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North Carroll Writers Group

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Carroll Small Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to mo...

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

Description:

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Taneytown Study Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Business and Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, an...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Study Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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)

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.

Read and Play

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg 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: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for g...

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

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

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Demystifying Continuous Care Retirement

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join Kevin Jones, Community Outreach Coordinator of Acts Fairhaven, as he answers your questions on continuing care retirement and demystifies some common misconceptions concerning...

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

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Join Kevin Jones, Community Outreach Coordinator of Acts Fairhaven, as he answers your questions on continuing care retirement and demystifies some common misconceptions concerning CCRC living. During the presentation, you will learn: 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Creating Customized Chocolates: Day One

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Get festive for fall by learning to create customized chocolates in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing p...

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

Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Get festive for fall by learning to create customized chocolates in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process.

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.

Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17
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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

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!

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.

Battle of the Books: Parent and Coach Information Sharing

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are enc...

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

Description:

Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.

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

Meet the Maryland Ghost Trackers

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Join us for this fascinating program as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers recount their experiences with the supernatural. The Trackers are members of The Atlantic Paranormal ...

Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Description:

Join us for this fascinating program as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers recount their experiences with the supernatural.

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.

Mix and Mingle

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 5
Description:

This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers. Each month, we fill the meeting room with toys and activities that encourage learning and healthy...

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

Description:

This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers.

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.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 12
Description:

The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited! Will Cinderella get to go or will she have to stay home and clean? Who will the prince dance with and will he find his tru...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

The prince is having a fall ball and you're invited!

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.

Fairytale Engineering

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 7
Description:

Help us design a solution for our fairytale friend's problems! This program will begin with a brief storytime followed by an interactive building activity.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 7 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Description:

Help us design a solution for our fairytale friend's problems! This program will begin with a brief storytime followed by an interactive building activity.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pumpkin Fun

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 6
Description:

No school for CCPS today, so bring the kids and join the fun at our Annual STEM Day! At this session, we'll celebrate pumpkins with stories, songs, activities, and a craft. This mi...

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

No school for CCPS today, so bring the kids and join the fun at our Annual STEM Day! At this session, we'll celebrate pumpkins with stories, songs, activities, and a craft. This might get messy, so dress in old clothes.

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 is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

Friday, October 18, 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.

Kids Painter's Palette

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12
Description:

Join us for a morning of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create beginner-level artwork inspired by the spooky season. Please wear old clothes or bri...

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Join us for a morning of painting at the library. Attendees will receive instruction and create beginner-level artwork inspired by the spooky season. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Car...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Food Science in the Kitchen (Part 1): S'more Molecules

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 18
Description:

Participants will gain foundational knowledge, develop science skills, and explore careers, all in a familiar format – food. This four-part series covers food chemistry, tastes and...

Cancelled
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Participants will gain foundational knowledge, develop science skills, and explore careers, all in a familiar format – food.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.

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

Seasonal Creations: Montage Mini Pumpkins

Friday, October 18, 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 could be cuter than pumpkins? How about mini-pumpkins? Bring your fall festive creativity as we make montage mini-pumpkins with scrapbook paper and mod-podge. We'll decorate t...

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

What could be cuter than pumpkins? How about mini-pumpkins? Bring your fall festive creativity as we make montage mini-pumpkins with scrapbook paper and mod-podge. We'll decorate them with unique designs so you can adore them year-round.

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.

Teen Service Hour Opportunity: Paint Carroll Pink

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 18
Description:

Participate in the Paint Carroll Pink service initiative! Create a gift to be distributed to patients undergoing cancer treatment at Carroll Hospital. Decorating items will be avai...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

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

Participate in the Paint Carroll Pink service initiative! Create a gift to be distributed to patients undergoing cancer treatment at Carroll Hospital. Decorating items will be available to participants.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Taneytown Small Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training...

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

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccin

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pumpkin Art & Dancing Hearts

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 11
Description:

No school for CCPS today, so bring the kids and join the fun at our Annual STEM Day! At this session, we'll be creating pumpkin seed art, measuring mini pumpkins, and watching danc...

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

No school for CCPS today, so bring the kids and join the fun at our Annual STEM Day! At this session, we'll be creating pumpkin seed art, measuring mini pumpkins, and watching dancing candy!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Only kids need to register. 

This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.