Currently Registering Programs

Seashell Trinket Dish
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 14 - Adults, Adults
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Join us in making a unique decoupage seashell dish to hold your jewelry or other small trinkets. This makes a great handmade gift for anyone who loves coastal-inspired décor.

Thriller Fiction Bingo
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an evening of fun and prizes as we play bingo with a "thrilling" twist!

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, September 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
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).

Carroll 250: Stephen G. Evangelista, Civil War Historian & Author
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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Join author Stephen Evangelista as he explores the topic of his latest book, Forever Silenced: The Story of the Gettysburg Gun which offers an extraordinary and sweeping narrative of one of the Civil War’s most enduring artifacts: the Gettysburg Gun. This cannon is the only known artillery piece to have fought in the Battle of Gettysburg and survive on its original wooden gun carriage.

Learn about the incredible story of the Gettysburg Gun from its casting in Boston in 1862, through the crucible of war, to its present home in Rhode Island. A true testament to survival, sacrifice, and honor across three centuries. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation.

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

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, September 23, 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. 

Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, 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; bring a mat and a blanket.

Carroll Community College Children's Show: School Invaders
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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While left behind to finish a science assignment, flighty Angelina Dorf encounters two little spacemen who've accidentally landed in the schoolyard. They're on their way to warn their planet of its demise and are being pursued by evil beings. Eventually several other interplanetary characters appear. Angelina, whose credibility is already low due to a wild imagination, gets involved in the escapade. Thus her work is neglected, but her teacher hardly notices as he becomes preoccupied with mysterious happenings around the school. Angelina helps to bring about interplanetary justice (although no one knows it) and is rewarded by an instantly finished assignment. In fact, it's so well done, the teacher promises her another one for the next day!

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, September 29, 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).

Connect U to Technology: Smart Devices Made Simple
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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This hands-on workshop is designed to help adults feel more confident with their smartphones, tablets, and everyday technology. Participants will learn practical skills like texting, taking photos, staying safe online, and troubleshooting common issues. This judgment-free session encourages questions and provides personalized guidance to help everyone leave feeling more empowered with their devices. Presented by Jason and Lydia from Connect U, LLC.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Bucket Bag (Class 5)
Exploration Commons
Monday, September 15, 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. Learn to sew a round base into a medium-sized bag and finish the incorporated 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:

• basic sewing tools
• cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
• pressing with an iron
• basting and sewing

You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Exploration Commons
Monday, September 15, 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!

To Be Read: Mariah Fredericks
Exploration Commons
Monday, September 15, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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>Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main. 

In conversation with Sujata Massey.

From Mariah Fredericks comes The Girl in the Green Dress, an evocative mystery about the 1920 murder of the gambler Joseph Elwell, featuring New Yorker writer Morris Markey and Zelda Fitzgerald. Mariah was born, raised, and still lives in New York City. She graduated from Vassar College with a degree in history. She is the author of the Jane Prescott mystery series, which has twice been nominated for the Mary Higgins Clark Award. The Lindbergh Nanny, her first standalone novel, was nominated for the Agatha and Anthony Awards. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

 

Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files for success. Using Adobe Illustrator and the Epilog Fusion Pro Laser, participants will make either a pair of earrings or a necklace to take home. This is an introductory level program; no previous experience with design software or laser cutting (or certification) is required. 

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Japanese Knot Bag (Class 6)
Exploration Commons
Thursday, September 18, 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 a fully lined, curved project bag. Learn to sew and finish a bag with two handles that are incorporated into the design of the bag. 

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.

Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:

• basic sewing tools
• cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
• pressing with an iron
• basting and sewing

You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.

Learn to Solder
Exploration Commons
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Soldering is fun and fundamental to a wide assortment of maker electronic projects and modern technology. From simple light-up LEDs to complex robots, solder is the glue that holds the technological world together. Join us for a hands-on project where you will assemble and solder your very own simple circuit.

