Little Learners

9:30am–10:30am
Kids, 3 - 6
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome.

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. 

Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
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. 

Cancelled

Latinx Nutrition Program - English & Spanish

10:00am–12:00pm
16 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Payment Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Join Maria Cruz from the Maryland Extension office for a program focused on healthy eating and nutrition for the Latinx community. The program will focus on nutrition education, food demonstration and tasting, and moderate physical activ

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.

Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.

All attendees need to register.

Meet-up Mondays

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills.

Mix and Mingle Mondays

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

Description:

Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup!

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

12:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large 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.

Avoiding Scams: Keeping Your Money and Identity Safe

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

This educational program will teach you how to keep yourself, your identity, and your money safe and will cover current scams and strategies for avoiding them.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Designing and 3D Printing a Holiday Ornament with Onshape

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Closed
Registration 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
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to 3D model using Onshape, a powerful cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) software, and begin leveraging powerful design techniques to model and 3D print a holiday ornament!

Come Create

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and it’s fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

Painting Bottles and Jars

6:00pm–7:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us to paint a bottle or jar and create an artistic masterpiece. We will also provide mini lights to light up your creations.

Open Mah Jongg

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
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Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Veterans Book Club: Taking Paris

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Taki

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.

To Be Read: Ariel Lawhon

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

From Ariel Lawhon, the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène, comes The Frozen River, a sweeping historical mystery inspired by the Pulitzer Prize-winning dia