Writing Group

9:15am - 1:00pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Family Storytime

9:45am - 10:30am
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Circus Science with Gregory May

10:00am - 11:00am
Required
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Experience the wonders of the circus without the cost. Gregory May, a former Ringling Brothers performer, uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world - and explains some scientific principles behind the razzle-dazzle!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Mount Airy Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 

Family Cooking Class: Happy Birthday Harry!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Required
Payment
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Celebrate Harry’s birthday in this Harry Potter-themed cooking class. Families will make butterbeer, pumpkin pasties, and more!  

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Radical Reptiles

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: Live Animals, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program - with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Ready, Set, School!

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Storytime Zoom Room with the Westminster Branch

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Location: Online
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Meet us and your friends in Zoom for an interactive and fun storytime including books, music and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

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

Description:

This summer CCPL's Taneytown Branch 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.

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: The Little Prince

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Terrific Tie-Dye!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - 13 )
Teens

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

Create a tie-dye shirt to wear this summer! We will be using permanent markers to create one-of-a-kind designs and explore solvents with a simple experiment.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

DIY Light Bottle

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Create a little night magic with these upcycled bottles. Using glass bottles, string lights, and your imagination, you will create a lighted bottle that adds a bit of fun to any space. All supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Required
Virtual Event
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Location: Online
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

Cooking Demo: Spiralized Veggies

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Get inspired to add a little creativity to your recipes with a spiralizer. Learn and sample dishes utilizing this fun kitchen tool that can help you add more veggies to your meals or entice reluctant eaters with this novel presentation.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join this friendly crochet group that is open to both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted weight yarn to the class.

Finksburg Book Club: The Secrets We Kept

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large 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 The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott.

The Tortoise and the Hare Puppet Show

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

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

It’s an INCREDIBLE race! Rabbit loves to boast how speedy he is. His animal friends try to guess if he can really beat Turtle in the BIG RACE. What do you think will happen?

Reservation

Mark

6:45pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Study Room 2