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This event is in the "21 and older" group

Custom Wine Glass and Tasting

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, 21 and older
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on April 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Adults
21 and older

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

On day one of this class, we will learn some of the basics of the laser's rotary tool to create a design and engrave it onto stemless wine glasses. On day two, we will do wine tasting 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 "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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

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

Coyote Tales Puppet Show

6:30pm–7:15pm
Kids, 3 - 12
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 12 )

Program Type: Puppet Show
Registration Required
Description:

Poor Coyote has a nose for trouble. Wherever he goes, he always seems to find it.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - 17
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: Service Learning Hours
Description:

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Earn service hours while making friends, beautifying the library, and planning programs!

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: Lee Adams

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Description:
Presented by Park Books on Main and Carroll County Public Library. 

An author talk will be followed by a book signing. Lee will be in conversation with fellow author Bradley James.

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

Youth Community Service Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, 12 - 18
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 18 )

Program Type: Service Learning Hours
Description:

Connect with your community and earn service learning hours while collaborating on projects that will benefit Eldersburg and beyond. Our current project is to create centerpieces for the dining room tables at Oakland Manor.

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

Pajama Party Storytime

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities 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 "Everyone" group

April is Poetry Month at Mount Airy!

All Day
Everyone, All Ages
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Did you know April is Poetry Month? Celebrate the month at Mount Airy with puzzles, journal prompts, blackout poetry, and magnetic word boards in our magazine reading area. Sit back and read at your leisure.

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 "Everyone" group

Can You Find Gnome-E-O?

All Day
Everyone, All Ages
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Our friend Gnome-E-O has arrived just in time for baseball season for the month of April at CCPL's North Carroll Branch. Stop by the library often to see if you can find Gnome-E-O's hiding spot!

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 "Kids" group

Move & Groove Storytime

9:30am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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

Ready, Set, School!

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, 3 - 6
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime

An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

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

Family Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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

Read and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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

Read and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown 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 "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 "Kids" group

Move & Groove Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

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

Read and Play

11:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy 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. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Preschool Move and Learn

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 3 - 6
Taneytown Branch
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations.

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

Twos and Threes Together

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 2 - 3
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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

Healthy & Fast Weeknight Dinner

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Discover an easy, high-protein meal, Fish en Papillote, that uses a simple cooking technique that keeps fish tender and flavorful.

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

Diamond Art Butterfly Plant Stake

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, 14 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 14 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Gardening and Environment
Registration Required
Description:

Try your hand at diamond painting by making a small project to take home. Combining the concepts of mosaic art and paint-by-numbers, diamond painting uses tiny round resin beads on an adhesive base to create a glittering final product. 

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

Strategy Games

4:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Please drop in anytime between the hours listed and learn or teach a game. Most strategic games take between 1.5 to 3 hours to play. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
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. All levels welcome.