Week Calendar

Infants and young babies who are crawlers/pre-walkers and their caregivers are invited to this laid-back, gentle program to enjoy nursery rhymes and stories together as we start baby's love of reading and begin to build literacy skills, all f

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.

Staff from the Carroll County Department of Social Services will be available to share community resources and DSS services; offer application assistance for SNAP, TCA, MA, and more; and assist with child support services. 

Join us for a friendly group gathering to practice speaking English. This program, led by a partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County, is geared toward adults who are English language learners.  

Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!

Do you love to play games? Do you like a challenge? Join us to try out several fun mini-games.

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

Explore invaluable career resources at Carroll County Workforce Development's pop-up event. Discover free training opportunities, learn how to connect with employers, and receive personalized support to revamp your resume.

A dance party for our youngest crowd! Dress up or get comfy for a silly hour of dancing and singing!

Come see Ryan the Bug Man and his amazing collection of live and carefully preserved bugs! Learn all about the colors of the bugs in our world and get a chance to touch the bugs too.

Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods?

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

Child car safety seats can be very challenging and confusing to install. The Carroll County Health Department will perform car seat safety checks and assist families to ensure they use child seats correctly. 

Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for a movement-filled adventure!

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!

Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods?

Join us for an interactive storytime where we're learning through movement. We'll explore books, rhymes, and songs with lots of wiggles and giggles!

Author Michael Muller will be doing a Mirabelle puppet show and reading a Mirabelle book. He will be signing books at this event.

From the origins of ballet, theater, and mime, through the classical era of princesses and tutus, to the contemporary field of ballet that is popular today, Carroll County's Ballet Embody demonstrates the many facets of this art form!

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Join the fun as we explore different sizes and types of bubbles with Little Jon in this fun, interactive program. See volcano bubbles, smoke bubbles, and get surrounded by a giant bubble!

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Join us for our Summer Lunchtime Performance series and kick off Westminster Pride featuring Pet Names.

CCPL's Taneytown Branch will partner with Carroll County Public Schools and the US Department of Agriculture to provide free summer meals for kids and teens. There is no enrollment or cost; meals will be served from 12 PM until 1 PM.

Unleash your creativity and build whatever you can imagine. We provide the bricks; you bring the creativity. 

Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

Please only register for one of the four classes.  Duplicates will be cancelled.

Join us for active fun with the parachute and stretchy band, just like you do in elementary school recess! Kids will enjoy teamwork games, movement, and laughter in this high-energy program designed to get everyone moving and having fun.

Join us for a creative, hands-on program where you become the designer. Turn a pair of white canvas sneakers into a wearable piece of art using Sharpie markers, rubbing alcohol, and your imagination.

Is summer vacation too hot to handle? Cool off with Water Balloon Wednesdays! Be prepared for a splash, and bring your own towel! The program is weather-dependent. 

Meet K9 Officer Trigger and his partner PFC Echols from the Taneytown Police Department! Learn about what K9 Trigger does on the job and after his work hours, and see him in action as he shows off his skills. 

The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area will be hosting another US 250^th Convening. Join us for planning discussions and updates from Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties.

Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available to help with your family history research. Please contact volunteers at info@ccgsmd.org to schedule a time if you require CCGS Staff assistance.

Do you like crafts, games, and a challenge? Then join us for a craft version of Chopped.

Come join us for a creative and exploratory first introduction to music! This program will incorporate piano playing, boomwhackers and rhythm instruments while teaching children the basics of pitch, patterns, and rhythm.

They light up our summer evenings and create a sense of wonder and awe.

Create a summer-inspired, beachy slime.

How fast can you puzzle? Come with a group or be grouped with other players as we find out who can put a 500-piece puzzle together the fastest! Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for an afternoon of painting at the library. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided. 

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

This month's selection is A Dog's Courage by W. Bruce Cameron. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. Participants may paint their canvas in the library or take a kit home. Canvases will be available while supplies last.

Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. Participants may paint their canvas in the library or take a kit home. Canvases will be available while supplies last.

Rescheduled from 7/12.  If previously registered, please confirm your registration or cancellation.  Attendees will be paired together to make a batch of the viral Dubai Chocolate Bars.

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.

Lippan art is a traditional Indian mixed media artwork done using mud and mirrors. It is native to the state of Gujarat in northern India. It is done using materials locally available in the region, like a mixture of clay and mirrors.

Code with Pepper, CCPL's social humanoid robot! Program Pepper to strike up a conversation using the drag-and-drop interface, Choregraphe. No previous coding experience is required.

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn how to sew a channel into a full-lined reversible bag and insert a drawstring that will close the bag.

Welcome to the exciting world of reverse engineering! Learn how to reconstruct and modify existing parts using basic measuring tools and Onshape, a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling software.

Join us for an evening of fun and fitness in this beginner's line dancing class. We suggest bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the class. 

Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

Please only register for one of the four classes.  Duplicates will be cancelled.

Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

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.

Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome.

Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill various simple tasks.

Create your own fanciful bread art using fresh focaccia dough, veggies, and herbs.

Please only register for one of the four classes.  Duplicates will be cancelled.

Join us for an evening of movie magic and a snack. We will be watching Wicked; the film is rated PG.

Please bring your own bottle of water to enjoy with our salty popcorn.

Tickets cost $40 and include the author talk, a signed copy of Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine, and a recipe demonstration.

In partnership with Carroll County Public Library, we invite current Friends of CCPL and prospective Friends to join us for an evening to celebrate reading and share the joy of books with others.

Our society shuns talking about death and dying, even though we will all eventually die. Join us as we openly discuss and explore our mortality. Our goal is to destigmatize discussions about death and dying.

Join us for this beginner-friendly crochet class to create a curly scarf. All supplies will be provided. This is a two-part class.

Christine Brennan's latest book, On Her Game, is a news-making and electrifying portrait of sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark, whose dramatic ascendance in college basketball and now in the WNBA has captured the attention of media and fans

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.

Postcrossing brings people around the world together through the sending and receiving of postcards. Every postcard is a window to the world and a lesson to be learned.

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.

Smart and sassy, Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? Should she take the long road or the shortcut through the woods?