Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.

Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

A dance party for our youngest crowd! Dress up or get comfy for a silly hour of dancing and singing!

Come see Ryan the Bug Man and his amazing collection of live and carefully preserved bugs! Learn all about the colors of the bugs in our world and get a chance to touch the bugs too.

Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods?

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

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.

Is summer vacation too hot to handle? Cool off with Water Balloon Wednesdays! Be prepared for a splash, and bring your own towel! The program is weather-dependent. 

Meet K9 Officer Trigger and his partner PFC Echols from the Taneytown Police Department! Learn about what K9 Trigger does on the job and after his work hours, and see him in action as he shows off his skills. 

The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area will be hosting another US 250^th Convening. Join us for planning discussions and updates from Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties.

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

This month's selection is A Dog's Courage by W. Bruce Cameron. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

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. 

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

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 various simple tasks.

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.

Join us for an evening of movie magic and a snack. We will be watching Wicked; the film is rated PG.

Please bring your own bottle of water to enjoy with our salty popcorn.

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.

Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods?

Dan Fesperman served as a foreign correspondent for The Baltimore Sun, based in Berlin.