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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 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 Association

Saturday, August 10, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Class: National S'mores Day

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Bring your sweet tooth! Celebrate National S'mores Day with this family class, intended for groups of children ages 6 and up with at least one adult. Each registration is for a gro...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Bring your sweet tooth! Celebrate National S'mores Day with this family class, intended for groups of children ages 6 and up with at least one adult. Each registration is for a group of up to 4 attendees (one must be an adult).

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.

Cookbook Swap

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Calling all chefs! Bring up to 3 gently used cookbooks to swap with your fellow recipe fans. Drop off your donations at CCPL's Mount Airy Branch from July 21 through August 3. T...

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

Program Type: Cooking
Description:

Calling all chefs! Bring up to 3 gently used cookbooks to swap with your fellow recipe fans.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Spirit Book Club: The Wishing Game

Saturday, August 10, 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 The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer.

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 The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer.

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

LEGO® Creations

Saturday, August 10, 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 "Everyone" group.

Find Your Purpose Youth Talent Showcase

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westminster Outdoor Stage at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us in the park for live music and dance performances from the talented youths of Find Your Purpose, a local nonprofit. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join us in the park for live music and dance performances from the talented youths of Find Your Purpose, a local nonprofit. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Critique Group

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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 with Summer Family Fun

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Online Video
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

It's not too late to plan family fun and adventure this summer! Join Marlene at Home for Grandparents Week to see how to have low or no-cost activities in your home and surrounding...

Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Online Video
Description:

It's not too late to plan family fun and adventure this summer! Join Marlene at Home for Grandparents Week to see how to have low or no-cost activities in your home and surrounding community.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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 "Everyone" group.

Monday Matinee: How to Train Your Dragon

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us for Monday Matinees! Enjoy a favorite family movie. Blankets and pillows are welcome! All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. How to Train Your Dr...

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for Monday Matinees! Enjoy a favorite family movie. Blankets and pillows are welcome! All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Move and Learn

Monday, August 12, 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 "Everyone" group.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. Thanks to a Caring and...

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

Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens.

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Monday, August 12, 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 "Kids" group.

Adventures in Energy

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 11
Description:

Join the hands-on fun as we discover renewable and non-renewable energy. Try some awesome experiments. Identify which energy types are renewable and which are not, and prepare your...

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Join the hands-on fun as we discover renewable and non-renewable energy. Try some awesome experiments. Identify which energy types are renewable and which are not, and prepare yourself to be an informed resident of planet Earth!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Castles and Catapults

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17
Description:

Build your castle, then engineer your defenses against the horrible water-spitting dragon. (Please anticipate splashing!)

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Build your castle, then engineer your defenses against the horrible water-spitting dragon. (Please anticipate splashing!)

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dragon Crafts

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens
Description:

Do you like dragons? Join us to do dragon paintings, make dragon eyes, and more.

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

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

Do you like dragons? Join us to do dragon paintings, make dragon eyes, and more.

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

Using Photoshop for Product Marketing Photos

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Looking to up your marketing game by customizing your product photos? Join us as we explore ways to edit product shots, change product image colors, and add logos quickly using Pho...

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

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

Looking to up your marketing game by customizing your product photos?

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

Intermediate Laser Cutting: Engraving Painted Canvas

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases.  Fusion Pro Las...

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

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

This intermediate-level laser design class focuses on the differences between creating designs and navigating unique settings on pre-painted paper canvases. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Come Create

Monday, August 12, 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, August 12, 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: From the River to the Sea

Monday, August 12, 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 From

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.