Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Read and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Summer Reading Celebration: Color Our World™

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join us in kicking off Summer Reading with a bang! Color Our World™ at the library!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Refreshments will be served.

Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone, All Ages
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award-winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for an interactive musical comedy show for the whole family. Mr.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This program is sponsored in part by a Community Arts Development Grant from the Carroll County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Let's Move!

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Move and Learn

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas

12:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Kids Bake: Hamburger Cupcakes

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Participants will make "hamburger" cupcakes and learn basic baking skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

Nintendo Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

Exercise Basics for Older Adults

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Exercise is essential to maintain function and independence as we age; however, it is just as important to do the right kinds of exercise to achieve these goals.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

3D Design Skills: Sketching

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and modeling! In this comprehensive, hands-on session in Onshape, a powerful cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) platform, we will dive further into the sketch tools and their functions.

Dubai Chocolate Bars

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

All attendees need to register.

Open Mah Jongg

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Summer Reads: Kaira Rouda

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

An ill-fated road trip resurrects a married couple’s darkest secrets in Jill Is Not Happy, the new thriller from Kaira Rouda, the USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Next Wife. Kaira is an awar

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Yoga with Meditation

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.