Read and Play

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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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.

Family Storytime

9:45am - 10:45am
Kids, Birth - 8
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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. 

Read and Play

9:45am - 10:45am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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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.

The Little Red Hen

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 3 - 12
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type:
Description:

The Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different! A pizza is the solution, but who will help the Little Red Hen make it?

The Scoop on Soil

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 4 - 10
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 10 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Without soil, there would be no plants and, without plants or soil, there would be no food for us to eat. Learn what soil is made of, the creatures that help to make soil healthy, and how we all depend on healthy soil for healthy food.

Meetup Mondays

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

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

Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities; you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills.

Independent Exploration

10:00am - 8:00pm
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.

Ready, Set, School!

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, 3 - 6
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: , Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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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. 

Shake, Rattle, and Read

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 2 - 5
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type:
Description:

Explore dancing, singing, and shaking your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome.

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids, Birth - 18, Teens
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 18 )
Teens

Description:

This summer the Taneytown Branch Library will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Discovery T-I-M-E

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Description:

Join us in a discovery of inquiry, problem-solving, engagement, and creativity. There will be something different to do every day!

4th of July Drop-In Crafts

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Get into the spirit for Independence Day! Drop in to create some fun crafts for the holiday. A variety of materials will be available for all ages to create the perfect 4th of July crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.

Maker Monday: Mosaics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 12
Required
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Create a picture using paper squares in the style of the ancient world.

The Little Red Hen

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

Program Type:
Description:

The Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different! A pizza is the solution, but who will help the Little Red Hen make it?

Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, 12 - 17
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Description:

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, 2 - 12
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 12 )

Program Type: , Storytime
Description:

There is nothing better than bedtime stories with cookies and juice. Wear your pajamas to this cozy storytime.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

The Little Red Hen

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, 3 - 12
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type:
Description:

The Little Red Hen is tired of eating boring old chicken feed for supper. She wants something new, bold, and different! A pizza is the solution, but who will help the Little Red Hen make it?

North Carroll Knitters Group

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Knitters and crocheters are all welcome to join this semi-monthly gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.