Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Help us say thank you to our local community helpers in a special storytime with guests from the Mount Airy Police Department!

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Storytime

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Play Baby Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 3
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 3 )

Description:

You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

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: 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. 

Snow, Ice, & Snowmen

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - 5
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Bundle up for a chilly program about all things cold. We will explore snow and ice and make a cute snowman. Learning stations will help the children engage in creative play and learning. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am–3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Give blood and save a life. Set up an appointment or drop in. 

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

10:45am–11:45am
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am.
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. 

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone - Winter Ball

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

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

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment!

We love Club Friendship and can't wait for our Winter Ball! Wear some fun dress attire and get ready to boogie down with us!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Pairs Cooking: Tiramisu

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Learn what makes tiramisu an irresistible classic! Participants will learn what tiramisu is and create their very own to take home to share. Registration is for two people.

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.

Open Mah Jongg

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one 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.