This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Adobe Illustrator Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Intro to Adobe Illustrator 5:30pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 25, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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: Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!
This event is in the "Kids" group Read to a Dog Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm North Carroll Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - 12 Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - 12" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Read to a Dog 6:00pm–6:30pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - 12 ) Program Type: Live Animals Description: Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers. 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 Winter Sowing for the Garden Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Gardening and Environment Age Group: Adults Are you dreaming of spring as you browse through seed catalogs? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Winter Sowing for the Garden 6:00pm–7:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening and Environment Description: Are you dreaming of spring as you browse through seed catalogs? 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, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Pajama Party Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm 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 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 "Adults" group Gentle Yoga Thursday, January 8, 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Gentle Yoga 6:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 25, 2025 @ 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 How Money Works Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Business and Finance Age Group: Adults Start the new year off right with this in-depth and informative program that will help you form the building blocks of financial health. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu How Money Works 6:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 25, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance Registration Required Description: Start the new year off right with this in-depth and informative program that will help you form the building blocks of financial health.
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 Thursday, January 8, 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Open Registration will close on January 8, 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 "Adults" group Q&A with the Small Business Administration Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm Eldersburg Small Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Business and Finance Age Group: Adults Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Q&A with the Small Business Administration 9:30am–1:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance Description: Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
This event is in the "Kids" group Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Help us say thank you to our local community helpers in a special storytime with guests from the Mount Airy Police Department! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 10:00am–10:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Help us say thank you to our local community helpers in a special storytime with guests from the Mount Airy Police Department! Disclaimer(s) Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Sensory Sensitive Storytime Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Sensory Sensitive Storytime: This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Sensory Sensitive Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Storytime This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime. 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 Play Baby Play Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Age Group: Kids, Birth - 3 You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 3" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Play Baby Play 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 ( Birth - 3 ) Description: You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others. 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, January 9, 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 Jan 9 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 "Kids" group Snow, Ice, & Snowmen Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids, 2 - 5 Bundle up for a chilly program about all things cold. We will explore snow and ice and make a cute snowman. Learning stations will help the children engage in creative play and learning. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 5" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Snow, Ice, & Snowmen 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 5 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Bundle up for a chilly program about all things cold. We will explore snow and ice and make a cute snowman. Learning stations will help the children engage in creative play and learning. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Give blood and save a life. Set up an appointment or drop in. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:00am–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Give blood and save a life. Set up an appointment or drop in.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am Finksburg Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am–11:45am Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Description: An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone - Winter Ball Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone: The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games... We love Club Friendship and can't wait for our Winter Ball! Wear some fun dress attire and get ready to boogie down with us! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone - Winter Ball 11:00am–12:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance Description: The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment! We love Club Friendship and can't wait for our Winter Ball! Wear some fun dress attire and get ready to boogie down with us! 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 Pairs Cooking: Tiramisu Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults Learn what makes tiramisu an irresistible classic! Participants will learn what tiramisu is and create their very own to take home to share. Registration is for two people. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Pairs Cooking: Tiramisu 1:30pm–3:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn what makes tiramisu an irresistible classic! Participants will learn what tiramisu is and create their very own to take home to share. Registration is for two people. 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 "Adults" group Open Mah Jongg Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Open Mah Jongg 1:30pm–3:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. 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 Superhero Day! Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm North Carroll Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Join us to make superhero crafts and try out a superhero scavenger hunt. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Superhero Day! 9:00am–4:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us to make superhero crafts and try out a superhero scavenger hunt.
This event is in the "Adults" group History of Spying: Part 1 Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: History and Genealogy Age Group: Adults This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present. It covers three main areas: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat History of Spying: Part 1 9:30am–11:30am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present. It covers three main areas: 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 "Kids" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, January 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Saturday 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 Saturday Adventures Saturday, January 10, 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 Jan 10 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Arduino Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Introduction to Arduino 10:00am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 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 Description: Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy 12:00pm–1:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Description: Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
