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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:
Drop in at CCPL's Westminster Branch for a free vision screening for your child, offered in partnership with the Deer Park Lions Club. This screening for preschool-aged children will test for lazy eye, nearsightedness, farsightedness, and depth perce...
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Join us for storytime at the Wildwood Park gazebo! We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet indoors...
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Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

10:00am - 11:00am
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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.

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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:
Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short s...
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:
What do a fire truck, police car, tractor, dogs, bubbles, AND free ice cream have in common? You will find them ALL at the library from 10 AM - 12 PM! Join us for our All Together Now Summer Reading kick-off and meet some of our valuable community he...
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Read and Play

11:00am - 11:45am
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

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Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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. 

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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Did you know that there are only eight kinds of magic tricks? In this hour-long introduction to magic class, taught by a School of Magic Arts professional magician, you will learn about the eight types of magic effects. By the end, you'll know how to...
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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 The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. ...
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:
CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. Caring and Sharing Ministries will sponsor adult meals. There is no enrollment and no cost. ...

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Refreshments will be served.

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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:
Max Bent entertains and engages through skill demonstrations, musical games, and cutting-edge audio technology. Participants learn about the elements of music through beatboxing, such as dynamics, duration, and pitch, and are encouraged to join in th...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pride Perler Beads

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:
CCPL's Mount Airy Branch is partnering with The Frederick Center to host a Pride perler beads craft session. Join us in making pixel art crafts celebrating your identity, community, self-expression, and love. All are welcome to join us in t...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Nerf Target Range

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:
Make a target and try out our Nerf guns and bows on them, or try the other numerous targets we will have set up. ...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Laser Cutting

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified for the use of Exploration Commons’ Fus...
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:
Join us for our monthly movie/book discussion club. Where we will discuss which was better, the book or the movie. This month we're talking about Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. Please read the book before the meeting. We will watch the film ...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Be Kind to Yourself

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - 14 )
Teens

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
No matter your age – life can be challenging! Join us to learn yoga and relaxation techniques to help you deal with the stresses of everyday life. Bring a yoga mat or a large towel if you wish. ...
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Did you know that there are only eight kinds of magic tricks? In this hour-long introduction to magic class, taught by a School of Magic Arts professional magician, you will learn about the eight types of magic effects. By the end, you'll know how to...
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:
Bring a mug and a helping hand to support future art programs here at the library. Young and old are welcome to gather to help cut and process withdrawn magazines. Drop in with your cup; we will provide something to fill it with (coffee, tea, cider, ...

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Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Demo class and tasting of delicious meals for one or two. Recipes include Shrimp Pasta Bowls, Mediterranean Chicken, One-Pan Salmon with Veggies, and Apple Muffin Cups. There is no fee for this class. ...

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

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

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crazy for Crafting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:
Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting. This month we will be using bubble wrap to make a painting of hydrangeas. ...

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:
Max Bent entertains and engages through skill demonstrations, musical games, and cutting-edge audio technology. Participants learn about the elements of music through beatboxing, such as dynamics, duration, and pitch, and are encouraged to join in th...