All CCPL locations will be closing at Noon on Wednesday, November 26 (no passport services) and we will remain closed through Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen for regular hours on Saturday, November 29.
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Eldersburg Branch
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 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, December 2, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and a blanket.
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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A busted canvas is a creative twist on traditional artwork—imagine a canvas that looks like it’s been playfully “punched open” to reveal a festive surprise inside. From holiday-themed prints and cozy winter scenes to family photos or glittery designs, the possibilities are endless!
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Yoga Nidra is the state of dynamic sleep. It is a powerful technique where you relax consciously, inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. We will go through a five-stage process that begins with a body scan to engage one’s physicality. It incorporates meditation on the breath, the balancing of emotional states, visualization, and self-healing. For your comfort, besides your mat, you may want to bring a blanket, pillow, and eye mask. For those not comfortable on the floor, this can be done in a chair as well.
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an insightful series of real estate seminars led by Hanna Perez, an experienced real estate professional. These seminars are designed to cater to a diverse audience, including first-time homebuyers, seasoned sellers, and seniors looking to navigate their real estate options. Each seminar will feature a Q&A session, allowing participants to ask specific questions and gain personalized advice.
In today's seminar, we will discuss getting your home ready for the spring market. Explore the process of home updates and their potential impact on the added value of your home. Understand the advantages of updating your home for the market and what to avoid.
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. The instructor is certified through the Tai Chi for Health Institute. All levels are welcome.
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 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
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and a blanket.
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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You're invited to an Oreo showdown! Join us for a lighthearted mix and mingle as we put our taste buds to the test. We'll sample a surprise lineup of Oreo flavors in a blind taste test—guess the flavor, rate your favorites, and debate the classics vs. the wildcards. Come for the cookies, stay for the company!
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Join us as local historian John Laycock discusses the story of Normand Bruce, his enduring legacy in Carroll County, and the foundation of Bruceville, where Myrtle Hill, the home he built in the 1760s, still stands. Bruce was a Scottish immigrant, businessman, prominent landowner, soldier, politician, husband, and father. He answered the call during the American Revolution and served as an officer in the Maryland militia.
Mr. Laycock is a member of the Westminster Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution and a board member of the Historical Society of Carroll County.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Exploration Commons
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Balance out heavy comfort foods with a unique salad infused with lots of holiday flavor and dense nutrition. Enjoy making this recipe while we discuss healthy eating over the holidays. This class is provided through our partnership with Carroll Hospital.
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 6 - 17
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In this family-friendly class, we will make delicious lasagna roll-ups, a side salad, and festive tree-shaped garlic sticks. We will enjoy our meal together in the kitchen. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:
At least one child aged 6–17
At least one adult
The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older or left unfilled.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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In this program, you’ll laser engrave winter-themed artwork of your choice onto a piece of clear acrylic and light it up with a provided multi-color LED light stand. Choose from a selection of winter-themed cutout designs for your acrylic sign. These bright and colorful projects are a way to display a message or add flair to your room, desk, or workspace.
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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>Presented by Park Books on Main and Carroll County Public Library.
Featuring Jenni L. Walsh, Lee Kelly, Victoria Schade, Jennifer Thorne, and Stephanie Burns.
December is the perfect time to stock up on books for your TBR (to be read) pile for the cold winter ahead! Join our conversation with bestselling authors Jenni L. Walsh, Lee Kelly, Victoria Schade, Jennifer Thorne, and Stephanie Burns. A book signing will follow the talk, with titles available for purchase from Park Books on Main.
About Jenni L. Walsh
Jenni is the USA TODAY bestselling author of historical novels Becoming Bonnie, Side by Side, A Betting Woman, The Call of the Wrens, Unsinkable, and Ace, Marvel, Spy. She also writes books for children, including the nonfiction She Dared series and historical novels Hettie and the London Blitz, I Am Defiance, By the Light of Fireflies, Over and Out, and Operation: Happy.
About Lee Kelly
Lee Kelly is the author of City of Savages, a Publishers Weekly "Best of Spring 2015" pick and a VOYA Magazine "Perfect Ten" selection; A Criminal Magic, which was optioned and developed for a television series by Warner Bros.; The Antiquity Affair, co-written with Jennifer Thorne; With Regrets; and her latest, My Fair Frauds, co-written with Jennifer Thorne. She holds her MFA degree from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.
About Victoria Schade
Victoria Schade is an author, speaker, and dog trainer known for her upbeat approach to living and working with dogs. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, Reader’s Digest, The Bark, and many dog-specific publications. Her works include Secrets of a Dog Trainer, Life on the Leash, Unleashed Holiday, and Pick Me.
About Jennifer Thorne
Jennifer Thorne is the USA TODAY bestselling author of Diavola, Lute, and Newbourne Park (2026), as well as several books for younger readers under the name Jenn Marie Thorne. With Lee Kelly, she is the co-writer of historical fiction novels The Starlets, The Antiquity Affair, and the forthcoming My Fair Frauds (2025) and The Midnight Show (2026).
