Read and Play

9:45am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown 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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Outdoor Fun at the Library: Harry Potter Celebration

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 5 - 12
Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Come celebrate Harry Potter’s upcoming birthday by making wands and dragon eggs and playing some fantastic games! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

The Tortoise and the Hare Puppet Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, 3 - 12
Required
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

It’s an INCREDIBLE race! Rabbit loves to boast how speedy he is. His animal friends try to guess if he can really beat Turtle in the BIG RACE. What do you think will happen?

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Outdoor Fun at the Library: Harry Potter Celebration

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 5 - 12
Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Come celebrate Harry Potter’s upcoming birthday by making wands and dragon eggs and playing some fantastic games! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 2 - 3
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

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 CCPL's Taneytown Branch 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.

African Cooking: Fried Plantains with Roasted Peanuts

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, 12 - 17
Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Join guest instructor Leticia Nortey from Expanding Boundaries International as she shares information and recipes from Ghana. We will prepare and enjoy some West African dishes in this hands-on cooking class.

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.

All attendees need to register.

Radical Reptiles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 12
Required
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: Live Animals, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program - with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

The Tortoise and the Hare Puppet Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Required
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Description:

It’s an INCREDIBLE race! Rabbit loves to boast how speedy he is. His animal friends try to guess if he can really beat Turtle in the BIG RACE. What do you think will happen?

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Diverse Voices Book Club: Red, White, & Royal Blue

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.

Diverse Voices Book Club: Red, White, & Royal Blue

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Required
Virtual Event
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Location: Online
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

Crafternoon at the Library, Evening Edition

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Do you enjoy a little conversation with your crafting? Bring your latest craft project and work on it alongside other crafters. Did you register for the latest Card Camp? Bring your take-home kit and make your cards here!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

Mount Airy Branch Teen Advisory Board

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - 17
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Description:

Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled meeting to learn how you can become a leader in your library. But it's not all work and no play; we'll provide plenty of snacks and games too!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Pajama Party Storytime

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please wear a mask during this program. Due to the nature of this program, wearing a mask helps protect all attendees, especially those most vulnerable.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness

7:00pm - 8:00pm
10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Required
Virtual Event
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Location: Online
Age Group:
( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 131
Description:

In this online beginner's level class, Sarah Reading CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that all 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.