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Read to a Dog

6:00pm–6:30pm
Kids, 4 - 12
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.

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

Winter Sowing for the Garden

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Description:

Are you dreaming of spring as you browse through seed catalogs?

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

6:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Birth - 8
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
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. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Yoga

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

How Money Works

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Business and Finance
Registration Required
Description:

Start the new year off right with this in-depth and informative program that will help you form the building blocks of financial health.

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 January 8, 2026 @ 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

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

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Help us say thank you to our local community helpers in a special storytime with guests from the Mount Airy Police Department!

Disclaimer(s)

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sensory Sensitive Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Everyone, All Ages
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Storytime

This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

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

Play Baby Play

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 3
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 3 )

Description:

You're invited to a morning playgroup just for little ones! Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play with our toys, practice gross motor skills on our baby obstacle course, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

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
North Carroll Branch
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

Snow, Ice, & Snowmen

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 2 - 5
Taneytown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Taneytown Branch
Room: Taneytown Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 5 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Bundle up for a chilly program about all things cold. We will explore snow and ice and make a cute snowman. Learning stations will help the children engage in creative play and learning. 

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

10:00am–3:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Description:

Give blood and save a life. Set up an appointment or drop in. 

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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am.
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

Club Friendship: Libraries Are for Everyone - Winter Ball

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

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

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!

We love Club Friendship and can't wait for our Winter Ball! Wear some fun dress attire and get ready to boogie down with us!

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

Pairs Cooking: Tiramisu

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on December 26, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

Learn what makes tiramisu an irresistible classic! Participants will learn what tiramisu is and create their very own to take home to share. Registration is for two people.

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

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 "Everyone" group

Superhero Day!

9:00am–4:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
North Carroll Branch
Location: North Carroll Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Join us to make superhero crafts and try out a superhero scavenger hunt.

This event is in the "Adults" group

History of Spying: Part 1

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

This two-part series offers an overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) from World War I to the present. 

It covers three main areas: 

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 "Kids" group

Saturday Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Mount Airy Branch
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

Saturday Adventures

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? 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

Introduction to Arduino

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Classroom
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - Adults )
Adults

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

Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy

12:00pm–1:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.

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

The ABCs of Self Defense

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Mount Airy Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 27, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Would you like to increase your safety awareness in public or private locations? Learn how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations from Carl Minkel, founder and chief instructor of the Taekwondo Arnis Academy.

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.