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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
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
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
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.  

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.

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....

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
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

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!

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
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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!

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!

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. 

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!

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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

Cooking Basics: Pasta Making

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on class! You'll mix, knead, roll, and cut dough while practicing making classic shapes like fettuccine.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 18, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on class! You'll mix, knead, roll, and cut dough while practicing making classic shapes like fettuccine.

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

Read to Baby Goats

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults

Goatsbeard Farm & Apiary will be here with baby goats that you can read to. They will be here for 90 minutes, and we will take turns with the goats. This program will be weather permitting. Grab a book and your camera, and see you there!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 18, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

Goatsbeard Farm & Apiary will be here with baby goats that you can read to. They will be here for 90 minutes, and we will take turns with the goats. This program will be weather permitting. Grab a book and your camera, and see you there!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

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

Lippan Art

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults

Lippan art is a traditional Indian mixed media artwork done using mud and mirrors. It is native to the state of Gujarat in northern India. It is done using materials locally available in the region, like a mixture of clay and mirrors.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 18, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Lippan art is a traditional Indian mixed media artwork done using mud and mirrors. It is native to the state of Gujarat in northern India. It is done using materials locally available in the region, like a mixture of clay and mirrors.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Nintendo Afternoon

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westminster Young Adult Window Display at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens

Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Star Wars Day!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Stop by to make some Star Wars-themed crafts and do a scavenger hunt! May the force be with you!

Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:

Stop by to make some Star Wars-themed crafts and do a scavenger hunt! May the force be with 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 "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family Storytime:

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Disclaimer(s)

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