This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat May Flowers Paint Party Jr. 11:00am - 1:00pm Westminster Branch Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "8 - 17" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat May Flowers Paint Party Jr. 11:00am - 1:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: In this junior paint party, our young artists will have an opportunity to paint a flower masterpiece of their own on a small canvas to help usher in spring. Adults are welcome to observe, but supplies will be limited to youth participants. Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 25 2024 Sat Afternoon Puzzle Swap 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 25 2024 Sat Afternoon Puzzle Swap 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Looking for a new puzzle to put together? Then come to the library's puzzle swap!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 25 2024 Sat Crafty Creations: Bedazzled Bookmarks 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 25 2024 Sat Crafty Creations: Bedazzled Bookmarks 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Description: What do you do with a hardback book that you no longer want? Turn it into bookmarks! Join us as we turn hardbacks into decorated bookmarks with dazzling results. All supplies will be provided. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 17" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 25 2024 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: Live Animals Description: Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 25 2024 Sat Intro to Laser Cutting 2:00pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 25 2024 Sat Intro to Laser Cutting 2:00pm - 4:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.
May 27 2024 Mon Memorial Day All Day Some Branches Closing May 27 2024 Mon Closing Memorial 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 Memorial Day Holiday
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Sewing Skills: Fabric Cutting 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Sewing Skills: Fabric Cutting 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: Learn to use traditional and updated techniques and tools for preparing and cutting fabric. You will leave with the confidence to use a rotary cutter and mat as well as traditional cutting tools.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue ServSafe® Food Handler Course 1:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue ServSafe® Food Handler Course 1:00pm - 4:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description: The ServSafe® Food Handler course taught by a Certified ServSafe® Instructor provides basic food safety knowledge. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Diverse Voices Book Club: Yellowface 5:00pm - 6:30pm Westminster Branch Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Diverse Voices Book Club: Yellowface 5:00pm - 6:30pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Practical Fusion 360 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Practical Fusion 360 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Digital design using tools such as Fusion 360 is a fundamental skill that unlocks the full potential of maker technologies such as 3D printing and many others that depend on a digital file to define the shape and size of a real-world obje Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue North Carroll Writers Group 5:30pm - 7:30pm North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Let's Get Crafty 6:00pm - 7:00pm Taneytown Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Let's Get Crafty 6:00pm - 7:00pm Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Mediterranean Diet 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Carroll Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2024 Tue Spring Healthy Cooking Series: Mediterranean Diet 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Carroll Branch Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: May is National Mediterranean Diet Month. Celebrate with Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, LDN, and learn about the components of the Mediterranean Diet and its health benefits. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register. Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 28 2024 Tue Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - 17" group. May 28 2024 Tue Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small 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 "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Writing Group 9:15am - 1:00pm Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Mount Airy Knitters 10:00am - 12:00pm Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Adobe Illustrator: Create a Bookmark 12:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Adobe Illustrator: Create a Bookmark 12:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description: In this session, we will go over some of the fundamental tools of Adobe Illustrator while designing custom bookmarks. Disclaimer(s) 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. May 29 2024 Wed Chess at the Library 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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. May 29 2024 Wed Chess at the Library 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 29 2024 Wed Dinner's on Me: Frito Chili Pie 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Registration Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - 18" group. May 29 2024 Wed Dinner's on Me: Frito Chili Pie 5:30pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 13 - 18 ) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description: Calling all aspiring teen chefs! Join us in the kitchen to learn how to prepare Frito Chili Pie (chili served over corn chips and topped with sour cream and cheese). 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Branch 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Reduce Food Cost, Not Quality 6:30pm - 7:30pm Finksburg Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Reduce Food Cost, Not Quality 6:30pm - 7:30pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description: Eating on a budget doesn't mean that food quality has to suffer. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, and LDN, as we discuss the variety of quality, nutritious foods offered in the grocery store while keeping the budget in mind. Disclaimer(s) Only adults need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu North Carroll Writers Group 10:00am - 12:00pm North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Bernina Sewing Machines: Beyond the Basics 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Bernina Sewing Machines: Beyond the Basics 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description: Dive deeper into the capabilities of the Bernina sewing machine in this class. Discover advanced features, techniques, and tips to make the most of these machines.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Drafting a Bodice Block Pattern 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Cancelled Drafting a Bodice Block Pattern 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Description: Students will learn about basic blocks for fashion design. Students will use recorded measurements to plot a custom bodice block for fashion design or for use with commercial patterns to assess fit.