This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group All Aboard the Polar Express Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance, Storytime Age Group: Kids, 2 - Adults, Teens, Adults Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heartwarming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat All Aboard the Polar Express 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 ( 2 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance, Storytime Description: Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heartwarming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds. 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 Saturday Adventures Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 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! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Saturday Adventures 10:00am–11:00am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 6 - 11 CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids 1:00pm–2:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 6, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Bake Together: Soft Pretzels Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Kids, 6 - 18, Teens Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include: Upcoming View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Bake Together: Soft Pretzels 1:30pm–3:45pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 6, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include: 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 This event is in the "Adults" group PAWS to Read Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Finksburg Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm–3:00pm Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 6, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Description: Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Only kids 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, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Description: Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. 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 LEGO® Builders Club Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids, 6 - Adults Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design challenge each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon LEGO® Builders Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - Adults ) Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Description: Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design challenge each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity! 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.
Christmas Eve All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Christmas Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
This event is in the "Kids" group Kids' Craft Time Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 3 - 12 Join us for a craft morning at the library where there will be several options of crafts. Do one craft or do them all; the choice is yours! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Kids' Craft Time 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 ( 3 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for a craft morning at the library where there will be several options of crafts. Do one craft or do them all; the choice is yours! 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 Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 12 Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic The Nutcracker. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker 10:00am–11:00am Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 12 ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime Registration Required Description: Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic The Nutcracker. 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 Mario Kart World Tournament for Kids Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 6 - 11 CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a kids' tournament for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Mario Kart World Tournament for Kids 11:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a kids' tournament for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!
This event is in the "Kids" group Indoor Snowball Fight Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 6 - 12 Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, join us for an indoor “snowball” fight; no snow required! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Indoor Snowball Fight 1:00pm–1:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 12 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, join us for an indoor “snowball” fight; no snow required! 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 Who's in Your Backyard? Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Gardening and Environment Age Group: Kids, 6 - 11 Come and have some fun as we discover the wonders of the animals, birds, and insects that spend the cold months in our backyards. Where do they go? How do they stay warm? Do they sleep through the winter? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Who's in Your Backyard? 1:00pm–2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: Gardening and Environment Registration Required Description: Come and have some fun as we discover the wonders of the animals, birds, and insects that spend the cold months in our backyards. Where do they go? How do they stay warm? Do they sleep through the winter? Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Winter STEM Challenge Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids, 8 - 13, Teens Join us as we design and create a fort, a lookout tower, a snowball shooter, and more. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - 13" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter STEM Challenge 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 13 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Join us as we design and create a fort, a lookout tower, a snowball shooter, and more.
This event is in the "Kids" group Kids Creative Crafts Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 5 - 12 Come join us for a morning of creativity and fun! A variety of crafts will be available for you to create your own masterpiece. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Kids Creative Crafts 10:00am–12:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Come join us for a morning of creativity and fun! A variety of crafts will be available for you to create your own masterpiece.
This event is in the "Kids" group New Year's at Noon Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, Birth - 12 Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue New Year's at Noon 11:30am–12:30pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 12 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! 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 New Year's at Noon Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 2 - 12 Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue New Year's at Noon 11:30am–12:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Bake Together: Soft Pretzels Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Kids, 6 - 18, Teens Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include: Upcoming View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Bake Together: Soft Pretzels 1:00pm–3:15pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include: 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 Gingerbread Joy Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 7 - 17, Teens Spread some joy with gingerbread as we make new friends from other generations! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "7 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Gingerbread Joy 1:30pm–2:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 7 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Spread some joy with gingerbread as we make new friends from other generations! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
New Year's Eve All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
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
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! Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming Registration will open on December 19, 2025 @ 9:00am. 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.
