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Twos and Threes Together

10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Writers Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:
Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. All genres are welcome: novel, short s...

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Study Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:
Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch! Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers. ...

Read and Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Branch
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. 

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

Senior Planet: Getting Started with YouTube

11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Registration
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:
We'll explore YouTube, the popular video-sharing site, during this hands-on workshop. You'll learn how to search for videos that you like, use the video controls, subscribe to channels, and more! We will also cover some important account settings. Se...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Crochet Your Heart Out

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:
Like to crochet? Want to learn but not sure where to start? Join us for a weekly roundtable of crochet, conversation, and fun. Feel free to bring a snack or lunch. All experience levels are welcome.  ...

Arduino Workshop

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:
Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. Microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill various simple tasks, from coffee makers to elevators and even the television remote control. The Arduino platform make...

Sfoglia di Mozzarella

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Stretch fresh curds into mozzarella cheese, then create an iconic Italian appetizer - Sfoglia. Sheets of mozzarella filled with roasted vegetables, prosciutto, and greens, then rolled and sliced and served with Balsamic dressing.  Each student w...

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.

Crazy for Crafting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Carroll Branch
Registration
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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. ...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Description:
Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too! ...

Winter Reading Celebration

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:
Join the fun as we celebrate the winter season and our Winter Reading program! We'll have games and crafts and hot chocolate! ...

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
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.

All Aboard the Polar Express

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

Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:
Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds. ...

December Dance Days: British Invasion

10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:
Just love to dance? At December Dance Day, you can learn a few new (or old) steps, do themed crafts, or groove out while listening to songs in different genres. There are so many ways to move to the music!  ...

Grinch Fest

10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:
Visit the Whos down in Whoville for a Grinch-tastic holiday celebration!  ...

Jingle All the Way

10:00am - 11:00am
Taneytown Branch
Cancelled
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:
Join us for some jingly fun. We will celebrate the holiday season as we enjoy winter and holiday activities! We will read, sing, and do some crafts! Stations will be created for everyone.  ...

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Ugly Holiday Sweater Celebration

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:
Pull out those ugly holiday sweaters and join us for a party celebrating those hip and happening holiday treasures. Wear your favorite ugly sweater as we have fun playing games and making crafts that celebrate what has become a beloved holiday tradit...

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Holiday Cookie Series: More of The Classics

10:00am - 12:00pm
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
During this class, attendees will make three recipes from our 12-recipe Holiday Cookie Series. Attendees for this program will make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies. ...

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.

All attendees need to register.

Seasonal Crafts: Upcycle Holiday Greeting Cards

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Registration
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:
Oh, the things you can do with holiday greeting cards! Find out how to turn your old cards into something new that you can gift away. Create ornaments, gift tags, bookmarks, and more! Supplies will be provided. ...

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Saturday Adventures

10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:
Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun! ...

Exploration Commons Maker Expo

10:00am - 1:00pm
Exploration Commons
Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, Sewing, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Description:
Exploration Commons customers have made some amazing things in 2023! Stop by any time between 10 AM and 1 PM to help us celebrate another year of learning and making! Interact with some of the customers who have created projects and learned new softw...