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Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 13, 2026 @ 11:30am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Only adults need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga at the Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mah Jongg

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

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

Starting Seeds for Your Garden

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Taneytown Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 14, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a hands-on program to start seeds for your garden. You'll learn about giving your seedlings the best start with the right conditions, how to prepare your seedlings for planting outside, and the best time to plant.

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 "Adults" group

Carroll County Writers Group

1:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public.

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

Advanced Sewing: Make a Korean Jeogori (Wrap Top)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will close on March 14, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Looking to put your sewing skills to the test? We'll make a Korean wrap top known as a jeogori together during this advanced-level class. 

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Spirit Book Club: The Women

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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 Women by Kristin Hannah.

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

Marshmallow PEEPS® Showdown

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 14, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

You're invited to a Marshmallow PEEPS® showdown! Join us for a lighthearted flavor evaluation as we put our taste buds to the test.

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 "Adults" group

Carroll County Critique Group

3:30pm–4:45pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group.

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

Robot Coding with Pepper

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.

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

Save a Story: DIY Oral History

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Save a Story! DIY Oral History Interviewing trains everyone to take an oral history—from start to finish.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 "Adults" group

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about spring gardening to the Carroll County Master Gardeners and pick up tips, handouts, 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 The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Potomac Community Services

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

A client engagement specialist will visit the branch to share available services for both adults and children.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Carroll Knitters Group

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

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

Baking Basics: Traditional Irish Soda Bread

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Get your Irish on! Join CCPL Board Member Dave O'Callaghan to bake a loaf of his family's age-honored Traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe.

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 "Adults" group

Drop-In Diamond Painting

1:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

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

Art Therapy with Therapy Dogs

3:00pm–4:00pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Live Animals
Description:

Unwind and express your creativity in a calming environment with the support of our friendly therapy dogs!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Line Dancing with Lori

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for 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. 

All attendees need to register.

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

Needle Little Klatch?

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Westminster Branch
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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

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

Come learn how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, which can cut 24-inch-wide rolls by however long you want! This machine is like the Cricut Maker but can create larger projects like window decals.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Carroll Writers Group

5:30pm–7:30pm
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.

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 "Adults" group

Healthy Eating: Nutrition Myth Busting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 17, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Nutrition information can be confusing and overwhelming. Join Weis Dietitian Christina in busting nutrition myths and breaking down nutrition misconceptions.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.