April Showers, Paper Flowers

All Day
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Take Home Kits
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Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Design and create your own stunning arrangement of flowers -- no water or fertilizer needed! ...

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

All Day
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:
Our friend Gnome-E-O is back from down south and ready to usher in spring at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! Tell us where you found him, get a sticker, and fill out a ticket for ...

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Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Eggstravaganza!

All Day
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 9 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:
Eggs-tra! Eggs-tra! The egg hunt is back this year! The Roaring Run Lions Club and Carroll County Public Library invite you to stop by the Finksburg Branch to eggs-perience this annual tradition in a socially distanced format! Pick up a game board at...

Family Read Together Kits

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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: Take Home Kits
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Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
Bond with your children as they get older, through reading! Storytime is not just for the littles. Reading with older children is proven to help create life-long readers, and now we are making it easy to start a read-aloud tradition in your own ...

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Only kids need to register. 

CADurday

9:00am - 10:00am
Virtual Event
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Location: Online
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Online Video, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Description:
Join us for simple CAD projects that highlight the versatility and easy use of Fusion 360. We’ll demonstrate everyday computer-aided design skills ranging from modeling simple parts to designing things you can 3D print. Media Production Tools we...

Family Cooking Class: Sushi Rolling Basics

9:30am - 11:00am
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:
Are you ready to make sushi at home? Join us in this hands-on family cooking class to learn basic sushi rolling techniques and simple recipes to try. We will prepare sushi with vegetables or cooked ingredients and enjoy our tasty creations at the end...

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Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

Tai Chi for Rehabilitation

10:00am - 11:00am
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 2
Description:
Tai chi is an ancient practice that has its origins in China. It is a mind/body practice that incorporates breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. We will h...

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All attendees need to register.

STEM Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement...all with a STEM twist! Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. ...

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Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:
Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp, as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful calming music.  ...

Read with a Furry Friend

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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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! KPets’ 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 as well as help with emotional and social ski...

Our Native Trees and Those Pesky Pests

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 17 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:
Join Paul Mullins, an arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts, as he discusses beneficial and native trees for our area, as well as pest prevention and maintenance. ...

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All attendees need to register.

The Benefits of Native Plants

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:
This presentation explores the many reasons we should plant native plants in our landscapes. You will discover that planting natives help nurture wildlife and benefit the Chesapeake Bay. You will be able to easily apply the information to your landsc...

Sushi Rolling Basics

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:
Are you ready to make sushi at home? Join us in this hands-on class to learn basic sushi rolling techniques and simple recipes to try. We will prepare sushi with vegetables or cooked ingredients and enjoy our tasty creations at the end of class. ...

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Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

The Buzz about Bugs: Insect Chemistry

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:
Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of insects. ...

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All attendees need to register.

Francis Scott Key Players Present: Shrek the Musical

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:
Join the Francis Scott Key Players for ogre-sized family fun in this short teaser from the upcoming production of Shrek the Musical. Hear songs from the musical, meet the cast, and create a kid-friendly fairy tale craft to take home. Don't miss the f...