This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Westminster Branch Dungeons & Dragons Club 4:30pm–6:30pm Teens, 12 - 17 Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 17" group May 27 2026 Wed Westminster Branch Dungeons & Dragons Club 4:30pm–6:30pm Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration will open on May 13, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 17 ) Program Type: Fun and Games, Service Learning Hours Registration Required Description: Welcome, adventurers! Join our table(s) as we embark on fun-filled campaigns! Our games are friendly to both new and returning players. We will have a number of pre-made character sheets for you to make your own. 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 May 27 2026 Wed Chess at the Library 5:00pm–7:00pm Kids, 7 - Adults, Teens, Adults Finksburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "7 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Chess at the Library 5:00pm–7:00pm Finksburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 7 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players 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 May 27 2026 Wed Simple Bread Making Basics 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Simple Bread Making Basics 5:00pm–7:00pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 13, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Learn the fundamentals of homemade bread in this hands-on program. Participants will explore simple ingredients, practice mixing and kneading techniques, and learn about proofing and baking essentials. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet 6:00pm–7:45pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size 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 May 28 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3) 9:30am–12:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming 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 May 28 2026 Thu Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Small Zipper Bag (Class 3) 9:30am–12:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 14, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Sewing Registration Required Payment Required Description: Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn to insert a zipper into a small cotton bag with a lining and learn hand-sewing techniques.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu CCGS Research Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu CCGS Research Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Age Group: Teens ( 13 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Description: Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS staff assistance. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Intermediate Laser Skills: Designing Inlay Projects 1:30pm–3:30pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Intermediate Laser Skills: Designing Inlay Projects 1:30pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 14, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Payment Required Description: Build your laser design skills and improve your Adobe Illustrator workflow in this intermediate class. Explore the key factors in cutting inlay designs, learn how to measure kerf, and edit files for accurate results.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Intro to 3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad 5:30pm–7:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 14, 2026 @ 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: Learn the basics of using Tinkercad to design for 3D printing! We'll walk through basic 3D design using Tinkercad software and create a simple project to be 3D printed. No previous design experience is necessary!
This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu NAMI: Ending the Silence 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, 12 - 17 Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - 17" group May 28 2026 Thu NAMI: Ending the Silence 6:00pm–7:00pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on May 14, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - 17 ) Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Join us for NAMI: Ending the Silence, a presentation created just for teens. You’ll learn what mental health really is, how to recognize the signs when you or a friend might be struggling, and what to do next.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness 7:00pm–8:00pm Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults Online Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "10 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Open Registration will close on May 28, 2026 @ 4:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Online Age Group: Kids ( 10 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: In this online class, Jill Suffel, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher), will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Disclaimer(s) Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Swingin' Sixties: Part 1 10:00am–12:00pm 11 - Adults, Teens, Adults Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "11 - Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Swingin' Sixties: Part 1 10:00am–12:00pm Westminster Branch Upcoming Registration will open on May 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Westminster Branch Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) Age Group: ( 11 - Adults ) Teens Adults Program Type: History and Genealogy Registration Required Description: A youth-driven cultural revolution that took place in the US during the 1960s, emphasizing modernity and fun-loving self-indulgence. Explore the era’s transformative history, music, fashion, and pop culture. Disclaimer(s) All attendees need to register.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Stop the Bleed® Lifesaving Training 1:00pm–2:00pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on May 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: This hands-on training demonstrates three quick lifesaving techniques you can use to keep someone from bleeding out in case of injury. 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 May 30 2026 Sat Advanced Baking: Black Forest Cake 1:30pm–3:45pm Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "15 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Advanced Baking: Black Forest Cake 1:30pm–3:45pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 16, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 15 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Black Forest Gateau (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) is a classic German dessert featuring layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries, flavored with Kirsch and decorated with more whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries. 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 "Teens" group May 30 2026 Sat Nintendo Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm 11 - 17, Teens Westminster Branch This event is in the "11 - 17" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 30 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 5 2026 Fri American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:00am–4:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 5 2026 Fri American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:00am–4:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Donate blood and save a life. Set up an appointment or drop in.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Intro to Laser Cutting 1:00pm–3:30pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Intro to Laser Cutting 1:00pm–3:30pm Exploration Commons Upcoming Registration will open on May 30, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Classroom Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker Registration Required Description: This class is for customers looking to become certified for independent use of the Exploration Commons laser cutters.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat The Tangle Circle 2:30pm–4:15pm Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "14 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2026 Sat The Tangle Circle 2:30pm–4:15pm Eldersburg Branch Upcoming Registration will open on May 30, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 14 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness Registration Required Description: Relax and learn the simple, meditative art of Zentangle. Join CZTs Melissa Grim & Barb Szaro in person to relax and create beautiful patterns one stroke at a time. No art experience needed. Disclaimer(s) The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence 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, Online
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2026 Fri American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:00am–3:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2026 Fri American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:00am–3:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Donate blood and save a life. Set up an appointment here.
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor 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 Labor Day Holiday
Sep 19 2026 Sat Carroll Book Festival All Day All Branches Closing Sep 19 2026 Sat Closing Carroll Book Festival All Day 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2026 Wed American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm–4:00pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2026 Wed American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm–4:00pm Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Health and Wellness Description: Donate blood and save a life. Set up an appointment here.
Oct 12 2026 Mon Staff Training All Day All Branches Closing Oct 12 2026 Mon Closing Staff Training All Day Branches: Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite, Online
