Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Location
Ongoing Events

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll 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: 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. 

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

Twos and Threes Together

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 3
Twos and Threes Together:

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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.

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: 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)

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Kids" group

Read and Play

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Read and Play:

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....

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)

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

Homeschooler Lunch and Learn: Author Study with Kwame Alexander and Alan Gratz (Rescheduled)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12

Rescheduled! Now occurring on Thursday, December 11th from 12:30-2pm. Join us for this exciting new quarterly author series for homeschoolers!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 12:30pm.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:

Rescheduled! Now occurring on Thursday, December 11th from 12:30-2pm. Join us for this exciting new quarterly author series for homeschoolers!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Party Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Pajama Party 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 youn...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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)

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

Gingerbread Fun

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 5

You can't catch me; I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on program will include songs, stories, and making a gingerbread house. Messy activities will be included! 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

You can't catch me; I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on program will include songs, stories, and making a gingerbread house. Messy activities will be included! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Play Baby Play

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months

You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Description:

You’re invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Come enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

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

Play Baby Play

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 3

You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 3 )

Description:

You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

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

Read and Play

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Read and Play:

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....

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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)

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

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:45am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Artsy Paper Luminaries

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 12

Get ready to light up your creativity! Join us for a kid-friendly craft where you can design and decorate your very own paper luminary lantern. This hands-on craft is perfect for all ages and skill levels, with plenty of room for imagination.

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Get ready to light up your creativity! Join us for a kid-friendly craft where you can design and decorate your very own paper luminary lantern. This hands-on craft is perfect for all ages and skill levels, with plenty of room for imagination.

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

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 13, 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

Saturday Adventures

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

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

TTRPG Afternoon

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 11

Let's learn to play a tabletop role-playing game at the library!

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Let's learn to play a tabletop role-playing game at the library!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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: 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)

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

Family Storytime

Monday, December 15, 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, December 15, 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 "Kids" group

Read and Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Read and Play:

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....

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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)

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

Play and Explore

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 5

Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 5 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.

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

Let's Move!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

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

Alphabet Train

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 6
Alphabet Train:

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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

Homeschool Hangout: Painter's Palette

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:45pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 17, Teens

Prepare to print your own winter wonderland in this special Painter's Palette for homeschoolers.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Prepare to print your own winter wonderland in this special Painter's Palette for homeschoolers.

Disclaimer(s)

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