, click here to register.
All skill levels are welcome. You must bring your own sewing supplies and tools.
Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.
Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, 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.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, 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.
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, click here to register.
All skill levels are welcome. You must bring your own sewing supplies and tools.
Note: This is not an instructional class; no materials will be provided.
Stitch and Zip: Hemingway Pouch
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to create a Hemingway Pouch, a zippered pouch with a unique diagonal zipper. Participants will learn how to create a quilted panel and transform it into a zippered pouch.
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to create a Hemingway Pouch, a zippered pouch with a unique diagonal zipper. Participants will learn how to create a quilted panel and transform it into a zippered pouch.
Class Prerequisite: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.
Cooking Together: Shepherd's Pie
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a classic shepherd's pie. We'll layer beef and cheesy potatoes in this baked meal. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per group. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 8 - Adults, Adults
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a classic shepherd's pie. We'll layer beef and cheesy potatoes in this baked meal. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per group. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tea Taste Panel
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This course will cover proper sample preparation and tasting techniques. We will evaluate six new teas using sensory descriptors for sight, aroma, and taste.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This course will cover proper sample preparation and tasting techniques. We will evaluate six new teas using sensory descriptors for sight, aroma, and taste.
Beginner Sewing Level 1: Make a Canvas Tote (Class 2)
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get further 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.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Get further 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 might benefit most from following the Class 1, 2, and 3 sequence.
Advanced Laser Cutting: Precision Techniques
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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. This class is appropriate for individuals who have made their own projects on the laser.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
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. This class is appropriate for individuals who have made their own projects on the laser.
Friends of the Carroll County Public Library: Advocacy Essentials
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Friends of CCPL Members will learn how to support the library, get involved with community engagement, and get the most out of your membership.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Friends of CCPL Members will learn how to support the library, get involved with community engagement, and get the most out of your membership.
Become a member and learn more about the Friends here.
Beginner Sewing Level 3: Garment Sewing, Set-In Sleeves
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Properly fitting and sewing in sleeves is a challenge for beginning sewists. Learn the necessary steps to sew set-in sleeves without puckers. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Properly fitting and sewing in sleeves is a challenge for beginning sewists. Learn the necessary steps to sew set-in sleeves without puckers. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample.
Class Prerequisites and Required Skills
- Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
- thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, and troubleshoot tension issues
- sew straight and curved seams while maintaining consistent seam allowance
- know how to read and work with a pattern and cut fabric with care and accuracy
- have a basic understanding of different fabric types and have sewn with a few different types
- have experience sewing a regular zipper
Required Materials
- A sewing machine and materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 3: Intro to Garment Sewing
This set of classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information and resources, along with hands-on experiences.
This series introduces the following information and skills:
- insert a set-in sleeve
- sewing a collar with a lapel
- sewing a trouser fly
- sewing the fitted waistband
Tea Cozy Fiction
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for our second Tea Cozy Fiction event. Enjoy a cup of tea while baking financiers (almond tea cakes), and then snack on your treats while listening to cozy fiction book talks from Westminster Branch librarians. You'll be able to check out books at the end of class. This is a joint program with CCPL's Westminster Branch and Exploration Commons Teaching Kitchen.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for our second Tea Cozy Fiction event. Enjoy a cup of tea while baking financiers (almond tea cakes), and then snack on your treats while listening to cozy fiction book talks from Westminster Branch librarians. You'll be able to check out books at the end of class. This is a joint program with CCPL's Westminster Branch and Exploration Commons Teaching Kitchen.
Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, 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.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, 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.
Maryland Flag Chocolate Mold
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Celebrate Maryland Day by creating a chocolate Maryland flag! We will discuss some aspects of 3D design that are important to designing for mold creation, as well as get hands-on experience using Exploration Commons' Vaquform machines to create a mold. Then, we'll head to the teaching kitchen to make a chocolate flag with our newly created molds.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Celebrate Maryland Day by creating a chocolate Maryland flag! We will discuss some aspects of 3D design that are important to designing for mold creation, as well as get hands-on experience using Exploration Commons' Vaquform machines to create a mold. Then, we'll head to the teaching kitchen to make a chocolate flag with our newly created molds.
