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Eldersburg Branch

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Homeschool Coding Club
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
Registration and more information
Join us to explore the basics of coding! We will learn about algorithms, sequencing, problem-solving and more, using collaborative activities and drag and drop coding. 

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Alphabet Train: Letters O & P
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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Rainy Night Crafting: Diamond Painted Coasters
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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Brighten up the April showers! Join us as we make sparkly coasters using diamond painting in this fun and easy craft. 

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Alphabet Train: Letters Q & R
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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Teen Manga and Graphic Novel Book Club
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Registration and more information
Do you like manga, comics, or graphic novels? Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for a graphic novel book club! We will read a manga, comic, or graphic novel every month and then meet up to share our thoughts! This will be a hybrid event; please register and choose if you will attend in person or online through Zoom. We will be reading Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 1 by Tomohito Oda for this month's meeting!

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Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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This gentle yoga class is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop their own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.



Exploration Commons

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Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures. Customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ Fusion Pro 48 laser.

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National Quilting Month: Make a Pieced Zipper Bag
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Celebrate National Quilting Month by creating a pieced zipper bag; all materials will be provided. Sewing experience is encouraged and you must have our sewing machine certification to attend this class.

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Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.

All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.

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Cooking Basics: A Simple Dinner to Share with Friends
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In this hands-on class, we’ll make a simple dinner you can easily replicate at home to impress your family and friends. Ideal for beginning cooks! We'll enjoy Caesar Salad, a pasta dish, and a delicious dessert. 

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Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.

All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.

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Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!

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Facts First: Blueprint Maryland
Exploration Commons
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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The Blueprint for Maryland's Future provides access to a rigorous and meaningful education that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. All students, regardless of family income, race, ethnicity, and/or ability shall have equitable access to new curricula and college and career pathways. 

Join us for an informative session and learn how students start their college careers while in high school and finish up without college debt.

Presented by Carroll Community College, Carroll County Public Schools and the Carroll County Public Library.

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African Cooking: Chicken Peanut Soup with Mashed Rice
Exploration Commons
Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Join guest instructor Leticia Nortey, from Expanding Boundaries International, as she shares information and recipes from Ghana, Africa. We will learn how to prepare Chicken Peanut Soup with Mashed Rice in this hands-on cooking class. Children ages 11 - 14 may register and attend with a registered adult; all attendees must register. 

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Cooking for Wellness: Rainbow Chickpea Salad with Baked Chicken
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Managing Parkinson’s Disease is complex and adding nutrition complications and mixed online information makes it hard to know what exactly to eat. In this class, not only will you be making a delicious Rainbow Chickpea Salad, but you will also get an opportunity to discuss nutrition and Parkinson’s with Registered Dietitian Dana Mealing and Registered Nurse Christina McGann. This class is provided through The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County and Carroll Hospital.

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Let's Start a Podcast!
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Wanna get into podcasting but don't know where to start? This is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software that we offer, along with an introduction to the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab. 

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Kids Intro to Basic Sewing Skills: Homeschool Edition
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
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 own projects.

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To Be Read: Jennifer Robson
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Jennifer Robson, the USA Today bestselling author of The Gown, returns with another enthralling and royal-adjacent historical novel. Jennifer will be in conversation with bestselling author Eliza Knight. In Coronation Year, the lives of three very different residents of London’s historic Blue Lion hotel converge in a potentially explosive climax on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation. Jennifer Robson is the Globe & Mail and Toronto Star number-one bestselling author of six novels, among them The Gown and Somewhere in France. She holds a doctorate in British history from the University of Oxford and lives in Toronto, Canada, with her husband and children. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. 

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Kids Cooking: Stovetop Queasdillas
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 14
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, we will introduce kitchen safety and stovetop cooking skills as we prepare a simple quesadilla recipe. 

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Intro to CNC Routing
Exploration Commons
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
This two-part program will introduce you to the basics of design, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software. Session two covers machine use, including hands-on time with the CNC machine. Customers who successfully complete both sessions of this program will be certified for use of Exploration Commons’ CNC machine.

All program registrants must complete the prerequisite online Iconic CNC Machine Use and Safety Training prior to attending the first session of this program.

Ages 12 to 15 are required to have a certified adult with them to independently use the CNC router.

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Cake Decorating for Adults
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Learn the basics of cake decorating! From frosting a cake to piping trim or perfecting your letters in frosting, we'll help you practice your skills and finish with a real cake to decorate and take home.

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Cake Decorating for Teens
Exploration Commons
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - 18
Registration and more information
Learn the basics of cake decorating! From frosting a cake to piping trim or perfecting your letters in frosting, we'll help you practice your skills and finish with a real cake to decorate and take home.



Finksburg Branch

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Gelli Arts® Plate Printing
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
Come explore this simple and creative technique for making monoprints with acrylic paint and a Gelli Arts® printing plate. It can be a messy technique, so please dress appropriately. All supplies provided. 

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Adult Public Guardianship and How It Works
Finksburg Branch
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Do you have questions about the Adult Public Guardianship Program and how it works? Join Savannah Branch, from the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities, to learn what guardianship is, when to petition for guardianship, and how to petition for guardianship. 

