Writing Group

9:15am - 1:00pm
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
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. 

Move & Groove Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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! 

Move & Groove Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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
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.

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

Baking with a Badge: Cinnamon Rolls

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch.

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.

Basic Electronics & Arduino's

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

This skill-building class focuses on the basics of electronics and the use of the Arduino programming environment to create a wide array of simple circuits that teach not only the fundamentals but also stand as examples for your own future project

Family Game Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us in the Children's Department for fun with board games, card games, or anything in between. We've got something everyone will enjoy! Bring your grown-up and be ready to play.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.