Saturday Storytime

9:45am - 10:45am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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. 

Meet Santa

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type:
Description:

Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa's calling all the good children to read a story, sing songs, and listen to wishes for the holiday season! Old St. Nick will be available for fun and photos, so bring your camera!

Santa's Secret Shop

10:00am - 2:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us and create fun crafts and gifts to surprise someone with during the holiday season.

Roar of the Robots

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Offsite Event
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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Exploration Commons/CCPL Exhibitor at Roar of the Robots at CCC

Bluegrass with Alani

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Local bluegrass musician Alani Sugar will play the fiddle and mandolin.

Saturday Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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. 

Seasonal String Music

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Enjoy a concert of holiday music with local violin performer and teacher, Heather Keller!

Duffy & Ro: Americana and Country Music

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Blending the styles of modern country, Americana, and traditional American music into a mix of beautiful vocal harmonies and well-constructed guitar duets, Duffy & Ro bring new life and a fresh perspective to tunes of yesteryear.

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.

Santa's House Week Two

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone, All Ages, Teens, Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )
Teens
Adults

Description:

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit their house in MLD Park. Partner project with library.

Open Exploration

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, 6 - 17, Teens
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 17 )
Teens

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

Drop in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours.

Holiday Pop-Up Cards

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, 5 - 12
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Stop by and make a card or two for the holiday season! We will have all of the supplies for both standard and pop-up cards, as well as a few templates to make your card beautiful and one-of-a-kind.

Hour of Code™

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Taneytown will be taking part in the Hour of Code™ this year! Join us for an introduction to computer science that shows anyone can learn the basics.

PAWS to Read

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Required
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:

Come to the library to visit with and or read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children, helps with social skills and even emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Free Spirit Book Club: The Optimist's Daughter

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room
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 Optimist's Daughter by Eudora Welty.

Santa's Shop

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, 5 - 12
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Santa's Shop is open for business: Just one Saturday in December, while supplies last, to shop for presents for your family. Tickets to buy each present will be handed out at the door (no money involved). No adults allowed - children only.

Hour of Code™

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, 13 - 17
Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - 17 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Taneytown will be taking part in the Hour of Code™ this year! Join us for an introduction to computer science that shows anyone can learn the basics.