Upcoming Events

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults, Adults
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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.

Chef Stories: Mediterranean Meatballs with Ötzi Chefs
Exploration Commons
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Join guest chefs Dom and Stephanie Greco from Ötzi Mediterranean Market & Eatery as they share the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean. In this hands-on class, we’ll prepare flavorful meatball recipes and explore the ingredients, techniques, and stories that make them special. 

NOTE: Children ages 11–14 can register only if a supervising adult is also registered for the program. One adult may supervise up to three children. All attendees, adults and children, must register. 

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Kids
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 6 - 11
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for kids, so join us to show you're the best player your age in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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CCPL's Taneytown Branch is holding a Super Smash Bros. tournament for teens, so join us to show you're the best player in town! There will be no prizes, just glory for the winner!

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board
Westminster Branch
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Gentle Yoga
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Gentle Yoga is a slower-paced, calming style of yoga that focuses on relaxation, ease of movement, and mindfulness. Class will include basic postures, gentle stretching and exploration of the breath and body connection. Students are encouraged to bring a yoga mat if they have one and wear comfortable clothing. Studio mats will be available if a person does not have one. 

Monday Makers
Taneytown Branch
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Join us to make something new and creative. Instructions will be limited so you can experiment with the materials provided.

Quick Dinner Series: Shepherd's Pie
Exploration Commons
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Attendees will work alongside another guest to create Shepherd's Pie. We'll layer beef and cheesy potatoes in this baked meal. 

Mah Jongg 101
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: Adults
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In this introductory class, you will learn the basics of this ancient and challenging tile game. We will follow the National Mah Jongg League rules of play. Exercise your brain while having great fun!

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Tom Lake
North Carroll Branch
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.

Infant Lapsit Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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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 from the comfort of their favorite grownup's lap.

Is your little one starting to walk and is more wiggly and active? Check out our Read and Play programs Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 9:30 AM! 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Create, Explore, and More: Giant Games
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 8 - 13
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Join us to try out giant versions of games including Jenga, checkers, tic-tac-toe, and more.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Rainbow Recess
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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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.

Diverse Voices Book Club: Memiors by Rex Ogle
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. For August, participants can choose a memoir written by Rex Ogle. Titles include Free Lunch, Punching Bag, Road Home, or Abuela, Don't Forget Me. The author will join us virtually for this month's discussion. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL's Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

Introduction to Arduino
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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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. The Arduino platform makes working with microcontrollers easy, fun, and offers a way to get started in electronics. Join us for a workshop where we'll explore various beginner Arduino projects using components from the Arduino education kits available for use in the makerspace.

Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Mount Airy Teen Advisory Board
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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Calling all teens with a love of the library! Earn service hours while making friends, beautifying the library, and planning programs!

If this is your first time joining us, please print and complete a copy of the volunteer application.

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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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. 

Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Move & Groove Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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This energetic storytime encourages creative movement and dance to help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness while fostering a love of stories.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Water Balloon Wednesdays
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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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. 

WILD about Wildflowers: Daytime Hike at Piney Run Park
Offsite
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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Join us at the Piney Run Nature Center for a daytime hike led by a naturalist! Identify and learn about wild plant life in Piney Run, then return to the Nature Center's yurt to make wildflower seed bombs and pressed flower bookmarks!

Please note that this is an offsite event at Piney Run Park. Please plan to meet at the Nature Center by 1 PM for the hike.

Messy Art
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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What are we making? Whatever you want-and it's going to be beautiful! And messy! Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

Risky Business: Fraud and Scam Prevention
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Sometimes it can be overwhelming understanding cybersecurity and how to protect ourselves from cyber threats. In this seminar, learn best practices for identifying and handling cyber incidents such as fraud, scams, and more. Presented by the Carroll County Technology Council and the Carroll County Sheriff's Department.

Westminster Book Club: Bewilderment
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is Bewilderment by Richard Powers. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Chess at the Library
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 7 - Adults
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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.

Puerto Rican Patatas Bravas
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Patatas Bravas are one of the most popular items on any Spanish tapas menu. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to fry up crispy potatoes and top them with bold, flavorful sauces inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine. Participants will make and enjoy a portion of spicy Patatas Bravas.

