This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Read with a Furry Friend Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Description: Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Take Action for Animals: Animal Control Officers in Carroll County Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Join Officer Angela Derr from the Humane Society of Carroll County & Animal Control Division for an interactive presentation, including a weather-pending vehicle and equipment tour, about the ins and outs of animal rescue. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Take Action for Animals: Animal Control Officers in Carroll County 11:00am–1:00pm Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Registration Required Description: Join Officer Angela Derr from the Humane Society of Carroll County & Animal Control Division for an interactive presentation, including a weather-pending vehicle and equipment tour, about the ins and outs of animal rescue.
This event is in the "Kids" group Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 6 - 11 CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids 1:00pm–2:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. 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 Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, 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 "Adults" group Sykesville Painting Club Workshop: Watercolors with Jim Sandford Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer this watercolor workshop with Jim Sandford. Please take note of the materials you will need to bring. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Sykesville Painting Club Workshop: Watercolors with Jim Sandford 1:00pm–4:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer this watercolor workshop with Jim Sandford. Please take note of the materials you will need to bring. 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 Cheese Basics: Taste & Explore Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults This class introduces simple methods for tasting and describing cheese with confidence. You’ll learn to slow down, notice details, and build your cheese vocabulary. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Cheese Basics: Taste & Explore 1:30pm–2:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Description: This class introduces simple methods for tasting and describing cheese with confidence. You’ll learn to slow down, notice details, and build your cheese vocabulary. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group PAWS to Read Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Finksburg Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm–3:00pm Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Description: Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. 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 event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Read with a Furry Friend Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Description: Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. 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 The History of Mystery with Magician Mike Rose Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Mike Rose is not just a seasoned professional comedian and magician, but he is also a magic historian and award-winning author. Mike has combined his love of performing with his passion for magic history, creating this new show. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat The History of Mystery with Magician Mike Rose 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Description: Mike Rose is not just a seasoned professional comedian and magician, but he is also a magic historian and award-winning author. Mike has combined his love of performing with his passion for magic history, creating this new show.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Art Therapy with Therapy Dogs Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Live Animals Age Group: 11 - Adults, Teens, Adults Unwind and express your creativity in a calming environment with the support of our friendly therapy dogs! View Details This event is in the "11 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Art Therapy with Therapy Dogs 2:30pm–3:30pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: ( 11 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Live Animals Description: Unwind and express your creativity in a calming environment with the support of our friendly therapy dogs!
This event is in the "Teens" group Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: 11 - 18, Teens CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens 2:30pm–3:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!
This event is in the "Everyone" group April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy! All Day Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 20 2026 Mon April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy! All Day Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure. 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 "Everyone" group Can You Find Gnome-E-O? All Day North Carroll Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot! View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Can You Find Gnome-E-O? All Day North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot!
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Storytime Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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) 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 Family Storytime Monday, April 20, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Family Storytime 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 ( 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 Monday, April 20, 2026 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.... View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 Let's Move: The Dinosaur Edition! Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Offsite Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Join us at Wildwood Park as we move like dinosaurs! We'll be celebrating the Town of Mount Airy's Park Week and previewing the library's Summer Reading program while exploring books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Let's Move: The Dinosaur Edition! 11:00am–11:30am Offsite Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Offsite Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us at Wildwood Park as we move like dinosaurs! We'll be celebrating the Town of Mount Airy's Park Week and previewing the library's Summer Reading program while exploring books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! Disclaimer(s) Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Alphabet Train Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Alphabet Train: Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. 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 Alphabet Train Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Alphabet Train: Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. 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 "Adults" group Scam Prevention Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Adults Online activity plays a big role in your everyday life—and knowing how to navigate it safely is more important than ever. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Scam Prevention 1:30pm–2:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Online activity plays a big role in your everyday life—and knowing how to navigate it safely is more important than ever.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fortune Cookies Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Learn how to make your own golden, crisp fortune cookies from start to finish! In this hands-on class, you’ll mix the batter, fold the warm cookies into their iconic shape, and slip fortunes inside. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Fortune Cookies 2:00pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn how to make your own golden, crisp fortune cookies from start to finish! In this hands-on class, you’ll mix the batter, fold the warm cookies into their iconic shape, and slip fortunes inside. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printing Techniques: Making Articulated 3D Prints Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults This class will cover the concepts and techniques for creating a basic articulated 3D print. This design allows for your model to have moveable parts, such as the body of a snake or the arm of an octopus. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon 3D Printing Techniques: Making Articulated 3D Prints 5:00pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: This class will cover the concepts and techniques for creating a basic articulated 3D print. This design allows for your model to have moveable parts, such as the body of a snake or the arm of an octopus.
This event is in the "Teens" group Make a wire bird's nest pendant Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: 11 - 17, Teens Just in time for Spring join us to make a wire bird's nest pendant. All materials will be provided for you. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Cancelled Make a wire bird's nest pendant 6:00pm–7:00pm North Carroll Branch Closed Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Just in time for Spring join us to make a wire bird's nest pendant. All materials will be provided for you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Carroll 250: Patriots Buried in Carroll County Cemeteries Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: History and Genealogy Age Group: Adults “Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name. In some ways men can be immortal.” – Ernest Hemingway Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Carroll 250: Patriots Buried in Carroll County Cemeteries 6:30pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 6:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Registration Required Description: “Every man has two deaths, when he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his name. In some ways men can be immortal.” – Ernest Hemingway Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Family Silver in American Life Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: History and Genealogy Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Silver played an increasingly important role in American life from the Colonial period until well into the 20th century. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Family Silver in American Life 6:30pm–7:45pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: Silver played an increasingly important role in American life from the Colonial period until well into the 20th century. 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.
