This event is in the "Kids" group Preschool Move and Learn Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Preschool Move and Learn 11:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations. 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 Twos and Threes Together Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 2 - 3 Twos and Threes Together: This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 3" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Twos and Threes Together 11:00am–12:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 3 ) Program Type: Storytime This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. 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 Healthy & Fast Weeknight Dinner Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Discover an easy, high-protein meal, Fish en Papillote, that uses a simple cooking technique that keeps fish tender and flavorful. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Healthy & Fast Weeknight Dinner 1:30pm–3:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 15, 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 Payment Required Description: Discover an easy, high-protein meal, Fish en Papillote, that uses a simple cooking technique that keeps fish tender and flavorful. 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 Diamond Art Butterfly Plant Stake Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Try your hand at diamond painting by making a small project to take home. Combining the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting uses tiny round resin beads on an adhesive base to create a glittering final product. 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 29 2026 Wed Diamond Art Butterfly Plant Stake 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment Registration Required Description: Try your hand at diamond painting by making a small project to take home. Combining the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting uses tiny round resin beads on an adhesive base to create a glittering final product. 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 Strategy Games Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Small Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Strategy Games 4:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Group Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Age Group: Adults Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners. All levels welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed English Conversation Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners. All levels welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dinner's on Me: Tacos Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 13 - 18 Hey, teens, let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Improve your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience in the kitchen. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - 18" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Dinner's on Me: Tacos 5:30pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 13 - 18 ) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Hey, teens, let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Improve your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience in the kitchen. 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 "Everyone" group Open Chess Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Open Chess 6:00pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm–7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 Family Fun Night Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm North Carroll Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Family Fun Night 6:30pm–7:15pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends. 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 The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Age Group: Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults In this online class, Jill Suffel, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher), will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "10 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Open Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 4:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Online Age Group: Kids ( 10 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: In this online class, Jill Suffel, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher), will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Disclaimer(s) Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.
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 30 2026 Thu 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 30 2026 Thu 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 Read and Play Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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 30 2026 Thu Read and Play 9:30am–10:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Reversible Drawstring Bag (Class 8) Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Sewing Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to sew a channel onto a fully lined bag and insert drawstrings that will close the bag. Upcoming 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Reversible Drawstring Bag (Class 8) 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to sew a channel onto a fully lined bag and insert drawstrings that will close the bag.
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Storytime Thursday, April 30, 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 30 2026 Thu 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 Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll 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 30 2026 Thu Family Storytime 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 - 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 Family Storytime Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown 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 30 2026 Thu Family Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown 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 Twos and Threes Together Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 2 - 3 Twos and Threes Together: This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 3" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Twos and Threes Together 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 ( 2 - 3 ) Program Type: Storytime This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. 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 North Carroll Writers Group Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Carroll Small Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu North Carroll Writers Group 10:00am–12:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 Family Storytime Thursday, April 30, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Family Storytime Thursday, April 30, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Family Storytime 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Mini Musicians Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Mini Musicians 1:00pm–1:30pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Registration Required Description: Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group CCGS Research Thursday Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Westminster Branch Program Type: History and Genealogy Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance. 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 30 2026 Thu CCGS Research Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance. 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.
