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North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
North Carroll Branch
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 "Everyone" group

Mount Airy Ask a Master Gardener

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Have questions about keeping your garden green? Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Mount Airy Branch lobby. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Maryland Food Bank Youth Nutrition Workshop

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 7 - 12
Finksburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 9:00pm.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - 12 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

This fun, hands-on program presented by Maryland Food Bank will encourage healthy eating through learning about vegetables and how they’re grown.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

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

Seed Swap Drop-Off

12:00pm–4:45pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Want to get a head start on the Seed Swap? Bring your labeled heirloom or open-pollinated seeds on Friday, January 30, from 12–5 PM.

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

National Seed Swap Day

11:00am–12:00pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

It may be cold and snowy, but it's never too early to start planning your garden! Bring your heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in individually labeled packets to swap with other gardeners.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

National Seed Swap Day

12:30pm–1:30pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 31, 2026 @ 12:30pm.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

It may be cold and snowy, but it's never too early to start planning your garden! Bring your heirloom or open-pollinated seeds in individually labeled packets to swap with other gardeners.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Presidents' Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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 Presidents' Day Holiday

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mount Airy Ask a Master Gardener

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Have questions about keeping your garden green? Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Mount Airy Branch lobby. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
North Carroll Branch
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

The Art of the Herb Garden: Planning with Purpose

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, Health and Wellness
Description:

Ready for something new this spring?

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

Starting Seeds for Your Garden

4:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 19, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a hands-on program to start seeds for your garden. You'll learn about giving your seedlings the best start with the right conditions, how to prepare your seedlings for planting outside, and the best time to plant.

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

Starting Seeds for Your Garden

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a hands-on program to start seeds for your garden. You'll learn about giving your seedlings the best start with the right conditions, how to prepare your seedlings for planting outside, and the best time to plant.

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 "Everyone" group

Eldersburg Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Adventures in Backyard Beekeeping

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Learn about bees from an experienced local beekeeper. Topics will include basic beekeeping, bee facts, honey making, and environmental issues affecting bees. The presenter will have a real hive (no live bees) and demonstrate the use of b

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

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about spring gardening to the Carroll County Master Gardeners and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

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

Tales from the Maryland Woods

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

From the forested hills to suburban backyards, Central Maryland is home to a rich variety of birdlife.

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

Bird Tales from the Central Maryland Woods

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

From our forested rolling hills to our suburban backyards, Central Maryland is the crossroads for a diverse and fascinating array of birds.  Join Mount Airy nature photographer Brian Smith for a colorful, lively slideshow highlighting many of

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Birds and Birding

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 25, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to enjoy birds, identify birds, and help birds with members of Bird City Westminster and the Carroll County Bird Club. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Eldersburg Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about spring gardening to the Carroll County Master Gardeners and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Eldersburg Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about spring gardening to the Carroll County Master Gardeners and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

Memorial Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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