Little Learners

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, 3 - 6
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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. 

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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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. 

Meet-up Mondays

10:30am - 12:30pm
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.

Disclaimer(s)

This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.

Mix and Mingle Mondays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Description:

Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup!

Spooky Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 2 - 6
Required
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

It's Halloween! Dress up in a costume and come hear spooky stories, sing spooky songs, and make a witch's brew!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Cooking Basics: Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

11:30am - 1:00pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Required
Payment
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

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

In this hands-on class, participants will work in pairs to make a delicious tomato soup and a better-than-basic grilled cheese. Ideal for beginning cooks!

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.

Avoiding Scams: Keeping Your Money and Identity Safe

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

This educational program will teach you how to keep yourself, your identity, and your money safe and will cover current scams and strategies for avoiding them.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Customized Tabletop Lazy Susan

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Required
Payment
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Customize a lazy Susan just in time for holiday dinners! We will be engraving rotating turntables that can be used at dinners, parties, and more. Registration includes up to two attendees per project (1 customized turntable per group).

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Frankentoys

6:00pm - 7:00pm
11 - 18, Teens
Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Channel your inner Sid from Toy Story - take apart old toys and reassemble them in wacky ways to make something new!

Cancelled

Book Buzz: Hot Titles for Cool Weather

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Description:

Be the first to get a sneak preview of upcoming Penguin Random House titles! Representatives from Penguin Random House's adult and children's divisions will be on hand to preview and review recently released and upcoming fall and winter titles.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.