This event is in the "Adults" group

Potomac Community Services

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter STEM Challenge

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 8 - 13, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 13 )
Teens

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

Join us as we design and create a fort, a lookout tower, a snowball shooter, and more.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Creative Crafts

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 5 - 12
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Come join us for a morning of creativity and fun! A variety of crafts will be available for you to create your own masterpiece.

This event is in the "Kids" group

New Year's at Noon

11:30am–12:30pm
Kids, Birth - 12
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 12 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

New Year's at Noon

11:30am–12:30pm
Kids, 2 - 12
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 12 )

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

Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Potomac Community Services

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bake Together: Soft Pretzels

1:00pm–3:15pm
Kids, 6 - 18, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them.  

This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Gingerbread Joy

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids, 7 - 17, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - 17 )
Teens

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

Spread some joy with gingerbread as we make new friends from other generations!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafty Café: Earring Extravaganza

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 12 - 17
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Come craft with us! Learn some techniques for making your own adornments, or feel free to design your own. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Banking Basics & Budgeting for Teens

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, 12 - 18
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: Business and Finance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a presentation and Q&A session with presenters from M&T Bank, specifically designed for teens to learn about banking basics and budgeting. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Adobe Illustrator

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

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

Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mah Jongg

5:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Carroll Writers Group

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Disclaimer(s)

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