This event is in the "Kids" group. Gingerbread Fun Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 8 Description: You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on session will stress self-expression and creativity with many activity stations. Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - 8" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Gingerbread Fun 10:00am - 11:00am Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 30 Description: You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man! This active, hands-on session will stress self-expression and creativity with many activity stations. 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 13, 2024 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.... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Read and Play 10:00am - 11:00am North Carroll Branch 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 "Adults" group. Coffee with the Classics: Desk Set Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for our holiday season selection, Desk Set, starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Coffee with the Classics: Desk Set 10:00am - 12:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for our holiday season selection, Desk Set, starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Refreshments will be served.
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 13, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:45am Finksburg Branch Program Type: Live Animals Age Group: Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults 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... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "4 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read 10:45am - 11:45am Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Kids ( 4 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Live Animals Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 "Everyone" group. Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Description: Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training... This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services 1:00pm - 3:00pm North Carroll Branch Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccin
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Gingerbread Joy: Bake and Decorate Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: In this hands-on baking workshop, participants will learn how to make gingerbread dough from scratch, roll it out, and cut out your own gingerbread cookies. You will then decorate ... Required Payment This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Gingerbread Joy: Bake and Decorate 1:00pm - 3:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: In this hands-on baking workshop, participants will learn how to make gingerbread dough from scratch, roll it out, and cut out your own gingerbread cookies. You will then decorate them with a variety of sprinkles and homemade royal icing. 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Taylor Swift Birthday Bash Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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, 6 - Adults, Teens, Adults Description: I don't know about you, but I'm feeling... 35! Celebrate Taylor Swift's 35th birthday with drop-in bracelet making, trivia, karaoke, cupcakes from Starry Night Bakery (while s... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "6 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Taylor Swift Birthday Bash 2:00pm - 4:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 6 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance Description: I don't know about you, but I'm feeling... 35! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Mix and Mingle Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Kids, Birth - 5 Description: This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers. Each month, we fill the meeting room with toys and activities that encourage learning and healthy... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Mix and Mingle 3:00pm - 4:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 5 ) Description: This is a fun, informal, and play-based program for children and their caregivers. 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 Adventures Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Description: Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will al... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 8" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Saturday Adventures 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, Storytime Description: Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and 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. Saturday Storytime Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am 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. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - 8" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Mount Airy Branch 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) Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Gift Wrapping Party Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: Join us for a festive time wrapping gifts away from the hustle and bustle and those prying eyes. You bring a handful of small to medium-sized gifts that need to be wrapped; we prov... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Gift Wrapping Party 10:00am - 12:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for a festive time wrapping gifts away from the hustle and bustle and those prying eyes. You bring a handful of small to medium-sized gifts that need to be wrapped; we provide the space and wrapping supplies. 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. Maker Expo 2024 Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Sewing, DIY Arts and Crafts, Technology and Maker Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Description: Join us for our third annual Maker Expo. Customers and staff will showcase and sell handcrafted items in our Large Meeting Room from 10 AM - 1 PM. We will also be collecting spices... This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Maker Expo 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Sewing, DIY Arts and Crafts, Technology and Maker Description: Join us for our third annual Maker Expo. Customers and staff will showcase and sell handcrafted items in our Large Meeting Room from 10 AM - 1 PM.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Finksburg Branch Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Description: Enjoy the sounds of the season with a selection of music performed by the Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus of Carroll County. This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus 11:00am - 12:00pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Description: Enjoy the sounds of the season with a selection of music performed by the Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus of Carroll County. 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. Make & Take Festive Ornaments Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Westminster Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults Description: Drop in and decorate a festive, seasonal ornament; available while supplies last. 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. Dec 14 2024 Sat Make & Take Festive Ornaments 11:00am - 2:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Kids ( 5 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Drop in and decorate a festive, seasonal ornament; 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 "Everyone" group. Sounds of the Season Concert Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Westminster Outdoor Stage at Westminster Branch Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Description: Join us for a concert of seasonal tunes performed by students from Westminster Elementary School and other local schools. This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Sounds of the Season Concert 12:00pm - 1:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Description: Join us for a concert of seasonal tunes performed by students from Westminster Elementary School and other local schools. 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, December 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:15pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Please join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association as we celebrate the holidays and hold an open mic session. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Carroll County Writers Group 12:30pm - 3:15pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association as we celebrate the holidays and hold an open mic session. 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. Abstract Art with Squeegees Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Description: Create unique abstract artwork as we experiment with the fun of squeegee art! Wear paint-friendly clothes to be prepared for the magic of this art style. Available while suppl... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "15 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Abstract Art with Squeegees 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Create unique abstract artwork as we experiment with the fun of squeegee art! Wear paint-friendly clothes to be prepared for the magic of this art style. 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 "Everyone" group. Santa Visit Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Everyone, All Ages Description: Join Santa for some special holiday fun! We'll start with songs and a story at noon, followed by crafts and music throughout the afternoon. Santa said he is in a dancing mood and w... This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Santa Visit 1:00pm - 4:00pm Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Age Group: Everyone ( All Ages ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Storytime Description: Join Santa for some special holiday fun! We'll start with songs and a story at noon, followed by crafts and music throughout the afternoon. Santa said he is in a dancing mood and will dance with the kids! Don't forget to bring your camera! 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. Taylor Swift Birthday Party Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 10 - 18, Teens Description: Celebrate your Swiftie pride with a birthday party. Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "10 - 18" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Taylor Swift Birthday Party 1:30pm - 2:30pm Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 10 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Celebrate your Swiftie pride with a birthday party. 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. Free Spirit Book Club: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Mid-Size 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 ... Description: This month's selection is The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size 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 Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. 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, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Age Group: Kids, 3 - 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 "3 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Memory Lane Playback 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Required Seats Remaining: 75 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 "Kids" group. Gift Making Day for Kids: Mason Jars of Gratitude Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 6 - 11 Description: Are you looking for a fun and thoughtful gift for a teacher or caregiver this holiday season? Using simple ingredients, your child can create a personalized mason jar gift, choosin... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "6 - 11" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Gift Making Day for Kids: Mason Jars of Gratitude 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Are you looking for a fun and thoughtful gift for a teacher or caregiver this holiday season? Using simple ingredients, your child can create a personalized mason jar gift, choosing one from a list of options. 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 Critique Group Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing achievements and efforts. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Carroll County Critique Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Finksburg Branch Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing achievements and efforts. 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. Little Learners Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Description: A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food ... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "3 - 6" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Little Learners 9:30am - 10:30am Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome. Food and natural items may be present.
