This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Vision Screening

9:15am - 12:30pm
Kids, 2 - 6
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

This free vision screening for preschool-aged children will test for lazy eye, nearsightedness, farsightedness, and depth perception. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. In partnership with the Deer Park Lions Club.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Move & Groove Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3)

9:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Required
Payment
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

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

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Expand your sewing skills by adding a zipper to a small storage bag. You'll insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone

Description:

Tour of the library

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Move & Groove Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Knife Skills

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness
Description:

Do you feel like you're going in a dozen directions? Or maybe you're not focusing due to hectic schedules. Sometimes, we need to stop everything and concentrate on the simpler things.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster 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 Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Curiosity Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, 5 - 8
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 8 )

Description:

Join us at Curiosity Club to explore different themes through stories, art, and hands-on activities. This special program allows kids and adult caregivers to have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

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

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess at the Library

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "21 and older" group.

Craft Beer Week 2024: Tastes and Tapas

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults, 21 and older
Required
Payment
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults
21 and older

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Celebrate Carroll County's Craft Brew Week at the Teaching Kitchen at Exploration Commons at 50 East. Join us to enjoy four delicious bites artfully paired with featured beers from four of our local breweries.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "21 and older" group.

CCPL Presents: How to Homebrew Beer

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, 21 and older
Required
Offsite Event
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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults
21 and older

Program Type: Cooking, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Interested in learning how to brew beer in your own home? Meet us at Brewery Fire to learn from the experts what you need and receive some helpful advice for getting started.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
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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 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Fun Night

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

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

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