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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Make a Felt Bird Pin Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults Learn basic sewing skills to make a cute, colorful felt bird that can be made into a decorative pin or magnet. Facts about birds and how to protect them will be shared too. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Make a Felt Bird Pin 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Learn basic sewing skills to make a cute, colorful felt bird that can be made into a decorative pin or magnet. Facts about birds and how to protect them will be shared too.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Start a Podcast! Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? Then this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab. 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 30 2026 Thu Let's Start a Podcast! 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? Then this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab.
This event is in the "Adults" group Open Mah Jongg Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Open Mah Jongg 5:00pm–7:45pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. 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 Pajama Party Storytime Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Pajama Party Storytime: Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for youn... View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Pajama Party Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities 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 Terrific Tadpoles: An Evening Storytime Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Hop along with us as we explore the amazing life cycle of frogs. Your polliwogs will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Terrific Tadpoles: An Evening Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Description: Hop along with us as we explore the amazing life cycle of frogs. Your polliwogs will enjoy stories, songs, and activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group Gentle Yoga Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Gentle Yoga 6:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group To Be Read: Colleen Cambridge Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Author Talks Age Group: Adults Presented by Park Books on Main and Carroll County Public Library.An author talk will be followed by a book signing. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu To Be Read: Colleen Cambridge 6:30pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 6:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Registration Required Description: Presented by Park Books on Main and Carroll County Public Library.An author talk will be followed by a book signing. 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 ABCs & 123s: Music Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Age Group: Kids, 2 - 6 Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 6" group May 1 2026 Fri ABCs & 123s: Music 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Description: Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun! 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 Big Art Small Hands Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 2 - 5 Join us for a morning of open-ended art. Explore your child's creativity and help strengthen their fine motor skills through art. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 5" group May 1 2026 Fri Big Art Small Hands 10:00am–11:00am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 5 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for a morning of open-ended art. Explore your child's creativity and help strengthen their fine motor skills through art.
This event is in the "Kids" group Playdough Lab Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids, 4 - 12 Welcome to Playdough Lab! This fun, hands-on program allows kids to squish, roll, build, and create while learning cool STEM ideas. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - 12" group May 1 2026 Fri Playdough Lab 10:00am–11:00am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 4 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM Description: Welcome to Playdough Lab! This fun, hands-on program allows kids to squish, roll, build, and create while learning cool STEM ideas. 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 Friday, May 1, 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 May 1 2026 Fri 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Yard Signs on the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Discover how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, a machine capable of cutting 24-inch-wide rolls. The cutter is perfect for creating large window decals, signage, and more. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Yard Signs on the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter 10:00am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Discover how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, a machine capable of cutting 24-inch-wide rolls. The cutter is perfect for creating large window decals, signage, and more. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Language Practice Circle Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Spanish Language Practice Circle 11:00am–1:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program. 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 Book Chat Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Book Chat 1:00pm–2:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next! 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 Chair Yoga at the Library Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Chair Yoga at the Library 1:00pm–2:00pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writer's Circle Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Writer's Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for 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 event is in the "Everyone" group Taneytown Craft Swap All Day Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Did spring cleaning leave you with a lot of extra crafts lying around? Clear out the old supplies you never got around to by donating them to the library, then pick up something new at our spring craft swap! View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Taneytown Craft Swap All Day Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Description: Did spring cleaning leave you with a lot of extra crafts lying around? Clear out the old supplies you never got around to by donating them to the library, then pick up something new at our spring craft swap! 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 Mammals All Around Us! Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Let's learn about the mammals that live in our backyard! We'll investigate their homes, what they eat, and more with educational resources from Maryland's Wildlife and Heritage Service! All resources will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group May 2 2026 Sat Mammals All Around Us! 10:00am–11:00am 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: Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM Description: Let's learn about the mammals that live in our backyard! We'll investigate their homes, what they eat, and more with educational resources from Maryland's Wildlife and Heritage Service! All resources will be provided.
This event is in the "Kids" group Saturday Adventures Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group May 2 2026 Sat Saturday Adventures 10:00am–11:00am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime Description: Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun! 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 Carroll County Master Gardener Plant & Seed Swap Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Gardening and Environment Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Get ready for garden season! Join the Carroll County Master Gardeners for a fun and informative morning. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Carroll County Master Gardener Plant & Seed Swap 10:00am–12:00pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Gardening and Environment Description: Get ready for garden season! Join the Carroll County Master Gardeners for a fun and informative morning.
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, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills. View Details 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 May 2 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Description: Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills. 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 Eldersburg Branch Teen Advisory Board Presents: Eldersburg Fan Con Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for an all-ages fan con event! Drop in to make fandom-inspired crafts, test your trivia skills, and more. Costumes are encouraged! View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Eldersburg Branch Teen Advisory Board Presents: Eldersburg Fan Con 1:00pm–4:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Description: Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for an all-ages fan con event! Drop in to make fandom-inspired crafts, test your trivia skills, and more. Costumes are encouraged! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
