Currently Registering Programs

Painter's Palette
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an evening of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create beginner-level artwork inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Color Our World™. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes 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).

Puzzle Piece Bowl
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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If puzzling is your favorite pastime, you’ll love creating a little bowl made from repurposed old jigsaw puzzle pieces. This beautiful puzzle bowl will make a unique conversation piece or a fun place to display items!

Beach Book Bingo
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Beat the heat and join us for a night of beach book-themed bingo, sure to be fun and full of prizes!

Teen Craft: BookTok Bauble
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Make a mini-book filled ornament inspired by the viral TikTok craft! All attendees will be provided with a clear ornament and supplies to make 20-25 mini books to create a snow globe-style bauble.

Making for Theatre: Creating Props with Electronics
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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!

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.

Quick Dinner Series: Empanadas
Exploration Commons
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Join us in our teaching kitchen to make scratch beef empanadas. Attendees will be grouped in tables of 4; each table will make a full batch of empanadas to eat.

Cook Together: Pokémon Kitchen Quest
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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In this hands-on class, participants will create Pokémon-themed snacks inspired by favorite characters. 
This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:

• At least one child aged 6–12
• At least one adult
• The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older, or left unfilled.

Blender Basics
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn some of the basics of Blender, an open-source 3D modeling software. Participants will walk through the user interface and controls while making a small project.

Vibrant Salads for Summer
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Discover tasty, nutritious salads in this hands-on class, perfect for summer gatherings or weekly rotation. Each table will prepare a different recipe, which will be sampled by everyone at the end of class. This class includes plant-based and gluten-free recipes.

Class format: Participants will work in groups of up to four participants to prepare a recipe that will be shared with the entire class. Participants will get a taste of each recipe at the end of the class.  

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Japanese Knot Bag (Class 6)
Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 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 modified boxy corners into a fully lined, curved project bag. Learn to sew and finish a bag with two handles 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:

• 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 will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.

Baking with a Badge: Cinnamon Rolls
Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 6 - 18
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In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. Participants will be seated in table groups with officers from the Westminster City Police Department and will work in groups to create a batch of rolls! This is a great opportunity for attendees to work alongside our uniformed officers to create a sweet treat. 

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use 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.

Cooking for Wellness: Elote Salad
Exploration Commons
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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It can be difficult to manage diabetes during the summer with all the barbecues and vacations. Discuss the best ways to help manage your blood sugar with a registered dietitian while enjoying your new favorite salad! This class is provided though our partnership with Carroll Hospital.

Intro to Vacuum Forming
Exploration Commons
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to make molds for soaps, candles, chocolate, and more! This class covers the basics of vacuum forming, including machine operation, material selection, and design techniques to bring your ideas to life. 

Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Paper Project
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll use Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design to be engraved on a mini paper notebook cover and watch your project being made on our Fusion Pro laser cutter. Previous basic computer experience is required. No previous experience with laser cutting or design software is needed. This class does not result in independent laser use certification.

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

If you've never touched a sewing machine or a sewing needle, or if it's been years since you've sewed, and you need a refresher on the basics, then this class is for you.

Prerequisite: None

Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.

Cook Together: Pokémon Kitchen Quest
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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In this hands-on class, participants will create Pokémon-themed snacks inspired by favorite characters. 
This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:

• At least one child aged 6–12
• At least one adult
• The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older, or left unfilled.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!

Basic Knife Skills
Exploration Commons
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class.

Dubai Chocolate Bars
Exploration Commons
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Attendees will be paired together to make a batch of the viral Dubai Chocolate Bars. These chocolate bars are filled with a mixture of crispy kataifi, pistachio cream, and tahini. 

Mock Trial Camp
Exploration Commons
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 10:00am - 3:30pm
Ages: 11 - 14
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Mock Trial Camp is designed for students entering grades 6 -9. In this multi-day camp, students will learn about Mock Trial by taking on a legal case, either civil or criminal in nature, that challenges them to think critically about timely issues. Acting as attorneys and witnesses, students portray the defense or plaintiff/prosecution and are scored on their performances by the judges. Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Carroll County Public Schools. 

Schedule:

• Day 1 - Monday, 7/14, 10am-3:30pm - Classroom instruction, Exploration Commons
• Day 2 - Tuesday, 7/15, 10am-3:30pm  - Classroom instruction, Exploration Commons
• Day 3 - Wednesday, 7/16 (afternoon only, 1-3pm) - Final Arguments in Court 

Program participants will:

1. Further their understanding of the law, court procedures, and the legal system
2. Increase their proficiency in soft skills such as listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; and
3. Heighten their appreciation for academic studies as well as career consciousness of law-related professions

Students should register for the 7/14 session and plan to attend Monday, 7/14 and Tuesday, 7/15 at Exploration Commons and final arguments in court on the afternoon of Wednesday, 7/16. Caregivers and parents are encouraged to attend final arguments on Wednesday, 7/16. Full details will be emailed to registrants. 

The Artist in You
Finksburg Branch
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 7 - 12
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From painting and drawing, to sculpture and architecture (and everything in between), art is all around us. Each piece is as unique as the artist behind it. Every amazing artist was once a kid, just like you! Come get inspired and learn about a few well-known artists and their techniques, then create a masterpiece of your own to add some color to a little corner of your world! Please wear old clothes or bring a smock.

