Alphabet Train: The Letter B

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, 3 - 6
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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)

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

Family 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)

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

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Winter Reading Celebration

10:00am - 6:30pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us for a day to celebrate CCPL's Winter Reading! Log your books, participate in one of our activities in the branch, and attend one of the fun programs. Stop by anytime between 10 AM and 6:30 PM!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Alphabet Train

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 3 - 6
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Critter Adventure

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Parrots, chinchillas, and snakes, oh my! Get up close and personal with a wide variety of animals, some with six legs, some with four, some with two, and some with no legs at all!

Let's Move!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
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.

Intro to Laser Cutting

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

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

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.

STEAM Stations

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Practice some fun STEAM skills as you visit the STEAM stations around the library.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Crafts: Fantasy Crafts

1:00pm - 3:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Are you a fan of reading fantasy series or playing Dungeons and Dragons? Drop in any time to make fantasy-themed crafts!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Teen Service Hour Opportunity: Carroll County Master Gardeners Project Prep Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, 12 - 18
Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Join Carroll County Master Gardeners at CCPL's Finksburg Branch for this service hour program. Registrants will earn up to two service hours for accurately prepping materials for the Carroll County Master Gardeners' upcoming events.

Winter Secrets

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 5 - 11
Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 11 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Many winter survival traits of plants and animals are not detected by the casual observer. Through interactive learning, young gardeners will explore the various ways they survive and discover the secrets they hold.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Winter Wildness Nerf Target Range

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, 8 - 13, Teens
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 13 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Come try out our Nerf weapons at a winter-themed target range.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Coding for Kids with Bee-Bot®!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 3 - 8
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 8 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

In this fun, hands-on activity, kids will go on a coding adventure with Bee-Bot®, friendly programmable robots designed to introduce younger kids to the basics of coding and sequencing!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, 12 - 17
Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

National Chocolate Cake Day

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 13 - 18
Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - 18 )

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

Celebrate National Chocolate Day in our teaching kitchen with a cake decorating class! Teens are invited to register to create a chocolate-filled, frosted, drizzled, and decorated cake. Each registration is for one teen and one cake.  

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.

All attendees need to register.

Monday Makers

5:30pm - 6:30pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Join us to learn how to make something new and creative.

Disclaimer(s)

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

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Fellowship Point

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large 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 Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Crochet Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for an evening of crochet and conversation. Bring your crochet supplies and/or whatever crochet project you have already started. All experience levels are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Taneytown Teen Advisory Board

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - 18
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Description:

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Yoga with Meditation

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.