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Writing Group

9:15am–11:15am
Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read and Play

9:45am–10:45am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read and Play

9:45am–10:45am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: , Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Aliens: Escape from Earth

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 4 - 12
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

During a meteor shower, something mysterious falls to Earth. When two kids investigate, they discover a family of visitors from another planet. Trapped by a crazy space scientist, the aliens need help to escape from Earth!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: , Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Twos and Threes Together

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - 3
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: , Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Make and Learn

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
( All Ages )

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Read and Play

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, 2 - 3
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: , Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 5
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Program Type: , Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
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 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read and Play

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: , Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 2 - 3
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lunch at the Library

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Birth - 18, Teens
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 18 )
Teens

Description:

This summer the Taneytown Branch Library will be partnering with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment and no cost.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Aliens: Escape from Earth

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, 4 - 12
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

During a meteor shower, something mysterious falls to Earth. When two kids investigate, they discover a family of visitors from another planet. Trapped by a crazy space scientist, the aliens need help to escape from Earth!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Discovery T-I-M-E

1:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Description:

Join us in a discovery of inquiry, problem-solving, engagement, and creativity. There will be something different to do every day!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bug Bots

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, 11 - 17
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to make a mini bug bot robot. All materials provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Ready, Set, School!

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids, 3 - 6
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: , Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Robo Dojo: Code with Pepper

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens, 11 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Meet Pepper, CCPL's humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation, dance, or tell a story using the simple drag and drop language interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO® WeDo 2.0 Robots

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Do you want to be an astronaut when you grow up? Have you ever dreamed about programming robots to complete a mission? At the Westminster Branch Library that could be a reality!

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Midweek Minecraft: Creative

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Registration Required
Description:

Come play Minecraft with other players on our special library Minecraft server. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

NASA Storytime

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: , DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Description:

Join us as astronauts on the International Space Station read stories to and conduct science experiments for the children of Earth as the world rotates below. There will be a craft afterwards.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Unicorn Magic Party

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 10
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 10 )

Program Type: , DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Do you believe in the magic of unicorns? Join us for some sparkly fun as we discover our inner unicorns through crafts, snacks, and much more.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Midweek Minecraft: Survival

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, 8 - 17, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 17 )
Teens

Registration Required
Description:

Come play Minecraft with other players on our special library Minecraft server. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Description:

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to make the most of your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Design: Stellar Cookie Cutters

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

3D design your own outer space cookie cutters! No design experience required.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Refresh & Recall 

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, 9 - 13, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Study Room 2
Age Group:
Kids ( 9 - 13 )
Teens

Registration Required
Description:

Apply tips to retain learning, prevent summer slip and prepare for the rigors of next school year. Presented by Celeste Stratton, Certified Practitioner of Learning and Performance.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: , Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: , Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Party Storytime

6:45pm–7:45pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: , Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Deep Relaxation Class

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

NASA Storytime

7:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: , DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Description:

Join us as astronauts on the International Space Station read stories to and conduct science experiments for the children of Earth as the world rotates below. There will be a craft afterwards. Imagine no more…it’s Storytime from Space!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit Wits

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, 11 - Adults, Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
( 11 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Beginners, please bring a light colored, worsted weight yarn and a size 8 needle to the class. If you know how to knit, please bring your project.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Refresh & Recall 

7:15pm–7:45pm
Kids, 9 - 13, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Study Room 2
Age Group:
Kids ( 9 - 13 )
Teens

Registration Required
Description:

Apply tips to retain learning, prevent summer slip and prepare for the rigors of next school year. Presented by Celeste Stratton, Certified Practitioner of Learning and Performance.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register.