This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mix and Mingle

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 5
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Description:

This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 3 - 12
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Fairytale Engineering

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 2 - 7
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 7 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Description:

Help us design a solution for our fairytale friend's problems! This program will begin with a brief storytime followed by an interactive building activity.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pumpkin Fun

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 2 - 6
Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

No school for CCPS today, so bring the kids and join the fun at our Annual STEM Day! At this session, we'll celebrate pumpkins with stories, songs, activities, and a craft. This might get messy, so dress in old clothes.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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.

Kids Painter's Palette

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, 6 - 12
Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Join us for a morning of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create beginner-level artwork inspired by the spooky season. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Practice Circle

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled

Food Science in the Kitchen (Part 1): S'more Molecules

10:30am - 1:00pm
Teens, 12 - 18
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Participants will gain foundational knowledge, develop science skills, and explore careers, all in a familiar format – food.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

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

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

Seasonal Creations: Montage Mini Pumpkins

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

What could be cuter than pumpkins? How about mini-pumpkins? Bring your fall festive creativity as we make montage mini-pumpkins with scrapbook paper and mod-podge. We'll decorate them with unique designs so you can adore them year-round.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Service Hour Opportunity: Paint Carroll Pink

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens, 12 - 18
Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Participate in the Paint Carroll Pink service initiative! Create a gift to be distributed to patients undergoing cancer treatment at Carroll Hospital. Decorating items will be available to participants.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccin

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pumpkin Art & Dancing Hearts

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, 6 - 11
Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

No school for CCPS today, so bring the kids and join the fun at our Annual STEM Day! At this session, we'll be creating pumpkin seed art, measuring mini pumpkins, and watching dancing candy!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Only kids need to register. 

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

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

Spooky Nerf Target Range

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Come by to make a target and try out our Nerf weapons on various spooky-themed targets!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Wings of Fire Fest

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Description:

Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for a drop-in celebration of the Wings of Fire books! Create a paper dragonet of destiny, make a dragon egg, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Ghost Walk of Westminster

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, History and Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Description:

Join us for a ghost presentation and stroll through Westminster to visit our local ghosts and legends. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Registrants will be contacted with updates in the event of bad weather.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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.