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.

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.

Aliens: Escape from Earth

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 4 - 12
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

During a meteor shower, something mysterious falls to Earth. When two kids investigate, they discover a family of visitors from another planet. Trapped by a crazy space scientist, the aliens need help to escape from Earth!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Seeds: Food from the Earth

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:

All our food comes from the earth. Many fruits and vegetables start as seeds that grow in the soil. Meat, eggs, and cheese come from animals that are fed grain or seeds from the earth. Make a garden in a glove, with seeds sprouting, to take home.

Y Preschool Storytime: ZOO

10:00am - 11:00am
3 - 6
Offsite Event
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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
( 3 - 6 )

Program Type:
Description:

Traveling storytime requested by Y Preschool, including stories and songs around a theme.

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.

Meetup Mondays

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:

Join us for a playgroup just for preschoolers. Come enjoy a festive space where you and your child can explore and play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

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.

Read with a Furry Friend

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, 5 - 12
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Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Description:

KPet's trained reading dogs provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Every dog enjoys a good story!

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!

Maker Monday: Paper Toys

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 6 - 17, Teens
Required
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

A piece of paper and your two hands can create some fabulous toys. Join us for some folding fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Summer Smash League

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

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

School's out! Don't waste your precious summer, sign up to compete in the Summer Smash League! We're hosting a series of Super Smash Bros.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Rocket Relay

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

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

How high can you fly? How fast and how far? Design your own handmade rocket and see if you can reach the stars. No prior NASA experience necessary. 

Teen Advisory Board

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

Description:

Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled meeting to learn how you can become a leader in your library. But it's not all work and no play; we'll provide plenty of snacks and games too!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Scrabble Tile Coasters

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Get ready to enjoy your ice cold beverages. Create fun scrabble tile coasters to add whimsy to your lazy summer days.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.