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Traffic Safety with Cruz

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 5
Description:

Learn about traffic safety with Cruz the Safety Car! Cruz is a three-foot-tall, remote-controlled, talking robotic car. Cruz is ready to teach about passenger safety, pedestrian sa...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Learn about traffic safety with Cruz the Safety Car! Cruz is a three-foot-tall, remote-controlled, talking robotic car. Cruz is ready to teach about passenger safety, pedestrian safety, and safe places to play.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Yoga with Meditation

Friday, November 22, 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: 12
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 "Adults" group.

Inclusive Cooks: Glazed Salmon with Veggie Rice

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

In this hands-on cooking series for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people without, we will prepare Baked Salmon with Soy Glaze and a savory veggie and...

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

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

In this hands-on cooking series for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people without, we will prepare Baked Salmon with Soy Glaze and a savory veggie and brown rice side dish. 

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seasonal Creations: Holiday Card and Gift Tag Making

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

What can you give to someone who has everything? How about hand-crafted holiday cards and gift tags!? We'll combine paper crafting with stamping and create one-of-a-kind items that...

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

What can you give to someone who has everything? How about hand-crafted holiday cards and gift tags!? We'll combine paper crafting with stamping and create one-of-a-kind items that will delight your friends and family.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Write Now, Right Now

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Need a quiet spot to work on creative writing? Maybe even an entire novel? Come in for a quiet place to gauntlet write. Additional creative writing tips, prompts, and some material...

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

Description:

Need a quiet spot to work on creative writing? Maybe even an entire novel? Come in for a quiet place to gauntlet write. Additional creative writing tips, prompts, and some materials will be provided to help get you going!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends Annual Meeting & Friends Giving Afternoon Tea

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join the Friends of the Carroll County Public Library for our Annual Meeting and Friends Giving Afternoon Tea on Friday, November 22 at 2 PM at Exploration Commons. Lite refreshmen...

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join the Friends of the Carroll County Public Library for our Annual Meeting and Friends Giving Afternoon Tea on Friday, November 22 at 2 PM at Exploration Commons. Lite refreshments will be served; please RSVP by 11/15.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Adventures

Saturday, November 23, 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.

Picture Perfect Chemistry

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - 12
Description:

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments exploring chemistry related to photography and imaging.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments exploring chemistry related to photography and imaging.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Art of Holiday Gift Wrapping & Design

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Age Group:
15 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Get in the holiday spirit by learning skills you will use for years to come. Unwrap your creative energy and learn about three unique ways to wrap gifts! Danielle will demonstrate ...

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Get in the holiday spirit by learning skills you will use for years to come. Unwrap your creative energy and learn about three unique ways to wrap gifts!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Small 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 4. We will hav...

Required
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 4.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Engraved Wood Mini Barn Quilts

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Color mapping allows you to specify laser settings based on designated colors within your laser cutting design. Learn the basics of color mapping while creating a simple geometric ...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Color mapping allows you to specify laser settings based on designated colors within your laser cutting design. Learn the basics of color mapping while creating a simple geometric wood barn quilt design.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint-In with Sykesville Painting Club

Saturday, November 23, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Read with a Furry Friend

Saturday, November 23, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Endless Abilities Meetup Group

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Join us for a new, unique meetup group. If you are the parent or caregiver of a student with developmental disabilities or who is neurodivergent and you would like to meet other pa...

Cancelled
Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for a new, unique meetup group. If you are the parent or caregiver of a student with developmental disabilities or who is neurodivergent and you would like to meet other parents, this is a program for you and your kids!

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.

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Little Learners

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 6
Description:

A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food ...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Thankful Thanksgiving Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 5
Description:

Join us to talk about what it means to be thankful with stories, songs, and a craft!

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us to talk about what it means to be thankful with stories, songs, and a craft!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, November 25, 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.

Family Storytime

Monday, November 25, 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, November 25, 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 "Kids" group.

Let's Move!

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Monday, November 25, 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 "Teens" group.

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17
Description:

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

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

Intro to Laser Cutting

Monday, November 25, 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, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete ...

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

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Taneytown Teen Advisory Board

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Taneytown Small Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 18
Description:

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've g...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Description:

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!