Saturday Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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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.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 3 - 12
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

Goldilocks is off to get her mom some flour from the store. Should she go the long way or take the shortcut through the woods and risk running into the ferocious bears? Who else will she meet along the way?

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

Real Estate Talk with Hanna: Downsizing & Senior Living

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an insightful series of real estate seminars led by Hanna Perez, an experienced real estate professional.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Decoupage Pumpkin Centerpieces

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Enhance your autumn decor with personally designed decoupage pumpkins! All supplies provided.

History of Rock 'n' Roll: Part 1

10:00am–12:00pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Join guest speaker Paul Ruehs, a local history adjunct instructor, as he takes us through the musical genre that we call rock and roll.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Read with a Furry Friend

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children 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. 

Cancelled

Robot Pumpkin Smash

11:00am–12:30pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

K-Pop Fan Meetpp: Stan, Slay, Repeat

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

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

Calling all K-pop fans! Celebrate your love of music, fandom, and fantasy at our K-Pop Demon Hunters fan meetup. Share your favorite groups and songs and connect with other fans for an afternoon of music, games, and giveaways.

Cancelled

Fainting Goats at the Library!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

Have you ever heard of a fainting goat?! They are real, and they will be here at the library along with Goatsbeard Farm & Apiary, who will teach us about why goats faint. Don't forget your cameras!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

FSK Players Present: Peter and the Starcatcher Preview

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

How did Peter Pan become Peter Pan? The Francis Scott Key Players' fall production, Peter and the Starcatcher, tells the story, and they're bringing a preview to the library!

Terrible Teddy Workshop: Create a Huggable Monstrosity!

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Create the most terrible teddy bear ever—the wonkier the design, the better! We will provide the material; you just need to bring your creativity. No sewing experience required.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cancelled

Save a Story: DIY Oral History

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
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:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Save a story of someone you love or a history you would love to know. Learn how to create an oral history, from start to finish. Learn the lingo and practices for a successful process.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Adobe Illustrator Skill Builder: Tools & Shortcuts

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Boost your speed and confidence in Adobe Illustrator with this hands-on class focused on essential tools and time-saving shortcuts.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Game Day: Splendor

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play Splendor at City Park Gaming & Brew Room! An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks.

Robot Pumpkin Smash

3:00pm–4:30pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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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.

Disclaimer(s)

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