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 acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Expand your sewing skills by adding a zipper to a small storage bag. You'll insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.

Learning new technology should be fun, not intimidating! Join us for a basic hands-on session where we'll create a simple 3D design project to be printed on Exploration Commons' 3D printers. Previous basic computer experience is required.

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

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

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.

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. All levels are welcome. This program is led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County.

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others.

Open Sewing Studio is an opportunity to enjoy freestyle sewing with other sewists. Come in and work on your sewing projects in the company of others.

The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer workshops on painting techniques and styles. 

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.

Learn the basic features of Adobe Illustrator. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!

This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics, machine use, and safety procedures for our Iconic i2015 CNC router. We will focus on project design and the VCarve software in the morning session.

This month's selection is The Deep by Alma Katsu.

On day one, you will learn the basics of pâte à choux and pastry cream. Day two will cover chocolate and caramel sauces. Then, you will fill and enjoy your delicious cream puffs.

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more!

On day one, you will learn the basics of pâte à choux and pastry cream. Day two will cover chocolate and caramel sauces. Then, you will fill and enjoy your delicious cream puffs.

Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks.

Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. One registration per group, up to four participants.

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.

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.

Learn about saving seeds and treating seeds to prepare for a seed swap, as well as solving common garden problems with the Carroll County Master Gardeners. CCMG will teach you how to clean and sort seeds for National Seed Swap Day.

Join financial expert Karen Stebner and health and wellness advocate Deanna Dovel as they address multiple dimensions of wellness.

Join us for a hands-on session where we create and engrave a simple wood project on Exploration Commons' Iconic CNC Router. The featured project for this class is a Mancala board game.

Learn about saving seeds and treating seeds to prepare for a seed swap, as well as solving common garden problems with the Carroll County Master Gardeners. CCMG will teach you how to clean and sort seeds for National Seed Swap Day.

Ideal for beginning cooks, this hands-on class will have participants work in pairs to learn the tricks to turning crispy breaded chicken cutlets into delicious Chicken Parmesan. 

Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

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.

Take a trip around the world of coffee! Learn about bean origins, roasting temperatures, and types of grinding to brew the perfect cup of joe. Sample several varieties and evaluate using coffee flavor descriptors.

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.

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

Please join us for our monthly Death Café. Enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee and a snack as we discuss death. Our goal is to destigmatize discussions about death and dying.

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 The

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. 

Experienced rug maker and instructor Bette Modrak will present the history, various styles, and techniques of traditional rug hooking. Sample rugs will be present and sourcing of materials will be discussed.

Join us for this monthly meet-up with other knitters of all ages to relax, knit, get ideas for projects, receive help on current projects, gain new skills, and learn to knit if you don't know how.

Join us for our ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Club! We will have conversational games and prompts to help keep your skills up. All fluency levels are welcome!

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.

This month's selection is The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush.

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