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3D Design Skills: Sketching

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and modeling! In this comprehensive, hands-on session in Onshape, a powerful cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) platform, we will di...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and modeling! In this comprehensive, hands-on session in Onshape, a powerful cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) platform, we will dive further into the sketch tools and their functions.

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
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 ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Finksburg Book Club: The Celebrants

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg 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 ...

Description:

This month's selection is The Celebrants by Steven Rowley.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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 The Celebrants by Steven Rowley.

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

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

In this online class, Sarah Reading CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze...

Required
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 157
Description:

In this online class, Sarah Reading CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you!

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

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

3D Printed Calendars

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design! Explore some fundamental 3D modeling techniques while designing a desktop calendar to be 3D printed!

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

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design! Explore some fundamental 3D modeling techniques while designing a desktop calendar to be 3D printed!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

North Carroll Writers Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Carroll Small Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
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 mo...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Taneytown Study Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Business and Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, an...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Study Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

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

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone

Thursday, May 16, 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: 8
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Focaccia Bread Art

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

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, May 16, 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 "Adults" group.

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe with Sean Carroll

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Author Talks, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that go...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 106
Description:

Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee with the Classics: Rear Window

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for this month's selection, Alfred Hitchcock's suspense thriller, Rear Window, starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. This movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.

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

Description:

Join us for this month's selection, Alfred Hitchcock's suspense thriller, Rear Window, starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. This movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Inclusive Cooks: Black Bean Quesadilla

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

In this hands-on cooking series for people with disabilities and people without, we will prepare a simple Black Bean Quesadilla recipe. 

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

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

In this hands-on cooking series for people with disabilities and people without, we will prepare a simple Black Bean Quesadilla recipe. 

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.

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

This is a friendly, informal group gathering monthly to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome; the leader will provide materials.

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

This is a friendly, informal group gathering monthly to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome; the leader will provide materials.

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

LEGO® Creations

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults
LEGO® Creations:

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and yo...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

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, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional ...

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

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, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Small 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 Small 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.

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

Intro to 3D Scanning

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects. Join us for an introductory look into this technology used ...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Making Jam with Fresh Strawberries

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Participate in a hands-on workshop for making your own jam with Dr. Shauna Henley and Terry Serio from the University of Maryland Extension, Carroll County Office. The wo...

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

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Participate in a hands-on workshop for making your own jam with Dr. Shauna Henley and Terry Serio from the University of Maryland Extension, Carroll County Office. The workshop is for beginning and experienced canners.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Creative Clips

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Decorate and customize binder clips with personality! These clips will make great holiday gifts, place card holders, pseudo-chip clips, photo/art holders, and more! All materials w...

Cancelled
Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Decorate and customize binder clips with personality! These clips will make great holiday gifts, place card holders, pseudo-chip clips, photo/art holders, and more! All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

To Be Read: Jeff Shaara

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

From the bestselling author Jeff Shaara, comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Cr...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Description:

From the bestselling author Jeff Shaara, comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis. Extensively researched and vividly imagined, The Sha

Disclaimer(s)

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: This Tender Land

Monday, May 20, 2024 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 ...

Description:

This month's selection is This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.

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 This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.

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

Birds of Maryland: From Field to Forest and Ground Floor to Treetops

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau's entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds, such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers. He ...

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

Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Description:

Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau's entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds, such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Immigration and Naturalization Research

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Delve into your family's fascinating immigration history and U.S. citizenship experience. Learn about ports of entry, passenger lists, citizenship records, and online resources to ...

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

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Delve into your family's fascinating immigration history and U.S. citizenship experience. Learn about ports of entry, passenger lists, citizenship records, and online resources to find them.