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Beatboxing with Max Bent

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 10
Description:

Max Bent entertains and engages through skill demonstrations, musical games, and the use of cutting-edge audio technology. Through beatboxing, you can learn about the elements of m...

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 10 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Max Bent entertains and engages through skill demonstrations, musical games, and the use of cutting-edge audio technology.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

Friday, August 23, 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.

Teen Service Learning: No-Sew Cat Blankets for the Humane Society of Carroll County

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens
Description:

Earn service learning hours by making easy, no-sew fleece blankets for cats at the Humane Society of Carroll County!

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

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

Earn service learning hours by making easy, no-sew fleece blankets for cats at the Humane Society of Carroll County!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cozy Crafternoon

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
10 - 18, Teens
Description:

Crafting can help reduce stress and foster creativity. Join us for an afternoon of cozy crafts.

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 10 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Crafting can help reduce stress and foster creativity. Join us for an afternoon of cozy crafts.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Creations: Seashell Lanterns

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Would you like to capture summer in a jar? You can by making a beautiful seashell lantern! Join us as we create unique lanterns with glass paint, sand, and, of course, a varie...

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Would you like to capture summer in a jar? You can by making a beautiful seashell lantern! Join us as we create unique lanterns with glass paint, sand, and, of course, a variety of seashells. Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Library Lock-In: End of Summer Bash

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 18
Description:

Summer isn't over yet! Join us for a fun-filled evening of snacks, crafts, friends, and freeze-tag! We will also be screening Big Hero 6. The movie is rated PG. Download a parent p...

Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

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

Summer isn't over yet! Join us for a fun-filled evening of snacks, crafts, friends, and freeze-tag! We will also be screening Big Hero 6. The movie is rated PG.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Back from the Beach Booksale

All Day
Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Shop a large selection of items at special prices.  

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

Description:

Shop a large selection of items at special prices.  

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

National Book Festival Bus Trip

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 7:30am - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Everyone
Description:

Purchase your tickets at https://www.rudolphgirls.com/events/38820. Ride along with fellow local book lovers to the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington...

Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Everyone

Program Type: Author Talks
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Adventures

Saturday, August 24, 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- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always...

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- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Backyard Bingo

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12
Description:

Who lives in our backyard? Birds, bugs, and maybe even more? Join us for a game featuring the creatures who are some of our closest neighbors.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Who lives in our backyard? Birds, bugs, and maybe even more? Join us for a game featuring the creatures who are some of our closest neighbors.

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

LEGO® Creations

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - 18, Teens
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: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games

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

Basics of Short Order Cooking

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Learn the aspects of working in a commercial kitchen. This course includes hands-on use of equipment, including a flattop grill, fryer, commercial stove, and oven. Learn the concep...

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

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

Learn the aspects of working in a commercial kitchen. This course includes hands-on use of equipment, including a flattop grill, fryer, commercial stove, and oven. Learn the concept of executing several orders at one time.

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 "Everyone" group.

Back-to-School Book Sale

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us for our first annual Back-to-School Book Sale! Stock up on all your school year reading needs at this expanded book sale event. Books for children and teens will be highlig...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Join us for our first annual Back-to-School Book Sale! Stock up on all your school year reading needs at this expanded book sale event. Books for children and teens will be highlighted but adult titles will also be available.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

End of Summer Book Sale

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Westminster Small Meeting Room at Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us for a mini book sale as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Join us for a mini book sale as we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Game Day

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us as summer comes to a close for fun with board games, card games, puzzles, or anything in between. We've got something everyone will enjoy!

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us as summer comes to a close for fun with board games, card games, puzzles, or anything in between. We've got something everyone will enjoy!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Volunteer: Craft Closet Cleanout

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - 17
Description:

Earn service learning hours by helping us count, sort, test, and clear out old craft supplies for future programs and events! Drop in whenever and for however long works for you; w...

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Earn service learning hours by helping us count, sort, test, and clear out old craft supplies for future programs and events! Drop in whenever and for however long works for you; we have plenty to get through.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, August 24, 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.

Easy Crafting Afternoon: Photo Coasters

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting. We will learn how to turn our favorite photos into coaster mementos. Feel free to bring copies of your favorite photos to use for this craf...

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting. We will learn how to turn our favorite photos into coaster mementos. Feel free to bring copies of your favorite photos to use for this craft. Please do not bring originals.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Paint-In with Sykesville Painting Club

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Bring an art project and your own supplies. Work in our shared space with other artists. 

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Bring an art project and your own supplies. Work in our shared space with other artists. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Afternoon

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 18, Teens
Description:

Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds! On the road to the ...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

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

Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Read with a Furry Friend

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional an...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Back from the Beach Booksale

All Day
Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Shop a large selection of items at special prices.  

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

Description:

Shop a large selection of items at special prices.  

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 26, 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.

Read and Play

Monday, August 26, 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.