ASL Practice Club
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 5 - Adults
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Join us for our ASL (American Sign Language) Practice Club! We will have conversational games and prompts to help keep your skills up. All fluency levels are welcome!

Open Chess
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Are you a chess expert or learning to play? Drop in to show your skills with other chess players! Chess players of all levels are welcome.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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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.

Mid-Week Movie and Munch: Dog Man
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us for an evening of movie magic and a snack. We will be watching Dog Man; the film is rated PG.

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

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Summer Reads: Carole Hopson
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In conversation with Captain Barbara Bell.

Written by Carole Hopson, A Pair of Wings, is the riveting, adventurous novel inspired by the remarkable true life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, a Black woman who learned to fly at the dawn of aviation and found freedom in the air. Carole Hopson is a Captain on the Boeing 737 for United Airlines, based in Newark, NJ. After a 20-year career as a journalist and executive for iconic brands like the National Football League, Foot Locker, and L’Oréal USA, Inc., Carole followed her dream to become a pilot. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main. 

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Intro to Basic Sewing Skills (Skill Level 0)
Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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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.

If you've never touched a sewing machine or a sewing needle, or if it's been years since you've sewed, and you need a refresher on the basics, then this class is for you.

Prerequisite: None

Materials: A sewing machine and all necessary materials will be provided.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: The Taking of Jemima Boone
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Taking of Jemima Boone: Colonial Settlers, Tribal Nations, and the Kidnap That Shaped America by Matthew Pearl.

Open Mah Jongg
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Line Dancing with Lori
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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. 

Carroll 250 Community Forum
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Please join the Carroll 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch. Meet our task force members, hear updates on progress, and offer input on 250 activities and initiatives.

This program is part of the Carroll 250 Speaker Series celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence.

Cook Together: Studio Ghibli Bento Bash
Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 6 - 18
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Join fellow Studio Ghibli enthusiasts for a fun, hands-on class in the kitchen. Share your love for Studio Ghibli films, discuss your favorite characters, and create a bento box lunch inspired by these beloved stories.

One registration fee per group, up to four participants, including at least one child (ages 6–18) and one adult. The minimum group size is two. Please list the names and ages of all participants (ages 6 and up) when registering.

Westminster Branch Chess Club
Westminster Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 11 - Adults
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Whether you are a chess newbie or an expert, you will find a community here in Westminster Branch's Chess Club and walk away having learned something new from our personal instructor. All pawns, bishops, knights, rooks, queens, and kings are welcome! Our club sessions consist of 30 minutes of instruction and one hour of open play. Boards and pieces will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own set(s) from home.

Crazy for Crafting
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for some fun and easy craft projects each month. No experience or creative skills are needed. Bring a friend or meet new people who also enjoy crafting. This month we will learn the art of quilling and complete a small project.

Let's Start a Podcast!
Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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Do you want to get into podcasting but don't know where to start? Then this is the class for you! We will cover the basics of the different recording software we offer and introduce the equipment we provide in the Audio/Video Lab. 

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Gentle Yoga
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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This gentle yoga class allows students of various abilities and physical conditions to develop their yoga practice comfortably. Yoga has many appealing aspects, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, stress, and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a mat and a blanket.

Summer Reads: Madeline Martin
Exploration Commons
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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In conversation with Jenni L. Walsh. 

You are cordially invited to The Secret Book Society…a captivating new historical novel from Madeline Martin, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and the women who dare to break free. Madeline Martin is a New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main. 

Back from the Beach Book Sale
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

English Language Practice Group
Taneytown Branch
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Ages: Adults
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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.  

Nature! Science! Art?
Mount Airy Branch
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 6 - 11
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Nature, science, and art come together in a super-fun mashup as we learn about pH sensitive & photo-sensitive colors and dyes! We'll be making prints and dyeing scarves with natural plants…and the help of science! 

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults
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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. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Finksburg Branch
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Health on Wheels will offer a range of services, including reproductive health services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, Naloxone training, peer support services, birth certificates, assistance with vaccines, WIC services by appointment, and health education. Not all services will be available at all locations. 

The schedule for locations and service information will be posted when available at https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/HOW.aspx

All About Owls
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 6 - 12
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Join us for a special visit by a screech owl from the Piney Run Park Nature Center! Participants will also perform an owl pellet dissection. Learn all about owl behavior, diet, and habitat.

