Celebrating America Fall History Expo

9:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

The Fall History Expo provides an opportunity for attendees to get to know the people in our community who are preserving and telling the stories of Carroll County’s past.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.

Saturday Adventures: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime Pick-Up

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Saturday Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Saturday Swap: Costumes

10:00am - 11:30am
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Have a costume you or your child has outgrown? Do you need a costume for an upcoming holiday, party, or play area? Join us at our costume swap to find a treasure!

Read with a Furry Friend

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills.

Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle with Mark Stille

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, History and Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 115
Description:

Come to the Celebrating America History Expo and stay for this special author presentation by Mark Stille.

Disclaimer(s)

Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.

Cancelled

Family, Friends, and Food: Healthy Holiday Eating Presented by Carroll Hospital

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Healthy eating through the holidays can be a challenge for anyone, whether you’re just starting or have been maintaining healthy eating patterns for a long time.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Intro to Adobe Illustrator

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!