This event is in the "Everyone" group

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

All Day
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure.

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 "Everyone" group

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

All Day
Everyone, All Ages
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden

9:00am–11:00am
Teens, 14 - 17
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, Service Learning Hours
Registration Required
Description:

Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Earth Day Celebration

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 3 - 12
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

Join the Mount Airy Garden Club to learn about the wonders of Earth Day! Parents are encouraged to attend with younger children to help with the activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Adventures

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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. 

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

April Showers Mobiles

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, 7 - 14, Teens
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - 14 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Design and decorate a cool, crafty cloud to hang in your room, and remember that an April shower could always be just the thing to put a rainbow in your day. 

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

DIY Pressed Flower Cards

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of DIY as we decorate beautiful cards using pressed and dried flowers. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "21 and older" group

Custom Wine Glass and Tasting

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, 21 and older
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on April 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Adults
21 and older

Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

On day one of this class, we will learn some of the basics of the laser's rotary tool to create a design and engrave it onto stemless wine glasses. On day two, we will do wine tasting in the kitchen!

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

Read with a Furry Friend

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness.

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

The Tangle Circle

2:30pm–4:15pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 11, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Relax and learn the simple, meditative art of Zentangle. Join CZTs Melissa Grim & Barb Szaro in person to relax and create beautiful patterns one stroke at a time. No art experience needed.

Disclaimer(s)

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