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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - 12
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us for a celebration of all things Newsies. There will be crafts, activities, a special performance from the Century High School Drama Club, and much more.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Paint Party Drop-In

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 4 - 10
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 10 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Put your painting clothes on and drop in for a painting extravaganza! You will have the opportunity to try different types of painting, such as raised salt painting, sponge painting, just plain old paint and brush painting, and more!

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

Independent Exploration

10:00am–12:30pm
Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

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

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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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. 

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Musikgarten Demo

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 5
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Using the Musikgarten whole-child approach, the youngest musicians explore the wonder of music while expanding their self-awareness and experiencing social interaction.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bluegrass with Alani

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Local bluegrass musician Alani Sugar will play the fiddle and mandolin in the cafè.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Description:

Author Melanie Rigney will present what we can expect after our novel is complete.  Learn about what a professional editor can and can’t do for you before you seek an editor or publisher. Bring your questions and your synopses!

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

Intro to Excel

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

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

Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for managing and presenting data. In this presentation, you will have a hands-on experience learning the basics to get you started.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids, 4 - 5
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 5 )

Registration Required
Description:

Headed to kindergarten in the fall? Come to a special storytime! We'll celebrate this monumental milestone with stories, songs, and a bus ride! Parents will receive information on registration and how to ready children for school success.

A Learning Advantage Partnership program between Carroll County Public Schools and Carroll County Public Library. Sponsored by a Striving Readers Grant.

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Only kids need to register. 

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This event is in the "Teens" group

PAWS to Read

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 5 - 17, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 17 )
Teens

Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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

Excel Charts & Graphs

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

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

Learn the basics of creating charts and graphs, including bar, line, and pie charts, in Excel. The class will cover selecting data, formatting axis and legends, and creating titles, subtitles, and other labels.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.