Nintendo Afternoon
Westminster Branch
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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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. 

Intro to Web Design: Two-Part Class
Exploration Commons
Friday, August 29, 2025 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of web design by exploring both HTML and CSS. 

Day 1 focuses on HTML, covering essential elements like headings, paragraphs, links, images, and forms to build the basic structure of a web page. 

Day 2 introduces CSS, where participants will learn how to style their pages using colors, fonts, layouts, and responsive design techniques. By the end of the program, attendees will have created a simple, styled web page—an excellent starting point for their web development journey!

Back from the Beach Book Sale
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Saturday Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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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!

Basic Knife Skills
Exploration Commons
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
This hands-on class will cover everything you need to know about caring for your knives and how to use them. You'll learn how to chop, dice, and mince and get plenty of practice with other professional cuts. This is a beginner class.

Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Eldersburg Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:45am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Move and Learn
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Twos and Threes Together
Mount Airy Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:45am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Knitters Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this group gathering to share tips, projects, and patterns.

Needle Little Klatch?
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Klatch (noun): a gathering usually characterized by informal conversation.

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

Spiced Granola and Pumpkin Parfaits
Exploration Commons
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
Registration and more information
In this hands-on class, participants will make a batch of Spiced Granola, then layer it into a Pumpkin and Yogurt Parfait. 

Drop-In Diamond Painting
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a drop-in session of diamond painting! No experience is necessary!

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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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. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Diamond Painting for Teens
Taneytown Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: 12 - 17
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We'll have a new diamond painting project each month, and no experience is necessary!  

Pajama Party Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Pajama Party Storytime
Westminster Branch
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Writing Group
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 9:15am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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. The primary goal is to dedicate quiet time away from the daily chaos to make consistent progress on your novel or children's book. Bring your current project to work on during this time. At 10 AM, we will brainstorm, critique, and share knowledge about upcoming events and the book publishing industry. You are welcome to share a short piece of writing during this time for critique.

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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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. 

Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.

Ask the Department of Human Services (DHS)!
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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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. 

Social workers are unable to provide clinical and therapeutic services, direct financial support, or make eligibility determinations.

Beginner Sewing Level 1: Sew a Boxy Zippered Pouch (Class 4)
Exploration Commons
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Get acquainted with the sewing machine and basic tools of the trade. Practice adding a zipper to a sturdy, boxy pouch known as a Dopp bag. You will learn about adding a zipper to fully lined bags, using edge stitching, and how to box corners.

Class Prerequisites: Exploration Commons' Sewing Machine Certification

Required Materials: A sewing machine and all materials will be provided.

About Beginner Sewing Level 1: These classes introduce new or less experienced sewists to beginning sewing information and resources with hands-on practice.

Beginner Sewing Level 1 classes introduce and practice the following skills:

• basic sewing tools
• cutting, measuring, and marking fabric
• pressing with an iron
• basting and sewing

You can take Level 1 classes in any order, but beginners will benefit most by taking the first three classes, Class 1, 2, and 3, in sequence.

Family Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Ready, Set, School!
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Mount Airy Knitters
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Preschool Move and Learn
Taneytown Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Join us for an interactive storytime where we develop school readiness skills using movement, music, and more, while fostering a love of learning! This fun program includes art projects and hands-on learning stations.

Ready, Set, School!
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills.

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Folded Book Vase
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 14 - Adults
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Transform an old hardback book into a seasonal floral arrangement.

Westminster Wednesdays: Live Music
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Kick off Westminster Wednesdays with live music in the park. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

Books and Brews Book Club: The Collected Regrets of Clover
Offsite
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.

This month's selection is The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer. It's about a death doula named Clover Brooks who helps people at the end of their lives but stays so busy she has no time for a personal life of her own. The final wishes of a feisty old woman send her on a road trip to uncover a forgotten love story and, hopefully, her own happy ending. 

Westminster Wednesdays
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Come downtown to enjoy live music in our park. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair and stay awhile. Check out the many restaurant and retail specials happening while you are on Main Street. 

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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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.

