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Corky reading to a group of young penguins

Family Storytime

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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)

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 Workforce Development

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Business and Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

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
child building with blocks

Play and Explore

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 5

Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.

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
multicolored balls of yarn

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size 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.

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.

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
An American toad sittting on a log below the text "Toad Abodes."

Toad Abodes

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens

Decorate a flowerpot to make a toad shelter for your yard! All materials will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 27, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Decorate a flowerpot to make a toad shelter for your yard! All materials 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
First aid supplies including bandages, medical tape, and scissors on a yellow background.

Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults

This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.

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
person sitting in lotus position on a green background

Yoga with Meditation

Monday, April 27, 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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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 "Kids" group
young penguins playing with blocks

Read and Play

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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.

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
Corky reading to a group of young penguins

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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)

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
Line Dancing with Lori

Line Dancing with Lori

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for 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. 

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Youth Community Service Group

Youth Community Service Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Service Learning Hours
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 18

Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: Service Learning Hours
Description:

Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

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
a colorful illustration of a pencil on a white background

Writing Group

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:15am - 1:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.

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
Corky dancing

Move & Groove Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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
Corky dancing

Move & Groove Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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
Diamond painting tools and beads forming a rainbow pattern with a red butterfly on the left over the text "Diamond Art Butterfly Plant Stake."

Diamond Art Butterfly Plant Stake

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults

Try your hand at diamond painting by making a small project to take home. Combining the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting uses tiny round resin beads on an adhesive base to create a glittering final product. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

Try your hand at diamond painting by making a small project to take home. Combining the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting uses tiny round resin beads on an adhesive base to create a glittering final product. 

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
Hand hovering over a board game with dice mid-roll and the text "STRATEGY GAMES".

Strategy Games

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Small Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Adults

Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play. 

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Stylized chess pieces with "OPEN CHESS" text on a green ribbon.

Open Chess

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
multicolored balls of yarn

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.

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 "Kids" group
young penguins playing with blocks

Read and Play

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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.

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 "Adults" group
Illustration of a woman holding an infant with the text "Nurturing Touch Infant Massage Class."

Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months, Adults

Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Only adults need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Corky reading to a group of young penguins

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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)

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
Felt bird pin with purple wings and button eye, under the text "Make a Felt Bird Pin."

Make a Felt Bird Pin

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn basic sewing skills to make a cute, colorful felt bird that can be made into a decorative pin or magnet. Facts about birds and how to protect them will be shared too.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Learn basic sewing skills to make a cute, colorful felt bird that can be made into a decorative pin or magnet. Facts about birds and how to protect them will be shared too.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Thursday, April 30, 2026 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.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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 "Kids" group
an illustration of kids doing crafts

Big Art Small Hands

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 5

Join us for a morning of open-ended art. Explore your child's creativity and help strengthen their fine motor skills through art.  

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for a morning of open-ended art. Explore your child's creativity and help strengthen their fine motor skills through art.