This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Writing Group 9:15am–1:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Writing Group 9:15am–1:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)! 9:30am–11:30am Adults North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)! 9:30am–11:30am North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)! 9:30am–11:30am Adults Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)! 9:30am–11:30am Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Cricut Practice: Custom Labeled Reusable Bottle 10:00am–11:00am Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cricut Practice: Custom Labeled Reusable Bottle 10:00am–11:00am Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 11:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Put your Cricut skills into practice, or learn the basics of vinyl design with this beginner-friendly class. Each attendee will get a reusable plastic screw-top bottle to adhere their design. Great for yourself or for a gift! Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Mount Airy Knitters 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Mount Airy Knitters 10:00am–12:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Sipsworth 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Sipsworth 1:00pm–2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small 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 Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Westminster Book Club: The Phoenix Crown 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Westminster Book Club: The Phoenix Crown 2:00pm–3:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) 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 Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Chess at the Library 5:00pm–7:00pm Kids, 7 - Adults, Teens, Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "7 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Chess at the Library 5:00pm–7:00pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large 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. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Make and Enjoy: Gift Box and Goodies 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Make and Enjoy: Gift Box and Goodies 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro Engraver. Participants will create their own designs using images and text in Adobe Illustrator. You will leave with a beautifully engraved gift box, perfect for any occasion. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 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 Dec 17 2025 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 "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Finksburg Book Club: Listen for the Lie 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Finksburg Book Club: Listen for the Lie 6:30pm–7:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Small 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 Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Maryland Military History 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Westminster Branch Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cancelled Maryland Military History 6:30pm–7:30pm Westminster Branch Closed Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Registration Required Description: Join us for a special evening as historian Jonathan Beasley walks us through Maryland's military history with a focus on the Civil War. 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 "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu North Carroll Writers Group 10:00am–12:00pm Adults North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu North Carroll Writers Group 10:00am–12:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Carroll County Workforce Development Day 10:00am–2:00pm Adults Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Carroll County Workforce Development Day 10:00am–2:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance Description: Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume. 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Finksburg Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone 1:00pm–2:00pm Finksburg Branch Open Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 1:00pm. 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 "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer 1:00pm–2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy 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 And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman. 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Open Mah Jongg 1:00pm–4:45pm Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Open Mah Jongg 1:00pm–4:45pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Make and Enjoy: Gift Box and Goodies 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Make and Enjoy: Gift Box and Goodies 1:30pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro Engraver. Participants will create their own designs using images and text in Adobe Illustrator. You will leave with a beautifully engraved gift box, perfect for any occasion. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Baking Basics: Holiday Cookie Classics 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Baking Basics: Holiday Cookie Classics 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Break out the butter! Join us in the Teaching Kitchen to bake three classic holiday cookies: Pecan Snowballs, Peanut Butter Blossoms, and Chocolate Midnight Cookies. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Westminster Branch Chess Club 5:30pm–7:00pm 11 - Adults, Teens, Adults Westminster Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "11 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Westminster Branch Chess Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Westminster Branch Open Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 5:30pm. 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 "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 6:00pm–7:45pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS. 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Hallmark Holiday Bingo 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Eldersburg Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Hallmark Holiday Bingo 6:30pm–7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Open Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 6:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Do you love The Hallmark Channel's holiday movies? Or just love to make fun of them? Either way, you will have a great time at our Hallmark holiday-themed bingo night. 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri Q&A with the Small Business Administration 9:30am–1:30pm Adults North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Q&A with the Small Business Administration 9:30am–1:30pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance Description: Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology 10:00am–11:30am Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Creating Jewelry with Makerspace Technology 10:00am–11:30am Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 5, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, DIY Arts and Crafts, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files for success.
