This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chess at the Library Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 7 - Adults, Teens, Adults 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. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "7 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Chess at the Library 5:00pm - 7:00pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Small 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. 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. Intro to Laser Cutting Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Intro to Laser Cutting 5:00pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mount Airy Scrapbook Club Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Description: Can't find the time or space at home to do your scrapbooking? Join us for a monthly scrapbooking club where you bring your materials from home, spread out, and work on your project... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Mount Airy Scrapbook Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Can't find the time or space at home to do your scrapbooking? Join us for a monthly scrapbooking club where you bring your materials from home, spread out, and work on your projects. Meet other scrapbook lovers and share ideas. 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. Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults 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 ... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size 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. 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. Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3) Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Sewing Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Expand your sewing skills by adding a zipper to a small storage bag. You'll insert a zipper into a small cotton... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3) 9:30am - 12:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Expand your sewing skills by adding a zipper to a small storage bag. You'll insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.
This event is in the "Adults" group. North Carroll Writers Group Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm North Carroll Small Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to mo... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu North Carroll Writers Group 10:00am - 12:00pm North Carroll Branch Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level. 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. California Roll Sushi Bowl Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Description: Learn to make a California Roll Sushi Bowl in this hands-on class! Practice essential knife skills while preparing fresh ingredients for this delicious and easy-to-assemble dish. P... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu California Roll Sushi Bowl 10:30am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Learn to make a California Roll Sushi Bowl in this hands-on class! Practice essential knife skills while preparing fresh ingredients for this delicious and easy-to-assemble dish. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Design an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Game with CoSpaces Edu Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt. Using CoSpa... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu Design an Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Game with CoSpaces Edu 5:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description: Augmented reality allows us to combine digital elements with real-world objects. Join us to learn how to create and code a simple augmented reality scavenger hunt.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Growing and Cooking with Versatile Herbs Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Gardening and Environment, Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Description: Get ready to unleash your creativity with herbs as we explore how to grow and use them in your favorite recipes! In this class, we’ll explore the fascinating world of herbs, discov... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "14 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu Growing and Cooking with Versatile Herbs 6:00pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Gardening and Environment, Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 18 Description: Get ready to unleash your creativity with herbs as we explore how to grow and use them in your favorite recipes! 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. Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Conserve This Beautiful Species: Our Monarch Butterflies Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Gardening and Environment Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Description: Monarchs are an iconic species known for their migration and beauty. Join Laura O'Callaghan, Xerces Society Ambassador, as she explores the world of monarch butterflies, their life... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu Conserve This Beautiful Species: Our Monarch Butterflies 6:30pm - 7:30pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Gardening and Environment Description: Monarchs are an iconic species known for their migration and beauty. 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. To Be Read: Martha Hall Kelly Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Author Talks Age Group: Adults Description: Tickets $30, includes author talk and signed copy of The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book ClubPurchase Tickets Here!Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Mai... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2025 Thu To Be Read: Martha Hall Kelly 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Description: Tickets $30, includes author talk and signed copy of The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club 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. English Language Practice Group Friday, May 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are Eng... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2025 Fri English Language Practice Group 9:00am - 10:00am Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners. 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. Make a Custom Engraved Summer Snack Board Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Description: Usher in the start of summer with a customized charcuterie board filled with healthy summer snacks! We will begin by creating a custom design and engraving it on our board. Then, w... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2025 Sat Make a Custom Engraved Summer Snack Board 10:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Cooking, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 6 Description: Usher in the start of summer with a customized charcuterie board filled with healthy summer snacks! We will begin by creating a custom design and engraving it on our board. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sykesville Painting Club: Gina Fera Painting with Paper Clay Workshop Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults Description: The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer this workshop. You must register and pay ($45) for the class through this link: https://tinyurl.com/spc-5-... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2025 Sat Sykesville Painting Club: Gina Fera Painting with Paper Clay Workshop 1:00pm - 4:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer this workshop.
This event is in the "Adults" group. To Be Read: Kristy Woodson Harvey Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Author Talks Age Group: Adults Description: Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of eleven novels including A Happier Life, The Summer of Songbirds, and The Peachtr... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2025 Sat To Be Read: Kristy Woodson Harvey 2:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Required Seats Remaining: 99 Description: Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of eleven novels including A Happier Life, The Summer of Songbirds, and The Peachtree Bluff Serie 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. Memory Lane Playback Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance Age Group: Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults Description: Memory Lane Playback is an interactive form of improvisational theatre that invites audience members to share stories we act out. Attendees will participate in improvisational thea... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "5 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2025 Sat Memory Lane Playback 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance Required Seats Remaining: 80 Description: Memory Lane Playback is an interactive form of improvisational theatre that invites audience members to share stories we act out. Attendees will participate in improvisational theatre through stories shared by the group. 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. It's All Fun & Games To Me Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Description: Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon It's All Fun & Games To Me 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 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. It's All Fun & Games To Me Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Description: Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon It's All Fun & Games To Me 1:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 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. Summer Reads: Eliza Knight with Kate Quinn Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Offsite Program Type: Author Talks Age Group: Adults Description: Eliza Knight is an award-winning USA Today and international bestselling author. She also writes women's contemporary fiction under the pseudonym Michelle Brandon. As an avid ... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Summer Reads: Eliza Knight with Kate Quinn 6:30pm - 7:30pm Offsite Location: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Required Seats Remaining: 97 Description: Eliza Knight is an award-winning USA Today and international bestselling author. She also writes women's contemporary fiction under the pseudonym Michelle Brandon. 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. Summer Reads: Kaira Rouda Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Author Talks Age Group: Adults Description: An ill-fated road trip resurrects a married couple’s darkest secrets in Jill Is Not Happy, the new thriller from Kaira Rouda, the USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever and ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Summer Reads: Kaira Rouda 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Required Seats Remaining: 142 Description: An ill-fated road trip resurrects a married couple’s darkest secrets in Jill Is Not Happy, the new thriller from Kaira Rouda, the USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Next Wife. Kaira is an awar 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. Summer Reads: Liv Constantine Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Author Talks Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for a conversation with Lynne Constantine, one half of the writing team that writes under the pen name of Liv Constantine. Sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Summer Reads: Liv Constantine 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Required Seats Remaining: 150 Description: Join us for a conversation with Lynne Constantine, one half of the writing team that writes under the pen name of Liv Constantine.
Juneteenth All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
This event is in the "Adults" group. Summer Reads: Laura Lippman Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Author Talks Age Group: Adults Description: Highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with Murder Takes a Vacation, an irresistible mystery featuring Muriel Blossom, a former private ... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat Summer Reads: Laura Lippman 11:00am - 12:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talks Required Seats Remaining: 131 Description: Highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with Murder Takes a Vacation, an irresistible mystery featuring Muriel Blossom, a former private investigator and middle-aged widow whose vacation Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Independence Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
