Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

All Day
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!

Preschool Vision Screening

9:30am - 12:00pm
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered in partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.

Read and Play

9:45am - 10:30am
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

Read and Play

10:00am - 10:45am
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown 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.

Create, Explore, and More: Boat Building

10:00am - 11:00am
Required
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

We will be building and testing several different types of boats. Be prepared; you may get wet!

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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.

Making for Seniors: Introduction to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad

10:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple 3D design project to be printed on Exploration Commons' 3D printers. Previous basic computer experience is required.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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. 

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

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

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.

Adventures in Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Join us for adventures in art as we experiment with different art styles. We will have stations with different art projects. You don't have to be an artist to attend! Dress to get messy!

Adventures in Imagination

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Come to the library for an adventure in imagination as we share fun books, songs, and activities!

Dungeons & Dragons Online

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Required
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Sew Fun Accessories

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Sewing, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Create an assortment of accessories for summer adventures. Using fun fabrics, participants will make a tissue cover case, a sunglasses case, and/or a wallet. Participants must be certified on the sewing machines prior to the class. 

North Carroll Writers Group

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Destination the Caribbean, by Land and Sea

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:

Are you thinking of visiting the Caribbean? This informative evening will teach attendees about cruise vacations for every budget and simple and easy methods to save for one.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Young Adult Book Club: I Kissed Shara Wheeler

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Are you a teen who loves reading and discussing YA books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Join us for a sharing of books and ideas.

Pajama Party Storytime

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Required
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91!