Week Calendar

Drop by for a free vision screening for preschool-aged children. Testing covers nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes. Offered in partnership with the Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club.

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.

See a real fire truck up close! Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with the Reese Volunteer Fire Company when they bring a fire truck to the library.

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

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome. 

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Stop by the library to hang out with some of Mo Willem’s most beloved characters, Gerald, aka Elephant, and Piggie, who is, well... a pig! Photo ops and fun abound when these two favorite friends are around!

Join the fun as we celebrate pumpkins with stories, songs, activities, and a craft. This one might be messy, so don't wear your fanciest clothes!

Join us for a hands-on family baking class! We’ll learn to make delicious fluffy Soufflé Pancakes and finish with powdered sugar and toppings. One registration per group, up to four participants.

Join us on this spooky Friday the 13^th (if you dare!) for the Hitchcock classic Psycho.

Stop by the library to hang out with some of Mo Willem’s most beloved characters, Gerald, aka Elephant, and Piggie, who is, well... a pig! Photo ops and fun abound when these two favorite friends are around!

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

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

Join us for this energetic and interactive storytime. Explore your favorite children’s books (and find some new ones) through song, dance, and creative movement!    

This month's selection is The Water Keeper by Charles Martin.

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

The Oyster Stroll may be cancelled, but you can still stop by Exploration Commons to learn about our space and make a free personalized laser-engraved glass to take home fill with your favorite beverage (while supplies last).You'll learn to create

This month's selection is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

What falls in the fall? Leaves! Let's explore these fall beauties as we learn about the science of trees and leaves.

Drop by the library to decorate your 2024 Dare to Dream poster for the contest sponsored by the South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club. All supplies will be provided! Contest exclusively for 11, 12, and 13 year olds. 

Please join the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association as we meet to exchange writing and publishing information and advice.

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.

Are you new to CCPL and want to know more about our programs and services? Maybe you’ve returned to us after a while (thank you!) and would like to relearn our catalog.

This month's title is the 2023 One Maryland One Book selection, There There by Tommy Orange.

Brighten a senior's day with a creative bookmark! Join us and earn service hours by making customized bookmarks to donate to the South Carroll Senior Center's library.

Grab a soft pillow or comfy blanket, and join us for a screening of The Peanuts Movie! Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and friends embark on an epic adventure while Snoopy tracks down the Red Baron, his nemesis.

This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures.

We'll make stamps for the spooky season, decorating cards and other materials with natural materials and found objects! All supplies included.

Please join the Carroll County Critique Group as we meet to discuss our writing efforts and achievements.

Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online! Pre-generated characters will be available, and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used.

Join us for an evening with Richard Chizmar.

Learn the basics to create a 3D avatar and access the 2D T-shirt block in CLO 3D. We will learn how to create a virtual dress for your avatar and show how to send the pattern to the printer to create a real-world sewing pattern.

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

Learn about the types of jewelry you can make with our makerspace technology. We will review the available equipment, selecting appropriate materials, and setting up design files for success.

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.

Pears are an extremely versatile fruit! From hearty fare to light breakfasts to delightful desserts and simple snacks, there are tons of delicious recipes to help you embrace pears year-round!

Learn the necessary basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This is a beginner-level class; you will leave feeling confident about the next steps to take toward sewing your projects.

Observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month with local author Rita Pamplin as she reads selections from her book Dear Cancer. Rita battled cancer before and during COVID-19 and fought back by writing letters directly to her illness.

Calling all teenage fans of trading card games! 

Are you interested in participating in the Battle of the Books? Would you like some additional information about the titles on this year's elementary book list?

Join us to watch the latest and greatest anime with other Taneytown teens! 

Join this friendly crochet group open to 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.

Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun and enjoy stories, music, crafts, play, and being together with friends.

Are you interested in participating in Battle of the Books this year? We'll be talking all about the titles on the elementary book list!

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

What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! Prizes are provided by Bistro 91.

Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register.