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Saturday Adventures

Saturday, August 31, 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 "Everyone" group.

Back-to-School Book Sale

Saturday, August 31, 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 "Kids" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, August 31, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saving Seeds from Your Garden

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Join the Carroll County Master Gardeners for this hands-on program to learn how to save seeds from your garden. Feel free to bring your disease- and pest-free plant material or mat...

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

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Join the Carroll County Master Gardeners for this hands-on program to learn how to save seeds from your garden. Feel free to bring your disease- and pest-free plant material or materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fins to the Left!

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Grab your Hawaiian shirts and join us to celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day! We'll be making several of Jimmy's and his sister LuLu's favorite recipes and non-alcoholic boat drinks to go ...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

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

Grab your Hawaiian shirts and join us to celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day! We'll be making several of Jimmy's and his sister LuLu's favorite recipes and non-alcoholic boat drinks to go with them. The registration fee is for a group of four.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Large 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 3. Please feel...

Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large 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 3.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in r...

Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness.

Labor Day

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite

Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite
Description:

Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences wit...

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

To Be Read: Louis Bayard

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Louis Bayard is the critically acclaimed bestselling author of nine historical novels, including Jackie & Me and The Pale Blue Eye, which was adapted into t...

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

Program Type: Author Talks
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Description:

Louis Bayard is the critically acclaimed bestselling author of nine historical novels, including Jackie & Me and The Pale Blue Eye, which was adapted into the global #1 Netflix release starring Christian B

4-H Display

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Finksburg Display Case - Left at Finksburg Branch
Finksburg Branch
Library Branch: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Display Case - Left
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle with Mark Stille

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Author Talks, History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Come to the Celebrating America History Expo and stay for this special author presentation by Mark Stille. Pacific War expert Mark Stille provides a detailed analysis of this pi...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks, History and Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Description:

Come to the Celebrating America History Expo and stay for this special author presentation by Mark Stille.

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.

Staff Training

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences wit...

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Test Event

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Eldersburg Display Case at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Required
Payment
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Display Case
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Disclaimer(s)

This program is made possible with funds from the Maryland Humanities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Evening with Louise Penny

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Tickets $30 – Admission with Book (unsigned, no meet & greet) Tickets $40 – Admission with Signed Book (no meet & greet) Tickets $75 – Admission w...

Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Description:

Tickets $30 – Admission with Book (unsigned, no meet & greet)

Veteran's Day

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters

Library closed for Veteran's Day

Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Description:

Library closed for Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters

Thanksgiving

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters

Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Description:

Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

American Indian Heritage Day

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. Sharing stories, feelings, and experiences wit...

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS.

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch

New Year's Holiday

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch