Cancelled

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.

Robot Pumpkin Smash

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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.

Saturday Adventures

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Basic Knife Skills

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner 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.

Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.

Cancelled

History of Rock 'n' Roll: Part 2

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.

All Aboard the Polar Express

11:00am–2:00pm
Kids, 2 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Description:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heartwarming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

Disclaimer(s)

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

The Art of Holiday Gift Wrapping & Design

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, 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:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

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

Get in the holiday spirit and unwrap your creative energy! Danielle will demonstrate three unique gift-wrapping techniques that you’ll be able to use for years to come.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

1:00pm–4:00pm
11 - 18, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Dinosaur Terrarium

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 5 - 11
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 11 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Create your own miniature dinosaur world! This workshop includes all the materials needed to build a tropical terrarium, complete with dinosaur figures, to bring home. 

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 with a Furry Friend

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
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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. 

The Hidden Life of Spices

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 7 - 18, Teens
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of spices. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

How to Stay Safe Online

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join our guest speaker from Carroll Community College as they discuss cybersecurity awareness in everyday life.

Disclaimer(s)

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