Week Calendar

A special storytime just for preschoolers! Activities will promote pre-reading and school-readiness skills in preparation for kindergarten. Adult caregivers are welcome.

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.

Drop by CCPL's Finksburg Branch for a free vision screening. The screening for preschool-aged children will test for nearsightedness, farsightedness, unequal focusing, and differences in the power of the eyes.

Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We’ll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills.

Join us for fun, not-too-scary stories followed by a costume parade.

Join the fun as we explore pumpkins through crafts, stories, and fun! Costumes welcome.

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We’ll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

THE SKY IS FALLING! Or, at least, that’s what Chicken Little thinks. It’s Chicken Little’s first trip to the big city to visit Corky the Penguin!

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.

A little push, a twist, a turn. Keep those little fingers busy and experiment in our library Tinkertown. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity.

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

Members of our Teen Advisory Board will present a sleepover-themed storytime this week!

Join this fun-filled family cooking class and discover the art of sushi rolling with easy-to-follow techniques. We will create three delicious maki rolls and a hand roll.

Are you looking to make new friends and have valuable social experiences for your little one? Join us for our new weekly playgroup!

It's Halloween! Dress up in a costume and come hear spooky stories, sing spooky songs, and make a witch's brew!

In this hands-on class, participants will work in pairs to make a delicious tomato soup and a better-than-basic grilled cheese. Ideal for beginning cooks!

Put on your favorite costume, bring a sack to collect goodies, and join us for trick-or-treating at the library!

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!    

Like to crochet?  Wanting to learn but not sure where to start?  Join us for a weekly roundtable of crochet, conversation, and fun. Feel free to bring a snack or lunch. All experience levels are welcome. 

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

Sykesville Painting Club (SPC) will present this pastel workshop taught by Karen Peck.

South Carroll High School drama students will be previewing their production of the classic musical Wizard of Oz at the library! Join us for singing, dancing, and more!

This educational program will teach you how to keep yourself, your identity, and your money safe and will cover current scams and strategies for avoiding them.

Send comfort to some cuddly kittens and puppies as we create blankets to donate to the Humane Society of Carroll County. All materials and instruction will be provided during this in-house program. No sewing is required!

Discover the art of sushi rolling with easy-to-follow techniques. We will create three delicious maki rolls and one hand roll. This class will skip the raw fish and utilize vibrant vegetables and precooked ingredients in our rolls.

Join Ted Zaleski and Lory Hierstetter from the local podcast Two Sides to the Story for an epic event: Two Sides to the Plate. Ted and Lory will tell their stories while cooking memory-making dishes.

We love hosting our family and friends during the holidays, but sometimes they forget to use a coaster. Problem solved!

This class will focus on the preparation of models for 3D printing; we will be working with the primary slicing software that we use at Exploration Commons to demonstrate proper supporting techniques and strategic optimization for printing differe

THE SKY IS FALLING! Or, at least, that’s what Chicken Little thinks. It’s Chicken Little’s first trip to the big city to visit Corky the Penguin!

If you enjoy reading poetry, chances are you enjoy writing it, too! Please stop by for a monthly, informal poetry journal writing group where we’ll share a cup of tea and write poetry. All experience levels are welcome.

Send your stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover! Drop off your stuffed animal friend at CCPL's Eldersburg Branch between 2:30 and 4:30 PM so they can spend a fun night at the library.

Join us for a free, virtual movie screening of God Knows Where I Am, a powerful PBS documentary. The body of a homeless woman is found in an abandoned New Hampshire farmhouse.

Are you a middle-schooler looking to discuss books with your peers? Then join us in our new middle school book club! We'll discuss a new book each month, switching between regular and graphic novels. 

Let's get excited about reading! Come along on our journey as we explore amazing stories together! 

Customize a lazy Susan just in time for holiday dinners! We will be engraving rotating turntables that can be used at dinners, parties, and more. Registration includes up to two attendees per project (1 customized turntable per group).

Interested in learning Python but don't know where to start? Join us for an introductory look at the Python programming language, resources for learning, and a general open discussion about programming.

Second in our Spices & Herbs series. This class will focus on black pepper's sourcing, flavors, and varieties. We will taste various forms of black pepper and evaluate them using flavor descriptors.

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.

Channel your inner Sid from Toy Story - take apart old toys and reassemble them in wacky ways to make something new!

Calling all teens with a love of the library! Help us plan teen programming and influence our teen collections. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We’ve got those too! 

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 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 volunteering virtually at the library?

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.

Join us for an evening of Minecrafting on the library servers! We’ll also explore the world of Minecraft through activities and games.

Join us for an evening of Minecrafting on the library servers! We’ll also explore the world of Minecraft through activities and games.

Are you an expert chess player or interested in learning? Compete and learn new skills at our monthly chess club! New and experienced chess players are welcome. 

Join us for a ghost presentation and stroll through Westminster to visit our local ghosts and legends. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Registrants will be contacted with updates in the event of bad weather.

All experience levels are welcome to participate in this forty-five-minute hatha yoga practice. In class, we will explore beginner-level asanas (comfortable stretching) and mindful movements designed to support your well-being on many levels.

Experience the night sky through a research-grade telescope. Marvel at the views of Jupiter, Saturn, Ring Nebulae, globular star clusters, and other wonders. No pets, please.