Christmas Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga with Meditation Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Yoga with Meditation 10:00am–11:00am Eldersburg Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Cutting Refresher Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 27 2025 Sat Laser Cutting Refresher 2:00pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 27, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writing Group Monday, December 29, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Writing Group 9:15am–1:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Kids' Craft Time Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 3 - 12 Join us for a craft morning at the library where there will be several options of crafts. Do one craft or do them all; the choice is yours! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Kids' Craft Time 10:00am–11:00am Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for a craft morning at the library where there will be several options of crafts. Do one craft or do them all; the choice is yours! 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 Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 12 Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic The Nutcracker. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker 10:00am–11:00am Finksburg Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 12 ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime Registration Required Description: Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic The Nutcracker. 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 "Kids" group Mario Kart World Tournament for Kids Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 6 - 11 CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a kids' tournament for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Mario Kart World Tournament for Kids 11:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on December 29, 2025 @ 11:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a kids' tournament for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!
This event is in the "Kids" group Indoor Snowball Fight Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 6 - 12 Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, join us for an indoor “snowball” fight; no snow required! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Indoor Snowball Fight 1:00pm–1:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 12 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, join us for an indoor “snowball” fight; no snow required! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Who's in Your Backyard? Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Gardening and Environment Age Group: Kids, 6 - 11 Come and have some fun as we discover the wonders of the animals, birds, and insects that spend the cold months in our backyards. Where do they go? How do they stay warm? Do they sleep through the winter? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Who's in Your Backyard? 1:00pm–2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Open Registration will close on December 29, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: Gardening and Environment Registration Required Description: Come and have some fun as we discover the wonders of the animals, birds, and insects that spend the cold months in our backyards. Where do they go? How do they stay warm? Do they sleep through the winter? Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oh, Fudge! Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Join guest instructor Polly O'Hair to make a pan of traditional old-fashioned cooked chocolate fudge. Full View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Oh, Fudge! 1:00pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Join guest instructor Polly O'Hair to make a pan of traditional old-fashioned cooked chocolate fudge. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons Winter Adventure Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: 11 - 17, Teens Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled, winter-themed campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons Winter Adventure 1:30pm–4:00pm North Carroll Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled, winter-themed campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own!
This event is in the "Teens" group Mario Kart World Tournament for Teens Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Teens, 12 - 17 CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a teens' tournament for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 17" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Mario Kart World Tournament for Teens 2:00pm–3:00pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on December 29, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 17 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a teens' tournament for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!
This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Bingo Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Join us for an afternoon of family fun playing bingo! Participants of all ages will win new books donated from Penguin Random House. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Family Bingo 2:30pm–4:00pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for an afternoon of family fun playing bingo! Participants of all ages will win new books donated from Penguin Random House.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Engraved Tumblers Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults In this class, we will be engraving a tumbler using Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design with text and graphics. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. Full View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Laser Engraved Tumblers 5:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this class, we will be engraving a tumbler using Adobe Illustrator to create a simple design with text and graphics. Previous laser design experience is helpful but not required. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Potomac Community Services Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am Taneytown Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Potomac Community Services 9:30am–11:30am Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Winter STEM Challenge Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids, 8 - 13, Teens Join us as we design and create a fort, a lookout tower, a snowball shooter, and more. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - 13" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter STEM Challenge 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Open Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 13 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Join us as we design and create a fort, a lookout tower, a snowball shooter, and more.
This event is in the "Kids" group Kids Creative Crafts Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 5 - 12 Come join us for a morning of creativity and fun! A variety of crafts will be available for you to create your own masterpiece. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Kids Creative Crafts 10:00am–12:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Come join us for a morning of creativity and fun! A variety of crafts will be available for you to create your own masterpiece.
This event is in the "Kids" group New Year's at Noon Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, Birth - 12 Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue New Year's at Noon 11:30am–12:30pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 12 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! 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 New Year's at Noon Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 2 - 12 Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue New Year's at Noon 11:30am–12:30pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Potomac Community Services Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm North Carroll Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Potomac Community Services 12:30pm–2:30pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Bake Together: Soft Pretzels Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Kids, 6 - 18, Teens Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include: Full View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Bake Together: Soft Pretzels 1:00pm–3:15pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include: 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Gingerbread Joy Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 7 - 17, Teens Spread some joy with gingerbread as we make new friends from other generations! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "7 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Gingerbread Joy 1:30pm–2:30pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 1:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 7 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Spread some joy with gingerbread as we make new friends from other generations! 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 Crafty Café: Earring Extravaganza Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 12 - 17 Come craft with us! Learn some techniques for making your own adornments, or feel free to design your own. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 17" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Cancelled Crafty Café: Earring Extravaganza 2:00pm–3:00pm Finksburg Branch Closed Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 17 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Come craft with us! Learn some techniques for making your own adornments, or feel free to design your own.
This event is in the "Teens" group Banking Basics & Budgeting for Teens Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: Business and Finance Age Group: Teens, 12 - 18 Join us for a presentation and Q&A session with presenters from M&T Bank, specifically designed for teens to learn about banking basics and budgeting. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 18" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Banking Basics & Budgeting for Teens 3:00pm–4:30pm Westminster Branch Open Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 18 ) Program Type: Business and Finance Registration Required Description: Join us for a presentation and Q&A session with presenters from M&T Bank, specifically designed for teens to learn about banking basics and budgeting. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
