This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Crafty Movie: Strange World 5:30pm - 7:30pm Everyone, All Ages Westminster Branch Cancelled This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Cancelled Crafty Movie: Strange World 5:30pm - 7:30pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Come out to make a fun craft and watch Strange World. The film is rated PG. Disclaimer(s) Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Festive Fall Charcuterie Board for Two: Day One 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Festive Fall Charcuterie Board for Two: Day One 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 5 Description: Step up your fall snacking game with this two-session hybrid makerspace/teaching kitchen class! On day one, we'll use design software and our Fusion Pro laser cutter to make a custom fall-themed or winter-themed charcuterie board. 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. This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Read to a Dog 6:00pm - 6:30pm Kids, 4 - 12 North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 12" group. Nov 7 2024 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Classic Movie Bingo 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Eldersburg Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Classic Movie Bingo 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Join us for a fun bingo night with plenty of prize-winning and a classic movie twist!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Pajama Party Storytime 6:30pm - 7:30pm Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 8" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Pajama Party Storytime 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Branch 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Mix and Mingle 9:30am - 10:30am Kids, Birth - 5 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Mix and Mingle 9:30am - 10:30am Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 5 ) Description: This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Sensory Sensitive Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Everyone, All Ages Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Sensory Sensitive Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Finksburg Branch 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Bird Parade 10:00am - 11:00am Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 8" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Bird Parade 10:00am - 11:00am Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: It's a bird parade! Celebrate our feathered friends in style. We'll make crafts, play with kites, and show off our looks with a parade around the library.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Preschool Science: Make and Learn Kits 10:00am - 11:00am Kids, 3 - 6 Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - 6" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Preschool Science: Make and Learn Kits 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Join us as we encourage preschoolers to think like scientists while observing, examining, and exploring various Make and Learn Kits. We will explore technology, math, engineering, and much more! Disclaimer(s) This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Read and Play 10:00am - 11:00am Kids, Birth - 24 Months North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am - 11:45am Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Finksburg Branch Registration 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. Nov 8 2024 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 Registration 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 "Adults" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Ultimate Holiday Mocktails 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Ultimate Holiday Mocktails 1:00pm - 2:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Add some new alcohol-free drink options to your next holiday gathering! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Shrekfest 6:30pm - 9:30pm 11 - 17, Teens Westminster Branch Registration This event is in the "11 - 17" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Shrekfest 6:30pm - 9:30pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Description: Join the Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board as we kick off our Shrekfest! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register. Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Saturday Adventures 10:00am - 11:00am Kids, Birth - 8 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 8" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat 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, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 8" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Saturday 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Stress Busters 10:00am - 11:00am Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Westminster Branch Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Stress Busters 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: Need some time to de-stress? Come try some stress busters, from a make-your-own sugar scrub to chocolate tasting and coloring sheets. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Minecraft for Me 1:30pm - 3:30pm Kids, 5 - 11 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "5 - 11" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Minecraft for Me 1:30pm - 3:30pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 11 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for an afternoon of Minecrafting on the library servers! We’ll start with a group build in Creative, then play around in Survival mode. Inexperienced players are welcome to bring a grownup to assist. Disclaimer(s) This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Alice in Wonderland Preview 2:00pm - 3:00pm Everyone, All Ages Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Alice in Wonderland Preview 2:00pm - 3:00pm Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Description: Don't be late for this important date! The Francis Scott Key Players are coming to the library with a preview of their fall production, Alice in Wonderland.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: The Dutch House 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: The Dutch House 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size 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 Dutch House by Ann Patchett.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Robot Pumpkin Smash 2:00pm - 3:30pm Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Eldersburg Branch 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. Nov 9 2024 Sat Robot Pumpkin Smash 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Description: Join the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. Disclaimer(s) This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Paint a Paper Pumpkin 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids, 8 - 13, Teens Westminster Branch Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "8 - 13" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Paint a Paper Pumpkin 2:00pm - 4:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 13 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Description: Come paint and decorate a papier-mâché pumpkin to serve as a centerpiece for your family's fall table. All supplies will be provided, but they will be limited to registrants only. Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Onshape: Beyond the Basics 2:00pm - 4:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Onshape: Beyond the Basics 2:00pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Ready to take your 3D design skills to the next level? Disclaimer(s) This is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events being held around the state. Learn more about the MD STEM Festival here.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Carroll County Critique Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat 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.
Nov 11 2024 Mon Veteran's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 11 2024 Mon 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