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.

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.  

This program is for those completing the final step of our online embroidery machine certification training. You must complete the online training and pass the quiz before registering.

Attendees will learn how to take a physical sewing pattern and digitize it for various uses. 

Join Fun-In-It Storytelling as they present Jon Sciezka's The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

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

Join us for a friendly and informal group gathering to practice speaking Spanish together. This program is for intermediate and advanced-level Spanish speakers. A partner from The Literacy Council of Carroll County will lead this program.

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 This writing group allows beginners, unpublished, and published writers to network, learn, vent, and feel inspired to move to the next level.

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.

Join Fun-In-It Storytelling as they present Jon Sciezka's The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Join us for our August film, the delightful romantic comedy The Awful Truth, starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.

An inclusive visit with book-loving therapy dogs for people and children of all abilities. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages.

Memory Lane Playback is an interactive form of improvisational theatre that invites audience members to share stories we act out. Attendees will participate in improvisational theatre through stories shared by the group.

Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

School is starting, and life seems to always get busier, whether or not we have kids! If you’re looking for a quick plant-based meal that you can make during the busiest of weeks, try a tofu curry!

Are you a retiree or an older adult who enjoys making crafts? If so, then please join us for a monthly group session where you'll create something different to take home or share.

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.

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Tickets are $60 each and include luncheon and a signed copy of A Dog in Georgia by Lauren Grodstein.

Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Writers Association as we discuss our writing efforts.

This month's selection is Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.

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 a variety of simple tasks.

This is an adult and child program. Each child will paint their own canvas and can bring one adult to paint a canvas. All materials will be provided; one canvas per person.

Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group as we discuss our writing efforts. 

Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Learn about various fabric stabilizers and how to sew different stitches, including sewing in a straight line.

Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare.

Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

Join us for a casual, bi-weekly stitching club. All needle-crafters are welcome!

Learn the basics to feel comfortable using a sewing machine. This introductory-level class includes the EC sewing machine certification necessary for many other classes and/or independent sewing machine use in the makerspace.

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 or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Find out how to maximize your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are transitioning to Medicare.

Learn how to print-and-cut with the Epilog Fusion Pro. We will explore how the Epilog's IRIS™ Camera Registration System works to for extremely precise cutting and engraving.

Bake delicious classic lemon bars from scratch. Each participant will make a batch to take home and enjoy.

Join us for a friendly game of American Mah Jongg. We welcome experienced players and newer players for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Join us for an evening poetry reading with Archer O'Brien. A PhD candidate at Mount Saint Mary's University, Archer O'Brien has dealt with cerebral palsy from birth.

Learn the basics of music creation with an intro to FL Studio and a look into a few of the unique features of our own Roland FP-90X keyboard.

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.

Is your summer garden overflowing with beautiful blooms? Would you like to do more with that grocery store bouquet? Join us as we create our own decorative flower frog made from clay that sits on top of a vase or mason jar.

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while enjoying excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews book club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us in sharing good books and ideas.

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.

Few citizens of the early days of our republic recorded their experiences outside of pension applications; Samuel Dewees, a long-time resident of Carroll County, was an exception. During his lifetime, he published his autobiography of the eve

Transform glass yogurt containers into something useful and beautiful. All supplies will be provided — you only need to bring your creativity!

Get ready for some football! Learn the fundamentals with Coach Dave Ferguson, Century High School Head Varsity Football Coach, as he explains the basics of football.