Week Calendar

Bring your questions about fall gardening to the Carroll County Master Gardeners and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

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.

Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Practice adding a zipper to a sturdy, boxy pouch known as a Dopp bag. You will learn about adding a zipper to fully lined bags, using edge stitching, and how to box corners.

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.

This hands-on bake-along class teaches how to make a classic pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling. Participants will take home their delicious dessert to eat or freeze for Thanksgiving.

Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

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

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate- and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

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 the Robo-Lions, a team of students, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin.

This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class.

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heartwarming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 

Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

This month's selection is I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy.

This month's selection is The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose.

Explore the basics of balanced seasoning. Learn how salt and acid work together to transform flavors and how tasting as you go ensures perfectly seasoned dishes.

Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.

Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.

Learn the basics of animation in Blender! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll discover how to bring your 3D creations to life using keyframes, the timeline, and simple motion techniques.

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.

Get in the holiday spirit and unwrap your creative energy! Danielle will demonstrate three unique gift-wrapping techniques that you’ll be able to use for years to come.

Join our guest speaker from Carroll Community College as they discuss cybersecurity awareness in everyday life.

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! Bring a grown-up and build together. We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity.

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Welcome to the world of 3D modeling, design, and 3D printing. In this introductory class, we will review the computer-aided design (CAD) software Onshape by diving into the fundamentals and techniques to make a 3D-printed keychain.

Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!

Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and 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.

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.

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 a hybrid kitchen and makerspace class! We'll start in the kitchen, making a PA Dutch-style pumpkin pie.

Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor.

If it's been a while since you passed your Exploration Commons laser certification and you could use a refresher on the process, this class is for you! Get a reintroduction to the basics of using our Epilog Fusion Pro and Edge lasers.  

Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? Then this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab. 

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.

Learn to preserve and protect your family’s rare books, scrapbooks, photographs, and other personal treasures.

Staying on track with nutrition seems to be at the top of everyone’s mind, especially as we enter the holiday season.

This fascinating talk will focus on Francis Scott Key and will include his family and early years, the War of 1812 and the Dr. Beanes rescue mission, the Star-Spangled Banner, religion, politics (and major cases), and his views on slavery.

Feel the creativity in the air? Visit us for a craft break and discover what you can make with the materials on hand! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Crafts available while supplies last.

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 James by Percival Everett.

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 month, we will be making beautiful holiday greeting cards!

Speaking with other people who have multiple sclerosis can be one of the most empowering and helpful things for someone with MS.

In the first class of this series, attendees will learn how to make and customize granny squares, including color changes and pattern scaling.

Staff from the National Museum of the Marine Corps will be joining us virtually for a tour of their World War II Gallery, where they will spotlight the incredible contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers.

Like regular bingo, but better! Check out the best brewery around, Liquidity Aleworks, for an evening full of fun! Win brand-new book bundles, literary totes, and more provided by The Last Word Bookstore and CCPL's Mount Airy Branch.

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