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Engraved Paper Gift Bags

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons - Epilog Fusion Pro Laser - 48"
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines
Registration Required
Description:

Laser Certification Required! Join us for a quick pop-up class to engrave paper gift bags. Each participant will get two gift bags (5" x 3" x 8.5") to engrave on our laser. Great practical practice to keep your laser skills fresh!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Oreo Cookie Mix and Mingle

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

You're invited to an Oreo showdown! Join us for a lighthearted mix and mingle as we put our taste buds to the test.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Transitioning to Medicare Part 2

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Online
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Location: Online
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mah Jongg

5:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.

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

ASL Practice Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for our ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Club! We will have conversational games and prompts to help keep your skills up. All fluency 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

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

All Aboard the Polar Express

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, 2 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance, Storytime
Description:

Storyteller Beth Rebert’s delightful presentation of this heartwarming holiday tale will enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

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
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 4:30pm.
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 "Adults" group

North Carroll Writers Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Cancelled
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

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Multi-Bottle Tote Bag

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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 how to work with different-weight fabrics and sew a boxed corner.

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

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
North Carroll Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required

The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults of all abilities, along with support staff, to join us for games, crafts, music, and more in a sensory-friendly 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

Card Kit Crafty Box Demo

2:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Curious as to what is included in a card kit crafty box and how to use it? Staff will be on hand to demonstrate how to use the stamps, tools, and other supplies that are included in a card kit box.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Line Dancing with Lori

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Westminster Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for 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. 

All attendees need to register.

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

Create a Personalized Wood Holiday Ornament

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Description:

Create a simple wood ornament with personalized text on our Epilog Fusion Pro laser. We'll learn some of the basics of using Adobe Illustrator and the shape builder tool, and then you'll watch your ornament being laser cut.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hooks & Needles

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:

Bring your crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any other portable project to the library to work alongside other crafters. Get out of the house and enjoy some company while you stitch a few more rows.

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

Papercraft Studio

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Interested in meeting other scrapbookers, card makers, and papercraft people? Attend our monthly session on second Thursdays to work on and finish projects, share ideas and layouts, share or exchange supplies, and have 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Carroll 250: Patriots of Carroll County - Normand Bruce

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

Join us as local historian John Laycock discusses the story of Normand Bruce, his enduring legacy in Carroll County, and the foundation of Bruceville, where Myrtle Hill, the home he built in the 1760s, still stands.

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

Q&A with the Small Business Administration

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses.

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

Sensory Sensitive PAWS to Read

10:45am–11:45am
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 10:45am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Snacks & Conversations: Reading Recommendations

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Calling all readers! Do you have a bestie book that you want to talk about but don’t have the audience? We’re “hear” for you! Recommend your favorite title in a friendly conversational setting. A fun group activity will also take place.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mah Jongg

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

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

Intro to Laser Cutting

1:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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 beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookie Decorating Fun

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Westminster Branch
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Unleash your creativity one cookie at a time!

Disclaimer(s)

Only adults need to register.

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

Pairs Cook: Seaside Fish Stew

10:30am–11:30am
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

In this class, each pair will make a pot of hot and hearty fish stew. This is an easy and quick way to make fish and is a great source of vitamin B12, niacin, and protein. We will enjoy our lunch together with a side of crusty bread.

Disclaimer(s)

Only adults need to register.

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.