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Advanced Baking: German Chocolate Cake

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on March 12, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Learn to prepare a classic German Chocolate Cake in this hands-on class. We will make a rich chocolate layer cake topped with a custard-style coconut pecan icing.

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

CCGS Research Thursday

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Siamese Mah Jongg

1:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Westminster Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 12, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Have you ever wanted to play Mah Jongg but you only had 2 players? Regular Mah Jongg with 2 people is no fun. The answer is Siamese Mah Jongg, in which 2 players each play 2 Mah Jongg hands at once.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Westminster Branch Chess Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 12, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor.

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

Design an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Game with Delightex

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 12, 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
Description:

Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crazy for Crafting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 12, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting. This month we will be diamond painting.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Open Interpretation

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Welcome to Open Interpretation performances! Local homeschooled students explored a single published literature selection and faced the challenge of dramatizing all their characters and scenes.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities 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 "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 is here for the madness of March 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 "Adults" group

Q&A with the Small Business Administration

9:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Play Baby Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Description:

You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

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

Play Baby Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 3
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 3 )

Description:

You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Science: Owl Pellets

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 3 - 6
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Description:

Learn about owls and dissect an owl pellet. Use your investigative skills to analyze and identify the contents of the pellet to figure out what the owl ate!

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

Pause for Paws: Therapy Animals for Adults & Seniors

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, 17 - Adults, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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 "Adults" group

Nurturing Touch: Infant Massage Class

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a supportive, hands-on group for caregivers and their babies from birth to one year of age.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Only adults need to register.

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

Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals

1:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on March 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

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

In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mah Jongg

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
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 "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 is here for the madness of March 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

Saturday Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Mount Airy Branch
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 "Everyone" group

Board Game and Puzzle Swap

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, All Ages
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Love board games and puzzles? Looking to refresh your collection without spending a dime? Join us for a fun and friendly board game and puzzle 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

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 "Kids" group

Funny Bunny Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 6
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Hop on in for stories and songs featuring bunnies!

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

Eggstravaganza!

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 9
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 9 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

The egg hunt is on! The Roaring Run Lions Club and CCPL's Finksburg Branch invite you to this annual egg-tastic outdoor event.