This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 13 2025 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 Dec 13 2025 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Pairs Cook: Seaside Fish Stew 10:30am–11:30am Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Pairs Cook: Seaside Fish Stew 10:30am–11:30am Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 10:30am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this class, each pair will make a pot of hot and hearty fish stew. This is an easy and quick way to make fish and is a great source of vitamin B12, niacin, and protein. We will enjoy our lunch together with a side of crusty bread. Disclaimer(s) Only adults need to register. 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 "Everyone" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy 12:00pm–1:00pm Everyone, All Ages Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy 12:00pm–1:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Description: Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music. 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Sounds of the Season Concert 12:00pm–1:00pm Everyone, All Ages Westminster Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Sounds of the Season Concert 12:00pm–1:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Description: Join us for a concert of seasonal tunes performed by students from Westminster Elementary and other local schools. 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 13 2025 Sat Mah Jongg Marathon 12:00pm–4:30pm Adults Westminster Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Mah Jongg Marathon 12:00pm–4:30pm Westminster Branch Open Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 12:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Play American Mah Jongg at the library! You can play all afternoon or just pop in for a few games. This event is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. 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 Tea and Tarot 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Eldersburg Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Tea and Tarot 1:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Open Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Explore the properties and benefits of herbs, sip custom-blended teas, and learn about tarot as a tool of self-actualization during this workshop. You will leave feeling refreshed and empowered to accomplish your goals. 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 Carroll County Writers Group 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Carroll County Writers Group 1:00pm–3:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. This month, presenter Emily Long will share tips on how to create an author website. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Carroll 250: After the Fashion of His Country – Asia and Asians in the 18th Century Mid-Atlantic 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Mount Airy Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Carroll 250: After the Fashion of His Country – Asia and Asians in the 18th Century Mid-Atlantic 2:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Open Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Registration Required Description: This fascinating talk will be presented by Daniel Sieh. Asia was known for centuries in Europe, and the British were keen to profit off the exotic goods through commerce.
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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Game Day: Catan 2:00pm–4:00pm 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "10 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Game Day: Catan 2:00pm–4:00pm Offsite Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Offsite Age Group: ( 10 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play Catan at City Park Gaming & Brew Room! An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Nintendo Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm 11 - 17, Teens Westminster Branch This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Nintendo Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Kids" group Dec 13 2025 Sat TTRPG Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Kids, 6 - 11 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Dec 13 2025 Sat TTRPG Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Let's learn to play a tabletop role-playing game at the library!
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Carroll County Critique Group 3:30pm–4:45pm Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Carroll County Critique Group 3:30pm–4:45pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 "Kids" group Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 3 - 6 North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Homeschool Hangout: Painter's Palette 11:00am–4:45pm Kids, 6 - 17, Teens Finksburg Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Homeschool Hangout: Painter's Palette 11:00am–4:45pm Finksburg Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Prepare to print your own winter wonderland in this special Painter's Palette for homeschoolers. 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Embroidery Machine: In-the-Hoop Projects 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Embroidery Machine: In-the-Hoop Projects 2:30pm–4:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 2:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: Check out the in-the-hoop projects you can do on the Bernina 535 Embroidery Machine. In this demo class, learn how you can use the embroidery machine to make bookmarks, gift tags, greeting cards, zipper bags, stuffed toys, photo frames, and more.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Curious Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, 5 - 8 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 8" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Curious Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 8 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Baking Basics: Traditional White Christmas Pie 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Exploration Commons Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Baking Basics: Traditional White Christmas Pie 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn a traditional custard recipe incorporating coconut, egg whites, and whipping cream. Come make a yummy pie for your upcoming holiday parties. 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.
