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Makes and Munchies: Cast Iron Cookie Sundaes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
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Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Cooking, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Join us in this crossover program spanning two Saturdays! We will begin the first session by customizing platters for our skillets using our laser engraver. Our second session will be in the teaching kitchen, where we will make skillet cookies using ...

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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.

Makes and Munchies: Cast Iron Cookie Sundaes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Cooking, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Join us in this crossover program spanning two Saturdays! We will begin the first session by customizing platters for our skillets using our laser engraver. Our second session will be in the teaching kitchen, where we will make skillet cookies using ...

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.

Marketing Your Book Without Going Crazy

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:
Flo McCahon, a.k.a. Millie Mack of the Faraday Murder series, will discuss how to market your book. Program sponsored by the Maryland Writers' Association, Carroll County Chapter. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Registration
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:
Welcome adventurers! Join our table as we embark on fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1. Please feel free to bring your own character sheet or choose one of our pre-made on...

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eliza Knight: Human Library Author Event

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 102
Description:
Join us for a special event with bestselling author Eliza Knight as she talks about her recent collaboration Can't We Be Friends. The historical novel uncovers the boundary-breaking, genuine friendship between Ella Fitzgerald, the Queen of Jazz,...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Spirit Book Club: The Picture of Dorian Gray

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 Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Day: Carcassonne

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:
Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play Carcassonne at City Park Gaming & Brew Room! An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks. However, participants...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Registration
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:
Tai chi is an ancient practice that has its origins in China. It is a mind/body practice that incorporates breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness. The instr...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Critique Group

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:
Please join the Carroll County Critique group as we discuss our writing achievements. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Alphabet Train: The Letter S

9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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.

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. 

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.

Spring Into Art

10:00am - 11:00am
Taneytown Branch
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:
Join the STEM fun as we explore photosynthesis and learn what plants need to grow. Make play dough flowers and create a nature collage. ...

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Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Alphabet Train: The Letters Q & R

11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mix and Mingle Mondays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Description:
Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup! This will be a dedicated time and space for gathering for fun playtime for kids while the grown-ups socialize.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:
Getting bored with cooking the same things over and over? You may just be missing that creative spark! In this class, we will use the same primary ingredients, chicken, tomato, and pasta, to discuss how to make three separate dishes. Registered dieti...

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.

Intro to Laser Cutting

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:
This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Clue: A Murder Mystery

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Carroll Branch
Registration
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
Join us for a murder mystery based on the classic board game Clue. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing, Cooking, DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:
Have you always wanted to win a blue ribbon at the State Fair? Join Maryland State Fair Home Arts Department Superintendent Janice Coroneos to learn the ins and outs of competing at the Fair. This program will discuss Home Arts Categories and is not ...

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Papercrafts: Paper Flowers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Registration
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Join us for an afternoon of creating your own paper flowers. Choose from two beautiful templates: a paper hyacinth bouquet and a paper sunflower bouquet. All supplies will be provided.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Log Homes of Carroll County

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:
Richard Blacksten, log home restorationist, has compiled video footage of multiple log cabins in the Carroll County area as they were being restored or demolished. Explore the history of these houses through the video, which is followed up and a disc...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

9:30am - 11:30am
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:
Bring your questions about spring gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

9:45am - 10:30am
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.