To Be Read: Jill Santopolo
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
class="v1v1msonormal1">Jill Santopolo's New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick, The Light We Lost, has been a global phenomenon. It has sold almost a million copies since its publication in 2017 and has been licensed into a stunning thirty-seven territories and became an instant international bestseller upon release. The Light We Lost left its many fans with a cliffhanger ending and they have been dying to find out what happens next. In The Love We Found, Jill Santopolo delivers the long-awaited sequel to an emotional, heartrending love story, about finding love after tragedy.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
class="v1v1msonormal1">Jill Santopolo's New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick, The Light We Lost, has been a global phenomenon. It has sold almost a million copies since its publication in 2017 and has been licensed into a stunning thirty-seven territories and became an instant international bestseller upon release. The Light We Lost left its many fans with a cliffhanger ending and they have been dying to find out what happens next. In The Love We Found, Jill Santopolo delivers the long-awaited sequel to an emotional, heartrending love story, about finding love after tragedy.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Presented by Carroll County Public Library and A Likely Story Bookstore with Park Books.
Roll for Initiative: Engraved Leather Dice Trays
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Roll for initiative! In this Dungeons & Dragons-themed program, attendees will design custom artwork to be engraved on leather dice trays.
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Roll for initiative! In this Dungeons & Dragons-themed program, attendees will design custom artwork to be engraved on leather dice trays.
Making for Theatre: Creating Props with Electronics
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Are you interested in designing props for theatre? Join this two-day program, where you'll combine 3D printing and LEDs to create an interactive, illuminated prop!
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Are you interested in designing props for theatre? Join this two-day program, where you'll combine 3D printing and LEDs to create an interactive, illuminated prop!
- Day One: Plan and design your prop using 3D modeling and 3D printing techniques.
- Day Two: Integrate electronics and LEDs to bring your prop to life.
This hands-on program is perfect for anyone curious about merging technology and creativity in theatre.
Beginner Sewing Level 3: Garment Sewing, Introduction to Jacket Collars and Lapels
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn about the three main types of lapels and how to sew the most common type, a notched lapel. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample. The lapel is the collar of a coat or jacket.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Learn about the three main types of lapels and how to sew the most common type, a notched lapel. You will practice these skills by inserting sleeves into a 1/2-scale woven bodice sample. The lapel is the collar of a coat or jacket.
Class Prerequisites and Required Skills
- Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
- thread a sewing machine, wind a bobbin, and troubleshoot tension issues
- sew straight and curved seams while maintaining consistent seam allowance
- know how to read and work with a pattern and cut fabric with care and accuracy
- have a basic understanding of different fabric types and have sewn with a few different types
Required Materials
- A sewing machine and materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 3: Intro to Garment Sewing
This set of classes introduces new or less experienced sewists to beginner sewing information and resources, along with hands-on experiences.
This series introduces the following information and skills:
- insert a set-in sleeve
- sewing a collar with a lapel
- sewing a trouser fly
- sewing the fitted waistband
Intro to Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Come learn how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, which can cut 24-inch wide rolls by however long you want! This machine is like the Cricut Maker but can create larger projects like window decals. Participants will learn how to operate the machine, what materials it accepts, and the software required to use it.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Come learn how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, which can cut 24-inch wide rolls by however long you want! This machine is like the Cricut Maker but can create larger projects like window decals. Participants will learn how to operate the machine, what materials it accepts, and the software required to use it.
Practice Your Piping Skills!
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
In this class, we will first practice different piping designs on paper. Then, you will use those skills to decorate an 8"x8" single-layer cake with colorful designs, which you can take home.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
In this class, we will first practice different piping designs on paper. Then, you will use those skills to decorate an 8"x8" single-layer cake with colorful designs, which you can take home.
African Cooking: Beef Stew with Yam
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join guest instructor Leticia Nortey from Expanding Boundaries International to prepare an egg and corned beef stew with yams in this hands-on cooking class.
Children ages 11 - 14 may register and attend ONLY if a supervising adult registers and attends with them. An adult can supervise a maximum of two children.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Join guest instructor Leticia Nortey from Expanding Boundaries International to prepare an egg and corned beef stew with yams in this hands-on cooking class.
Children ages 11 - 14 may register and attend ONLY if a supervising adult registers and attends with them. An adult can supervise a maximum of two children.
Gourmet Mac 'n Cheese
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This class will feature the following mac 'n cheese recipes: Jalapeño Popper, Smoked Gouda and Bacon, Buffalo Chicken, Southern Style, and Black Truffle.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This class will feature the following mac 'n cheese recipes: Jalapeño Popper, Smoked Gouda and Bacon, Buffalo Chicken, Southern Style, and Black Truffle.
Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3)
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Expand your sewing skills by adding a zipper to a small storage bag. You'll insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Expand your sewing skills by adding a zipper to a small storage bag. You'll insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.
