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Needle Little Klatch?

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters 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.

Holiday Sewing: Reversible Stocking

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Make a reversible holiday stocking in this class. Get further acquainted with the sewing machine and basic sewing tools. In this class, you will learn about:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Diamond Painting

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

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.

Inside Out 2 and Tie-Dye

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

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

Join us for a screening of Inside Out 2 while creating colorful tie-dye items inspired by the movie's vibrant emotions! The film is rated PG.

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.

North Carroll Writers Group

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Line Dancing with Lori

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Registration
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. 

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 "Adults" group.

Ruscus Wreath

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Registration
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Learn how to braid Ruscus stems to form a wreath for hanging outside or inside during the holiday season. These long-lasting greens create a beautiful and unusual holiday decoration.

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 "Adults" group.

Writing Group

9:15am - 1:00pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Writers of all levels and genres are invited to join our weekly writing group. It is a flexible, drop-in, stay-as-long-as-you-like environment.

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.

Mount Airy Knitters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels 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.

Intermediate Laser Cutting: Designing Custom Puzzles

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Description:

In this intermediate-level laser design class, we will demonstrate and teach users how to design their custom-cut puzzles using different tools in Adobe Illustrator and Epilog's laser cutting software. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Creations: Design and Engrave a Gift Box

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. Participants will create their own designs using images and text in Adobe Illustrator. You will leave with a beautifully engraved gift box, perfect for any occasion.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books and Brews Book Club: The Guest List

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while enjoying excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews book club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us in sharing good books and ideas.

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

The Historical Society of Mount Airy Presents: Then and Now

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Learn about the history of some of Mount Airy's famous landmarks with a look at how they have changed over the years. If you are a lover of local Maryland history, then this is the program for you!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

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.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
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 "Adults" group.

To Be Read: Jasmine Mas

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 61
Description:

The overnight viral sensation, Blood of Hercules, for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Sarah A. Parker, is a sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from bestselling author Jasmine Mas.

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.

A Christmas Carol Tarot

6:45pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Registration
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:

What does the new year hold for you? Learn a tarot spread based on Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. Review and reflect on the past year and see what’s in store for the new year.

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.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, 10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Online
Registration
Virtual Event
Location: Online
Age Group:
Kids ( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
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 "Adults" group.

North Carroll Writers Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Bring your writing, works-in-progress, or works-in-thought. This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

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.

Holiday Sewing: Reversible Stocking

10:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Sewing
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

Make a reversible holiday stocking in this class. Get further acquainted with the sewing machine and basic sewing tools. In this class, you will learn about:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

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

Yule Log

10:30am - 2:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to make a Yule Log, also called a Buche de Noel. This traditional holiday dessert features a chocolate cake with whipped cream filling, which is rolled and decorated to look like a log!

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 "Adults" group.

Crafty Activities for Seniors

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Registration
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Are you a retiree or an older adult who enjoys making crafts? If so, join us for a monthly group session where we'll get creative with various fun and easy materials! Meet other craft lovers and exchange ideas along the way.

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 "Adults" group.
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
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 The Wishing Bridge by Viola Shipman.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Greens

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Westminster Branch
Registration
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Make and take a holiday swag for your door or mailbox. Carroll Garden Club will supply fresh greens and instructions. Bring accessories (pinecones, ribbon, etc.) and a pair of pruning shears.

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.