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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 "Everyone" group

Hunters of the Sky

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 )

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Birds of prey are amazing creatures with many characteristics that make them adept hunters.

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

Mr. Lilo in Concert

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

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Mr. Lilo invites you to sing, dance, jump, and play along with a rocking concert in English and Spanish!

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 "Adults" group

Yoga with Meditation

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 12, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Reading Celebration: Unearth a Story™

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 12
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
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, food, and fun throughout the branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mr. Jon & Friends

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 10
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 12, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 10 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Chair Yoga at the Library

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 12, 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 "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 "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 "Kids" group

Perler Bead Fun: Dinosaurs

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 12, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

We'll have a "rawr"-y good time with some Cretaceous creations. Participants can let their imagination "saur" while making fun bead art. 

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

Save a Story: DIY Oral History

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Save a Story: DIY Oral History trains everyone to take an oral history—from start to finish. From how to plan an interview to how to record an interview using equipment like your cellphone or the web, we’ll talk you through the process.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Build Your Own Mini Bookshelf

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Westminster Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Do you have a dream bookshelf? Make that dream a reality, a miniature reality! Join us in making pocket-sized mini bookshelves complete with mini books!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Don't Just Write a Book—SELL It!: Insider Publishing Tips with Jenni Howell

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 13, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Join New York Times bestselling author of Boys with Sharp Teeth Jenni Howell to learn the ins and outs of publishing today.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Board Game Afternoon

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a family-friendly board game afternoon! We've got games for the entire family, so come on down and hang out with us and play new games or old favorites. Snacks provided! Bring your sense of fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer the Expressive Acrylic Painting Workshop with Elizabeth Elfrey.

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

Read with a Furry Friend

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills 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
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Join historian, author, and musician Avellina Balestri for an educational and entertaining event.

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

Intermediate Illustrator: Text on a Path Tool and Creating Repeating Patterns

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 13, 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:

In this intermediate-level Adobe Illustrator skill-building class, we'll get hands-on experience with several tools to help you customize your projects and streamline graphics replication.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family 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

Little Jon’s Gigantic Bubble Show

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 )

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 "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.