This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden

9:00am–11:00am
Teens, 14 - 17
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 28, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 28, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

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 you

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

Obstacle Color Course (Mount Airy)

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Location: Mount Airy 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)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Adventures

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

Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing--there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stress Busters

10:00am–11:00am
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
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:

Need some time to de-stress? Come try some stress busters, from a make-your-own sugar scrub to chocolate tasting and coloring sheets.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

First Timers Baking Basics: Fresh Fruit Tarts

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is closed because no more seats are available.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

In this class, we will make sweet and tender Pâte Sucrée Tart Shells and rich Vanilla Pastry Cream, then top them off with beautiful fruit patterns.  

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reads: Laura Lippman

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 28, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

In conversation with Sean McDonald. 

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Foundation Paper Piecing Basics

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Sewing, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Color your world with a beautiful Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) flying geese bookmark. We will cover the basics and best practices of the FPP technique.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pages in the Park: Summer Book Sale

11:00am–3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us outside for a summer book sale!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tarot 101: Part 2

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on June 28, 2025 @ 12:00pm.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Discover the enchanting world of tarot in this beginner-friendly program, perfect for those taking their first steps into tarot.

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
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer this workshop by Kathleen Clancy. Gouache resist uses cheaper water-soluble gouache to create a design that is then covered with India ink.

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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Read with a Furry Friend

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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