About Stephanie Burns
Stephanie Burns holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a BA in Theater Studies, both from Emerson College. When she’s not dreaming up stories of her own, she is championing women authors as the COO of the award-winning Tall Poppy Writers. She lives on the south shore of Massachusetts, where she plots by the ocean with her almost-famous beagle, Ollie Twist. Far from the A-List is her debut novel.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.
Exploration Commons
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, we will prepare and taste some plant-based dishes that are perfect for the holiday season.
Exploration Commons
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Break out the butter! Join us in the Teaching Kitchen to bake three classic holiday cookies: Pecan Snowballs, Peanut Butter Blossoms, and Chocolate Midnight Cookies.
Exploration Commons
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 9, 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 cork. Then 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.
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and design. In this class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a claw assembly. It is recommended that you have taken an Introduction to Onshape and 3D Printing class or are familiar with Onshape before taking this class.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Get 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 and separator stitching, and how to incorporate handles. Apply these skills and more to make a sturdy canvas tote bag with lining that transports multiple bottles.
Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification
Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.
About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.
Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:
- basic sewing tools
- cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
- pressing with an iron
- basting and sewing
Do not register if you do not have our independent sewing machine certification.
Exploration Commons
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Create a simple wood ornament with personalized text on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. We'll learn some of the basics of using Adobe Illustrator and the shape builder tool, and then you'll watch your ornament being laser cut. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.
Exploration Commons
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Finksburg Branch
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, November 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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Get into the holiday spirit with our hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting stunning holiday swags using fresh greenery and a variety of festive embellishments! You'll discover how to design and decorate your own unique swags that will add a touch of seasonal charm to any window, door, table, or space.
Whether a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this class provides everything you need to make beautiful, handcrafted holiday swags to brighten your home and spread festive cheer. Join us for a fun and creative experience, and leave with your very own holiday masterpiece!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 3 - Adults, Adults
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Come hear a selection of a cappella jazz, holiday songs, pop, and folk tunes from McDaniel College's Green TerrorTones.
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 11 - 17
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Make a diamond art bookmark for someone you love during this season of giving. All supplies will be provided.
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Curious as to what is included in a card kit crafty box and how to use it? Staff will be on hand to demonstrate how to use the stamps, tools, and other supplies that are included in a card kit box. Register to pick up a box containing materials for crafty inspiration, including rubber stamp sets, papers, an ink pad, and other crafty extras to help unleash your creativity. Please return the stamp sets, ink pad, and box when you are done crafting.
Finksburg Branch
Friday, December 12, 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.
Mount Airy Branch
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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class="Paragraph SCXW91379083 BCX0" lang="EN-US">Join us for this exciting new quarterly author series for homeschoolers! Created by professional educators with the non-profit One Word at a Time, Inc., this class will consist of lunch and a virtual livestream with Kwame Alexander. The program includes a book talk with popular children's book authors, a brief writing lesson, and a live Q&A session.
December's special guest author is New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz. This series is recommended for children in first through seventh grades. Registrants must be present in the branch to access the presentation.
Each child must be registered. Please bring a bagged lunch from home. Caregivers must attend with children who are 8 years old and under. Caregivers of older children are welcome to stay for the presentation as well. Educational materials will be emailed out to registrants before and after the program takes place.
North Carroll Branch
North Carroll Branch
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to design and create your own resin holiday ornaments.
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Add beauty to your home with a lovely holiday arrangement this season. White House Nursery's staff will be providing instruction on how to fill a provided bud vase with fresh greens, cranberries, flowers, and more. Learn tips on how to extend the arrangement you create to last throughout the season. Attendees will need to bring clippers/trimmers and gardening gloves.
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 4, 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!
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, December 11, 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!
Taneytown Branch
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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We'll have a new diamond painting project each month, and no experience is necessary!
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 6
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Even young children can reap the benefits of martial arts! Join Stephanie Sullivan from Choe's HapKiDo to learn some basic martial arts skills to help your child improve their self-defense, increase focus, and boost confidence. Two-year-olds must have an adult caregiver participate with them.
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch. Meet our task force members, hear updates on progress, and offer input on 250 activities and initiatives.
This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Transform simple paper bags into big, beautiful snowflakes! All supplies will be provided.
Taneytown Branch
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Even young children can enjoy and benefit from yoga! Join yoga instructor Julie Albert for some preschool yoga fun.
Taneytown Branch
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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You can't catch me; I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on program will include songs, stories, and making a gingerbread house. Messy activities will be included!
Westminster Branch
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Make and take a fresh green holiday decoration. Design a large swag or two small matching swags for a door, mailbox, table centerpiece, or whatever you can imagine. Carroll Garden Club will provide greens and instructions for making and care. Bring pruning shears and accessories to individualize your swag. Some ribbon, pinecones, and other items will be available.
Westminster Branch
Thursday, December 4, 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, December 11, 2025 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class.
Offsite Locations
Offsite
Tuesday, December 9, 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! All prizes are provided by 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.
Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register. Please keep the team size to 8 or less.
Online
Online
Wednesday, December 3, 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.
Online
Tuesday, December 9, 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.
Online
Wednesday, December 10, 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. 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.