This event is in the "Adults" group Grow Your Family Tree 9:30am–10:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Grow Your Family Tree 9:30am–10:30am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: Learn the first steps to discovering your ancestors! Basic genealogy research steps will be explored to get you started. An overview of national, regional, and local resources will be provided, as well as a discussion of useful Internet sites. 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 "Adults" group Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief 9:30am–10:30am Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Yoga and Pranayama for Stress Relief 9:30am–10:30am Taneytown Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: This program includes a gentle yoga practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation to allow you to let go of tension, relax, and relieve stress. Breathing techniques and physical postures will be practiced that can be utilized off you Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Bring Your Own Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: 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. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Open Sewing Studio (Reserve a Sewing Machine) 10:00am–2:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Description: 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. A volunteer will be available to answer questions or provide feedback during this program.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 11:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required Description: 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Tai Chi for Wellness and Rehabilitation 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Tai chi is an ancient practice with origins in China. It is a mind/body practice incorporating breath and gentle movements to focus the mind. This program will assist the body in recovering from illness and maintaining wellness.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group PAWS to Read 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm–3:00pm Finksburg Branch Open Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Registration Required 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 Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
