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Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

All Day
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help! Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a pictur...

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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

Designing for 3D Printing with Onshape

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and modeling! In this comprehensive, hands-on session in Onshape, a powerful cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) platform, we will di...

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:

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design and modeling!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

Friday, July 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Meditation

Friday, July 12, 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.

Chris Vaughn's Summer Fitness Camp

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westminster Outdoor Stage at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 8
Description:

Embark on a thrilling journey with our Adventure Begins at the Library summer fitness camp! This action-packed program led by the dynamic Mr. Chris features 10 exhilarating station...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 8 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, Health and Wellness
Description:

Embark on a thrilling journey with our Adventure Begins at the Library summer fitness camp! This action-packed program led by the dynamic Mr.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mr. Jon Live in Concert

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winner Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy show for the whole family. Mr. Jon and his silly friend George t...

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

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winner Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy show for the whole family. Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey will have you dancing, laughing, and singing along.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cardboard City

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Let's build a cardboard city! Together, we'll design and create our very own city from recycled materials. All supplies will be provided.

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

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

Let's build a cardboard city! Together, we'll design and create our very own city from recycled materials. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

Friday, July 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.

Resin Jewelry Making

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

Make a resin charm and design your own piece of jewelry.

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

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

Make a resin charm and design your own piece of jewelry.

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

Star Wars Nerf Target Range

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Description:

May the force be with you! Join us for a Star Wars-themed Nerf target range. We'll provide the Nerf weapons and targets.

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

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

May the force be with you! Join us for a Star Wars-themed Nerf target range. We'll provide the Nerf weapons and targets.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Game Day

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Bring the whole family to the table to try out a variety of games for all age groups. Board games, dice games, and even storytelling games will abound!

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Bring the whole family to the table to try out a variety of games for all age groups. Board games, dice games, and even storytelling games will abound!

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

Korean Street Toast

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Join us for a hands-on class on making Gilgeori Toast, a popular Korean street food. You will prepare a version of this savory-sweet dish that pairs wasabi-mayo-crab with the tradi...

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

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Join us for a hands-on class on making Gilgeori Toast, a popular Korean street food. You will prepare a version of this savory-sweet dish that pairs wasabi-mayo-crab with the traditional eggy-veg filling.

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

Writing Group: Tea & Poetry

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group, where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group, where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome.

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

Summer Reads: Ben Kahn

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Ben Kahn is a critically-acclaimed writer of comic books and novels working in New York City. Ben has been writing for over a decade and has worked with a variety of publishers, in...

Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Description:

Ben Kahn is a critically-acclaimed writer of comic books and novels working in New York City.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

All Day
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help! Stop by CCPL's Taneytown Branch to pick up a paper Corky and a list of destinations, then take a pictur...

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Adventures

Saturday, July 13, 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO® Creations

Saturday, July 13, 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 "Kids" group.

Peter Rabbit Puppet Show

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 12
Description:

Peter Rabbit loves adventure and eating his veggies. Mr. McGregor grows the best vegetables in his garden, but Peter's not allowed to go there. What do you think will happen when P...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

Peter Rabbit loves adventure and eating his veggies. Mr. McGregor grows the best vegetables in his garden, but Peter's not allowed to go there. What do you think will happen when Peter decides to sneak into the garden? Will he get caught by Mr.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, July 13, 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 "Everyone" group.

CCPL at Westminster Pride Festival

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

CCPL will be at the Westminster Pride Festival on Saturday, July 13! See us for goodies, books, and more! In partnership with PFLAG Westminster-Carroll County and Rudolph Girls, we...

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

Description:

CCPL will be at the Westminster Pride Festival on Saturday, July 13! See us for goodies, books, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Writers Group

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
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.

Craft Workshop: Intro to Cosplay Shield

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Are you interested in cosplay but don't know how to make a prop? If so, please join us as we learn about the world of cosplay making through a fun workshop presented by our in-hous...

Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Are you interested in cosplay but don't know how to make a prop? If so, please join us as we learn about the world of cosplay making through a fun workshop presented by our in-house cosplay expert, Candace Birger, from Exploration Commons!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Spirit Book Club: Doppelganger

Saturday, July 13, 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 Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein.

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 Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein.

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

LEGO® Creations

Saturday, July 13, 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!