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Read with a Furry Friend

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
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 an...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to a Dog

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 12
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...

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Radical Reptiles

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Meet and Greet a Miniature Horse

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join the fun as we meet a miniature horse from Full Moon Farms. We'll have a brief informative presentation, a Q and A session, and a chance to meet the mini horse. Bring your came...

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Join the fun as we meet a miniature horse from Full Moon Farms. We'll have a brief informative presentation, a Q and A session, and a chance to meet the mini horse.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Radical Reptiles

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!...

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Radical Reptiles

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Radical Reptiles

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!...

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

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

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Meet a Miniature Horse!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join the fun as we meet a miniature horse from Full Moon Farms. This outdoor program is a great chance to meet and touch a miniature horse. Bring your family and friends—and your c...

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Join the fun as we meet a miniature horse from Full Moon Farms. This outdoor program is a great chance to meet and touch a miniature horse. Bring your family and friends—and your camera—and share this special event.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Radical Reptiles

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!...

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program, with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

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

PAWS to Read

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emo...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

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, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.

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

Seeing Eye Puppy Raiser Program

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

The Seeing Eye Puppy Raiser program is a group of volunteers who lovingly raise puppies in their homes while teaching them basic house manners, commands, and social skills. Raisers...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

The Seeing Eye Puppy Raiser program is a group of volunteers who lovingly raise puppies in their homes while teaching them basic house manners, commands, and social skills. Raisers are supported by a local club and area coordinator.

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

Read with a Furry Friend

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
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 an...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

All About Owls

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12
Description:

Join us for a special visit by a screech owl from the Piney Run Park Nature Center! Participants will also perform an owl pellet dissection. Learn all about owl behavior, diet, and...

Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: Live Animals, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Join us for a special visit by a screech owl from the Piney Run Park Nature Center! Participants will also perform an owl pellet dissection. Learn all about owl behavior, diet, and habitat.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Labor Day

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite

Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite
Description:

Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to a Dog

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 12
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...

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.

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, September 13, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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)

Only kids need to register. 

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

PAWS to Read

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emo...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

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

Ooo, Shiny! A Curious Corvid Craft and Adventure

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Do you like shiny things? So do crows, ravens, and jays! Join us to celebrate the curious birds that live around us. We'll make shiny crafts to decorate our nests, learn a little, ...

Required
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Description:

Do you like shiny things? So do crows, ravens, and jays! Join us to celebrate the curious birds that live around us.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to a Dog

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 12
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...

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.

Staff Training

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read to a Dog

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 12
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...

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.

Veteran's Day

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters

Library closed for Veteran's Day

Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Description:

Library closed for Veteran's Day