Read and Play

9:30am - 10:30am
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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.

Preschool Vision Screening

9:30am - 12:00pm
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:
Drop-in for a free vision screening for your child, offered in partnership with the Deer Park Lions Club. This screening for preschool-aged children will test for lazy eye, nearsightedness, farsightedness, and depth perception. Children must be accom...

Family Storytime

9:45am - 10:45am
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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. 

Read and Play

9:45am - 10:45am
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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.

Meetup Mondays

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:
Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities; you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same tim...

Ready, Set, School!

10:30am - 11:30am
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: , Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Alphabet Train: E and F

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type:
Description:
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. ...

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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. 

Shake, Rattle, and Read

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: , Music Theater and Dance
Description:
Explore dancing, singing, and shaking your sillies out at this movement-based program. Older siblings welcome. ...

Open Exploration

3:00pm - 8:30pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Description:
Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours. Check https://library.carr.org/programs/explorationpoint.asp for a full list of the equipment and software available. ...

Escape Room

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - 17 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Gather clues, figure out puzzles and attempt to escape the room in less than an hour. ...

Purse Charms

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Add a little personality or whimsy to your handbag with jewelry for your purse. Create your own personalized charm to decorate a special bag and show the world your style. All supplies will be provided. ...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Teen Advisory Board

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:
Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled meeting to learn how you can become a leader in your library. But it's not all work and no play; we'll provide plenty of snacks and games too! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Watercolor Card Making

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Create a Valentine-themed watercolor card and share a little love with someone special! ...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Open Mah Jongg

6:30pm - 8:45pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Small 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, as well as those newer to the game, for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be prov...

Caregiving & Dementia: Helpful Strategies for Effective Caregiving

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Required
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:
Kellie McThenia, Executive Master of Health Administration candidate at George Washington University, has eight years of experience in working with older adults. Caring for those who have dementia is one of Kellie's greatest passions. Join her for an...