Week Calendar

Library tour - Carroll Lutheran ES

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.

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D design! Explore some fundamental 3D modeling techniques while designing a watering can adapter for disposable water bottles that can be 3D printed!

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

Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a walkthrough of our podcasting equipment and software to get you started using our Audio/Video Lab! 

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

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!    

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

Library tour - Elmer Wolfe ES

In this class, participants will explore the basics of pattern digitizing. Pattern digitizing is the process of transforming paper sewing patterns into digital files with computer-aided design (CAD) systems for preservation, editing, and storage.

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Library tour - Elmer Wolfe ES

You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

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

Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English. 

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!

A Human Library is a safe space where human "Books" share their stories with "Readers" who attend the event.

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!    

This month's selection is All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.

April showers bring May flowers! Learn about how plants grow from a seed into a plant with a few stories.

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.

Do you feel like you're going in a dozen directions? Or maybe you're not focusing due to hectic schedules. Sometimes, we need to stop everything and concentrate on the simpler things.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.

Learn what a solar eclipse is, make a special viewing device, and receive a pair of special approved solar eclipse viewing glasses (available while supplies last.)

Learn new techniques to create fantasy images or edit family photos using Photoshop! In this class, you will learn how to copy, paste, and mask images onto another photo. We'll also explain Smart Objects and Blending Modes.

Curious about the differences between Android and Apple's iOS? This program will compare and contrast the two operating systems, discuss popular brands on the market, and discuss the pros and cons of different systems and phones.

Join South Carroll High School's Drama Club as they present selections from their upcoming production of Seussical the Musical!

This month's selection is Standing in the Rainbow by Fannie Flagg.

Have you considered how much plastic you can save using totes made from gently used t-shirts? Join us as we create and decorate one-of-a-kind cloth totes to fit your swag.

Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month with a program about Edgar Allan Poe! Experience the mysterious life and literary legacy of Edgar Allan Poe through the Enoch Pratt Free Library's collections.

Join us in this crossover program spanning two Saturdays! We will begin the first session by customizing platters for our skillets using our laser engraver.

Join us in this crossover program spanning two Saturdays! We will begin the first session by customizing platters for our skillets using our laser engraver.

Flo McCahon, a.k.a. Millie Mack of the Faraday Murder series, will discuss how to market your book. Program sponsored by the Maryland Writers' Association, Carroll County Chapter.

Welcome adventurers! Join our table as we embark on fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1.

Join us for a special event with bestselling author Eliza Knight as she talks about her recent collaboration Can't We Be Friends.

Let's celebrate the solar eclipse! We'll have safe viewers and watch as the Moon covers 80% of the Sun.

Amateur astronomers from the Westminster Astronomical Society will have a telescope set up to view the eclipse. The eclipse starts at about 2:10 PM and will last until 4:30 PM.

It's important to take time for yourself during these hectic and often uncertain times. Serenity journaling is an opportunity to take a few minutes to slow down, think, and write.

This month's selection is The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.

Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play Carcassonne at City Park Gaming & Brew Room! An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks.

Let's celebrate the solar eclipse! We'll make eclipse crafts, safe viewers, and watch as the Moon covers 80% of the Sun.

Tai chi is an ancient practice that has its origins in China. It is a mind/body practice that incorporates breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness.

Please join the Carroll County Critique group as we discuss our writing achievements.

Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used.

Join us for Chef Stories with Jennifer Yang of Covalent Spirits. Jen will teach her 'taste of home' recipe for making scallion pancakes.

Join us to stitch the Love Patchwork & Quilting EPP Party Block of the Month using English paper piecing (EPP) and Appliquè technique.

Learn the ways of Fusion 360 and become a design Jedi. This project-based tutorial will teach the fundamentals of cosplay prop design using Fusion 360, a professional CAD software suite with a free hobbyist license.

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. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare.

Prepare a tasty wrap sandwich for an easy snack or your lunchbox. In this hands-on class, we will learn how to avoid soggy wraps and prepare a delicious sauce to eat it with. 

Calling all board game enthusiasts to our evening of whimsy, strategy, competition, and cooperation! Feel free to bring a favorite game or learn a new one from our curated collection of unique indie hits and classic favorites.

Step up your snacking game by creating a custom engraved snack board! We'll personalize a bamboo snack board using Adobe Illustrator design software and our Fusion Pro laser cutter.

It's craft time! Spring has finally sprung, and we're celebrating by making lovely recycled flowers. Join us as we cut, fold, and twist together these beautiful paper roses!

Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it’s fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

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.

In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Oper

Are you a teen who loves reading and discussing YA books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Join us for a sharing of books and ideas.

New and experienced knitters are welcome to join us for an evening of chatting and sharing ideas while working on your own projects.

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.

Mama pig has decided their house isn’t big enough so it’s time for her three little piggies to go out into the world to seek their fortunes!  What will the little piggies use to build their houses?  Will they meet anyone as they head out

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.

This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably.

What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91!