This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Taneytown Teen Anime Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 11 - 17, Teens Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Taneytown Teen Anime Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 31, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Join us each month for an anime-themed craft and a chance to watch the latest and greatest anime with other Taneytown teens! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Eldersburg Branch Anime Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 11 - 17, Teens Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Eldersburg Branch Anime Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Description: Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for all things anime and manga! Watch the first episode of an anime, make anime-themed crafts, discuss your favorite series, share your artwork, and more! 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm–7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Messenger Bag (Class 7) 9:30am–12:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Messenger Bag (Class 7) 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to sew a gusset into a bag with rounded corners. Practice how to sew and insert a cross-body handle into the bag.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone 1:00pm–2:00pm Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Registration Required The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu CCGS Research Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu CCGS Research Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Westminster Branch Chess Club 5:30pm–7:00pm 11 - Adults, Teens, Adults Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "11 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Westminster Branch Chess Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: ( 11 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad 5:30pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 1, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, 12 - 17 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 17" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board 6:00pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Robot Coding with Pepper 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Robot Coding with Pepper 1:30pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Code with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation using the drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Crafty Café: Duct Tape Decor 3:00pm–4:00pm Kids, 6 - 17, Teens Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Crafty Café: Duct Tape Decor 3:00pm–4:00pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Come craft with us! The most useful material in the world can make a lot of cool stuff, and your imagination is the limit!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required 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) 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Club 1:00pm–4:00pm 11 - 18, Teens Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Dungeons and Dragons Club 1:00pm–4:00pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Group Bake: Soft Pretzels 1:30pm–3:45pm Kids, 6 - 18, Teens Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Group Bake: Soft Pretzels 1:30pm–3:45pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm–3:00pm Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Description: Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens 2:30pm–3:30pm 11 - 17, Teens Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens 2:30pm–3:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a 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!
Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing MLK Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Description: Closed for the Martin Luther King Holiday
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Making for Good: Turkey Soup 10:30am–12:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Making for Good: Turkey Soup 10:30am–12:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Description: Join guest presenter and Executive Director Andrea Berstler in our teaching kitchen to make hot turkey soup from scratch. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen. All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this two-part class, we will first be engraving BBQ spatulas with a custom design and then be making BBQ seasoning for your next cookout. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen. All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Needle Little Klatch? 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Needle Little Klatch? 5:00pm–7:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters 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 "Teens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Youth Community Service Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, 12 - 18 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 18" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Youth Community Service Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 18 ) Program Type: Service Learning Hours Description: Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
