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Location: Offsite
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 All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Engraved Livestock Brushes

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

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Getting ready for the summer livestock or horse show season? Join us to customize a wood-handled grooming brush to express your own personality! We'll learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator and designing for laser engraving, then watch as your design ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Yoga

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 20
Description:
This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain...

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Organizing for Everyone

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

Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
Do you get overwhelmed when you look at pictures or videos of how your closet or pantry should look? Join Rebecca from Organizing for Ease to learn simple tips and hacks to organize your home and help bring order and peace into your life. You will al...

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Description:
Play is a fantastic way for children to develop their critical thinking skills. Join us for an open playtime where children can be imaginative and creative while exploring blocks, puzzles, playdough, 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.

Tea Party Fun

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

Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:
Join the fun at our pretend tea party. We will share stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Our featured book will be Clovis Keeps His Cool by Katelyn Aronson, a wonderful story about kindness and controlling our tempers! We'll have plenty...

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Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bikes on the Trail

11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:
Join us at Mount Airy's Rails-to-Trails trailhead for a late morning of biking and books! Feel free to bring your bikes (or use your legs) as we use the trail together. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Baking Techniques: Beignets & Cafe au Lait

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Learn how to make New Orleans-style beignets, the soft and pillowy fried doughnuts covered in powdered sugar. While our dough proofs, we'll make traditional New Orleans-style coffee with chickory. ...

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafty Creations: Paper Flowers

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
How do you make paper flowers? With paper from gently used books, of course! Join us as we create beautiful flowers that will be easy to maintain with no water required. All supplies will be provided.  ...

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:
Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 14 - 17 to assist our local Master Gardeners with th...

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All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.  --------------------------------- ¿Está interesado e...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration

10:00am - 10:45am
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:
Join us as we journey to the South Pacific to experience traditional songs and dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, and New Zealand! Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group, Inc. will present an exciting and interactive program to introduce the audience to Pacific ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics

10:00am - 12:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Join us for a comprehensive two-session Adobe Illustrator program where we further explore the software's capabilities and build on our existing knowledge. Because this class explores more advanced functionality, it is strongly recommended that parti...

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All attendees need to register.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Common Errors Writers Make but Can Easily Fix

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

Description:
Revision Division's Kimberly Hunt will present common errors writers make and offer a "first line frenzy" review session, where attendees can submit the first lines of their works-in-progress to get feedback. This program is sponsored by the Maryland...
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 2. 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.

Free Spirit Book Club: The Things We Keep

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 Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth.  ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Recycled Robots

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:
Create a model robot out of recycled materials. All materials will be provided but feel free to bring clean recyclables to use and share. ...

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All attendees need to register.

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

Tinkercad: Beyond the Basics

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:
Join us to explore Tinkercad's 3D design capabilities further. Utilizing both basic and intermediate design tools and methods, we'll make 3D-printed dice. Previous Tinkercad experience is strongly recommended. ...
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 meet to discuss our writing achievements. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Alphabet Train: The Letters X, Y, & Z

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.