Writing Group

9:15am - 11:15am
Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

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.

Blast Off to the Movies

9:45am - 10:45am
Kids, 3 - 6
Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join the creative fun and decorate your own rocket or starship! Then, blast off to the Taneytown Branch "Space Station" for a movie.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

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.

Read and Play

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 2 - 3
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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.

Make and Learn Kit

10:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
( All Ages )

Read and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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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.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids, 2 - 3
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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.

Family Storytime

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

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

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 2 - 3
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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.

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!

Ready, Set, School!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, 3 - 6
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
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.

Happy Birthday USA

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

Program Type: , DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Celebrate our country's birthday with stories, songs, and activities.

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.

Midweek Minecraft: Creative

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Come play Minecraft with other players on our special library Minecraft server. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

NASA Storytime

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

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

Join us as astronauts on the International Space Station read stories to and conduct science experiments for the children of Earth as the world rotates below. There will be a craft afterwards. Imagine no more…it’s Storytime from Space!

Amazing Acrylics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

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

Blast off for a summer of artsy fun! Learn to paint using acrylics to create a starry masterpiece! 

Midweek Minecraft: Survival

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Come play Minecraft with other players on our special library Minecraft server. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 1

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Description:

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to make the most of your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning on to Medicare.

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown 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.

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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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.

Westminster Book Discussion Group: Artemis

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

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 month's selection is Artemis by Andy Weir.

Pajama Party Storytime

6:45pm - 7:45pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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.

Deep Relaxation Class

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class.

NASA Storytime

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

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

Join us as astronauts on the International Space Station read stories to and conduct science experiments for the children of Earth as the world rotates below. There will be a craft afterwards. Imagine no more…it’s Storytime from Space!

Chess Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, 11 - Adults, Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Whether you are a master or have never played, join us for Chess Club. You can learn the rules of the game, study classic games from history, stretch your brain with chess puzzles, or just sit down and play with friends.