Colorful Crafts: DIY Journals, Bracelets, and More
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 10 - 17
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Escape the heat and unleash your creativity. Drop in to decorate a journal with your artistic flair, create one-of-a-kind friendship bracelets to wear and share with your friends, and enjoy other crafts. All supplies will be provided.

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:45am - 11:45am
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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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.

Diamond Art Garden Stakes
Finksburg Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Add color to your home and garden with these vibrant hummingbird stakes! They'll add bling to all your potted plants. All supplies will be provided.

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
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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. 

Dungeons & Dragons Summer Adventure
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

Having signed on as guards for the passenger ship Revelation traveling troubled waters to the Bay of Blackbottom, the party might just find that the captain has a few secrets up her sleeve…

A choice of playable sixth-level characters, dice, pencils, and other necessary supplies will be provided.  

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

Gentle Yoga
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Gentle Yoga is a slower-paced, calming style of yoga that focuses on relaxation, ease of movement, and mindfulness. Class will include basic postures, gentle stretching and exploration of the breath and body connection. Students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat if they have one and wear comfortable clothing. Studio mats will be available if a person does not have one. The class will also occur on July 28 and August 25.

Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 18
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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

Alice in Wonderland Escape Room
North Carroll Branch
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Gather clues, solve puzzles, and try to escape in time in an Alice in Wonderland-themed escape room.

Create, Explore, and More: Volcano
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 13
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Join us for an explosive adventure as we make and set off volcanoes.

Make a Mini Bookshelf and Books
North Carroll Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Design, create, and decorate your own mini bookshelf out of an ALTOIDS® tin. Then make mini books to go on the bookshelf. All materials will be provided for you.

Create, Explore, and More: Escape Room
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 13
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Join us for an escape room. Gather clues and use problem-solving skills to try and conquer the escape room.

Harry Potter: Astronomy 101 and Wand Making
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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If you like the magical world of Harry Potter, then join us to create your very own wand, make an astronomy map, and a Horcrux. Muggles are welcome.

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, July 10, 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!

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Come 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!

Puzzle Race
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. 

Note: One player will register per team; please include the names of other teammates when you register.

Obstacle Color Course (Taneytown)
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - Adults, Adults
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Can you wade through the mountain of foam? Splash through pools? Traverse obstacles full of color? Tackle the Obstacle Color Course and find out! You and your family will have a colorific time navigating our Obstacle Color Course and get colorful while doing it! Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and covered with color and bring a towel.

Twenty registrants will be randomly chosen to receive a promotional white T-shirt to wear as they complete the course. Recipients will be notified ahead of the event. Everyone else can wear a white shirt that you’d like to get colorized!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Monday, June 30, 2025 - 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 30, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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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!

Art with Animals
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 8 - 12
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Join Nicole Osborne and her live animal models as we create fabulous paintings of her radical reptiles!  

Wonderful Watercolors
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 7 - 12
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Join us as we Color Our World™ by imagining a beautiful mountain scene, then learning basic watercolor techniques to create a picture of your fantasy! Taught by art instructor Caroline Quinn.

Color Our World™: Balloon Fun
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 5, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Join the colorful and lively fun with balloons! We'll feature activities, races, and games! Can you skewer a balloon without popping it? We'll teach you how! Most activities will be indoors, but we may finish outside with water balloons, weather permitting. Dress comfortably in things that can get wet.

Oceans of Fun
Taneytown Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 10
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We're celebrating the beauty of the ocean with DIY coral reefs, sand art, and sea turtle crafts.

Portrait Partners
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 7 - 17
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Art is fun for all ages, so let’s Color Our World™ with new friends from other generations! Residents from Lorien Assisted Living will visit the library and be paired with student participants to create pictures of each other as they get to know their portrait models. 

Taneytown Anime Club
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 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 on Crunchyroll with other Taneytown teens!

Diamond Painting for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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Join us as we have fun making a diamond painting project. No experience is necessary! 

Roblox Party (Taneytown)
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us for crafts and activities inspired by Roblox! Make Roblox crafts, play IRL Dress to Impress, and more!

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 3, 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.

Tiny Library Treasures (Westminster)
Westminster Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 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 2 service hours for doing this project, and must be at least 12 to earn service hours.

Participants can pick up their kits between 9AM on Monday, July 7 and 5PM on Saturday, July 12. Projects must be returned to the library by 5PM on Saturday, July 26. 

Learn to Crochet: Curly Scarf
Westminster Branch
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Join us for this beginner-friendly crochet class to create a curly scarf. All supplies will be provided. This is a two-part class.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare. This seminar will cover the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, available preventive services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. We will also cover Medicare Savings Programs, which help pay out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries. These are not all low-income programs.

Rocks and Geodes (Westminster)
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to crack open geodes and paint some rocks. All materials will be provided for you.

Line Dancing with Lori
Westminster Branch
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. 

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg
Offsite
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: Adults
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What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! If your team needs to cancel or change your team size on the day of the program, please call Bistro 91 at (410) 861-8841. All prizes are provided by Bistro 91.

Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register. Please keep the team size to 8 or less.

Dungeons & Dragons Online
Online
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used. This session is for beginners and avid players alike.

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