This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Read to a Dog 6:00pm - 6:30pm Kids, 4 - 12 North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 12" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Read to a Dog 6:00pm - 6:30pm North Carroll Branch Location: North Carroll Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - 12 ) Program Type: Live Animals Description: Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers. 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. Apr 5 2025 Sat A World of Bugs! 10:00am - 11:00am Everyone, All Ages Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat A World of Bugs! 10:00am - 11:00am Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Live Animals, STEM/STEAM Description: Meet Ryan "the Bug Man" and his vast collection of bugs! He'll show you hundreds of incredible bugs—insects from around the globe. Tons of cool bug fun is guaranteed! 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Description: Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am - 11:45am Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Finksburg Branch Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am - 11:45am Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills 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. Apr 18 2025 Fri It's Time for Turtles 10:00am - 11:00am Kids, 3 - 6 Eldersburg Branch Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - 6" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri It's Time for Turtles 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Live Animals, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Description: Join us for a visit with box turtles and the naturalist from the Piney Run Nature Center. Preschoolers will learn all about turtle behavior and create a turtle craft. Food items may be present. 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.
Apr 19 2025 Sat Easter weekend All Day Some Branches Closing Apr 19 2025 Sat Closing Easter weekend All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, 4 - 17, Teens Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 17" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "Kids" group. May 1 2025 Thu Read to a Dog 6:00pm - 6:30pm Kids, 4 - 12 North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 12" group. May 1 2025 Thu Read to a Dog 6:00pm - 6:30pm North Carroll Branch Location: North Carroll Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - 12 ) Program Type: Live Animals Description: Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 3 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Description: Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2025 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am - 11:45am Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Finksburg Branch Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2025 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am - 11:45am Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Description: An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills 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. May 17 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Taneytown Branch Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am - 12:00pm Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Finksburg Branch Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm - 3:00pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 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. 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. May 17 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 24 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, 4 - 17, Teens Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - 17" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 24 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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.
May 26 2025 Mon Memorial Day All Day Some Branches Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day 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 Memorial Day Holiday
Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth All Day Some Branches Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Sep 1 2025 Mon Labor Day All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day 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
Oct 13 2025 Mon Staff Training All Day Some Branches Closing Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Staff Training All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Nov 11 2025 Tue Veteran's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veteran's Day All Day 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
Nov 11 2025 Tue Veteran's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Nov 26 2025 Wed Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 8:00pm Some Branches Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 8:00pm Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, CCPL Headquarters
Nov 27 2025 Thu Thanksgiving All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day 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
Nov 28 2025 Fri Thanksgiving All Day Some Branches Closing Nov 28 2025 Fri Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters