Week Calendar

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.

Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills.

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Get familiar with embroidery machines and the tools and materials you need to create a successful project.

Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccin

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Celebrate the joys of literacy with a visit from Peter Rabbit! Photo ops, fun activities, and information on what CCPL can offer your family every day of the week.

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 

Celebrate the joys of literacy with a visit from Peter Rabbit! Photo ops, fun activities, and information on what CCPL can offer your family every day of the week.

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Learn ways to use the sewing machine to create heirloom details like pintucks, rolled hems, and hemstitching. The instructor will provide examples and demonstrate these techniques to try on your next sewing project.

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Did you know block play contributes to early childhood development?

Celebrate the joys of literacy with a visit from Peter Rabbit! Photo ops, fun activities, and information on what CCPL can offer your family every day of the week.

Learn the secrets to baking a variety of traditional and stamped shortbreads. 

Celebrate the joys of literacy with a visit from Peter Rabbit! Photo ops, fun activities, and information on what CCPL can offer your family every day of the week.

Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files for success.

Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup!

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children's books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Eddie the pig is visiting the library with his human, Mr. Dave. We will do a short storytime and then learn facts about living with a pet pig. Bring your cameras!

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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS Program offering free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income households.

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.

Join us for a snack and an afternoon movie. We will have a variety of snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own. We will have chairs for relaxing or bring a blanket.

The internet can open a new world of saving money and managing your finances. This program introduces online banking and discusses how to keep your financial information safe.

Join us for a hands-on baking class! We'll learn how to make delicious bagels and a flavorful cream cheese. 

Are you curious about how devices communicate with each other and smart home technology? This program will provide an overview of the vast world of the Internet of Things and discuss best practices for keeping your devices secure.

Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

Bring an art project and your own supplies. Work in our shared space with other artists. 

Have you ever wondered how basic video games are created? In this hands-on class, we'll use Microsoft MakeCode, a block-based coding program, to build a retro video game you can share with friends and family.

Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? This is the class for you!

Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!

Walk away with insights and techniques to transform students' studying and test-taking. Discover easy methods to apply immediately and strategies that work. "This really helps" is a common response from student participants.

Can you imagine creating a unique ceramic tile with nothing but colorful alcohol inks and ink stamps? We can! Join us as we explore our inner creativity and make a beautiful tile coaster that you can enjoy year-round.

Learn techniques to transform your academic planning and assessment performance. Explore easy methods for immediate application based on scientific research. "That's a good idea!" is a common response from student participants.

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!

Celebrate the joys of literacy with a visit from Peter Rabbit! Photo ops, fun activities, and information on what CCPL can offer your family every day of the week.

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Join us for our Books and Bites program focusing on the fantasy genre with accompanying Middle-Earth-themed foods!

Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.

3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects.

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.

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

Calling all aspiring teen chefs! Join us in the kitchen to learn to prepare a delicious sheet pan dinner. Enhance your culinary skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and impress your loved ones with your cooking ability.

Create a simple, personalized coated metal tumbler using our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. We'll learn the basics of using Adobe Illustrator to design for the laser's rotary tool, and you'll get to watch your tumbler being engraved.

This month's selection is Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout.

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!

Come craft with us! We will have a fun and EASY craft project each month. No experience or creative skills are needed! Bring a friend and craft together, or meet new people with a shared love of crafting.  

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! 

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.

Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.

Join us after hours for a Super Mario Day celebration! Play Mario Kart on our big screen, make Super Mario-themed crafts, and more!

The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature.