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Eldersburg Branch Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:

Join us at the Eldersburg Branch for all things anime and manga! Watch the first episode of an anime, make anime-themed Perler bead crafts, discuss your favorite series, share your artwork, and more! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Radical Reptiles

10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Branch
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 "Kids" group.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Branch
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tinker Tots

10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

A little push, a twist, a turn. Keep those little fingers busy and experiment in our library Tinkertown. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

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.

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

Inclusive Making: Basic Laser Engraving

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Join us for an inclusive makerspace class for teens and adults with disabilities! Discover the joy of creating as we learn about the basics of creating laser-engraved projects!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Day for Book Lovers

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Description:

 

Presented by Carroll County Public Library and A Likely Story Bookstore. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Smokey Bear Birthday Celebration

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Smokey Bear's official 80th birthday is August 9, 2024, and his iconic message, "Only You Can Prevent Wildfires," is still important.

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.

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Midday Minecraft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Registration
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Come play Minecraft with other players on our special library Minecraft server.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Radical Reptiles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writing Group: Tea & Poetry

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group, where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Adventures

10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts- there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
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)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Writers Association

12:30pm - 3:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association for their monthly meeting at CCPL's Finksburg Branch.

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

Family Class: National S'mores Day

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Bring your sweet tooth! Celebrate National S'mores Day with this family class, intended for groups of children ages 6 and up with at least one adult. Each registration is for a group of up to 4 attendees (one must be an adult).

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.

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Swap

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Description:

Calling all chefs! Bring up to 3 gently used cookbooks to swap with your fellow recipe fans.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Spirit Book Club: The Wishing Game

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas.

This month's selection is The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer.

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

LEGO® Creations

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Find Your Purpose Youth Talent Showcase

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join us in the park for live music and dance performances from the talented youths of Find Your Purpose, a local nonprofit. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Critique Group

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Online Video
Description:

It's not too late to plan family fun and adventure this summer! Join Marlene at Home for Grandparents Week to see how to have low or no-cost activities in your home and surrounding community.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Airy Branch
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)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Branch
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Branch
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.