This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The ABCs of Self Defense Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Would you like to increase your safety awareness in public or private locations? Learn how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations from Carl Minkel, founder and chief instructor of the Taekwondo Arnis Academy. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The ABCs of Self Defense 12:00pm–1:30pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Would you like to increase your safety awareness in public or private locations? Learn how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations from Carl Minkel, founder and chief instructor of the Taekwondo Arnis Academy. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group The Art of Book Folding: Hedgehogs Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Join us for a fun and cozy afternoon as we upcycle books into adorable hedgehogs. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat The Art of Book Folding: Hedgehogs 1:00pm–2:30pm Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Join us for a fun and cozy afternoon as we upcycle books into adorable hedgehogs. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Carroll County Writers Group Saturday, January 10, 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. This month's program will be a round table discussion on how to write author bios. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Carroll County Writers Group 1:00pm–3:15pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. This month's program will be a round table discussion on how to write author bios. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Snowy Slime Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults Join us in creating snowy slime in our slime lab! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Snowy Slime 1:30pm–2:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Join us in creating snowy slime in our slime lab! 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: Lessons in Chemistry Saturday, January 10, 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 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Free Spirit Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry 2:00pm–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. 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 Create Your Own Vision Board Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adults Have you made New Year's goals or resolutions? A vision board may be just the tool you need to help you focus on achieving them. Design a board that makes you feel great and inspires your plans for the future. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Create Your Own Vision Board 2:00pm–3:30pm North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Have you made New Year's goals or resolutions? A vision board may be just the tool you need to help you focus on achieving them. Design a board that makes you feel great and inspires your plans for the future. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group Nintendo Afternoon Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Westminster Young Adult Window Display at Westminster Branch Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Age Group: 11 - 17, Teens Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. View Details This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Nintendo Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display Age Group: ( 11 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Description: Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided.
This event is in the "Kids" group TTRPG Afternoon Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, 6 - 11 Let's learn to play a tabletop role-playing game at the library! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Jan 10 2026 Sat TTRPG Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Let's learn to play a tabletop role-playing game at the library!
This event is in the "Adults" group Carroll County Critique Group Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Age Group: Adults Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Carroll County Critique Group 3:30pm–4:45pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Description: Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group.
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Family 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Family Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Family 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Family Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Family 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Read and Play Monday, January 12, 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.... View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Kids" group Play and Explore Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Kids, Birth - 5 Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Play and Explore 10:30am–11:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 5 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available. 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 Let's Move! Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Birth - 8 Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Let's Move! 11:00am–11:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! 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 Alphabet Train Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Alphabet Train: Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers 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 "Kids" group Alphabet Train Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, 3 - 6 Alphabet Train: Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers 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 Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 12:30pm–2:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. 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 Books and Bites: Biographies and Blondies Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking Age Group: Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Let's meet in the Teaching Kitchen to make Vanilla Cardamom Blondies. While they bake, enjoy some tea and join in a discussion of the newest biographies led by Westminster Branch librarians. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Books and Bites: Biographies and Blondies 1:00pm–2:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Let's meet in the Teaching Kitchen to make Vanilla Cardamom Blondies. While they bake, enjoy some tea and join in a discussion of the newest biographies led by Westminster Branch librarians. 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.Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.
This event is in the "Kids" group Curious Kids Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch Program Type: STEM/STEAM Age Group: Kids, 5 - 8 Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 8" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Curious Kids 4:30pm–5:30pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 8 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM Description: Calling all curious kids! Join us each session to share a story, art project, and hands-on STEM activity. Children and adults can have fun and get messy together! Food and natural items may be present.
This event is in the "Adults" group Open Mah Jongg Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm Westminster Branch Program Type: Fun and Games Age Group: Adults Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Open Mah Jongg 5:00pm–7:45pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.
This event is in the "Adults" group Open Mah Jongg Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Open Mah Jongg 5:30pm–7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printing for Absolute Beginners Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Age Group: Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults What's a 3D print, and how do you make it? In this class, we'll go over everything you need to know to get started with 3D printing. From materials to software to finding files online, this class will teach you the very basics. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon 3D Printing for Absolute Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: What's a 3D print, and how do you make it? In this class, we'll go over everything you need to know to get started with 3D printing. From materials to software to finding files online, this class will teach you the very basics. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Come Create Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Age Group: Adults Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Come Create 6:00pm–7:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Doing crafts improves your mood, reduces stress, and is fun! Explore your inner artist. All supplies 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. All attendees need to register.
