Writing Group

9:15am - 1:00pm
Adults
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Move & Groove Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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

9:45am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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. 

Ready, Set, School!

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, 3 - 6
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

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: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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. 

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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. 

Mount Airy Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. 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. 

Move & Groove Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Practice Your Piping Skills!

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

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

In this class, we will first practice different piping designs on paper. Then, you will use those skills to decorate an 8"x8" single-layer cake with colorful designs, which you can take home. 

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.

Read and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

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

Ready, Set, School!

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

Program Type: Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 2 - 3
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

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

VITA Tax Preparation (North Carroll Branch)

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS Program that offers free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income households.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Demystifying Senior Living Options

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Description:

Wondering about retirement living options? Learn about different types of communities, prepare yourself with the questions you need to ask both yourself and potential facilities, and explore related topics like downsizing and financial planning.

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.

Cancelled

Fun and Games

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us to play a variety of board games, card games, party games, and group games in a relaxed atmosphere geared toward homeschoolers.

This program will be held on the floor of 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. 

Pressed Flower Lantern

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us as we make a pressed flower spring lantern to illuminate your home and bring the outdoors in. All supplies will be provided.

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.

Westminster Book Club: Pint of No Return

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small 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 Pint of No Return by Dana Mentink. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Disclaimer(s)

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

African Cooking: Beef Stew with Yam

5:30pm - 7:00pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join guest instructor Leticia Nortey from Expanding Boundaries International to prepare an egg and corned beef stew with yams in this hands-on cooking class. 

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.

Spring Paint Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 0
Description:

Help us celebrate spring by joining us for a fun evening of painting!

The paint we use can stain clothing, so please wear old clothes to this event. Materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary.

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.

Mount Airy Scrapbook Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Can't find the time or space at home to do your scrapbooking? Join us for a monthly scrapbooking club where you bring your materials from home, spread out, and work on your projects. Meet other scrapbook lovers and share ideas.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Open Chess

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Family Fun Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Jack and the Beanstalk Puppet Show

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

Jack, a poor country boy, traded the family cow for a handful of magic beans, much to his mom's dismay. He wanted to prove they were magic, so he planted a bean outside.

Disclaimer(s)

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