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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Painting Flip-Flop Key Chain

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

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

We are getting ready for summer by making colorful flip-flop key chains using the easy and relaxing diamond painting method. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Description:

Join us for an exciting series of five classes from the Business Department of Carroll Community College. 

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.

Mah Jongg Practice & Play

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Westminster Branch
Registration
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

If you have experience with Mah Jongg, either from our 101 Class or from playing a little bit, come on over and practice with us. This session is meant for beginners, but experienced players are welcome to assist.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Town Hall

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Make your voice heard in the future of the library. Hear an update on the library's strategic planning process so far and tell us what matters most to you. Families welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Practice Group

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.  

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.

Yoga with Meditation

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Registration
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes students of all levels. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Practice Circle

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

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.

Design and Engrave: Gift Box

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, Laser and CNC Machines
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

Customize your own gift box design on our Epilog Fusion Pro Engraver. 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.

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.

Book Chat

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

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.

Community Town Hall

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Make your voice heard in the future of the library. Hear an update on the library's strategic planning process so far and tell us what matters most to you. Families welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writer's Circle

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is 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. 

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

Community Star Party

8:30pm - 10:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Registration
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Description:

Join Dr. Todd and Anna Rosenfeld of The Sky Plus for an evening of star gazing using a research-grade telescope! Experience the wondrous night sky while having all your questions answered by an expert in astrophysics.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Town Hall

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Exploration Commons
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Make your voice heard in the future of the library. Hear an update on the library's strategic planning process so far and tell us what matters most to you. Families welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

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

The Joys and Challenges of Beekeeping

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Jennifer Munch's grandfather kept bee hives and her grandmother always had a dish of honeycomb on the table. In 2015, Jennifer decided to add beekeeping to her projects around her farm.

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.

Human Library

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

A Human Library is a safe space where human "Books" share their stories with "Readers" who attend the event.

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

Learn to Paint: Watercolor Card

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Westminster Branch
Registration
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Paint a beautiful watercolor card using cotton swabs. The cards will include envelopes for gifting to someone you love. Our theme will be “April Showers Bring May Flowers”! All supplies are provided.

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.

Read with a Furry Friend

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, 4 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
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. 

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

Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal!

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's All Fun & Games to Me

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 

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 Knitters Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

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.

Senior Planet: Streaming & Smart TVs

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Registration
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Every day, more and more people are “cutting the cord” and canceling their cable subscriptions.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

Cooking for Wellness: Turkey Tacos

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Payment
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a heart-healthy taco recipe that utilizes ingredients native to Mexico. This will be followed by a presentation on heart health and stroke awareness with a registered dietitian and registered nurse.

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

My Important Person and Me Paint Party

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kids, 5 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

This is perfect for pairs – whether it's you and your grown-up, your best friend, or a sibling. Together, you’ll each paint one half of a canvas. When completed, your two pieces will form a single work of art representing your connection.

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 Adobe Photoshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Registration
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Adobe Software, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description:

Learn the basic features of Adobe Photoshop. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!