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Writer's Circle

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
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 anythi...

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!

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

3D Printer Design and Construction

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Interested in building your own 3D printer or learning more about how this technology works? Join us for an in-depth look at the mechanics, electronics, and software that bring the...

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

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

Interested in building your own 3D printer or learning more about how this technology works? Join us for an in-depth look at the mechanics, electronics, and software that bring these machines to life.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen After Hours: Pri-Dye Tie-Dye

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17
Description:

Show your colors with Pride, and come tie-dye a tote bag in a riot of fun colors! One tote bag per registrant. A permission slip is required for this program. Pizza, snacks, and dr...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Show your colors with Pride, and come tie-dye a tote bag in a riot of fun colors! One tote bag per registrant. A permission slip is required for this program. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - 17
Description:

Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking ...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Adventures

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will al...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Saturday Storytime:

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Writers Group

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 18, Teens
Description:

Welcome adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 2. Please feel...

Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Welcome adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 2.

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.

Group Baking: Cinnamon Rolls

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

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

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

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Spirit Book Club: Ordinary Grace

Saturday, June 8, 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 Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger.

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 Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Critique Group

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.

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

Description:

Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Marlene at Home: Travels to the Deep South on a Sleeper Car

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Online Video
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

All aboard! Join Marlene at Home for a first-time trip on an Amtrak sleeper car, a 21-hour trip from Baltimore to Birmingham, AL. The adventure continues by car to southern Alabama...

Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Online Video
Description:

All aboard! Join Marlene at Home for a first-time trip on an Amtrak sleeper car, a 21-hour trip from Baltimore to Birmingham, AL.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family Storytime:

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family Storytime:

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

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

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Read and Play:

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize....

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Move and Learn

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Description:

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

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

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

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

Knife Skills Practice: Black Bean Salad

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Sharpen your knife skills! Participants will make a black bean salad to take home in this hands-on class while practicing cutting techniques learned in our Basic Knife Skills class...

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

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Sharpen your knife skills! Participants will make a black bean salad to take home in this hands-on class while practicing cutting techniques learned in our Basic Knife Skills class. 

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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.

Books at Beck's

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

We'll hear all about what's coming out from Penguin Random House! Tickets are $5.00. Your ticket includes a $5.00 voucher to use towards the purchase of any book at the event....

Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

We'll hear all about what's coming out from Penguin Random House!

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

Unity Game Design: Customize the Platformer Microgame

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

In this two-day program, you will learn the basics of the Unity Game Design Engine by customizing Unity's Platformer Microgame. We'll use a variety of mods to modify the game level...

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

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

In this two-day program, you will learn the basics of the Unity Game Design Engine by customizing Unity's Platformer Microgame. We'll use a variety of mods to modify the game level, add a custom start screen, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Come Create

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it's fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it's fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mah Jongg

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Adults
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 Leag...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Book Club: The Earth Is All That Lasts

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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, f...

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)

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 "Kids" group.

Preschool Vision Screening

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
North Carroll Small Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 6
Description:

Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered...

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered in partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.