Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

All Day
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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
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. 

Little Jon's Gigantic Bubble Show

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Taneytown Branch
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!

Read and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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. 

Color Our World™ Obstacle Course

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, 3 - 8
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 8 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!

Let's Move!

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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.

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: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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!

Brick by Brick: LEGO®Free Building

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, 6 - 12
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

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

Unleash your creativity and build whatever you can imagine. We provide the bricks; you bring the creativity. 

Kids Bake: Focaccia Bread Art

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

Please only register for one of the four classes.  Duplicates will be cancelled.

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.

Intro to Reverse Engineering

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 16, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
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 reverse engineering! Learn how to reconstruct and modify existing parts using basic measuring tools and Onshape, a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling software.

Death Café: Conversations About Death

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Our society shuns talking about death and dying, even though we will all eventually die. Join us as we openly discuss and explore our mortality. Our goal is to destigmatize discussions about death and dying.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Learn to Crochet: Curly Scarf

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for this beginner-friendly crochet class to create a curly scarf. All supplies will be provided. This is a two-part class.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Summer Reads: Christine Brennan

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 21, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

Christine Brennan's latest book, On Her Game, is a news-making and electrifying portrait of sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark, whose dramatic ascendance in college basketball and now in the WNBA has captured the attention of media and fans

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
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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.