Meet and Greet Mo Willems' Pigeon!

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Meet and greet a special guest: Mo Willems' Pigeon! The Pigeon will come to the library as a costumed mascot, ready to meet all the fans of his books.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

National Seed Swap Day

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Description:

It may be cold and snowy, but it's never too early to start planning your garden! Bring your heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in individually labeled packets to swap with other gardeners.

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.

Lunar New Year Celebrations

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

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

Lunar New Year begins January 29, but we're starting to celebrate early! Join us for crafts and games to welcome a new year according to a different calendar. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

National Seed Swap Day

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Description:

It may be cold and snowy, but it's never too early to start planning your garden! Bring your heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in individually labeled packets to swap with other gardeners.

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.

To Be Read: Finding Ruth by Ilka Knuppel

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, History and Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Ruth Rosa Luise Mühlmann was 20 years old when she was killed at Bernburg Euthanasia Center on March 31, 1941, one of over 300,000 people with disabilities murdered by the Nazis.

LEGO® Builders Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 6 - 11
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Read with a Furry Friend

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

A Winter Concert with Harpist Lydia Bandy

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join us for an afternoon concert with harpist Lydia Bandy. Stop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole concert!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Laser Engraved Monogram Cork Trivet

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

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

Learn some of the basics of Adobe Illustrator and design for the laser engraver while we create a monogram design for a cork trivet. Participants will then get to see their trivet being engraved.