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Teen Service Hour Earning Opportunity: Seed Pods
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

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Springtime Sakura: Cherry Blossom Painting
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
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Celebrate the fun and beauty of spring! Capture cherry blossoms in paint before the wind blows them all away. 

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What Makes a Rainbow Exploration
Finksburg Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: 5 - 12
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Learn how rainbows are made and do some science experiments to make your own!

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Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Afternoon
Finksburg Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or twentieth, join us for an evening of fantastic deeds! A choice of playable 4th level characters, dice, pencils, and any other necessary supplies will be provided at the session.  

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



Mount Airy Branch

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Mini Dragon Eggs
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Summoning all dragons and fans! Join us as we make and paint mini dragon egg crafts. Supplies will be provided.

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Family Movie Event: Encanto
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Ages: 6 - Adults, Adults
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Bring a soft pillow or cushion and join us for a screening of Disney's Encanto.

Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities. Faced with this harsh reality, Mirabel struggles to reconcile her place within her family while searching for who she truly is.



North Carroll Branch

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Quick and Easy Spring Wreath
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Make an adorable wreath using silk flowers and sisal springtime critters, just in time for spring and Easter.

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No-Sew Platypus and Caterpillar
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to make a no-sew platypus and a no-sew caterpillar.

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Focus on Fixed Income
North Carroll Branch
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Focus on Fixed Income is a seminar designed to educate clients and prospects on how fixed-income investments such as bonds can help them to reach their financial goals. Participants will learn:

  • Bond characteristics and features
  • Relationship between interest rates and bond prices
  • Tax advantages of municipal bonds
  • How bonds may help investors weather fluctuating markets


Taneytown Branch

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Let's Get Crafty
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project to do together each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or come to meet new people who have a shared love of crafting.  

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Anansi: Talking Melon and Tiger Soup Puppet Show
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 3 - 12
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Anansi, the trickster spider, is up to his mischievous ways in these two short adventures. In the first adventure, Anansi gets himself stuck inside a melon, but does that bring him down? No way! He decides to pass his time by doing what he’s best at – tricking the other animals around him. But, how will he manage to free himself from the melon? In Anansi’s second adventure, he finds Tiger making her special tiger soup. Anansi loves the soup so much he decides to distract Tiger in order to eat it all up. Uh-oh! Tiger is going to be mad. Can Anansi trick Tiger into thinking someone else ate all her wonderful soup? Join us for the puppet show to find out!

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Library Book Box: Time to Branch Out!
Taneytown Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: Adults
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Ready to take home a Library Book Box? The Book Box is a take-home kit with a craft, a treat, a few little surprises, and a library book for you to enjoy!

Our theme this month is inspired both by the natural growth of spring and the urge to try something new: Time to Branch Out!

Pick the box up at CCPL's Taneytown Branch from April 3 to April 10, and be sure to return the box and book when you're done reading!

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Come Create!
Taneytown Branch
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it’s fun! Come explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

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Bunny Egg-stravaganza
Taneytown Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 6
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Join us for a hopping good time. We'll make some fun spring crafts, share stories, and have an egg hunt in the branch.

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Thinking Ought to Be Fun
Taneytown Branch
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 8 - 10
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Learning to think effectively for yourself is a great deal of fun. Join us in fun conversation activities inspired by Dr. Edward de Bono, creator of Six Thinking Hats. Dorothy Stoltz, certified in de Bono’s creative thinking methods, will help you discover it’s never too early to learn to have fun using the mind in clear, practical, and focused ways.  

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Thinking, ‘Tis a Happy Thing
Taneytown Branch
Monday, April 10, 2023 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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“To develop thinking as a skill, it should be deliberate, focused, confident, and enjoyable.”

- Dr. Edward de Bono, creator of Six Thinking Hats.

Dorothy Stoltz, certified in de Bono’s creative thinking methods, will lead fun conversation activities and help you discover the lifelong enjoyment of using the mind.



Westminster Branch

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Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 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! Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

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Diverse Voices Book Club: The Change
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 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 The Change by Kirsten Miller. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

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Spring and Summer Flowering Shrubs
Westminster Branch
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Home Horticulture Program Assistant Sue Christensen will discuss spring and summer flowering shrubs, both native and non-native, examining their benefits in a garden as far as ecological usefulness and admired garden qualities. She will also talk about the best locations for planting, pruning, and any stand-out problems.

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Teen Crafternoon
Westminster Branch
Friday, April 7, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring your creative side! All materials will be provided.



Offsite Locations

There are currently no events requiring registration at this location.


Online

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Deep Relaxation Class Online
Online
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
Registration and more information
All experience levels are welcome to participate in this one-hour virtual hatha yoga practice. In class, we will explore beginner-level asanas and mindful movements designed to support your well-being on many levels. At times pranayama, Sanskrit chants, and guided meditations will also be included to complement the practice. Bring your yoga mat, additional cushions, or blankets, and have a clean open space for the class.

CCPL and Bryan Nupp assume no responsibility for injuries suffered while participating in this online program.

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The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 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. Please register for each Wednesday program separately. You will receive the Zoom link by 5 PM on the day of the program. 

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Virtual Teen Advisory Board: Service Learning Opportunity
Online
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
Registration and more information
Are you interested in volunteering virtually at the library? Join us for Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a monthly meeting where teens help plan programs, complete service-oriented projects, and advise the library on teen-related topics.