Family Fun Night
North Carroll Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas and listen to stories before bed. Join us for family fun, featuring stories, music, crafts, play, and time with friends.

Edgar Allan and the Poe Boys Live in Concert
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Enjoy the last days of summer. Come to the library to hear Edgar Allan and the Poe Boys, a Baltimore-area bluegrass band, live in concert. Weather permitting, we will be in our gardens. In the event of rain, we will have the concert in our Large Meeting Room.

Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Eldersburg Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Twos and Threes Together
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 9:45am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Twos and Threes Together
Westminster Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 3
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This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

North Carroll Writers Group
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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. All genres are welcome: novel, short story, essay, poetry, memoirs, spiritual, sci-fi, fiction, and nonfiction. This group is led by Barbara D. Duffey, an experienced writing workshop leader and author of five books.

Carroll County Workforce Development Day
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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.

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Mini Musicians
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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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. We will learn skills that are beneficial for future piano lessons and other musical instruments too!

Crafty Activities for Seniors
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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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. You'll also meet other craft lovers and exchange ideas along the way! Available while supplies last.

Open Mah Jongg
Westminster Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for a friendly game of casual, non-competitive American Mah Jongg. This program is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. An instructor will not be present. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card. If you don’t have a card, one will be provided.

Intro to Adobe Photoshop
Exploration Commons
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Learn the basic features of Adobe Photoshop. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and explore the program through hands-on instruction. No experience is required!

Line Dancing with Lori
Westminster Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: Adults
Registration and more information
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. 

Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs: Fall Edition
Exploration Commons
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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In this program, you’ll laser engrave fall-themed artwork of your choice onto a piece of clear acrylic and light it up with a provided multi-color LED light stand. Choose from a selection of fall-themed cutout designs for your acrylic sign. These bright and colorful projects are a way to display a message or add flair to your room, desk, or workspace. 

Read to a Dog
North Carroll Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages: 4 - 12
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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.

Pajama Party Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: Birth - 8
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Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Back from the Beach Book Sale (Finksburg)
Finksburg Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Get ready to cozy into autumn with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. 

Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. 

Note: standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5; larger tote bags will be charged $8.

Q&A with the Small Business Administration
Westminster Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 9:30am - 1:00pm
Ages: Adults
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class="custom1">Meet with a representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a 30-minute, one-on-one appointment to learn about resources available for small businesses. Whether you want to start a business or are interested in learning to improve the business you have, the SBA can assist you. 

Schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl.com/sba-appointment or email Denise.Hayes@sba.gov. Walk-ins are welcomed as time allows.

Cuentos Bilingües/Bilingual Storytime
Finksburg Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: 2 - 10
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Are you interested in improving your language skills? Join us for Spanish Bilingual Storytime! There will be singing, dancing, activities, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and English.

¿Está interesado en mejorar sus habilidades del lenguaje? ¡Ven a la biblioteca para el programa de cuentos bilingües en español e inglés! Habrá cantos, bailes, actividades, cuentos y rimas en español e inglés.

ABCs & 123s: Autumn
Taneytown Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 2 - 5
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Join the fun as we explore letters and numbers. We'll offer lots of engaging, hands-on activities to make learning fun!

Play Baby Play
Westminster Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 3
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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.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Yoga with Meditation
Eldersburg Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 13 - Adults
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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. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing; bring a blanket, yoga mat, and a strap (or belt or towel).

Embroidery Machine: In-the-Hoop Projects
Exploration Commons
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: 16 - Adults
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Check out the in-the-hoop projects you can do on the Bernina 535 Embroidery Machine. In this demo class, learn how you can use the embroidery machine to make bookmarks, gift tags, greeting cards, zipper bags, stuffed toys, photo frames, and more. We will review the different in-the-hoop projects available in our OESD design collection, discuss where to find additional files, and walk through an in-the-hoop project.

Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Adults
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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.

Book Chat
Taneytown Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an hour of chatting about books! Come and share what you are reading and get ideas from others about what to read next!

Nintendo Afternoon
Westminster Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 11 - 17
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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. 

Writer's Circle
Taneytown Branch
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Join this fun group of writers and aspiring writers as we share what we are working on and listen to feedback from others. Whether you write novels, short stories, poems, or anything in between, this group is for you!

