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. 

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 )

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.

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.

Alphabet Train: B

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 3 - 6
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type:
Description:

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Cinderella's Winter Ball

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type:
Registration Required
Description:

The prince is having a winter ball and you’re invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean?

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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. 

Cinderella's Winter Ball

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type:
Registration Required
Description:

The prince is having a winter ball and you’re invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean?

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

LEGO® Builders Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, 6 - 17, Teens
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Love to build? Join us for a program where you can build a castle, a spaceship, or whatever you like! We'll supply LEGO® bricks; just bring your imagination. Come on by to create something awesome!

Cinderella's Winter Ball

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type:
Registration Required
Description:

The prince is having a winter ball and you’re invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean?

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
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.

Kids Can! Make a Difference in Their Community

6:30pm–7:45pm
Kids, 6 - 17, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Business and Finance
Registration Required
Description:

Join Makenzie Greenwood, the 12-year-old founder of Hampstead's Little Free Pantry, as she conducts a fun and informative workshop for students to improve their community through service projects.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Living Healthy

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, 11 - Adults, Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Brooke Hagerty, chef/owner of The Food Chick, and Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, will discuss how healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive; all you need is a willingness to try something new; a little creativity

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Open Mah Jongg

6:30pm–8:45pm
Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players, as well as those newer to the game, for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.

Create a Snow Globe

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, 11 - 17
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to make your own snow globe. All material will be provided for you.