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Family Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Westminster Branch
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

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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

Mini Musicians

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, 3 - 6
North Carroll Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 4, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers, and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Party Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Mount Airy Branch
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.

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
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)

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

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
Eldersburg Branch
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Read with a Furry Friend

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to book-loving therapy dogs. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children 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. 

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, 6 - 11
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

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

PAWS to Read

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving therapy animal. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Read with a Furry Friend

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large 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. 

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

Bake Together: Bugs and Blooms Marshmallow Fondant Cookie Decorating

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on June 6, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Add some sweetness to your summer afternoon!

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-toe shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Eldersburg Branch
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

Journey to the Center of the Earth with the Science Guys!

10:30am–11:15am
Kids, 3 - 12
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mr. Jon & Friends

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 10
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 10 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun, interactive concert for the entire family. Dance and laugh together as Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey entertain you with their Parent's Choice Award-winning music and antics!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Chesapeake Mermaid's Storytime Fun

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 8, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an undersea storytime adventure with the Chesapeake Mermaid! Explore the wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay through sign language, storytelling, music, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Summer Lunch at the Library (Taneytown)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, Birth - 18, Teens
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Reading Celebration: Unearth a Story™

12:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Birth - 12
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:

Dinosaurs have descended onto the library! Come Unearth a Story™ to celebrate Summer Reading with crafts, games, and fun in the Mary Lou Dewey Park!

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Knot Your Ordinary Laces!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, 8 - 12
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Come in to create colorful, tie-dyed shoelaces! Perfect for adding a personal touch to your shoes while exploring your artistic side. All materials provided—just bring your creativity!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read and Play

9:30am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg 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

Read and Play

9:45am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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

Read and Play

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Create, Explore, and More: Hover, Fly, Launch!

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, 8 - 13, Teens
North Carroll Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on June 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 8 - 13 )
Teens

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Build hovercrafts, design paper airplanes, and test awesome launchers! Explore science and engineering through hands-on experiments and watch your creations take off.