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Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown 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.
Offsite Event
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 West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Ready, Set, School!

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

Program Type: Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

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.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Kids" group.

LEGO® Builders Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, 6 - 12
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Reverse Engineering

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:

Welcome to the exciting world of reverse engineering! Learn how to reconstruct and modify existing parts using basic measuring tools and Onshape, a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling software.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Taneytown Anime Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 20
Description:

Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime on Crunchyroll with other Taneytown teens!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size 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 "Kids" group.

Family Fun Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Birth - 8
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pre-Twinkle Violin

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, 4 - 9
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 9 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join Ms. Glenda Walsh Crouse from Westminster Suzuki Strings for a free 30-minute violin class. Participants will explore the exciting world of pre-twinkle violin. Children are taught through play, games, and storytelling.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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.

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.

Twos and Threes Together

9:45am - 10:30am
Kids, 2 - 3
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
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 "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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.

Family 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

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)

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

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

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

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

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)

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

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
North Carroll Branch
Registration
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

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

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Offsite Event
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 Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Description:

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

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.

Cooking Gluten-Free Workshop

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Are you curious about gluten-free cooking or what it means to be gluten-free? Join us for a hands-on cooking class as we make Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Bites with a Ranch Drizzle and Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.