This event is in the "Adults" group Q&A with the Small Business Administration Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:00pm Westminster Branch Program Type: Business and Finance Age Group: Adults Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Q&A with the Small Business Administration 9:30am–1:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance Description: Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga Nidra Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Yoga Nidra is the state of dynamic sleep. It is a powerful technique where you relax consciously, inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Yoga Nidra 10:00am–11:00am Eldersburg Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Yoga Nidra is the state of dynamic sleep. It is a powerful technique where you relax consciously, inducing complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Plant-Based Dishes for the Holidays Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults In this hands-on class, we will prepare and taste some plant-based dishes that are perfect for the holiday season. Closed View Details 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 Dec 5 2025 Fri Plant-Based Dishes for the Holidays 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Closed Registration is no longer available for this event. 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: In this hands-on class, we will prepare and taste some plant-based dishes that are perfect for the holiday season. 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 "Adults" group Book Chat Friday, December 5, 2025 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 Dec 5 2025 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 "Adults" group Writer's Circle Friday, December 5, 2025 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 Dec 5 2025 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 "Adults" group Real Estate Talk with Hanna: Home Updates and Getting Ready for the Spring Market Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Business and Finance Age Group: Adults Join us for an insightful series of real estate seminars led by Hanna Perez, an experienced real estate professional. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Cancelled Real Estate Talk with Hanna: Home Updates and Getting Ready for the Spring Market 10:00am–11:00am Eldersburg Branch Closed Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance Registration Required Description: Join us for an insightful series of real estate seminars led by Hanna Perez, an experienced real estate professional. 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, December 6, 2025 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 Dec 6 2025 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 "Adults" group Holiday Decoration Swap Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Age Group: Adults We all have winter holiday decorations we no longer use…come swap them out for some new-to-you ones! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Decoration Swap 1:00pm–2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: We all have winter holiday decorations we no longer use…come swap them out for some new-to-you ones! Disclaimer(s) Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Full View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals 1:30pm–4:30pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Open Registration will close on December 6, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet Monday, December 8, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 12:30pm–2:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class. 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 Baking Basics: Holiday Cookie Classics Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Break out the butter! Join us in the Teaching Kitchen to bake three classic holiday cookies: Pecan Snowballs, Peanut Butter Blossoms, and Chocolate Midnight Cookies. Full View Details 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Baking Basics: Holiday Cookie Classics 1:30pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Break out the butter! Join us in the Teaching Kitchen to bake three classic holiday cookies: Pecan Snowballs, Peanut Butter Blossoms, and Chocolate Midnight Cookies. 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 Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Full View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals 4:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Come Create Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Come Create 6:00pm–7:00pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on December 8, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided. 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 "Adults" group Veterans Book Club: Into Unknown Skies Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Into View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Veterans Book Club: Into Unknown Skies 6:00pm–7:45pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Into Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.
This event is in the "Adults" group North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Book Discussion Group: Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books ... This month's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures 6:00pm–8:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. 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 Yoga with Meditation Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Yoga with Meditation 6:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Cork Project Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Adults Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll use Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design to be engraved on cork. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Making for Seniors: Engrave a Simple Cork Project 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll use Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design to be engraved on cork.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Next Steps with Onshape Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and design. In this class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a claw assembly. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Next Steps with Onshape 4:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Welcome to the world of 3D modeling and design. In this class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a claw assembly. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Diamond Painting Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Drop-In Diamond Painting 5:30pm–7:30pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary! 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 Writers Group Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm North Carroll Small Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Age Group: Adults Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue North Carroll Writers Group 5:30pm–7:30pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. 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 Knit and Chat Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults Join us for this monthly meet-up with other knitters of all ages to relax, knit, get ideas for projects, receive help on current projects, gain new skills, and learn to knit if you don't know how. View Details 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Knit and Chat 6:00pm–7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for this monthly meet-up with other knitters of all ages to relax, knit, get ideas for projects, receive help on current projects, gain new skills, and learn to knit if you don't know how. 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 Gentle Yoga Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Gentle Yoga 6:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required 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 "Adults" group TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Offsite Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! All prizes are provided by Bistro 91. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg 7:00pm–9:00pm Offsite Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! All prizes are provided by Bistro 91.
