This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Preschool Science: Colors 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 3 - 6 Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Preschool Science: Colors 10:00am–11:00am Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Investigate colors with a story, simple science experiments, and hands-on activities. 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 "Kids" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 24 Months North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 23 2026 Fri Yoga with Meditation 10:00am–11:00am Adults Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Yoga with Meditation 10:00am–11:00am Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Molecular Art 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 5 - 11 Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 11" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Molecular Art 11:00am–12:00pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 11 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Art and science merge in this hands-on science spectacular! Students will be dazzled by chemical reactions, bubble printing experiments, and color explosions to create one-of-a-kind art projects to share with family and friends. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Pause for Paws: Therapy Animals for Adults & Seniors 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, 17 - Adults, Adults Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "17 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Pause for Paws: Therapy Animals for Adults & Seniors 11:00am–12:30pm Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 17 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Description: Pause for a minute or two with a furry friend! A special quiet hour for adults and seniors to come to de-stress and relax with a therapy animal. Bring a book, bring pictures, and share good memories.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri ServSafe® Food Handler Course 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri ServSafe® Food Handler Course 1:00pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 23, 2026 @ 1:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: The ServSafe® Food Handler course, taught by a Certified ServSafe® Instructor, provides basic food safety knowledge. 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 "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Open Mah Jongg 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Open Mah Jongg 1:30pm–3:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided. 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 Jan 23 2026 Fri Murder Mystery Lock-In 6:00pm–8:00pm 11 - 18, Teens Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Murder Mystery Lock-In 6:00pm–8:00pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Age Group: ( 11 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: It’s time to put your detective skills to the test at an after-hours murder mystery! Each participant will become a character in the investigation that will take place throughout the library, but one player's motives are not what they seem… Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat History of Spying: Part 2 9:30am–11:30am Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat History of Spying: Part 2 9:30am–11:30am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present. It covers three main areas: 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 "Kids" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday Adventures 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 8 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Saturday Adventures 10:00am–11:00am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime Description: Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun! 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 24 2026 Sat Puzzle Race 10:00am–1:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Puzzle Race 10:00am–1:00pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 10, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. 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 24 2026 Sat Sykesville Painting Club: How to Paint Clouds with Joyce Blair 1:00pm–4:30pm Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Sykesville Painting Club: How to Paint Clouds with Joyce Blair 1:00pm–4:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer this workshop. Joyce Blair will be teaching how to paint clouds. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 4 - 17, Teens Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills. 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 24 2026 Sat Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 24 2026 Sat Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day 2:00pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on January 10, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Customize chocolates for yourself or your valentine in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. 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 "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Family Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Kids, Birth - 8 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Family Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg 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) 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 "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 8 Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) 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) 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 "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Maryland Food Bank Youth Nutrition Workshop 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 7 - 12 Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "7 - 12" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Maryland Food Bank Youth Nutrition Workshop 10:00am–11:00am Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 12, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Picture Book Book Club: Winter 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 3 - 6 Taneytown Branch Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Cancelled Picture Book Book Club: Winter 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Closed Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Book Clubs, Fun and Games, Storytime Registration Required Description: It's never too early to share the love of reading! Our book club will incorporate a mix of traditional storytime, show and tell, and related activity stations to engage budding bibliophiles. 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 "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 24 Months North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 26 2026 Mon Carroll County Workforce Development Day 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Carroll County Workforce Development Day 10:00am–12:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business and Finance Description: Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume. 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 "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Play and Explore 10:30am–11:30am Kids, Birth - 5 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Play and Explore 10:30am–11:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 5 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available. 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 "Kids" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Let's Move! 11:00am–11:30am Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Let's Move! 11:00am–11:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
