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.

Storytime Express

Corky has lost his warm mitten while playing in the snow. Who will find it and what will they do with it? Join us for our winter puppet show and find out!

Corky has lost his warm mitten while playing in the snow. Who will find it and what will they do with it? Join us for our winter puppet show and find out!

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.

Storytime Express

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.

Storytime Express

Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language in this fun, hands-on storytime for the whole family.

Join us for some sweet smelling, bubbly explosions as we create a number of citrus volcanoes. Which fruit do you think will give us the biggest ooze?

Storytime Express

Please join author Cara Sue Achterberg for a discussion of her book Another Good Dog: One Family and Fifty Foster Dogs, a warm and entertaining memoir about what happens when you foster fifty dogs in less than two years―and how the dogs s

Like to paint? Join us to paint a winter candle holder, a snow measuring stick and a snowman or winter themed rock or two. Bring your creativity and we will supply the paint and everything else.

Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

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

Storytime Express

Explore traditional fairy tales with a STEAM twist! We'll incorporate science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math activities to extend the fun! 

Corky has lost his warm mitten while playing in the snow. Who will find it and what will they do with it? Join us for our winter puppet show and find out!

A total lunar eclipse will take place on January 21st. Stop by the branch to celebrate early and learn all about Earth's little pal, the moon! We'll learn about lunar phases, crater impacts, and what we know about the moon so far.

KPet's trained reading dogs provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Every dog enjoys a good story!

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.

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

Join us for a casual musical performance from a local artist.

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.

Your donation could save up to three lives. Sign-up at the Mount Airy Branch Service Desk or at www.redcrossblood.org.  

Join us once a month as we recall fond memories and free-write, creating a journal for others (and ourselves) to enjoy!  Each month holds a different topic.

We will open up space where we can laugh, be silly, and release the splendor of our inner child with our children who are already masters of laughing for no reason!

Get hands-on and create a snowy winter scene in a jar, using paper, clay and fake snow. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

It's never too soon to be thinking about gardening! Join one of our favorite local Master Gardeners as we learn all about what we can do in the cold winter months to prepare our seeds and soil for spring success!

Join us to show off your robot handling skills! A little maze will be set up for the Ev3rstorm robot built from our LEGO® Mindstorms® kit and the fastest robot pilot will win a small prize.

Play among the snow, stars and rain by learning to make special cloud-shaped mobiles with recycled materials, paper cut outs and tissue paper. 

Join us for a make and take craft. All supplies are 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.

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!

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.

Corky has lost his warm mitten while playing in the snow. Who will find it and what will they do with it? Join us for our winter puppet show and find out!

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players, as well as those newer to the game, for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.

Books will be provided except in special circumstances.

TBD

Care for your body and spirit. Skill levels from easy to moderate. Walk-ins are welcome at 6:30 PM if there is room after all registrants are seated.

TAB meeting 1/15/19

Need service hours? Stop in and share your opinions with the library staff about books, music, movies, and programs that you’d like to see at the Taneytown Branch. 

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology.

Corky has lost his warm mitten while playing in the snow. Who will find it and what will they do with it? Join us for our winter puppet show and find out!

Join Caroline Brocato in this friendly crochet group that is open to both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light colored, worsted weight yarn to the class.

Learn basic wire wrapping techniques and make a wire and bead bracelet. Wire, beads, and tools will all be provided. 

Pop on in to our storytime that we've devoted all to popcorn! We will spend time learning at our popcorn sensory table, pop on over to some books and tunes, and then make popcorn maracas to take home.

Join the Teen Advisory Board! Share your opinions and ideas about programs and materials you'd like to see at the Finksburg Branch. Earn service hours while helping your library!

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.

Experience VR technology at the library! Join us after hours for an evening of games, snacks, and exploring virtual reality!

Play a real-life version of Fortnite in the library. Bring a device to play virtual Fortnite in between battles. Parent permission form is required.

Learn about the benefits of various essential oils and make a diffuser bracelet to use them with.

Knitters and crocheters are all welcome to join this semi-monthly gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

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

Whether you are a master or have never played, join us for Chess Club. You can learn the rules of the game, study classic games from history, stretch your brain with chess puzzles, or just sit down and play with friends. 

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.