New Year's Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Description: Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday
Hold for Roar like a Lion All Day 1/2 - 1/18 Finksburg Display Case - Left at Finksburg Branch Finksburg Branch Jan 2 - 18 2026 Hold for Roar like a Lion All Day 1/2–1/18 Library Branch: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Display Case - Left
This event is in the "Kids" group Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 2 - 10 Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 10" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 10 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English. 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 ABCs & 123s: Winter Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Age Group: Kids, 2 - 6 Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 6" group Jan 2 2026 Fri ABCs & 123s: Winter 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on January 2, 2026 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Description: Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning 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 "Adults" group Book Chat Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Book Chat 1:00pm–2:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next! 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 3D Printer Basics Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids, 6 - 17, Teens Learn the basics of creating a 3D image in Tinkercad, then design a project that we’ll print out just for you! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 2026 Fri 3D Printer Basics 1:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of creating a 3D image in Tinkercad, then design a project that we’ll print out just for you! Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writer's Circle Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Writer's Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you! 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 Valentine's Crafts with Clay Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, Birth - 5 Let's make Valentine's Day crafts at the library! Join us and a professional potter as we make heart-shaped sculptures out of clay. All resources will be provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Valentine's Crafts with Clay 10:00am–11:00am Mount Airy Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 5 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Let's make Valentine's Day crafts at the library! Join us and a professional potter as we make heart-shaped sculptures out of clay. All resources will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Puzzle Race Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Puzzle Race 10:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group The Beatles Story Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: History and Genealogy Age Group: Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults This presentation will discuss who The Beatles were, key points in their history and recordings, and why they continue to have such an impact on pop culture. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat The Beatles Story 10:00am–12:00pm Westminster Branch Open Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Registration Required Description: This presentation will discuss who The Beatles were, key points in their history and recordings, and why they continue to have such an impact on pop culture. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Read with a Furry Friend Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Every dog enjoys a good story! 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 and help with emotional and social skills. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Description: Every dog enjoys a good story! 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 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 "Teens" group Dinner's on Me: Chicken Noodle Soup Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 13 - 18 Hey, teens, let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Improve your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience in the kitchen. Open Register Now Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - 18" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Dinner's on Me: Chicken Noodle Soup 1:30pm–3:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 1:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 13 - 18 ) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Hey, teens, let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Improve your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pottery in the Afternoon: Clay Heart Art Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Valentine’s Day is next month! Wouldn’t you like to make something special for that special someone? Join us as we make clay heart art with a professional local potter and teacher. You’ll absolutely fall in love with your creation! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Pottery in the Afternoon: Clay Heart Art 2:00pm–3:30pm Mount Airy Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Valentine’s Day is next month! Wouldn’t you like to make something special for that special someone? Join us as we make clay heart art with a professional local potter and teacher. You’ll absolutely fall in love with your creation! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons Winter Adventure Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: 11 - 18, Teens Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Dungeons & Dragons Winter Adventure 2:00pm–4:00pm Finksburg Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Family 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 Family Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Family 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy 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. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Family 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) 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. 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 Read and Play Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 24 Months Read and Play: 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.... View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Play and Explore Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, Birth - 5 Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Play and Explore 10:30am–11:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 5 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available. 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 Let's Move! Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Let's Move! 11:00am–11:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Alphabet Train Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Alphabet Train: Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. 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 Alphabet Train Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Alphabet Train: Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. 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 North Carroll Knitters Group Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon North Carroll Knitters Group 1:00pm–3:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Cooking for Wellness: Beef and Lentil Bolognese Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults It’s the start of a new year! Review the basics of nutrition with a registered dietitian and discuss how to set your goals for the year while enjoying a healthful, balanced meal. Open Register Now Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Cooking for Wellness: Beef and Lentil Bolognese 1:30pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 5, 2026 @ 1:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Registration Required Payment Required Description: It’s the start of a new year! Review the basics of nutrition with a registered dietitian and discuss how to set your goals for the year while enjoying a healthful, balanced meal. 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.
