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Yoga with Meditation

Friday, November 15, 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: 9
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to CNC Routing

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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 one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC Router. We will focus on project desi...

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 one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC Router. We will focus on project design and the VCarve software in the morning session.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Practice Circle

Friday, November 15, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

What is Participatory Science?

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - 18, Teens
Description:

Join 4-H Environmental Educator Torrey Silliman as we learn what happens when ordinary people study the world around them. We’ll learn about a few different participatory science p...

Required
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:

Join 4-H Environmental Educator Torrey Silliman as we learn what happens when ordinary people study the world around them. We’ll learn about a few different participatory science projects and where to find something that interests you!

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Taneytown Large 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 Large 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make Your Own: Fidget Fun

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Taneytown Small Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Make your own fun fidget toy to help enhance your focus.

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

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

Make your own fun fidget toy to help enhance your focus.

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

Open Sewing Studio

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your current sewing project in the company of others. A volunteer will be ava...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your current sewing project in the company of others.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cinderella's Fall Ball Puppet Show

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Farm Animal Meet & Greet

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Read a book and visit some rescued farm animals brought to the library by Farm Sweet Farm, a local farm rescue in Mount Airy!

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Read a book and visit some rescued farm animals brought to the library by Farm Sweet Farm, a local farm rescue in Mount Airy!

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.

Leaf Art

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 11
Description:

Come for a morning of fun fall arts and crafts with leaves.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 11 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Come for a morning of fun fall arts and crafts with leaves.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 11
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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 g...

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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 "Teens" group.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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...

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neon Paint Party

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of painting with bright fluorescent colors that will light up your dreary November afternoon. No prior painting experience is necessary! Note: The paint...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of painting with bright fluorescent colors that will light up your dreary November afternoon. No prior painting experience is necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Cooking Together: Soft Pretzels

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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. One registration per group, up to four ...

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. One registration per group, up to four participants.

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 "Adults" group.

Sykesville Painting Club Workshop

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer workshops on painting techniques and styles.  For more information about the class, including fees and ...

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 workshops on painting techniques and styles. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Crafting Afternoon: Marbled Décor

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon of marbling various glass and ceramic décor with unwanted nail polish. This activity is available while supplies last. 

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon of marbling various glass and ceramic décor with unwanted nail polish. This activity is available while supplies last. 

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, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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 emo...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
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)

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, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Aboard the Polar Express

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Description:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, November 18, 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 18, 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.

Let's Move!

Monday, November 18, 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 "Kids" group.

Terrific Turkeys

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 6
Description:

Are you ready for Turkey Day? Join us to learn all about wild turkeys. We'll make a turkey headband and play a game to learn more about their habits. Come ready to move!

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

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Are you ready for Turkey Day? Join us to learn all about wild turkeys. We'll make a turkey headband and play a game to learn more about their habits. Come ready to move!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register.