Back from the Beach Book Sale (Eldersburg)
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

Back from the Beach Book Sale (Finksburg)
Finksburg Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 12:00am - 12:00am
Ages: All Ages
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$5 Bag Sale! Get ready to cozy into autumn with some great reads! Stock up on books, videos, music, and more at our $5 (plus sales tax) sale. 

Special-priced items are not included in our bag sale. 

Note: standard-sized plastic grocery bags are $5; larger tote bags will be charged $8.

Library Around Town: Caboose Storytime
Offsite
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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Join us for a special train storytime at the historic Mackenzie Caboose in downtown Mount Airy. This event is a partnership with the Town of Mount Airy for Library Card Sign-Up Month.

Adventures in Backyard Beekeeping
Westminster Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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Learn about bees from an experienced local beekeeper. Topics will include basic beekeeping, bee facts, honey making, and environmental issues affecting bees. The presenter will have a real hive (no live bees), and demonstrate the use of beekeeper clothing and tools. Questions are welcome throughout the presentation.

Real Estate Talk with Hanna: First-Time Home Buyers
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Adults
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Join us for an insightful series of real estate seminars led by Hanna Perez, an experienced real estate professional. These seminars are designed to cater to a diverse audience, including first-time homebuyers, seasoned sellers, and seniors looking to navigate their real estate options. Each seminar will feature a Q&A session, allowing participants to ask specific questions and gain personalized advice.

In this seminar, participants will learn about the home buying process from start to finish. Explore financing options, including mortgages and grants. Learn about the importance of inspections and appraisals, and get tips on how to find the perfect home that fits your needs and budget.

Saturday Adventures
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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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!

Read with a Furry Friend
Westminster Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults
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Every dog enjoys a good story! Trained "reading dogs" provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Research shows that reading to animals can boost reading skills in children and help with emotional and social skills.

To Be Read: Sarah McCoy with Kate Quinn
Eldersburg Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: Adults
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In conversation with Kate Quinn.

Sarah McCoy is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the novels Mustique Island, Marilla of Green Gables, The Mapmaker’s Children, The Baker’s Daughter, a 2012 Goodreads Choice Award Best Historical Fiction nominee, the novella “The Branch of Hazel” in Grand Central, and "The Time It Snowed" in Puerto Rico. Her latest spellbinding novel, Whatever Happened to Lori Lovely?, is based on a true story: a beautiful young movie star of Hollywood’s Golden Age gives up her bright career to become a nun.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Presented by Carroll County Public Library and Park Books on Main. 

Autumn Paint Party
Westminster Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 13 - Adults
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Help us welcome fall by joining us for an afternoon of painting. No previous skills required.

Note: The paint we use can stain clothing, so please wear old clothes to this event.

Key Chain Fun
Taneytown Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 10 - 18
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We'll show you how to make a variety of fun key chains and locker decorations to make the start of school just a bit more bearable. 

Intro to Laser Cutting
Exploration Commons
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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This beginner-level laser cutter class will walk you through design basics, machine use, and safety procedures. At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the Exploration Commons' Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.

Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.

Family History Research Strategies
North Carroll Branch
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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Join us as we discuss steps to take when researching your ancestors. We'll look at resources you can use—both online and in print—and discuss institutions you should visit. Whether you’re still thinking about diving into family history research, or you want to sharpen your skills, this program is for you.

Family Storytime
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 10:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Family Storytime
Westminster Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 8
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We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Birth - 24 Months
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Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

Play and Explore
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 5
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Come play with us! Help your child practice fine motor, gross motor, and social/emotional skills through the art of play! A large variety of engaging toys and materials will be available.

Let's Move!
Mount Airy Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 11:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 8
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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!

Alphabet Train
North Carroll Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 3 - 6
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Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: 12 - Adults
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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.

It's All Fun & Games to Me
Eldersburg Branch
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: Adults
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Do you enjoy playing board games? Want to meet new friends with the same interest? Join us on Monday afternoons to play games and meet new people. 

Cooking for Wellness: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Exploration Commons
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages: 15 - Adults
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The Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular eating styles for healthy living and to help combat chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Join us in making an easy Greek chicken sheet pan dinner and learn about the Mediterranean diet with a registered dietitian in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This class is provided through our partnership with Carroll Hospital.