This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Book Chat 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Book Chat 1:00pm–2:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next! 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Veterans Book Club: Into Unknown Skies 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Veterans Book Club: Into Unknown Skies 6:00pm–7:45pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Into Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures 6:00pm–8:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large 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 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: Kin: Rooted in Hope 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: Kin: Rooted in Hope 11:00am–12:00pm Offsite Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Offsite 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 Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, the 2025 One Maryland One Book selection. Disclaimer(s) One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities, sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library Agency.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Snacks & Conversations: Reading Recommendations 11:00am–12:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Snacks & Conversations: Reading Recommendations 11:00am–12:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Calling all readers! Do you have a bestie book that you want to talk about but don’t have the audience? We’re “hear” for you! Recommend your favorite title in a friendly conversational setting. A fun group activity will also take place. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: The Berry Pickers 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: The Berry Pickers 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large 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 The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Sipsworth 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Sipsworth 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 Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Westminster Book Club: The Phoenix Crown 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Westminster Book Club: The Phoenix Crown 2:00pm–3:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) 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 The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Finksburg Book Club: Listen for the Lie 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Finksburg Book Club: Listen for the Lie 6:30pm–7:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg 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 Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer 1:00pm–2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large 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 And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's 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 New Year's Day Holiday
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Book Chat 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Book Chat 1:00pm–2:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next! 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 7 2026 Wed Books and Brews Book Club: The Last Thing He Told Me 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Books and Brews Book Club: The Last Thing He Told Me 6:00pm–7:00pm Offsite Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while enjoying excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews book club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us in sharing good books and ideas.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: Kin: Rooted In Hope 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: Kin: Rooted In Hope 1:00pm–2:30pm Offsite Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Offsite 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 Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, the 2025 One Maryland One Book selection. Disclaimer(s) One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities, sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library Agency.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large 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 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Books and Bites: Biographies and Blondies 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 12 2026 Mon Books and Bites: Biographies and Blondies 1:00pm–2:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Let's meet in the Teaching Kitchen to make Vanilla Cardamom Blondies. While they bake, enjoy some tea and join in a discussion of the newest biographies led by Westminster Branch librarians. 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 12 2026 Mon Veterans Book Club: The Forgers 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Veterans Book Club: The Forgers 6:00pm–7:45pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Description: In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is The Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: The American Queen 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: The American Queen 11:00am–12:00pm Offsite Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Offsite 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 The American Queen by Vanessa Miller.
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 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 Finksburg Book Club: Everything Is Tuberculosis 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Finksburg Book Club: Everything Is Tuberculosis 6:30pm–7:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg 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 Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
