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Cooking Together: Marshmallows & Hot Cocoa

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

In this hands-on class, we'll make marshmallows to cut at home and jars of hot cocoa mix to give as gifts or keep for yourself.  One registration per group, up to four part...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

In this hands-on class, we'll make marshmallows to cut at home and jars of hot cocoa mix to give as gifts or keep for yourself. 

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.

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 12
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. Children will enjoy storytime an...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Hot Chocolate Science

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 8
Description:

Hot cocoa isn't just for drinking anymore! Join us as we try out some super science experiments with hot chocolate!

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

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Hot cocoa isn't just for drinking anymore! Join us as we try out some super science experiments with hot chocolate!

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.

Music, Dance, and Me!

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 8
Description:

This fun movement class utilizes dance activities that include props (e.g., hula hoops, bean bags, scarves, tunnels, parachutes, etc.) while working on motor skills, color recognit...

Required
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 8 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

This fun movement class utilizes dance activities that include props (e.g., hula hoops, bean bags, scarves, tunnels, parachutes, etc.) while working on motor skills, color recognition, counting, and, of course, dancing!

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.

Cooking Together: Cinnamon Rolls

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

In this group cooking class, we will make quick-rise cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting from scratch. One registration is good for up to 4 attendees, with a minimum of 2 per group.

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.

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

New Year's at Noon

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 12
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!

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.

Indoor Snowball Fight

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12
Description:

Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, join us for an indoor "snowball" fight; no snow required!

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. 

New Year's Holiday

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch

New Year's Day

All Day
CCPL Headquarters, Eldersburg Branch, Finksburg Branch, , , Mobile Services, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Offsite, Taneytown Branch, , , Westminster Branch

Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday

Closing
Branches:
CCPL Headquarters, Eldersburg Branch, Finksburg Branch, , , Mobile Services, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Offsite, Taneytown Branch, , , Westminster Branch
Description:

Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 3
Twos and Threes Together:

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Cancelled
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

ABCs & 123s: Winter

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 6
Description:

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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 "Kids" group.

LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12
Description:

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mix and Mingle

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 5
Description:

This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers. Each month, we fill the meeting room with toys and activities that encourage learning and healthy...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Description:

This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers.

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.

Read with a Furry Friend

Saturday, January 18, 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
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.

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. 

MLK 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 Martin Luther King Holiday

Closing
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 Martin Luther King Holiday

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

Chess at the Library

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 7 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players 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.

LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12
Description:

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

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, February 15, 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
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.

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. 

Presidents' 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 Presidents' Day Holiday

Closing
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 Presidents' Day Holiday

This event is in the "Kids" group.

ABCs & 123s: Be My Valentine

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 6
Description:

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We'll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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 "Kids" group.

Mix and Mingle

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 5
Description:

This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers. Each month, we fill the meeting room with toys and activities that encourage learning and healthy...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Description:

This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers.

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.

Chess at the Library

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 7 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players 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.