Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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All Day		Closing MLK 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 Martin Luther King Holiday
10 am			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Making for Good: Turkey Soup 10:30am–12:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Description: Join guest presenter and Executive Director Andrea Berstler in our teaching kitchen to make hot turkey soup from scratch. Disclaimer(s) Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures. The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility. Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen. All attendees need to register.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Soft Pretzels 10:30am–12:45pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 7, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: 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. Disclaimer(s) Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures. The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility. Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Puzzle Race 10:00am–1:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 10, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
11 am						This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pause for Paws: Therapy Animals for Adults & Seniors 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, 17 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "17 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 17 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Description: Pause for a minute or two with a furry friend! A special quiet hour for adults and seniors to come to de-stress and relax with a therapy animal. Bring a book, bring pictures, and share good memories.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group CCGS Research Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: 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. Disclaimer(s) Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group ServSafe® Food Handler Course 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on December 23, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: The ServSafe^® Food Handler course, taught by a Certified ServSafe® Instructor, provides basic food safety knowledge. 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 4 - 17, Teens This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 10, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Customize chocolates for yourself or your valentine in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process. Disclaimer(s) Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures. The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility. Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon 3:30pm–5:30pm 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults This event is in the "10 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: ( 10 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Join us for a laid-back crafting session to unwind, explore creativity, and make something beautiful—together.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this two-part class, we will first be engraving BBQ spatulas with a custom design and then be making BBQ seasoning for your next cookout. Disclaimer(s) Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures. The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility. Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen. All attendees need to register. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Little Klatch? 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation. Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Handmade Mushroom Ravioli 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 7, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Master the art of fresh pasta as you make homemade pasta dough, prepare a mushroom filling, and assemble ravioli from start to finish. This class emphasizes techniques for rolling, shaping, and cooking pasta. Disclaimer(s) Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures. The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility. Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 6, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: In this two-part class, we will first be engraving BBQ spatulas with a custom design and then be making BBQ seasoning for your next cookout. Disclaimer(s) Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures. The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility. Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen. All attendees need to register. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0) 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 8, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Youth Community Service Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, 12 - 18 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 18" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 18 ) Program Type: Service Learning Hours Description: Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: 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. 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 "Teens" group Murder Mystery Lock-In 6:00pm–8:00pm 11 - 18, Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Age Group: ( 11 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: It’s time to put your detective skills to the test at an after-hours murder mystery! Each participant will become a character in the investigation that will take place throughout the library, but one player's motives are not what they seem… Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
7 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness 7:00pm–8:00pm Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "10 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Registration will close on January 21, 2026 @ 4:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Online Age Group: Kids ( 10 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: In this online class, Jill Suffel, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Disclaimer(s) Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.