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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....

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 "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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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.

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
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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 "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.

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...

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
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 "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.