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Tiny Library Treasures (Westminster)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Service Learning Hours, Take Home Kits
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17

Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. Participants may paint their canvas in the library or take a kit home. Canvases will be available while supplies last.

Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Service Learning Hours, Take Home Kits
Registration Required
Description:

Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. Participants may paint their canvas in the library or take a kit home. Canvases will be available while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - 17

Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - 17 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Saturday 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. 

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 12

Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods?

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods?

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Race

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 12, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

A Wild Goose Chase! Shadow Puppet Show

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Puppet Show
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults

Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase comprises a series of interactive vignettes and verses that illustrate key poetic devices to elementary audiences.

Cancelled
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Puppet Show
Description:

Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase comprises a series of interactive vignettes and verses that illustrate key poetic devices to elementary audiences.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Stained Glass Watercolors

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
11 - 18, Teens

It's craft time! Join us in an introduction to watercolor painting inspired by stained glass art. Available while supplies last.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

It's craft time! Join us in an introduction to watercolor painting inspired by stained glass art. Available while supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Carroll County Writers Group

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Writers Association as we discuss our writing efforts.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Writers Association as we discuss our writing efforts.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Roblox Party (Taneytown)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens

Join us for crafts and activities inspired by Roblox! Make Roblox crafts, play IRL Dress to Impress, and more!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 12, 2025 @ 1:30pm.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for crafts and activities inspired by Roblox! Make Roblox crafts, play IRL Dress to Impress, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

K-Pop Fan Meet-Up: Permission to Fan

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults

Calling all K-pop fans! Join us for our quarterly fan meet-up and celebrate the return of BTS members from military service. Enjoy music videos, photo card trading, and K-pop-inspired crafts while connecting with fellow fans.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Calling all K-pop fans! Join us for our quarterly fan meet-up and celebrate the return of BTS members from military service. Enjoy music videos, photo card trading, and K-pop-inspired crafts while connecting with fellow fans.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Spirit Book Club: The Art Thief

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Book Discussion Group:

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 ...

This month's selection is The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large 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 Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO® Creations

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12
LEGO® Creations:

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and yo...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Summer Adventure

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 18, Teens

Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Carroll County Critique Group

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group as we discuss our writing efforts. 

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group as we discuss our writing efforts. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Marlene at Home and the Book Club Craze

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Online Video
Age Group:
Adults

Are you aware of the book club craze? Book clubs in schools and libraries have been happening for years and are now burgeoning in various ways. Teachers are meeting outside of school hours to have their own book club.

Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Online Video
Description:

Are you aware of the book club craze? Book clubs in schools and libraries have been happening for years and are now burgeoning in various ways. Teachers are meeting outside of school hours to have their own book club.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Scavenger Hunt with Corky!

All Day
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Corky the penguin wants to explore Taneytown and is asking for your help!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family 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. 

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family 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. 

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)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Little Jon's Gigantic Bubble Show

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Mayhem Magical Circus

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Join professional knucklehead and former Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey performer Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show.

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join professional knucklehead and former Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey performer Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mock Trial Camp

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons
Age Group:
11 - 14, Teens

Mock Trial Camp is designed for students entering grades 6 -9. In this multi-day camp, students will learn about Mock Trial by taking on a legal case, either civil or criminal in nature, that challenges them to think critically about timely i

Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 14 )
Teens

Registration Required
Description:

Mock Trial Camp is designed for students entering grades 6 -9. In this multi-day camp, students will learn about Mock Trial by taking on a legal case, either civil or criminal in nature, that challenges them to think critically about timely i

This event is in the "Kids" group

Color Our World™ Obstacle Course

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 8

Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!

Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 8 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!