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Family Storytime: Halloween Storytime

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

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Costumes are welcomed.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 2 - 3
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

North Carroll Writers Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime: Halloween Fun!

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

During our Halloween Fun storytime, we’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with a Halloween theme! Come dressed in your costume and finish storytime with trick-or-treating fun around the library.

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

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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 "Adults" group.

Party Dance Lesson!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness, Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Haven't been to a wedding or party in a while, but want to hit the dance floor with everyone else? Join us as we host a multi-venue dance instructor who will teach us the latest trends!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Spooky Music Fun

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, 2 - 6
Taneytown Branch
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Description:

Join the fun with your child as we have a spooky musical celebration with instruments, dancing, bean bags, streamers, and more! Costumes for all ages are welcome.

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.

Creepy Critters: Bats & Owls (Halloween)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids, 8 - 18, Teens
North Carroll Branch
Registration
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Join 4-H Environmental Educator Torrey Silliman for this fun Halloween-inspired program! We’ll discuss bats and owls, including some of their amazing adaptations and the mythology behind their creepy reputations.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

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.

Books and Bites: Cakesicles and Gothic Fiction

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

Create chocolate-encased cake pops in our spooky molds and snack on your treats while listening to gothic fiction book talks from Westminster librarians in our teaching kitchen! You'll be able to check out books at the end of class. 

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

Ghostly Glow: 3D Printed Nightlights

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

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

Want to spice up your Halloween night decor? In this class, we will 3D model our own ghostly figures that can be rigged up to everyday electronics to create a one-of-a-kind spooky nightlight! 

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.

Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, 2 - 10
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 10 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

ABCs & 123s: Bedtime

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

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

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.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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
Kids, 2 - 5
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.

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.

Kiddie Costume Ball

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Description:

Come one, come all, to the Kiddie Costume Ball! Come dressed in your favorite costume, listen to music, dance, and play with friends. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Practice Circle

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Chat

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

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

Writing Group: Tea & Poetry

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
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 "Adults" group.

Writer's Circle

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!

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

Ghost Walk of Westminster

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Registration
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Description:

Join us for a ghost presentation and stroll through Westminster to visit our local ghosts and legends. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Registrants will be contacted with updates in the event of bad weather.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Description:

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

Join us for this special event featuring a panel of cozy mystery authors. Books will be available for signing and purchase. 

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.

Irish Soda Breads

9:30am - 11:30am
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

We will explore the classic Irish soda bread recipes in this hands-on class.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Metal Detecting

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Taneytown Branch
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Are you interested in metal detecting? Would you like to learn more about this fascinating hobby?

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.