MLK Day All Day Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Closed for the Martin Luther King Holiday Closing Jan 20 2025 Mon Closing MLK Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite Description: Closed for the Martin Luther King Holiday
This event is in the "Adults" group. Diamond Painting Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary! Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Diamond Painting 6:00pm - 7:30pm Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 24 Description: Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting! We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary! 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 "Teens" group. Youth Community Service Group Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Teens, 12 - 18 Description: Connect with your community and join us for our new group! Participants will earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Ou... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - 18" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Youth Community Service Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 18 ) Description: Connect with your community and join us for our new group! Participants will earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. 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. Writing Group Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:15am - 1:00pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quie... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Writing Group 9:15am - 1:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Unwind Your Mind: Adult Coloring Book Group Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Description: Do you feel like you're going in a dozen directions? Or maybe you're not focusing due to hectic schedules. Sometimes, we need to stop everything and concentrate on the simpler thin... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Unwind Your Mind: Adult Coloring Book Group 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Description: Do you feel like you're going in a dozen directions? Or maybe you're not focusing due to hectic schedules. Sometimes, we need to stop everything and concentrate on the simpler things.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Westminster Book Club: The Kite Runner Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Westminster Small Meeting Room at Westminster 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 Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Westminster Book Club: The Kite Runner 2:00pm - 3:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Small 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 Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch. 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. Curious Kids Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM, Storytime Age Group: Kids, 5 - 8 Description: Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children age 5 to 8 and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food a... This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "5 - 8" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Curious Kids 4:30pm - 5:15pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 8 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM, Storytime Description: Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children age 5 to 8 and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present. 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, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Large 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. Jan 22 2025 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: How the Penguins Saved Veronica Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy 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 How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: How the Penguins Saved Veronica 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small 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 How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior. 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. Westminster Branch Chess Club Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: 11 - Adults, Teens, Adults Description: Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instruct... Required This event is in the "11 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Westminster Branch Chess Club 5:30pm - 7:00pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: ( 11 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. 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. Coffee with the Classics: The Big Sleep Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for our first selection of the year, The Big Sleep, a classic noir with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Coffee with the Classics: The Big Sleep 10:00am - 12:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for our first selection of the year, The Big Sleep, a classic noir with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Writing Group: Tea & Poetry Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Description: If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group, where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "16 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Writing Group: Tea & Poetry 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Join our informal monthly poetry writing group, where we'll share a cup of tea, discuss poetry topics, and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm 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. Jan 27 2025 Mon Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 12:30pm - 2:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Age Group: Teens, 12 - 17 Description: 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... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - 17" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board 3:30pm - 4:30pm Westminster Branch Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 17 ) Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: 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. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crochet Club Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Description: Join us for an evening of crochet and conversation. Bring your crochet supplies and/or whatever crochet project you have already started. All experience levels are welcome. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "12 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Crochet Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mount Airy Branch Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for an evening of crochet and conversation. Bring your crochet supplies and/or whatever crochet project you have already started. All experience levels 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. Yoga with Meditation Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if parti... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Yoga with Meditation 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Line Dancing with Lori Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Line Dancing with Lori 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music Theater and Dance Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. 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 250: The Dark Winter of 1776-1777 presented by John Laycock Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons Program Type: History and Genealogy Age Group: Adults Description: It is Christmas 1776, and all is not well for George Washington and his Continental Army. They have suffered a string of defeats and have retreated into New Jersey and Pennsylvania... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Carroll 250: The Dark Winter of 1776-1777 presented by John Laycock 6:30pm - 7:30pm Exploration Commons Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Required Seats Remaining: 149 Description: It is Christmas 1776, and all is not well for George Washington and his Continental Army. They have suffered a string of defeats and have retreated into New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writing Group Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:15am - 1:00pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Age Group: Adults Description: Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment. The primary goal is to dedicate quie... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Writing Group 9:15am - 1:00pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.
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, January 29, 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. Jan 29 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. Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Large 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. Jan 29 2025 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Meditation Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if parti... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 31 2025 Fri Yoga with Meditation 10:00am - 11:00am Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Meditation Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if parti... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "13 - Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Yoga with Meditation 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eldersburg Branch Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Description: Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Drop-In Diamond Painting Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults Description: Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary! This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Drop-In Diamond Painting 5:30pm - 7:30pm Taneytown Branch Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
