Event List

Design and decorate a cool, crafty cloud to hang in your room, and remember that an April shower could always be just the thing to put a rainbow in your day. 

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of DIY as we decorate beautiful cards using pressed and dried flowers. 

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills and help with emotional and social skills.

Relax and learn the simple, meditative art of Zentangle. Join CZTs Melissa Grim & Barb Szaro in person to relax and create beautiful patterns one stroke at a time. No art experience needed.

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.

Decorate a flowerpot to make a toad shelter for your yard! All materials will be provided.

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time!

Join for an hour of free beading creation time to reduce stress and socialize. No instructions or lessons needed.

This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury.

Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Earn service hours while making friends, beautifying the library, and planning programs!

Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

Discover an easy, high-protein meal, Fish en Papillote, that uses a simple cooking technique that keeps fish tender and flavorful.

Try your hand at diamond painting by making a small project to take home. Combining the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting uses tiny round resin beads on an adhesive base to create a glittering final product. 

Hey, teens, let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Improve your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience in the kitchen.

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.

In this online class, Jill Suffel, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher), will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you!

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to sew a channel onto a fully lined bag and insert drawstrings that will close the bag.

Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance.

Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? Then this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab.

Discover how to use the Roland GS-24 Vinyl Cutter, a machine capable of cutting 24-inch-wide rolls. The cutter is perfect for creating large window decals, signage, and more.

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills.

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in this hands-on class! You'll mix, knead, roll, and cut dough while practicing making classic shapes like fettuccine.