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Taneytown Anime Club

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens
Description:

Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime on Crunchyroll with other Taneytown teens!

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime on Crunchyroll with other Taneytown teens!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size 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 Mid-Size 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.

North Carroll Writers Group

Thursday, October 10, 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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to mo...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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
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: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Offsite
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 Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano.

Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
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 Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Me...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Description:

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

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.

Cooking Gluten-Free Workshop

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Are you curious about gluten-free cooking or what it means to be gluten-free? Join us for a hands-on cooking class as we make Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Bites with a Ranch Drizzl...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Are you curious about gluten-free cooking or what it means to be gluten-free? Join us for a hands-on cooking class as we make Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Bites with a Ranch Drizzle and Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

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

Westminster Branch Chess Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instruct...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor.

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.

Robot Pumpkin Smash

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collabo...

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Sensory Sensitive Storytime:

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Storytime

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

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.

Yoga with Meditation

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if parti...

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

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills...

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills 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 "Everyone" group.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training...

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccin

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.

What Can I Make?: 3D Printing

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Are you looking to get started in 3D printing? This class will review the basics of the process, software, and machinery we have available in our makerspace.

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Are you looking to get started in 3D printing? This class will review the basics of the process, software, and machinery we have available in our makerspace.

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

Family Book Bingo

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Join us after the library closes for an evening of fun for the whole family with book bingo! There is no cost to enter, door prize raffles just for showing up, and every win lets y...

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Join us after the library closes for an evening of fun for the whole family with book bingo! There is no cost to enter, door prize raffles just for showing up, and every win lets you pick a free book! 

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.

Murder Mystery Lock-In: Dead Money

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

There's been a murder at the Mount Airy Casino! Now, the guests are being illegally detained by casino management, with a killer still on the loose. Can you crack the case and free...

Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

There's been a murder at the Mount Airy Casino! Now, the guests are being illegally detained by casino management, with a killer still on the loose. Can you crack the case and free yourself from casino security?

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.

Open Sewing Studio

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your current sewing project in the company of others. A volunteer will be ava...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your current sewing project in the company of others.

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

Dear Pen Pal

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Sometimes, talking to people is hard. Why not write a letter instead? What's that? You don't know how? Drop into the program to learn the basics of sending letters! We'll go ove...

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

Description:

Sometimes, talking to people is hard. Why not write a letter instead?

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Waggin' at Watkins Park with CCPL's Mount Airy Branch

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Fun and Games, Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us at Watkins Park fur the ulti-mutt Halloween paw-ty! Visit your favorite library staff, as well as local vendors, to get plenty of treats. Costumes welcomed. This waggin' ce...

Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games, Live Animals
Description:

Join us at Watkins Park fur the ulti-mutt Halloween paw-ty! Visit your favorite library staff, as well as local vendors, to get plenty of treats. Costumes welcomed. This waggin' celebration is both kid- and pet-friendly. 

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

Star Wars Reads with Justina Ireland

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking. Registration is recommend...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Description:

Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll.

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.

Carroll County Writers Group

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association for their monthly meeting at CCPL's Finksburg Branch.

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

Description:

Join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association for their monthly meeting at CCPL's Finksburg Branch.

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

Make Your Own Creepy Crafts

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Spiders and skulls and Frankentoys, oh my! Embrace the season with creepy, crawly crafting.

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Spiders and skulls and Frankentoys, oh my! Embrace the season with creepy, crawly crafting.

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: What Storm, What Thunder

Saturday, October 12, 2024 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 ...

Description:

This month's selection is What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy. What Storm, What Thunder is the One Maryland One Book 2024 selection.

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 What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy.

What Storm, What Thunder is the One Maryland One Book 2024 selection.

Disclaimer(s)

One Maryland One Book, Maryland Humanities, and Institute of Museum and Library Services logos

 

One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library Agency.

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

Star Wars Costume Contest: Teens & Adults

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

  Please plan ahead! Downtown Westminster will have high traffic on Saturday, October 12 due to the Oyster Stroll. Here is a helpful map of area parking. Celebrate ...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

 

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.