Writing Group

9:15am - 1:00pm
Adults
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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.

Family Storytime

9:45am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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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
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. 

Move & Groove Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
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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
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.

Read and Play

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Mount Airy Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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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.

Kids in the Kitchen: Let's Make Gnocchi!

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, 8 - 12
Required
Payment
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Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Learn how to make, roll, and shape traditional-style gnocchi! Participants will cook and enjoy their gnocchi with marinara sauce at the end of 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.

Car Seat Safety Event

10:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
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Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Child car safety seats can be very challenging and confusing to install! The Carroll County Health Department will perform car seat safety checks and assist families to ensure they use child seats correctly.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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. 

Move & Groove 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
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! 

Ready, Set, School!

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown Branch)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
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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.

Easy Crafting Afternoon: Messy Mosaics

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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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 us for a fun afternoon of making art with a variety of mixed media, including scrapbook paper, newspaper, magazines, and washi tape. Available while supplies last.

Westminster Book Club: Death in Focus

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster 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 Death in Focus by Anne Perry. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Kids Writing Camp

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Offsite Event
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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: Author Talks
Description:

Registration is required; register for FREE at https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/event/kids-writing-camp/

Chess at the Library

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, 7 - Adults, Teens, Adults
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Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 7 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Intro to Assemblies in Onshape

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
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: 0
Description:

Ready to take your 3D design skills to the next level?

Family Game Night

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

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us in the Children's Department for fun with 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
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.

Kids Author Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Offsite Event
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Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Author Talks
Description:

Registration is encouraged; register for FREE at https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/event/author-night/

Mid-Week Movie and Munch: Migration

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

Description:

Join us as we watch Migration and munch on some yummy popcorn. Follow along as a sheltered family of mallards goes on the migration vacation of a lifetime. Popcorn will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

Family Fun Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
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
Description:

Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.