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Juneteenth

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden

9:00am–11:00am
Teens, 14 - 17
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment, Service Learning Hours
Registration Required
Description:

Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

This program includes a gentle yoga practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation to allow you to let go of tension, relax, and relieve stress. Breathing techniques and physical postures will be practiced that can be utilized off you

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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 "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

Unearth Your Story: A Bubble, Comedy, and Music Show

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, All Ages
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Get out your cameras and your paleontology tools because we are about to go on a dancing adventure with some really rad dinosaurs!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Swingin' Sixties Part 2

10:00am–12:00pm
11 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 11 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

A youth-driven cultural revolution that took place in the US during the 1960s, emphasizing modernity and fun-loving self-indulgence. Explore the era’s transformative history, music, fashion, and pop culture.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

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 "Kids" group

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, 6 - 11
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

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

PAWS to Read

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

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

Read with a Furry Friend

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. 

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

Bake Together: Bugs and Blooms Marshmallow Fondant Cookie Decorating

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Add some sweetness to your summer afternoon!

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-toe shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

2:30pm–3:30pm
11 - 18, Teens
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Eldersburg Branch
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 "Everyone" group

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
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

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

10:30am–11:15am
Kids, 3 - 12
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
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

Mr. Jon & Friends

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 10
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 10 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun, interactive concert for the entire family. Dance and laugh together as Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey entertain you with their Parent's Choice Award-winning music and antics!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chesapeake Mermaid's Storytime Fun

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 8, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an undersea storytime adventure with the Chesapeake Mermaid! Explore the wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay through sign language, storytelling, music, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Birth - 18, Teens
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

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

Intro to Adobe Illustrator

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 8, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

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

Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Reading Celebration: Unearth a Story™

12:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Birth - 12
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 12 )

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

Dinosaurs have descended onto the library! Come Unearth a Story™ to celebrate Summer Reading with crafts, games, and fun in the Mary Lou Dewey Park!

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

12:30pm–1:30pm
Everyone, All Ages
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble! 

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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

12:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join this friendly crochet group open to beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Disclaimer(s)

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