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Gentle Yoga

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

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

To Be Read: Colleen Cambridge

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:
Presented by Park Books on Main and Carroll County Public Library.

An author talk will be followed by a book signing.

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

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

All Day
Everyone, All Ages
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot!

This event is in the "Kids" group

ABCs & 123s: Music

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - 6
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning 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 "Kids" group

Big Art Small Hands

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - 5
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for a morning of open-ended art. Explore your child's creativity and help strengthen their fine motor skills through art.  

This event is in the "Kids" group

Playdough Lab

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 4 - 12
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Welcome to Playdough Lab! This fun, hands-on program allows kids to squish, roll, build, and create while learning cool STEM ideas.

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

Read and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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.

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

Yard Signs on the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter

10:00am–12:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Discover how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, a machine capable of cutting 24-inch-wide rolls. The cutter is perfect for creating large window decals, signage, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Language Practice Circle

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

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

Book Chat

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
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

Chair Yoga at the Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 17, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writer's Circle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!

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

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

All Day
Everyone, All Ages
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Taneytown Craft Swap

All Day
Everyone, All Ages
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:

Did spring cleaning leave you with a lot of extra crafts lying around? Clear out the old supplies you never got around to by donating them to the library, then pick up something new at our spring craft swap!

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

Mammals All Around Us!

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Let's learn about the mammals that live in our backyard! We'll investigate their homes, what they eat, and more with educational resources from Maryland's Wildlife and Heritage Service! All resources will be provided. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Adventures

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
Eldersburg Branch
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 "Everyone" group

Carroll County Master Gardener Plant & Seed Swap

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Get ready for garden season! Join the Carroll County Master Gardeners for a fun and informative morning.

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

Read with a Furry Friend

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children 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 "Everyone" group

Eldersburg Branch Teen Advisory Board Presents: Eldersburg Fan Con

1:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:

Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for an all-ages fan con event! Drop in to make fandom-inspired crafts, test your trivia skills, and more. Costumes are encouraged!

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

Cooking Basics: Pasta Making

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 18, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on class! You'll mix, knead, roll, and cut dough while practicing making classic shapes like fettuccine.

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

Read to Baby Goats

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 18, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

HerdCo will be here with baby goats that you can read to. They will be here for 90 minutes, and we will take turns with the goats. This program will be outside, weather permitting. Grab a book and your camera, and see you there!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

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

Lippan Art

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 18, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Lippan art is a traditional Indian mixed media artwork done using mud and mirrors. It is native to the state of Gujarat in northern India. It is done using materials locally available in the region, like a mixture of clay and mirrors.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Nintendo Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Westminster Branch
Cancelled
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Star Wars Day!

9:00am–7:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:

Stop by to make some Star Wars-themed crafts and do a scavenger hunt! May the force be with you!

Disclaimer(s)

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