Writing Group

9:15am - 1:00pm
Adults
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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
Kids, Birth - 8
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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. 

Read and Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown 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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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. 

Move & Groove Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Ready, Set, School!

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 3 - 6
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Ground Venison Recipes

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Venison is a readily accessible meat option for many locals, but knowing what recipes to use can be difficult. In this program, we will create several recipes to make and taste: 

- Venison Tacos

- Spicy Korean Venison

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.

All attendees need to register.

Mount Airy Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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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. 

Move & Groove 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
Description:

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Ready, Set, School!

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: Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Ready, Set, School!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 3 - 6
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown 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.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 2 - 3
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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.

Senior Planet: Fitness Apps

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Get ready to start the new year with some health and wellness goals. Learn how fitness apps can help you track and conquer your goals! Senior Planet programs are designed for the 60+ community, but all are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Chess at the Library

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, 7 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Required
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Practical Fusion 360

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Digital design using tools such as Fusion 360 is a fundamental skill that unlocks the full potential of maker technologies such as 3D printing and many others that depend on a digital file to define the shape and size of a real-world obje

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Facts First: How About that Economy?

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Required
Seats Remaining: 136
Description:

Learn how the economy affects local governments, the services you receive, and why you should care from Ted Zaleski, Carroll County's Director of Management and Budget.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join this friendly crochet group open to 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.

Family Fun Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.

Plant-Based Recipe Demo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Required
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Are you looking to switch things up in the kitchen? Join Christina Pelletier, a Weis market dietician, for a plant-based food recipe demonstration.  

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Wine Cork Photo Holder

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Join us for a fun and easy craft as we upcycle wine corks gathered over the holidays! Feel free to bring a photograph of your choice to display. All other materials will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.