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Advanced Laser Cutting: Precision Techniques

10:00am - 12:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:
We will discuss precision techniques to improve your laser project outcomes. Topics will include centering-point alignment, printed registration marks, using jigs or templates, and the importance of maintaining a settings notebook. Exploration Common...

Plant This, Not That: Native Plant Alternatives to Invasive Species

10:30am - 12:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:
Join avid hobby gardener Mr. Max from CCPL's Finksburg Branch for a presentation on the state of our environment. Learning how to use native plants instead of non-native ornamentals will beautify spaces and benefit our local wildlife, ecosystem,...

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All attendees need to register.

Spring Paint Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Westminster Branch
Registration
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Help us celebrate spring by joining us for a fun afternoon of painting! The paint we use can stain clothing, so please wear old clothes to this event. Materials will be provided. No prior experience is necessary. ...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Open Paint with Sykesville Painting Club

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:
Bring an art project and your own supplies. Work in our shared space with other artists. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other artists and share art ideas. ...

LEGO® Creations

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

PAWS to Read

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:
Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can come to de-stress and rela...

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Read with a Furry Friend

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small 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. ...

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

12:30pm - 2:30pm
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. ...

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: The Last Green Valley

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan. ...

The Fool's Journey: Tarot Cards for Divination, Brainstorming, Creativity, and Fun

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:
In today's world, tarot is no longer simply the tool of fortune tellers but is used by many for personal growth and creativity. Presenter Mary Mannix will discuss what tarot is and isn't, how a tarot deck is arranged, and an overview of card meanings...

North Carroll Writers Group

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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. All genres are welcome: novel, short s...

Let's Get Crafty

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:
Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.   ...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Sustainability & Reducing Food Waste

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Carroll Branch
Registration
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Description:
Sustainability and food waste are important year-round but especially relevant as we celebrate Earth Day this month. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, to learn how to live more sustainably, both in and outside the grocery store. ...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Refreshments will be served.

Writing Group

9:15am - 1:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:
Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your n...

Mount Airy Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:
Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.  ...

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:
Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's North Carroll Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers. ...

Senior Planet: Streaming and Smart TVs

1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Carroll Branch
Registration
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:
Are you paying for TV channels you don't watch? Learn why people are "cutting the cord" and using streaming services instead! Senior Planet programs are targeted at the 60+ community, but all are welcome! Senior Planet programs are provided in cooper...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Chess at the Library

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:
Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome. ...

Basic Knife Skills

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class. ...

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.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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. ...

An Evening with David Baldacci

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Description:
Tickets $35 and include a signed copy of A Calamity of Souls Tickets are required for all attendees and can be purchased here: https://DavidBaldacci.eventbrite.com Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Librar...

North Carroll Writers Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. All genres are welcome: novel, short s...

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

10:00am - 4:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:
Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers. ...

Car Seat Safety Event

10:30am - 1:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:
Child car safety seats can be very challenging and confusing to install! The Carroll County Health Department will perform car seat safety checks and assist families to ensure they use child seats correctly. Appointments are suggested but not require...