Knife Skills Practice: Ratatouille
Exploration Commons
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Do you need to brush up on your knife skills? In this two-hour refresher class, we'll cover the basic cuts and create a delicious ratatouille to bake at home. The class is intended for participants who have completed a basic knife skills class.

Seasonal Brunch: Pumpkin Pancakes, Root Hash, and Poached Eggs
Exploration Commons
Friday, September 19, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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We will be using our Teaching Kitchen Collaborative recipes for seasonal pumpkin pancakes and root hash to create a delicious fall brunch! We'll also learn how to poach eggs and make espresso drinks to complete our meal. Each attendee will be paired with another guest to work together at their table.

Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, September 20, 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 sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 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.

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, please register for the other version of this program.

Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine)
Exploration Commons
Saturday, September 20, 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 sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program. 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.

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, please register for the other version of this program.

Bake Together: Soft Pretzels
Exploration Commons
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Ages: 6 - 18
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Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them.  

This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:

• At least one child aged 6–18
• At least one adult
• The remaining two spots in the group may be filled by additional participants aged 6 or older—or left open.

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
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.

Wedding Cake Decoration Demo
Exploration Commons
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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This is a demonstration class where attendees observe and learn while instructor Candace Birger shows how to properly assemble and decorate a tiered wedding cake with fondant flowers. 

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, September 23, 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.

Craft Beer Week 2025: Tastes and Tapas
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults, 21 and older
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Celebrate Carroll County's Craft Brew Week at Exploration Commons at 50 East's Teaching Kitchen. Join us to enjoy four delicious bites artfully paired with featured beers from four of our local breweries.

You must be 21 or older to attend; a government-issued photo ID is required. The cost is $25 per person, and there is limited seating of 20.

Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases. It is recommended that you bring any photos you would like to engrave with you on a flash drive to help save design time. 

The longer class time is necessary for this program due to the long print times on this material. Fusion Pro Laser Cutter Certification is required prior to attending this program.

Craft Beer Week 2025: Tastes and Tapas
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults, 21 and older
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Celebrate Carroll County's Craft Brew Week at Exploration Commons at 50 East's Teaching Kitchen. Join us to enjoy four delicious bites artfully paired with featured beers from four of our local breweries.

You must be 21 or older to attend; a government-issued photo ID is required. The cost is $25 per person, and there is limited seating of 20.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Messenger Bag (Class 7)
Exploration Commons
Thursday, September 25, 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. Learn to sew a gusset into a bag with rounded corners. Practice how to sew and insert a cross-body handle into the bag. 

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

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

About Beginner Sewing Level 1: these classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.

Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:

• 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.

Stocks Under Pressure Demo
Exploration Commons
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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Learn how to use the electronic pressure cooker to cook stock and broth for your favorite soups and dishes. This demo class will highlight two different stock recipes and discuss ways to increase the nutrient density of your favorite recipes. 

Custom Engraved Leatherette Bottle Openers
Exploration Commons
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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In the spirit of celebrating Carroll County Beer Week, join us in customizing your very own engraved bottle openers! 

This is a beginner-friendly class; no prior software or laser experience is required. 

Note: There are unique color options for the bottle openers, and they are highly limited! Attendees will get to choose their color on a first come, first served basis.

Laser Engraved Wood Mini Barn Quilts
Exploration Commons
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Color mapping allows you to specify laser settings based on designated colors within your laser cutting design. Learn the basics of color mapping while creating a simple geometric wood barn quilt design. Previous laser design experience is recommended but not required. This class does not result in independent laser cutter use certification.

Books and Bites: Sweet or Spice, Romances Are Nice
Exploration Commons
Monday, September 29, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults, Adults
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Let's meet in the Teaching Kitchen to bake Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting, followed by a discussion of the newest romance novels led by Westminster Branch librarians. This is a joint program with CCPL's Westminster Branch and Exploration Commons. Books will be available to check out at the event.

Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults, Adults
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In this hands-on class, participants will make chicken and black bean tostadas with avocado cream. This class is part of the American Heart Association's Simple Cooking with Heart. 

Music, Dance, and Me
Finksburg Branch
Monday, September 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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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.

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, September 18, 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!

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, September 20, 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. 

PAWS to Read
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. 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. Registration is optional; walk-ins are welcome!

Let's Take a Fall Story Walk
Finksburg Branch
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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It's fall, the best time of year for a hike! Listen to stories and music, followed by a story walk hike and crafts in Sandymount Park. Pack a lunch and stay afterward to play with friends.

Navigating Online Health Portals for Seniors
Finksburg Branch
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Feeling overwhelmed by MyChart, Athena, or other patient portals? In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to confidently log in, view test results, request refills, send messages to your provider, and more. Join us for a relaxed, step-by-step walkthrough of the tools that make managing your health easier—right from your device. No tech experience needed!

Medicare 101 Workshop with Ray Der
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.

Crochet Cactus Coasters
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In the first class of this series, attendees will learn how to read a pattern, the foundational stitches, and how to make color changes. Attendees will create at least one coaster in this session. Supplies will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their preferred crochet hook (4.5 mm).

In the second class of this series, attendees will complete the coaster set, add embroidery, and crochet a small holder/cup for the coasters.

Mah Jongg Practice & Play
Finksburg Branch
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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If you have experience with Mah Jongg, either from our 101 Class or from playing a little bit, come on over and practice with us. This session is meant for beginners, but experienced players are welcome to assist. We will follow the National Mah Jongg League rules of play. Exercise your brain while having great fun!

Carroll 250: Preserving History
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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Have a box of old letters, photographs, or papers tucked away in the attic? This preservation workshop will help you decide what to keep, how to preserve your items, and how to digitize them. Our panel of experts includes Gwen Coddington, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at McDaniel College's Hoover Library; Shel Burton, Metadata Specialist at the Sandy Spring Museum in Sandy Spring, Maryland; and David Powell, genealogist, teacher, and Treasurer of the Carroll County Genealogical Society. 

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.

Navigating Online Health Portals for Seniors
Finksburg Branch
Monday, September 29, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Feeling overwhelmed by MyChart, Athena, or other patient portals? In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to confidently log in, view test results, request refills, send messages to your provider, and more. Join us for a relaxed, step-by-step walkthrough of the tools that make managing your health easier—right from your device. No tech experience needed!

Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, September 27, 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 1. 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

Healthy Eating: Whole Grains 101
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Let’s celebrate Whole Grains Month this September! Join Weis Dietitian Christina to learn how to identify and cook with whole grains as well as the health benefits they provide. The presentation will be followed by a Tabbouleh recipe that participants will be able to sample. Pick up recipes, Weis Healthy Bites Magazine, healthy handout tips, and a $5.00 Weis coupon.

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, September 18, 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!

All About Elderberry
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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The Elderberry Cabin's Tracey Young will share her knowledge about elderberry and its benefits. Tracey was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and will share her experience and the changes she made to become healthier. Learn how elderberry syrup can play a part in the journey to a healthier and thriving you! 

Traditional Rug Hooking: A 2-Part Series
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In Part 1 on September 23, learn about the history, materials, and tools needed for this creative historical art form. In Part 2 on September 30, you will learn the process of transferring a pattern and begin pulling loops. Project finishing options will be discussed. One registration will cover both sessions.

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, September 25, 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!

Crazy for Crafting
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting. This month, we will be making a miniature bookcase out of an ALTOIDS® tin and making miniature books to put on the shelves. 

Make Resin Dice and a No-Sew Dice Bag
North Carroll Branch
Monday, September 29, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us to make a resin dice set compatible for roleplaying games and a no-sew dice bag.

