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Club Friendship

10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Airy Branch
Registration
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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 "Everyone" group.

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

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

Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

One Up Games

10:00am - 1:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Explore a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors! Enjoy all the popular games, along with a mixture of classic and retro games. Play what you wish, with the freedom to move to any system and play any game.

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

Intro to CNC Routing

10:00am - 4:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
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: 4
Description:

This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC Router. In the morning session, we will focus on project design and the VCarve software.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Luis Garay: The Passion and Inspiration of the Drum

10:30am - 11:30am
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Practice Circle

10:30am - 11:30am
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome; our leader is a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.  

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

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

10:45am - 11:45am
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Make Your Own Toad Abode

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 10 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment
Description:

Create a home for toads! Toads are beneficial amphibians because they consume insects and slugs, which are considered pests in gardens.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult DnD One Shot: The Wild Sheep Chase

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Registration
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Welcome adventurers! Join us for a fun-filled, self-contained one-shot adventure! This silly one-shot is friendly to both new and returning players.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Luis Garay's South American, Caribbean, and African rhythms are a highly educational and entertaining musical journey.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finksburg Garden Paver Painting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Decorate paver stones for our reading garden! Earn two service learning hours for participating in this program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee with the Classics: The Philadelphia Story

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for this month's selection, The Philadelphia Story, starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart.

Please note the time has been changed to the afternoon.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen After Hours: One Up Games

6:30pm - 9:30pm
Westminster Branch
Registration
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Explore a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors! Enjoy all the popular video games, along with a mixture of classic and retro games. Play what you wish, with the freedom to move to any system and play any game.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

All Day
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

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

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

Program Type: Puppet Show
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Giant Mosaic Sticker Art

10:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun shared activity with a beautiful reward. Grab some stickers and check the color key. When all the stickers are applied, an eye-popping image will be revealed! Completed artwork will be displayed in the library. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Registration
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

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

Family Baking Class: Bagels

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join us for a hands-on family baking class! We'll learn how to make delicious, chewy bagels. One registration per group, up to four participants. For groups with children ages six and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. 

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 "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.