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Carroll Camera Club Display

09/12/2024 @ 12:30pm - 09/30/2024 @ 1:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Library Branch: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Display Case - Left

Carroll Camera Club Display

09/12/2024 @ 12:30pm - 09/30/2024 @ 1:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Library Branch: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Display Case - Right
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden

9:00am - 11:00am
Teens, 14 - 17
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Batman Day!

9:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

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

Celebrate Batman Day! Come by to do some Batman-themed crafts and do a self-guided Batman-themed scavenger hunt!

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.

Open Sewing Studio

9:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your current sewing project in the company of others.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Creepy Crawlies!

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

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Learn about creepy crawlies like snakes, bugs, and worms with books and crafts at the library and help from our park ranger friends at Piney Run! All materials will be provided.

 

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Adventures: Storytime with Black Barn Alpacas

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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:

At this special Saturday Adventure, we will be joined by Black Barn Alpacas. Learn about alpacas, enjoy a story, and then meet some real alpacas!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 6 - 11
Taneytown Branch
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Batman Day: Holy 85 Years!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Celebrate Batman's 85th Anniversary on Batman Day with comic book giveaways, movie screenings (The Lego Batman Movie and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm), and more!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Taneytown Branch
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sykesville Painting Club Workshop

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Karen Peck will teach about tones, the lightness or darkness of colors used in artwork. Artists use this range to create contrast, depth, and form in their compositions.

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

PAWS to Read

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

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

Read with a Furry Friend

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.

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.

Korean Street Toast

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us for a hands-on class on making gilgeori toast, a popular Korean street food. You will prepare a version of this savory-sweet dish that pairs wasabi-mayo crab with the traditional eggy-veg filling.

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 "Kids" group.

Mix and Mingle

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 5
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 "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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.

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.

Let's Take a Fall Hike

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

Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

It's fall, the best time of year for a hike! Listen to stories and music, followed by a hike in Sandymount Park. Pack a lunch and stay afterward to play with friends.

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens, 12 - 17
Westminster Branch
Registration
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

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

Intro to CNC Routing

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
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: 0
Description:

This two-part program will introduce you to design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. Session one will focus on project design and the VCarve software.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Taneytown Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 12 - 17
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Description:

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: What Storm, What Thunder

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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 What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy.

What Storm, What Thunder is the One Maryland One Book 2024 selection.

Disclaimer(s)

One Maryland One Book, Maryland Humanities, and Institute of Museum and Library Services logos

 

One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library Agency.