Traditional Rug Hooking: A 2-Part Series
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In Part 1 on September 23, learn about the history, materials, and tools needed for this creative historical art form. In Part 2 on September 30, you will learn the process of transferring a pattern and begin pulling loops. Project finishing options will be discussed. One registration will cover both sessions.

Picture Book Book Club: National Family Meals Month
Taneytown Branch
Monday, September 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 3 - 6
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It's never too early to share the love of reading! Our book club will incorporate a mix of traditional storytime, show and tell, and related activity stations to engage budding bibliophiles.

This month, we are highlighting National Family Meals Month. Join us for Our Table by Peter H. Reynolds. Participants should bring a favorite food-themed title to show the group. 

Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Adults
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This program includes a gentle yoga practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation to allow you to let go of tension, relax, and relieve stress. Breathing techniques and physical postures will be practiced that can be utilized off your mat and outside this class to enable you to manage stress and pressure in various settings in your life. 

The program will be accessible for individuals of varying physical ability and yoga experience, and can be modified to a chair, for those with limited mobility. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on.

Read with a Furry Friend
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, September 20, 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!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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!

Monday Makers
Taneytown Branch
Monday, September 22, 2025 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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Join us to make something new and creative. Instructions will be limited so you can experiment with the materials provided.

Happy Birthday, Johnny Appleseed!
Taneytown Branch
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 6
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Today is Johnny Appleseed's birthday! Join us as we learn about apples through stories, crafts, and activities.

Family Book Bingo
Taneytown Branch
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 5 - Adults, Adults
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Join us after the library closes for an evening of fun for the whole family with book bingo! There is no cost to enter, door prize raffles just for showing up, and every win lets you pick a free book! 

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Discover how to spot the warning signs of identity theft and fraud, build strong data protection habits, and outsmart scammers by exploring real-world schemes and smart defense strategies.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, September 17, 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.

History of Spying: Part 1
Westminster Branch
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults, Adults
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This presentation will address a brief history of espionage through the ages, from its inception in Biblical times through the 20^th century. This is part one of the history of spying. We’ll discuss the beginnings of the US intelligence community and, specifically, the CIA and FBI and their role in obtaining and protecting the nation’s secrets. We will also look at key events affecting US policy in the later half of the last century. Finally, we’ll look at counterintelligence: what it is, what it does, and how it works to protect the national security. This last item will include some case studies of the more infamous spies in our nation’s history: who they were, why did they do what they did, what motivates someone to betray their country and what risks/rewards (if any) they enjoy. An open discussion will follow the presentation.

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, September 22, 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.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, September 24, 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.

Funeral Pre-Planning Workshop with Michelle Reichart
Westminster Branch
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join Michelle for a relaxed and informative presentation on pre-planning a funeral service, as well as the benefits of pre-planning. A variety of information will be covered, including traditional burial and cremation. There will be time to discuss and answer questions related to veterans' benefits, flowers, monuments, as well as many other topics.  

Michelle Reichart is a licensed mortician and pre-planning counselor with the Eline Funeral Home. 

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, September 25, 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.

Diverse Voices Book Club: Flamboyants
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, September 30, 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 September selection is Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known by George M. Johnson. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

The Free State: The United States, Maryland, and Carroll County History Through the Lens of Alcohol
Offsite
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults, 21 and older
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Presenter Kyle Dalton will explore the history of the United States, Maryland, and Carroll County through the lens of alcohol. The ways we imported, made, and consumed different drinks and the ways those all changed over time can show us a little bit about what it meant and what it means to be a citizen. From rum punch to lager beer, join Kyle on a journey from Revolution to Prohibition. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at Uncle Matty's Eatery. This program is part of Carroll County Beer Week 2025.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness
Online
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: 10 - Adults, Adults
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In this online class, Jill Suffel, 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. 

Registration closes at 4:30 PM on the day of the program. You will receive the Zoom link via email by 5:30 PM on the day of the program.