Writing Group

9:15am - 1:00pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Read and Play

9:30am - 10:00am
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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.

Coffee and Conversations with Andrea

9:30am - 10:30am
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Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Stop by for Coffee and Conversations with Andrea Berstler, Executive Director of Carroll County Public Library. Have coffee with Andrea and an open discussion on the library and what our plans are for the future.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Family Storytime

9:45am - 10:15am
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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. 

Family Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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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. 

Move & Groove Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
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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.

Mount Airy Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 

Playdough Playday

10:30am - 11:30am
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 8 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

With a little imagination, you can use playdough to create so many things! Join us for some fun playdough play.

Ready, Set, School!

11:00am - 11:30am
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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.

Cancelled

Move & Groove Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

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

Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. Caring and Sharing Ministries will sponsor adult meals.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

STEAM Team: Technology Rockin’ Robots!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

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

Did you know that there is a robotics team in our area? It’s the Francis Scott Key High School Robotics Team! Join them to learn about the exciting world of robotics, watch their robots perform cool tasks, and even get a chance to drive one.

The Mayhem Magical Circus with Gregory May

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 12 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join professional knucklehead - and former Ringling Brothers circus performer - Gregory May as he builds his wacky circus show.

Water Bottle Suncatcher Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Create an easy and colorful piece of outdoor art for your garden or yard using an upcycled plastic water bottle and markers. All materials are included. 

Robot Coding with Pepper

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Code with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation using the drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required.

Family Game Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Whether you prefer board games, card games, or anything in between, we’ve got something everyone will enjoy! Bring your grown-up and be ready to play. 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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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.

Mid-Week Movie and Munch: The Bad Guys

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Join us for popcorn and a movie! After a lifetime of legendary heists, this group of notorious criminals is finally caught.

Family Fun Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.