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Family Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg 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....

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. Thanks to a Caring and...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens.

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

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for g...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knife Skills Practice: Ratatouille

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Do you need to brush up on your knife skills? In this two-hour refresher class, we'll cover the basic cuts and create a delicious ratatouille to bake at home. The class is intended...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Do you need to brush up on your knife skills? In this two-hour refresher class, we'll cover the basic cuts and create a delicious ratatouille to bake at home.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences wit...

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS.

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

Gentle Yoga

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased...

Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

All Day
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help! Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a pictur...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Chris Vaughn's Summer Fitness Camp

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 8
Description:

Embark on a thrilling journey with our Adventure Begins at the Library summer fitness camp! This action-packed program led by the dynamic Mr. Chris features 10 exhilarating station...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 8 )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Embark on a thrilling journey with our Adventure Begins at the Library summer fitness camp! This action-packed program led by the dynamic Mr.

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

Club Friendship

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun!

Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

Friday, July 19, 2024 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....

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Sensory Sensitive Storytime:

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

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 23

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

One Up Games

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 18
Description:

Explore a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors! Enjoy all the popular games, along with a mixture of classic and retro games. Play what you wish, with the freedom to mo...

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Explore a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors! Enjoy all the popular games, along with a mixture of classic and retro games. Play what you wish, with the freedom to move to any system and play any game.

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

Intro to CNC Routing

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC Router. In the morning session, we wi...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC Router. In the morning session, we will focus on project design and the VCarve software.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Luis Garay: The Passion and Inspiration of the Drum

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey. The audience will be introduced to many exotic instruments, s...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome; our leader is a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll Coun...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome; our leader is a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.  

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

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. Thanks to a Caring and...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Make Your Own Toad Abode

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 10
Description:

Create a home for toads! Toads are beneficial amphibians because they consume insects and slugs, which are considered pests in gardens. Creating a house for them provides much...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 10 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment
Description:

Create a home for toads! Toads are beneficial amphibians because they consume insects and slugs, which are considered pests in gardens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult DnD One Shot: The Wild Sheep Chase

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Welcome adventurers! Join us for a fun-filled, self-contained one-shot adventure! This silly one-shot is friendly to both new and returning players. Bring your own level four chara...

Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Welcome adventurers! Join us for a fun-filled, self-contained one-shot adventure! This silly one-shot is friendly to both new and returning players.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Luis Garay: The Passion and Inspiration of the Drum

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey. The audience will be introduced to many exotic instruments, s...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finksburg Garden Paver Painting

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17
Description:

Decorate paver stones for our reading garden! Earn two service learning hours for participating in this program. 

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Decorate paver stones for our reading garden! Earn two service learning hours for participating in this program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee with the Classics: The Philadelphia Story

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for this month's selection, The Philadelphia Story, starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart. Please note the time has been changed to the afternoon.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for this month's selection, The Philadelphia Story, starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart.

Please note the time has been changed to the afternoon.