Week Calendar

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.

Celebrate the joys of music with instruments, dancing, bean bags, streamers, and more! 

Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of the equipment and software available.

Our regular, theme-based storytime with a twist and a stretch and maybe a yoga pose! There will be an age appropriate story, songs and a learning activity along with the opportunity to get up and get moving!

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of the equipment and software available.

Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of the equipment and software available.

A one-of-a-kind holiday event! Enjoy activities, crafts, music, and snacks as we come together to share our holiday spirit with you and your family.

Learn about birds we see in winter through activities, games and crafts.

Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of the equipment and software available.

University of Maryland Extension’s Carroll County STEM Agent, Amber Murphy, will be hosting a hygiene program for children.

A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative-movement.

Problems with writer's block? Want to write a book, but don't know how to get started? Local author Rev. Dr. K. Helms will take participants through creative writing exercises to improve their process and get them on their way.

Calling all babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups! Join Katie Garner from Syke’d Music for a fun, interactive Music Together^Ⓡ demo class.

Have you always dreamed of attending the Yule Ball in Harry Potter’s magical world? Are you itching to dress up in your finest robes, dresses, or just your finest pair of jeans?

Take some time out during this busy season to relax and enjoy a concert of holiday music with local violin performer and teacher Heather Keller.  Heather received her music performance degrees from Temple University and enjoys teaching studen

Looking for a quilting group? Interested in learning how to quilt? Join the Busy Bee Quilt Guild every month for some quilting fun!

Join us for holiday fun with Santa! He'll be visiting the library and handing out candy canes to children. We will provide coloring sheets and hand stamps. Feel welcome to bring cameras, if desired.

This class in the Hatha Yoga tradition is suitable for many different levels and abilities. Therapeutic elements of yoga will be included. The class ends with a deep relaxation Yoga Nidra.

Gearing up for the holidays? Make a festive holiday craft to keep or give to someone special. All supplies will be provided.

Join us as local financial advisor, Matt Colender, provides insight into what happens when the paychecks stop upon retirement. We’ll examine how to budget for retirement expenses and your potential sources of retirement income.

Paint and scissors and glue, oh my! It’s time to create your very own masterpieces that can be used for holiday gifts! Please dress to get messy.

Explore your money values and habits and learn how to create manageable financial goals. Develop your spending plan to keep your money!

Create a cozy marker for your favorite winter read! All supplies will be provided.

Learn about the folk traditions surrounding the hammered dulcimer while listening to captivating music played by Rob Caswell. 

Build and decorate your own graham cracker gingerbread house with icing and candy for a holiday decoration or treat. All materials will be provided.

Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of the equipment and software available.

Join us for an afternoon playgroup just for preschoolers. Come enjoy a festive space where you and your child can explore and play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and socialize with others.

Calling all Elephant and Piggie friends! Join us as we read, sing, play, and pretend to be Elephant and Piggie...in a book!

Learn how to use the library's 3D printer to make cool holiday ornaments! We'll show you how to make a 3D model and print your creation after the program for you to pick up. 

Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.

A weekly after-school program with a snack, craft/game/tech time, and homework assistance. Parachute games! Minute-to-Win-It Challenges! A different activity every week!

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to make the most of your Medicare health benefits. This seminar focuses on Medicare Supplement/Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.

Want a fun place to wrap gifts out of view of prying eyes?

Nothing says you care like a handmade card or decoration. Join us for an evening of handcrafting cards and gifts that you can give to some of the special people in your life, or keep for yourself!

Make a gift for someone special this holiday season. All supplies provided.  

Join the Teen Advisory Board. Share your opinions and ideas about programs and materials you'd like to see at out our branch. Plus earn service hours.

Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled meeting to learn how you can become a leader in your library. But it's not all work and no play; we'll provide plenty of snacks and games too!

Care for body and spirit. Easy to moderate in skill level.

See our laser cutter in action as we use it to create a variety of holiday ornaments. Art supplies will be on hand so you can customize the ornaments for a loved one. No prior experience necessary.

The Bereavement Support Group will focus on counseling those who have lost someone close to them. This group is open to all grieving people in the community.

Please join us to share your ideas, patterns, books, and tips. A great time to visit and work on your latest projects.

...for Christmas tree ribbon ornaments. Create a beautiful ornament that even Martha Stewart would envy. All materials provided.

Ring in the holidays with the Grace Bible Church Children's Bell Choir as they play traditional seasonal music.Come enjoy the festive sounds of the season.

Do you love trivia? If so, join us at Bistro 91 in Finksburg for an evening of showing off your useful and useless knowledge. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Teams of up to five can sign up by registering online.

Do you love trivia? If so, join us at Bistro 91 in Finksburg for an evening of showing off your useful and useless knowledge. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Teams of up to five can sign up by registering online.

Experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session in this inwardly focused yoga class.

Beginners, please bring a light colored, worsted weight yarn, and a size 8 needle to the class. If you know how to knit, please come and bring your project.

This gentle yoga class, taught by Rebecca Berg, is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop his or her own yoga practice.

Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children as well as help with emotional and social skills.