This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Open Mah Jongg 5:00pm–7:45pm Adults Westminster Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Open Mah Jongg 5:00pm–7:45pm Westminster Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue North Carroll Writers Group 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults North Carroll Branch Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Cancelled North Carroll Writers Group 5:30pm–7:30pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.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.
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
Jan 2 - 18 2026 Hold for Roar like a Lion All Day 1/2–1/18 Finksburg Branch Jan 2 - 18 2026 Hold for Roar like a Lion All Day 1/2–1/18 Library Branch: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Display Case - Left
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 Open 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 Open Registration will close on January 2, 2026 @ 10:00am. 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 "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Book Chat 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Book Chat 1:00pm–2:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "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 Open 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 Open Registration will close on January 2, 2026 @ 1:00pm. 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 "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Writer's Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Taneytown Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Writer's Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Taneytown Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Kids" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Valentine's Crafts with Clay 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 5 Mount Airy Branch Open 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 Open Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 10:00am. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Puzzle Race 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults Taneytown Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "12 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Puzzle Race 10:00am–12:00pm Taneytown Branch Open Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 10:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Taneytown Branch Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 12 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Form a team of up to 4 players and join us for a puzzle race competition! All teams will get the same 500-piece puzzle and race to see which team can assemble it first. 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat The Beatles Story 10:00am–12:00pm Kids, 8 - Adults, Teens, Adults Westminster Branch Open 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 Open Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 10:00am. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Dinner's on Me: Chicken Noodle Soup 1:30pm–3:00pm Teens, 13 - 18 Exploration Commons Open Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "13 - 18" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Dinner's on Me: Chicken Noodle Soup 1:30pm–3:00pm Exploration Commons Open Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 1:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Exploration Commons Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen Age Group: Teens ( 13 - 18 ) Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Payment Required Description: Hey, teens, let's meet in the kitchen to prepare a new recipe that will impress your family and friends. Improve your independent cooking skills with hands-on experience in the kitchen. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Pottery in the Afternoon: Clay Heart Art 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults Mount Airy Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "16 - Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Pottery in the Afternoon: Clay Heart Art 2:00pm–3:30pm Mount Airy Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens ( 16 - Adults ) Adults Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts Registration Required Description: Valentine’s Day is next month! Wouldn’t you like to make something special for that special someone? Join us as we make clay heart art with a professional local potter and teacher. You’ll absolutely fall in love with your creation! 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat Dungeons & Dragons Winter Adventure 2:00pm–4:00pm 11 - 18, Teens Finksburg Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "11 - 18" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Dungeons & Dragons Winter Adventure 2:00pm–4:00pm Finksburg Branch Open Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Finksburg Branch Room: Finksburg Small Meeting Room Age Group: ( 11 - 18 ) Teens Program Type: Fun and Games Registration Required Description: Calling brave heroes for a quest in Dungeons & Dragons! Whether this is your first adventure or your twentieth, join us for an afternoon of fantastic deeds! 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Kids, Birth - 8 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 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 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 8 Westminster Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 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 ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 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 5 2026 Mon Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Birth - 24 Months North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Read and Play 10:00am–11:00am North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 24 Months ) Program Type: Storytime Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize. 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 5 2026 Mon Play and Explore 10:30am–11:30am Kids, Birth - 5 Eldersburg Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Play and Explore 10:30am–11:30am Eldersburg Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Eldersburg Branch Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 5 ) Program Type: Fun and Games Description: Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available. 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 5 2026 Mon Let's Move! 11:00am–11:30am Kids, Birth - 8 Mount Airy Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - 8" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Let's Move! 11:00am–11:30am Mount Airy Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: Mount Airy Branch Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( Birth - 8 ) Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles! 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, 3 - 6 North Carroll Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "3 - 6" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Alphabet Train 11:00am–12:00pm North Carroll Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Location: North Carroll Branch Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids ( 3 - 6 ) Program Type: Storytime Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers 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.
