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 "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 "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 3, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness.
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 "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener 9:30am–11:30am Adults North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener 9:30am–11:30am North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening and Environment Description: Bring your questions about winter gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more.
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 "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Potomac Community Services 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Potomac Community Services 12:30pm–2:30pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue North Carroll Knitters Group 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue North Carroll Knitters Group 1:00pm–3:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large 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 "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Line Dancing with Lori 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Line Dancing with Lori 5:00pm–6:00pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Diamond Painting 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Diamond Painting 5:30pm–7:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and 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. All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue North Carroll Writers Group 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue North Carroll Writers Group 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Writing Group 9:15am–1:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)! 9:30am–11:30am Adults Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 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 "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Mount Airy Knitters 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Soft Pretzels 10:30am–12:45pm 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 21 2026 Wed Soft Pretzels 10:30am–12:45pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 7, 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 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 "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: I Came All This Way to Meet You 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: I Came All This Way to Meet You 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 I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home by Jami Attenberg. 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Chair Yoga at the Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Chair Yoga at the Library 2:00pm–3:00pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 7, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Transitioning to Medicare Part 2 5:00pm–6:30pm Adults Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Transitioning to Medicare Part 2 5:00pm–6:30pm Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 7, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness Registration Required 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) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Handmade Mushroom Ravioli 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 21 2026 Wed Handmade Mushroom Ravioli 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 7, 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 Payment Required Description: Master the art of fresh pasta as you make homemade pasta dough, prepare a mushroom filling, and assemble ravioli from start to finish. This class emphasizes techniques for rolling, shaping, and cooking pasta. 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.