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Read and Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindfulness for All Caregivers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

All caregivers find themselves in their role because it is a labor of love, an occupation, an obligation, or a sense of duty.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Grow Your Own Garden Storytime

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 11 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, Storytime
Description:

It's not too late to start planting vegetable seeds. Join us for storytime and plant your own squash or bean seed to take home!

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

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 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)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Adventure Course

10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Journey forth, young adventurers, and partake in a quest of jumping, spinning, balancing, and more in the great outdoors!

The program is weather-dependent. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

9:45am - 10:30am
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Juneteenth Holiday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

9:45am - 10:30am
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic

10:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

June 20 is the first day of summer! What's in bloom at the Finksburg Branch Garden? Take a guided tour with one of our garden volunteers. Questions about native plants?

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

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

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Picnic Concert Series: Milkshake Duo

10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Description:

Join us at the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event! Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands. It's our Summer Reading Celebration, and what an adventure we'll be having!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Reading Celebration

10:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Come to our Summer Reading Celebration with games, crafts, and ice cream from the Cow! Bring a chair and hang out in our gardens for the festivities!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Peter Rabbit Puppet Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Description:

Peter Rabbit loves adventure and eating his veggies. Mr. McGregor grows the best vegetables in his garden, but Peter's not allowed to go there. What do you think will happen when Peter decides to sneak into the garden? Will he get caught by Mr.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Peter Rabbit Puppet Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Description:

Peter Rabbit loves adventure and eating his veggies. Mr. McGregor grows the best vegetables in his garden, but Peter's not allowed to go there. What do you think will happen when Peter decides to sneak into the garden? Will he get caught by Mr.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

9:45am - 10:30am
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tiny Library Treasures (Finksburg Branch)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Take Home Kits
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. You can earn up to 2 service hours for doing this project.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

9:45am - 10:30am
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Ready, Set, School!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.