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This event is in the "Teens" group

Rocks and Geodes

11:00am–1:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 4, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to crack open natural geodes and see what's inside! All materials will be provided for you.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Create, Explore, and More: Geode Smash!

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, 8 - 13
North Carroll Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 7, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 13 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Dig into geology! Crack open geodes, explore sparkling crystals, and make your own wearable treasure to take home!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

A Dino-Sized Magical Circus

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, All Ages
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, STEM/STEAM
Description:

How can former Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus performer Circus Greg make his juggling, rolling globe walking, plate spinning, rope spinning, and magic trick show even more exciting? By adding a dinosaur, of course!

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

STEAMtivity

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 6 - 18, Teens
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Dive into STEAM and creativity with hands-on, open-ended projects. Each session will feature new challenges where you can build, invent, experiment, and use your imagination and creativity to solve fun problems.

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

Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys!

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 3 - 12
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Rocks and Geodes

2:00pm–3:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Eldersburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to crack open natural geodes and see what's inside! All materials will be provided for you.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO® Stop-Motion Movie Lab

5:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, 6 - 18
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 18 )

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

Lights, camera, LEGO®! Kids will become movie directors as they learn how to create their own mini movies using  LEGO® bricks and stop-motion animation.

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

A Dino-Sized Magical Circus

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, STEM/STEAM
Description:

How can former Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus performer Circus Greg make his juggling, rolling globe walking, plate spinning, rope spinning, and magic trick show even more exciting? By adding a dinosaur, of course!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys!

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 3 - 12
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys!

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Brick by Brick: LEGO® Free Building

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 6 - 12
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

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

Unleash your creativity and build whatever you can imagine. We provide the bricks; you bring the creativity. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Rocks and Geodes

2:00pm–3:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Westminster Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 31, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to crack open natural geodes and see what's inside! All materials will be provided for you.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!

This event is in the "Kids" group

ABCs & 123s: Pets

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - 6
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 7, 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys!

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 3 - 12
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

A Dino-Sized Magical Circus

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, All Ages
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 10, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

How can former Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus performer Circus Greg make his juggling, rolling globe walking, plate spinning, rope spinning, and magic trick show even more exciting? By adding a dinosaur, of course!

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO® Stop-Motion Movie Lab

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids, 6 - 18
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 18 )

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

Lights, camera, LEGO®! Kids will become movie directors as they learn how to create their own mini movies using  LEGO® bricks and stop-motion animation.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Labor Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
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 Labor Day Holiday

Carroll Book Festival

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online

Staff Training

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online

Veterans Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Description:

Library closed for Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Eve

12:00pm–8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online

Thanksgiving

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Description:

Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters