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. 

Obstacle Color Course (Finksburg)

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, 2 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Can you wade through the mountain of foam? Splash through pools? Traverse obstacles full of color?

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Little Jon's Gigantic Bubble Show

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon & Friends

10:30am–11:30am
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

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. 

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Little Jon's Gigantic Bubble Show

12:30pm–1:30pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

12:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Intro to Pottery: Tchotchkes (North Carroll)

1:00pm–3:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because no more seats are available.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an introduction to the art of pottery! In this lesson, we will focus on a specific type of hand-building known as tchotchkes or pinch pots. Create a work of art or a cool little creature!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Making for Theatre: Creating Props with Electronics

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because no more seats are available.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

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

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!

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.

Drums from Around the World

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids, 10 - 17, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 23, 2025 @ 1:30pm.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Come learn about and play different drums and drumming techniques from around the world.

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, 12 - 17
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 23, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: Service Learning Hours
Registration Required
Description:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

Intro to Pottery: Tchotchkes (Taneytown)

5:00pm–7:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 23, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an introduction to the art of pottery! In this lesson, we will focus on a specific type of hand-building known as tchotchkes or pinch pots. Create a work of art or a cool little creature!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 23, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

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

Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Painter's Palette

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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 Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles.

Disclaimer(s)

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