English Language Practice Group

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Description:

Join Fun-In-It Storytelling as they present Jon Sciezka's The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Baby Beach Day

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 5
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

It's a beach day…at the library! Bring your babies and visit the beach from the comforts of the library! 

We'll make sand castles, splash in water, and play with beach balls as we spend time outside at the shore. 

Read and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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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. 

Coffee with the Classics: The Awful Truth

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for our August film, the delightful romantic comedy The Awful Truth, starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cook Together: Pokémon Kitchen Quest

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids, 6 - 12
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

In this hands-on class, participants will create Pokémon-themed snacks inspired by favorite characters. One registration fee per group, up to four participants.

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.

Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

10:45am–11:45am
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

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. 

Lunchtime Performances: The Leister Quartet

12:00pm–1:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join us for our Summer Lunchtime Performance series featuring swingin' jazz standards with The Leister Quartet.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Mini Musicians

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, 3 - 6
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm.

Day for Book Lovers

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Description:

Purchase tickets here

Tickets are $60 each and include luncheon and a signed copy of A Dog in Georgia by Lauren Grodstein.

Rocks and Geodes (Eldersburg)

2:00pm–3:30pm
11 - 17, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

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

Join us to crack open geodes and paint some rocks. All materials will be provided for you.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Nintendo Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

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

Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided.