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Crafternoon

3:30pm–5:30pm
10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Join us for a laid-back crafting session to unwind, explore creativity, and make something beautiful—together.

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

Custom Engraved BBQ Spatulas and BBQ Seasoning

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

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

In this two-part class, we will first be engraving BBQ spatulas with a custom design and then be making BBQ seasoning for your next cookout.

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.

All attendees need to register.

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

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)

5:00pm–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: Sewing
Registration Required
Description:

Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crazy for Crafting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
North Carroll Branch
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting. This month we will be making wine bottle luminaries.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

RoboCavs Robotic Demonstration

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone, All Ages
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:
Come see South Carroll High School's robotics team, the RoboCavs, in action! Join us for this short, interactive program where attendees can see the competition robot and learn how it was designed, built, and programmed by students.
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 22, 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

Q&A with the Small Business Administration

9:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Finksburg Branch
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg 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

Preschool Science: Colors

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 3 - 6
Westminster Branch
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 3 - 6 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Investigate colors with a story, simple science experiments, and hands-on activities.

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 "Adults" group

Yoga with Meditation

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Eldersburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group

Molecular Art

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, 5 - 11
Mount Airy Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 5 - 11 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Description:

Art and science merge in this hands-on science spectacular! Students will be dazzled by chemical reactions, bubble printing experiments, and color explosions to create one-of-a-kind art projects to share with family and friends.

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

Pause for Paws: Therapy Animals for Adults & Seniors

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, 17 - Adults, Adults
Finksburg Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 17 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Live Animals
Registration Required
Description:

Pause for a minute or two with a furry friend! A special quiet hour for adults and seniors to come to de-stress and relax with a therapy animal. Bring a book, bring pictures, and share good memories.

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

ServSafe® Food Handler Course

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, 15 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will close on January 23, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 15 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

The ServSafe® Food Handler course, taught by a Certified ServSafe® Instructor, provides basic food safety knowledge.

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 "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

Murder Mystery Lock-In

6:00pm–8:00pm
11 - 18, Teens
Mount Airy Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 9, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Age Group:
( 11 - 18 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

It’s time to put your detective skills to the test at an after-hours murder mystery! Each participant will become a character in the investigation that will take place throughout the library, but one player's motives are not what they seem…

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

History of Spying: Part 2

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

Puzzle Race

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, 12 - Adults, Adults
North Carroll Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 10, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll 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 "Adults" group
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts
Description:

The library is partnering with the Sykesville Painting Club to offer this workshop. Joyce Blair will be teaching how to paint clouds.

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

Read with a Furry Friend

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, 4 - 17, Teens
Eldersburg Branch
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Live Animals
Description:

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog from My Caring Paws. Research shows that reading to animals can boost children's reading skills 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

Making Customized Chocolate for Valentine's Day

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Exploration Commons
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration will open on January 10, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Location: Exploration Commons
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

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

Customize chocolates for yourself or your valentine in this two-session class! In session one, we'll create our designs in Fusion 360 and learn about the 3D printing process.

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 "Kids" group

Family 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

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.