This event is in the "Adults" group History of Spying: Part 1 9:30am–11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat History of Spying: Part 1 9:30am–11:30am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present. It covers three main areas: Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Arduino 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Introduction to Arduino 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The ABCs of Self Defense 12:00pm–1:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The ABCs of Self Defense 12:00pm–1:30pm Mount Airy Branch Open Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 12:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Would you like to increase your safety awareness in public or private locations? Learn how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations from Carl Minkel, founder and chief instructor of the Taekwondo Arnis Academy. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Carroll County Writers Group 1:00pm–3:15pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Carroll County Writers Group 1:00pm–3:15pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. This month's program will be a round table discussion on how to write author bios. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Art of Book Folding: Hedgehogs 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The Art of Book Folding: Hedgehogs 1:00pm–2:30pm Westminster Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Join us for a fun and cozy afternoon as we upcycle books into adorable hedgehogs. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Snowy Slime 1:30pm–2:30pm Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Snowy Slime 1:30pm–2:30pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 1:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Join us in creating snowy slime in our slime lab! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
This event is in the "Adults" group Free Spirit Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
This event is in the "Adults" group Create Your Own Vision Board 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Create Your Own Vision Board 2:00pm–3:30pm North Carroll Branch Open Registration will close on January 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Have you made New Year's goals or resolutions? A vision board may be just the tool you need to help you focus on achieving them. Design a board that makes you feel great and inspires your plans for the future. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Carroll County Critique Group 3:30pm–4:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Carroll County Critique Group 3:30pm–4:45pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group.
