This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat PAWS to Read 2:00pm–3:00pm Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 6, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 3 - Adults, Teens, Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 2:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon LEGO® Builders Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids, 6 - Adults Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon LEGO® Builders Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - Adults ) Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Description: Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design challenge each time! We supply the bricks, and you supply the creativity! 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.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Kids' Craft Time 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 3 - 12 Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Kids' Craft Time 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 ( 3 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Join us for a craft morning at the library where there will be several options of crafts. Do one craft or do them all; the choice is yours! 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 3 - 12 Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Reading with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker 10:00am–11:00am Finksburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 12 ) Program Type: Music Theater and Dance, Storytime Registration Required Description: Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic The Nutcracker. 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Mario Kart World Tournament for Kids 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 6 - 11 Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Mario Kart World Tournament for Kids 11:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 kids' tournament for Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Indoor Snowball Fight 1:00pm–1:30pm Kids, 6 - 12 Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 12" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Indoor Snowball Fight 1:00pm–1:30pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 12 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful, join us for an indoor “snowball” fight; no snow required! 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 Dec 29 2025 Mon Who's in Your Backyard? 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids, 6 - 11 Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 11" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Who's in Your Backyard? 1:00pm–2:00pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 11 ) Program Type: Gardening and Environment Registration Required Description: Come and have some fun as we discover the wonders of the animals, birds, and insects that spend the cold months in our backyards. Where do they go? How do they stay warm? Do they sleep through the winter? Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter STEM Challenge 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 8 - 13, Teens North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "8 - 13" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Winter STEM Challenge 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 8 - 13 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Join us as we design and create a fort, a lookout tower, a snowball shooter, and more.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Kids Creative Crafts 10:00am–12:00pm Kids, 5 - 12 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "5 - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Kids Creative Crafts 10:00am–12:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 5 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Description: Come join us for a morning of creativity and fun! A variety of crafts will be available for you to create your own masterpiece.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 30 2025 Tue New Year's at Noon 11:30am–12:30pm Kids, Birth - 12 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue New Year's at Noon 11:30am–12:30pm Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 12 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! 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 Dec 30 2025 Tue New Year's at Noon 11:30am–12:30pm Kids, 2 - 12 Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 12" group Dec 30 2025 Tue New Year's at Noon 11:30am–12:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 12 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Can't stay awake until the midnight celebrations? Then get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon! Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Bake Together: Soft Pretzels 1:00pm–3:15pm Kids, 6 - 18, Teens Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Bake Together: Soft Pretzels 1:00pm–3:15pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Join us for a hands-on baking class! We’ll learn how to make delicious soft pretzels and a honey mustard dipping sauce to go with them. This class is designed for groups of up to four participants and must include: 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Gingerbread Joy 1:30pm–2:30pm Kids, 7 - 17, Teens Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "7 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Gingerbread Joy 1:30pm–2:30pm Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 7 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Spread some joy with gingerbread as we make new friends from other generations! Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's 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 New Year's Day Holiday
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Kids, 2 - 10 Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 10" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 10 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English. 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 Jan 2 2026 Fri ABCs & 123s: Winter 10:00am–11:00am Kids, 2 - 6 Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "2 - 6" group Jan 2 2026 Fri ABCs & 123s: Winter 10:00am–11:00am Taneytown Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 19, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 2 - 6 ) Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Storytime Registration Required Description: Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning 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 Jan 2 2026 Fri 3D Printer Basics 1:00pm–3:00pm Kids, 6 - 17, Teens Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "6 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 2026 Fri 3D Printer Basics 1:00pm–3:00pm Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 19, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 6 - 17 ) Teens Program Type: STEM/STEAM Registration Required Description: Learn the basics of creating a 3D image in Tinkercad, then design a project that we’ll print out just for you! Disclaimer(s) Only kids need to register.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Valentine's Crafts with Clay 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 5 Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Valentine's Crafts with Clay 10:00am–11:00am Mount Airy Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 20, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 5 ) Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Let's make Valentine's Day crafts at the library! Join us and a professional potter as we make heart-shaped sculptures out of clay. All resources will be provided.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat The Beatles Story 10:00am–12:00pm Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults Westminster Branch Upcoming 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 3 2026 Sat The Beatles Story 10:00am–12:00pm Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 20, 2025 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Kids ( 8 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Registration Required Description: This presentation will discuss who The Beatles were, key points in their history and recordings, and why they continue to have such an impact on pop culture. 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "4 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Read with a Furry Friend 11:00am–12:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
