This event is in the "Kids" group. Read to a Dog Thursday, April 3, 2025 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... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 12" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Read to a Dog 6:00pm - 6:30pm North Carroll Branch 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 "Everyone" group. A World of Bugs! Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Live Animals, STEM/STEAM Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Description: Meet Ryan "the Bug Man" and his vast collection of bugs! He'll show you hundreds of incredible bugs—insects from around the globe. Tons of cool bug fun is guaranteed! This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat A World of Bugs! 10:00am - 11:00am Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Live Animals, STEM/STEAM Description: Meet Ryan "the Bug Man" and his vast collection of bugs! He'll show you hundreds of incredible bugs—insects from around the globe. Tons of cool bug fun is guaranteed! 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Read with a Furry Friend Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults 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 ... 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. Apr 5 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Branch 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read Friday, April 11, 2025 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 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. Apr 11 2025 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am - 11:45am Finksburg Branch 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) 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 "Kids" group. It's Time for Turtles Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Live Animals, Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Description: Join us for a visit with box turtles and the naturalist from the Piney Run Nature Center. Preschoolers will learn all about turtle behavior and create a turtle craft. Food items ma... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - 6" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri It's Time for Turtles 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Live Animals, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: Join us for a visit with box turtles and the naturalist from the Piney Run Nature Center. Preschoolers will learn all about turtle behavior and create a turtle craft. Food items may be present. 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.
Easter weekend All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Apr 19 2025 Sat Closing Easter weekend All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Read with a Furry Friend Saturday, April 26, 2025 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... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 17" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch 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 "Kids" group. Read to a Dog Thursday, May 1, 2025 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... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 12" group. May 1 2025 Thu Read to a Dog 6:00pm - 6:30pm North Carroll Branch 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Read with a Furry Friend Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults 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 ... 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. May 3 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Branch 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read Friday, May 9, 2025 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 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. May 9 2025 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am - 11:45am Finksburg Branch 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) 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Read with a Furry Friend Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 3 - 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 This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 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) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. All attendees 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, May 17, 2025 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 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. May 17 2025 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm - 3:00pm Finksburg Branch 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) 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Read with a Furry Friend Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Large 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. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large 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. 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, May 24, 2025 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... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 17" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 24 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch 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.
Memorial 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 Memorial Day Holiday Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day 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 Memorial Day Holiday
Juneteenth All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Independence Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
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 Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day 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
Staff Training All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Staff Training All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
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 Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veteran's Day All Day 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
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 Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 8:00pm Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters
Thanksgiving All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Description: Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Nov 28 2025 Fri Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters