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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Writing Group
9:15am–1:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location:
Eldersburg Branch
Room:
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Description:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
17
2026
Fri
Q&A with the Small Business Administration
9:30am–1:30pm
North Carroll Branch
Location:
North Carroll Branch
Room:
North Carroll Study Room
Program Type:
Business and Finance
Description:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Carroll County Workforce Development Day
10:00am–12:00pm
Taneytown Branch
Location:
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Business and Finance
Description:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
17
2026
Fri
Coffee with the Classics: A Streetcar Named Desire
10:00am–12:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location:
Eldersburg Branch
Room:
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Description:
Join us for our April selection, the intense classic A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh.
Disclaimer(s)
Refreshments will be served.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
12:30pm–2:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location:
Eldersburg Branch
Room:
Eldersburg Mid-Size 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
Strategy Games
1:30pm–4:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location:
Eldersburg Branch
Room:
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Description:
Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone
1:00pm–2:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location:
Finksburg Branch
Room:
Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens (
13 - Adults )
Adults
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts,
Fun and Games
The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Connect U to Technology: Smart Devices Made Simple
2:00pm–3:00pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM,
Technology and Maker
Description:
This hands-on workshop is designed to help adults feel more confident with their smartphones, tablets, and everyday technology.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Kids,
4 - Adults,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "4 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
18
2026
Sat
PAWS to Read
2:00pm–3:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Location:
Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids (
4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults
Program Type:
Live Animals
Description:
Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Kids,
3 - Adults,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "3 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
18
2026
Sat
Read with a Furry Friend
2:00pm–3:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Location:
Mount Airy Branch
Room:
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids (
3 - Adults )
Teens
Adults
Program Type:
Live Animals
Description:
Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Open Mah Jongg
5:00pm–7:45pm
Westminster Branch
Location:
Westminster Branch
Room:
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Description:
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 be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Open Mah Jongg
6:00pm–7:45pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location:
Eldersburg Branch
Room:
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Description:
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.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Veterans Book Club: Beverly Hills Spy
6:00pm–7:45pm
Finksburg Branch
Location:
Finksburg Branch
Room:
Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Description:
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 Beve
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Kids,
8 - Adults,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "8 - Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
Knit and Chat
6:00pm–7:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location:
Eldersburg Branch
Room:
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids (
8 - Adults )
Teens
Adults
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
6:00pm–7:45pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location:
Eldersburg Branch
Room:
Eldersburg Mid-Size 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
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
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Carroll 250: The Memory of Landscape
6:30pm–7:30pm
Taneytown Branch
Location:
Taneytown Branch
Room:
Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens (
13 - Adults )
Adults
Program Type:
History and Genealogy
Description:
Join us for an exciting lecture from retired National Park Service park ranger, historian, and cultural resource specialist Winona Peterson. All landscapes have stories to tell, even the ones we interact with daily.
Disclaimer(s)
All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Finksburg Book Club: Broken Country
6:30pm–7:30pm
Finksburg Branch
Location:
Finksburg Branch
Room:
Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Description:
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas.
This month's selection is Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Fantasy Fiction Bingo
6:30pm–7:30pm
Eldersburg Branch
Location:
Eldersburg Branch
Room:
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Description:
Dragons and wizards and elves, oh my! Join us for an evening of fun and prizes as we play bingo with a fantasy twist!
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