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Pajama Party Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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 "Everyone" group

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

All Day
Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure.

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

Q&A with the Small Business Administration

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Eldersburg Small Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Business and Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Fun on the Farm

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 6

Join the farm animal fun as we explore lots of different experiences we find at a farm!  We'll share stories, songs, activities, and a craft. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 6 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join the farm animal fun as we explore lots of different experiences we find at a farm!  We'll share stories, songs, activities, and a craft. 

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read and Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Yoga with Meditation

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

Friday, April 10, 2026 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 animals 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy animals 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 "Adults" group

Chair Yoga at the Library

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Focus on simple stretches, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques through chair yoga at the library! This class is a great way to improve your flexibility, balance, and overall well-being in a welcoming environment.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone - KARAOKE HOUR!

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone:

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games...

Come karaoke with us!

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance
Description:

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly environment!

Come karaoke with us!

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 Adventures: How Does Your Garden Grow?

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 6

Join us for a hands-on storytime where preschoolers explore STEM concepts with a special focus on nature. Each session features a themed story and guided activities.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 27, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a hands-on storytime where preschoolers explore STEM concepts with a special focus on nature. Each session features a themed story and guided activities.

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 "Adults" group

Open Mah Jongg

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

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

Polymer Animal Charms

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - 11

New to polymer clay? This beginner project is the perfect introduction! Create art charms with just a few simple steps. Finish at home with a quick bake in the oven to create a wearable creation.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 11 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

New to polymer clay? This beginner project is the perfect introduction! Create art charms with just a few simple steps. Finish at home with a quick bake in the oven to create a wearable creation.

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

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

All Day
Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure.

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, April 11, 2026 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, April 11, 2026 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

It Starts with a Seed: Make and Take Flowers & Vegetables

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - 8

April showers bring May flowers! Get a head start on those vegetables and blooms by planting tiny seeds in this make-and-take program. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 8 )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

April showers bring May flowers! Get a head start on those vegetables and blooms by planting tiny seeds in this make-and-take program. 

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

Eldersburg Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages

Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Bring your questions about gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Read with a Furry Friend

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults

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.

Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

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.

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

Midwives to the Revolution: Maryland Women in the Early American Printing Industry

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults

In an age when women’s voices were often silenced, some found power in ink and paper. Join Dr.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

In an age when women’s voices were often silenced, some found power in ink and paper. Join Dr.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Carroll County Writers Group

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public.

Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens

Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Welcome, adventurers! Join our table as we embark on a fun-filled campaign! Our game is friendly to both new and returning players. Our characters are currently level 1.

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

Spring Slime

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
11 - 18, Teens

Make a spring-themed slime to squish and enjoy.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Make a spring-themed slime to squish and enjoy.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Spirit Book Club: West with Giraffes

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Eldersburg Large 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 ...

This month's selection is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large 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 West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons Spring Adventure

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Finksburg Small Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 18, Teens

Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds!

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.