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Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Taneytown Large Meeting Room at Taneytown Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
11 - 17, Teens
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is having a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best Super Smash Bros. player in town! No prizes, just glory ...

Required
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is having a monthly Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best Super Smash Bros. player in town! No prizes, just glory to the winner!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Eldersburg Branch Fan Con Presented by the Eldersburg Teen Advisory Board

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for an all-ages fan con event! Drop in to make fandom-inspired crafts, test your trivia skills, attend a Pokémon drawing lesson, and more! Costu...

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch for an all-ages fan con event! Drop in to make fandom-inspired crafts, test your trivia skills, attend a Pokémon drawing lesson, and more! Costumes are encouraged!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Constellation Theater Company Presents: Songs from Aladdin and Moana

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westminster Outdoor Stage at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us for a preview performance from Constellation Theater Company. Hear selected songs from their upcoming productions of Aladdin and Moana performed on the library stage (weath...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join us for a preview performance from Constellation Theater Company. Hear selected songs from their upcoming productions of Aladdin and Moana performed on the library stage (weather permitting). Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

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

LEGO® Creations

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults
LEGO® Creations:

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and yo...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM

Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring a grown-up and build together!

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

PAWS to Read

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional ...

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

Program Type: Live Animals
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Only kids need to register. 

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, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Airy Small Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Live Animals
Age Group:
Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained reading dogs from My Caring Paws will provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids Baking Class: Hamburger Cupcakes

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, 8 - 12
Description:

Participants will make "hamburger" cupcakes and learn basic baking skills. 

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Participants will make "hamburger" cupcakes and learn basic baking skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pokémon Go and Draw with Art Way Alliance

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17
Description:

Do you know them all? Join Art Way Alliance as artists show you how to draw some of your favorite Pokémon characters. From the original 151 to the new Scarlet and Violet starters, ...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Do you know them all? Join Art Way Alliance as artists show you how to draw some of your favorite Pokémon characters. From the original 151 to the new Scarlet and Violet starters, we will explore the shapes that make up these awesome characters.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Oh CRIT! Sketch Comedy Show

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mount Airy Large Meeting Room at Mount Airy Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
11 - 18, Teens
Description:

Oh CRIT! is an entirely improvised comedy show fused with tropes and game-like mechanics from the classic tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons. Our library show is a fam...

Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Oh CRIT! is an entirely improvised comedy show fused with tropes and game-like mechanics from the classic tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

Monday, May 20, 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....

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Alphabet Train: The Letters X, Y, and Z

Monday, May 20, 2024 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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Mix and Mingle Mondays

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Description:

Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup! This will be a dedicated time and space for gath...

Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Description:

Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup!

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

Intro to 3D Scanning

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Exploration Commons Classroom at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects. Join us for an introductory look into this technology used ...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

3D scanning is a digital design process that enables the creation of detailed and accurate models of real-world objects.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Making Jam with Fresh Strawberries

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Participate in a hands-on workshop for making your own jam with Dr. Shauna Henley and Terry Serio from the University of Maryland Extension, Carroll County Office. The wo...

Required
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Participate in a hands-on workshop for making your own jam with Dr. Shauna Henley and Terry Serio from the University of Maryland Extension, Carroll County Office. The workshop is for beginning and experienced canners.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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
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)

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

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

Homemade Strawberry Toaster Pastry

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Exploration Commons Kitchen at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, 10 - 18, Teens
Description:

Designed for kids and teens, this class will use pastry dough, fruit filling, and royal icing to make our own scratch toaster pastries!

Required
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Cooking
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description:

Designed for kids and teens, this class will use pastry dough, fruit filling, and royal icing to make our own scratch toaster pastries!

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.

All attendees need to register.

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

Creative Clips

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Decorate and customize binder clips with personality! These clips will make great holiday gifts, place card holders, pseudo-chip clips, photo/art holders, and more! All materials w...

Cancelled
Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Decorate and customize binder clips with personality! These clips will make great holiday gifts, place card holders, pseudo-chip clips, photo/art holders, and more! All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

To Be Read: Jeff Shaara

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room at Exploration Commons
Program Type:
Author Talks
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

From the bestselling author Jeff Shaara, comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Cr...

Required
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Required
Seats Remaining: 118
Description:

From the bestselling author Jeff Shaara, comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis. Extensively researched and vividly imagined, The Sha

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.

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: This Tender Land

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Carroll Large Meeting Room at North Carroll 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 This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.

Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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 This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.

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

Birds of Maryland: From Field to Forest and Ground Floor to Treetops

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eldersburg Large Meeting Room at Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau's entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds, such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers. He ...

Required
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Description:

Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau's entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds, such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Immigration and Naturalization Research

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Finksburg Large Meeting Room at Finksburg Branch
Program Type:
History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

Delve into your family's fascinating immigration history and U.S. citizenship experience. Learn about ports of entry, passenger lists, citizenship records, and online resources to ...

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

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Delve into your family's fascinating immigration history and U.S. citizenship experience. Learn about ports of entry, passenger lists, citizenship records, and online resources to find them.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
North Carroll Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Description:

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

Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

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