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 might benefit most from following the Class 1, 2, and 3 sequence.
Finksburg Branch
Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults, 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.
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults, 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.
Stone Soup?! Storytime and Stone Painting
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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Soup from a stone?! Impossible, but true! Join us for a fun soup and noodle-themed storytime with Strega Nona and the classic story about sharing Stone Soup, then create and paint your own magic stone to decorate your own garden!
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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Soup from a stone?! Impossible, but true! Join us for a fun soup and noodle-themed storytime with Strega Nona and the classic story about sharing Stone Soup, then create and paint your own magic stone to decorate your own garden!
PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, 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!
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, 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!
Backyard Birds and How to Identify Them
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 18
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Calling all bird detectives! Join 4-H Environmental Educator Torrey Silliman to learn tips and tricks for identifying backyard birds. Learn about the four keys of bird identification, sharpen your skills with an online bird cam activity, and then venture outside to discover our feathered friends in their natural habitat. Participants will leave this program with information about a free online course and tons of materials to start them on their bird journey.
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 18
Registration and more information
Calling all bird detectives! Join 4-H Environmental Educator Torrey Silliman to learn tips and tricks for identifying backyard birds. Learn about the four keys of bird identification, sharpen your skills with an online bird cam activity, and then venture outside to discover our feathered friends in their natural habitat. Participants will leave this program with information about a free online course and tons of materials to start them on their bird journey.
Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 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 of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment!
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, 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!
Music, Dance, and Me
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
This program utilizes fun dance activities that include props (e.g., hula hoops, bean bags, scarves, tunnels, parachutes, etc.) while working on motor skills, color recognition, and counting, as well as dancing.
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 21, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
Registration and more information
This program utilizes fun dance activities that include props (e.g., hula hoops, bean bags, scarves, tunnels, parachutes, etc.) while working on motor skills, color recognition, and counting, as well as dancing.
Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 22, 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.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, March 22, 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.
Spring Card Camp
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Let your creativity bloom! Make and take a trio of handmade greeting cards with our collection of rubber stamps. Examples and supplies for all three cards will be provided. Best of all, if you want to continue crafting, you can check out a rubber stamp set and take it home!
Finksburg Branch
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Let your creativity bloom! Make and take a trio of handmade greeting cards with our collection of rubber stamps. Examples and supplies for all three cards will be provided. Best of all, if you want to continue crafting, you can check out a rubber stamp set and take it home!
Medicare 101 Workshop with Ray Der
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an educational workshop on the basics of Medicare. Learn about the four parts of Medicare, when to enroll, and how to choose the best strategy for you. The workshop will also discuss options for covering gaps in Medicare and strategies to help lower overall costs.
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an educational workshop on the basics of Medicare. Learn about the four parts of Medicare, when to enroll, and how to choose the best strategy for you. The workshop will also discuss options for covering gaps in Medicare and strategies to help lower overall costs.
Note: If the presenter is audited, registrant information will be shared with the federal agency, CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Medicare 101 Workshop with Ray Der
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an educational workshop on the basics of Medicare. Learn about the four parts of Medicare, when to enroll, and how to choose the best strategy for you. The workshop will also discuss options for covering gaps in Medicare and strategies to help lower overall costs.
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for an educational workshop on the basics of Medicare. Learn about the four parts of Medicare, when to enroll, and how to choose the best strategy for you. The workshop will also discuss options for covering gaps in Medicare and strategies to help lower overall costs.
Note: If the presenter is audited, registrant information will be shared with the federal agency, CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Mount Airy Branch
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Registration and more information
Welcome adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 4. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own!
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
Registration and more information
Welcome adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 4. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own!
Dungeons & Dragons is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2015 Wizards. All Rights Reserved
North Carroll Branch
Heart Smart Workshop
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Protect your heart all year long! Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to learn about the four pillars of a heart-smart eating pattern. The presentation will be followed by a Garbanzo Bean Lettuce Wrap recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Attendees will also be offered Weis Markets' magazine HealthyBites, which is filled with healthy recipes, a $5.00 Weis coupon, and a variety of handouts.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Protect your heart all year long! Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to learn about the four pillars of a heart-smart eating pattern. The presentation will be followed by a Garbanzo Bean Lettuce Wrap recipe demonstration that participants will be able to sample. Attendees will also be offered Weis Markets' magazine HealthyBites, which is filled with healthy recipes, a $5.00 Weis coupon, and a variety of handouts.
