Saturday Adventures

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!

Stress Busters

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

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

Need some time to de-stress? Come try some stress busters, from a make-your-own sugar scrub to chocolate tasting and coloring sheets.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Farm Animal Meet & Greet

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Read a book and visit some rescued farm animals brought to the library by Farm Sweet Farm, a local farm rescue in Mount Airy!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Carroll County Writers Group

1:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association for their monthly meeting at CCPL's Finksburg Branch.

Minecraft for Me

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids, 5 - 11
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 11 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of Minecrafting on the library servers! We’ll start with a group build in Creative, then play around in Survival mode. Inexperienced players are welcome to bring a grownup to assist.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Free Spirit Book Club: The Dutch House

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size 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 Dutch House by Ann Patchett.

Robot Pumpkin Smash

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin.

Paint a Paper Pumpkin

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, 8 - 13, Teens
Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 13 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Come paint and decorate a papier-mâché pumpkin to serve as a centerpiece for your family's fall table. All supplies will be provided, but they will be limited to registrants only. 

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Onshape: Beyond the Basics

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

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

Ready to take your 3D design skills to the next level?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Carroll County Critique Group

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.