This event is in the "Adults" group Open Mah Jongg Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Open Mah Jongg 1:30pm–3:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group History of Spying: Part 1 Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: History and Genealogy Age Group: Adults This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present. It covers three main areas: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat History of Spying: Part 1 9:30am–11:30am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present. It covers three main areas: 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Arduino Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Introduction to Arduino 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The ABCs of Self Defense Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Would you like to increase your safety awareness in public or private locations? Learn how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations from Carl Minkel, founder and chief instructor of the Taekwondo Arnis Academy. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The ABCs of Self Defense 12:00pm–1:30pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Would you like to increase your safety awareness in public or private locations? Learn how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations from Carl Minkel, founder and chief instructor of the Taekwondo Arnis Academy. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Art of Book Folding: Hedgehogs Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Join us for a fun and cozy afternoon as we upcycle books into adorable hedgehogs. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The Art of Book Folding: Hedgehogs 1:00pm–2:30pm Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Join us for a fun and cozy afternoon as we upcycle books into adorable hedgehogs. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Carroll County Writers Group Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Age Group: Adults Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. This month's program will be a round table discussion on how to write author bios. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Carroll County Writers Group 1:00pm–3:15pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. This month's program will be a round table discussion on how to write author bios. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Snowy Slime Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults Join us in creating snowy slime in our slime lab! Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat Snowy Slime 1:30pm–2:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Join us in creating snowy slime in our slime lab! 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 Free Spirit Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg 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 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. 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 Create Your Own Vision Board Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Have you made New Year's goals or resolutions? A vision board may be just the tool you need to help you focus on achieving them. Design a board that makes you feel great and inspires your plans for the future. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Create Your Own Vision Board 2:00pm–3:30pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Have you made New Year's goals or resolutions? A vision board may be just the tool you need to help you focus on achieving them. Design a board that makes you feel great and inspires your plans for the future. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Carroll County Critique Group Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Age Group: Adults Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Carroll County Critique Group 3:30pm–4:45pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet Monday, January 12, 2026 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 Jan 12 2026 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 Books and Bites: Biographies and Blondies Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Let's meet in the Teaching Kitchen to make Vanilla Cardamom Blondies. While they bake, enjoy some tea and join in a discussion of the newest biographies led by Westminster Branch librarians. Upcoming 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Books and Bites: Biographies and Blondies 1:00pm–2:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Let's meet in the Teaching Kitchen to make Vanilla Cardamom Blondies. While they bake, enjoy some tea and join in a discussion of the newest biographies led by Westminster Branch librarians. 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 Open Mah Jongg Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm Westminster Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Open Mah Jongg 5:00pm–7:45pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.
This event is in the "Adults" group Open Mah Jongg Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Open Mah Jongg 5:30pm–7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printing for Absolute Beginners Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults What's a 3D print, and how do you make it? In this class, we'll go over everything you need to know to get started with 3D printing. From materials to software to finding files online, this class will teach you the very basics. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon 3D Printing for Absolute Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: What's a 3D print, and how do you make it? In this class, we'll go over everything you need to know to get started with 3D printing. From materials to software to finding files online, this class will teach you the very basics. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Come Create Monday, January 12, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Come Create 6:00pm–7:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 9:00am. 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: The Forgers Monday, January 12, 2026 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 The View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Veterans Book Club: The Forgers 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 The 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 Yoga with Meditation Monday, January 12, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Yoga with Meditation 6:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 9:00am. 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: Create a Simple Vinyl Cutter Project Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 Cricut Design Space to create a simple project to be cut out on one of EC's vinyl cutters. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Making for Seniors: Create a Simple Vinyl Cutter Project 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 30, 2025 @ 9:00am. 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 Cricut Design Space to create a simple project to be cut out on one of EC's vinyl cutters.
This event is in the "Adults" group Strategy Games Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults This group is all about connecting people who love board games that make you think. We meet regularly to explore strategic board games like Catan, Azul, Wingspan, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Strategy Games 1:30pm–4:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: This group is all about connecting people who love board games that make you think. We meet regularly to explore strategic board games like Catan, Azul, Wingspan, and more!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Creating AI Images for Use in the Makerspace Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults In this class, we will discuss using generative AI to create images for use in the Makerspace. Topics will include what generative AI is and how it works, common pitfalls and issues with AI images, and the potential for AI use in the Makerspace. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Creating AI Images for Use in the Makerspace 5:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 30, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: In this class, we will discuss using generative AI to create images for use in the Makerspace. Topics will include what generative AI is and how it works, common pitfalls and issues with AI images, and the potential for AI use in the Makerspace. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Diamond Painting Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 Jan 13 2026 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, January 13, 2026 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 Jan 13 2026 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 "Adults" group It's Scent-sational! Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Learn to make a scented body scrub and a moisturizing lip balm at this fun winter program. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue It's Scent-sational! 6:00pm–7:00pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 30, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Learn to make a scented body scrub and a moisturizing lip balm at this fun winter program. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