Taneytown Branch
Leaping Leprechauns
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join the fun as we celebrate Irish heritage with a STEAM twist. We'll share traditional stories, songs, and crafts - plus some fun STEAM activities that may help us find the leprechaun's gold!
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join the fun as we celebrate Irish heritage with a STEAM twist. We'll share traditional stories, songs, and crafts - plus some fun STEAM activities that may help us find the leprechaun's gold!
Read with a Furry Friend
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults, Adults
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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!
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - Adults, 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!
Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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!
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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!
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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!
Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!
Demystifying Senior Living Options
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Wondering about retirement living options? Learn about different types of communities, prepare yourself with the questions you need to ask both yourself and potential facilities, and explore related topics like downsizing and financial planning. This program will be facilitated by Kevin T. Jones, who has over 15 years of experience in Senior Living.
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Wondering about retirement living options? Learn about different types of communities, prepare yourself with the questions you need to ask both yourself and potential facilities, and explore related topics like downsizing and financial planning. This program will be facilitated by Kevin T. Jones, who has over 15 years of experience in Senior Living.
Won't You Be My Neighbor? Evening Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Happy Birthday, Mister Rogers! Won't You Be My Neighbor Day honors the legacy of Fred Rogers and his neighborhood. Join us for stories, songs, and activities as we celebrate kindness and empathy towards one another.
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
Registration and more information
Happy Birthday, Mister Rogers! Won't You Be My Neighbor Day honors the legacy of Fred Rogers and his neighborhood. Join us for stories, songs, and activities as we celebrate kindness and empathy towards one another.
Endless Abilities Meetup Group
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a new, unique meetup group. If you are the parent or caregiver of a student with developmental disabilities or who is neurodivergent and you would like to meet other parents, this is a program for you and your kids! We will have a craft and refreshments for the kids and time to socialize for the families.
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 6 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a new, unique meetup group. If you are the parent or caregiver of a student with developmental disabilities or who is neurodivergent and you would like to meet other parents, this is a program for you and your kids! We will have a craft and refreshments for the kids and time to socialize for the families.
Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
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.
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
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.
Pigs Are Fun!
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
Registration and more information
Join the fun as we celebrate pigs with stories, songs, activities, and a craft.
Taneytown Branch
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join the fun as we celebrate pigs with stories, songs, activities, and a craft.
Westminster Branch
Teen After Hours Movie Night: Wicked
Westminster Branch
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join the Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board as we set forth into the wonderful world of Oz! Wear your best Shiz University uniform; will you be popular like Galinda (pink) or powerful like Elphaba (green)? Snacks will be provided. Wicked is rated PG. Singing is encouraged.
Westminster Branch
Friday, March 14, 2025 - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
Registration and more information
Join the Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board as we set forth into the wonderful world of Oz! Wear your best Shiz University uniform; will you be popular like Galinda (pink) or powerful like Elphaba (green)? Snacks will be provided. Wicked is rated PG. Singing is encouraged.
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.
Preparing the Heart: Understanding Anticipatory Grief
Westminster Branch
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a workshop that delves into the emotional landscape of grief before loss, offering insights and coping strategies for this challenging experience. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will learn how to identify anticipatory grief, validate their feelings, and develop resilience in preparation for future loss. Presented by Tina Workman, an end-of-life doula.
Westminster Branch
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a workshop that delves into the emotional landscape of grief before loss, offering insights and coping strategies for this challenging experience. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will learn how to identify anticipatory grief, validate their feelings, and develop resilience in preparation for future loss. Presented by Tina Workman, an end-of-life doula.
Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.
Westminster Branch
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Diverse Voices Book Club: Only This Beautiful Moment
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 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 Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our March selection is Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.
Demystifying Senior Living Options
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Wondering about retirement living options? Learn about different types of communities, prepare yourself with the questions you need to ask both yourself and potential facilities, and explore related topics like downsizing and financial planning. This program will be facilitated by Kevin T. Jones, who has over 15 years of experience in Senior Living.
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Wondering about retirement living options? Learn about different types of communities, prepare yourself with the questions you need to ask both yourself and potential facilities, and explore related topics like downsizing and financial planning. This program will be facilitated by Kevin T. Jones, who has over 15 years of experience in Senior Living.
Spring Paint Party
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Help us celebrate spring by joining us for a fun evening of painting!
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
Help us celebrate spring by joining us for a fun evening of painting!
The paint we use can stain clothing, so please wear old clothes to this event. Materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary.
Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 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.
Westminster Branch
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, 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.
Offsite Locations
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Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Online
Wednesday, March 19, 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.
Online
Wednesday, March 19, 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.