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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Saturday 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)

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

Saturday Adventures

Saturday, June 27, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Save a Story: DIY Oral History

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults

Save a Story: DIY Oral History trains everyone to take an oral history—from start to finish. From how to plan an interview to how to record an interview using equipment like your cellphone or the web, we’ll talk you through the process.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Save a Story: DIY Oral History trains everyone to take an oral history—from start to finish. From how to plan an interview to how to record an interview using equipment like your cellphone or the web, we’ll talk you through the process.

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

Build Your Own Mini Bookshelf

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults

Do you have a dream bookshelf? Make that dream a reality, a miniature reality! Join us in making pocket-sized mini bookshelves complete with mini books!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Do you have a dream bookshelf? Make that dream a reality, a miniature reality! Join us in making pocket-sized mini bookshelves complete with mini books!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Don't Just Write a Book—SELL It!: Insider Publishing Tips with Jenni Howell

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Business and Finance, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults

Join New York Times bestselling author of Boys with Sharp Teeth Jenni Howell to learn the ins and outs of publishing today.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Join New York Times bestselling author of Boys with Sharp Teeth Jenni Howell to learn the ins and outs of publishing today.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Board Game Afternoon

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Join us for a family-friendly board game afternoon! We've got games for the entire family, so come on down and hang out with us and play new games or old favorites. Snacks provided! Bring your sense of fun!

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a family-friendly board game afternoon! We've got games for the entire family, so come on down and hang out with us and play new games or old favorites. Snacks provided! Bring your sense of fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sykesville Painting Club Workshop: Expressive Acrylic Painting with Elizabeth Elfrey

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Eldersburg Large 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 the Expressive Acrylic Painting Workshop with Elizabeth Elfrey.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer the Expressive Acrylic Painting Workshop with Elizabeth Elfrey.

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

Read with a Furry Friend

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills 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

Carroll 250: All Ye That Pass By - Reflections on the American Revolution as Our First Civil War

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Join historian, author, and musician Avellina Balestri for an educational and entertaining event.

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

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Join historian, author, and musician Avellina Balestri for an educational and entertaining event.

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

Intermediate Illustrator: Text on a Path Tool and Creating Repeating Patterns

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults

In this intermediate-level Adobe Illustrator skill-building class, we'll get hands-on experience with several tools to help you customize your projects and streamline graphics replication.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

In this intermediate-level Adobe Illustrator skill-building class, we'll get hands-on experience with several tools to help you customize your projects and streamline graphics replication.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Monday, June 29, 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. 

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 "Everyone" group

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read and Play

Monday, June 29, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 18, Teens

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 18 )
Teens

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

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mr. Jon & Friends

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 10

Join Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun, interactive concert for the entire family. Dance and laugh together as Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey entertain you with their Parent's Choice Award-winning music and antics!

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 10 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun, interactive concert for the entire family. Dance and laugh together as Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey entertain you with their Parent's Choice Award-winning music and antics!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Let's Move!

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8

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. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Move and Learn

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

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

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 18, Teens

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Oreo Cookie Flavor Challenge

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens

Join us as we put our taste buds to the test. We'll sample a surprise lineup of Oreo flavors in a blind taste test—guess the flavor, rate your favorites, and debate the classics vs. the wildcards.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we put our taste buds to the test. We'll sample a surprise lineup of Oreo flavors in a blind taste test—guess the flavor, rate your favorites, and debate the classics vs. the wildcards.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Refreshments will be served.

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

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 18, Teens

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 18 )
Teens

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

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO

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

Adobe Illustrator: Intermediate Tools

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults

Come explore more of Adobe Illustrator's capabilities in this skill-building class. We will cover various tools such as the rotate tool, reflect tool, pen and curvature tools, and shearing tools.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Come explore more of Adobe Illustrator's capabilities in this skill-building class. We will cover various tools such as the rotate tool, reflect tool, pen and curvature tools, and shearing tools.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mah Jongg

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:15pm - 7:30pm
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.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO® Artist C3Brix

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 18, Teens

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 18 )
Teens

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

Cody Wells, aka C3Brix, is one of the most sought-after custom LEGO® artists in the country.  His motto is “Rebuild Your Childhood,” encouraging adults to reminisce and children to use their imagination to think outside the (LEGO