Finksburg Branch

Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 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.

Family Storytime
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 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!
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 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.

Finksburg Book Club: The Celebrants
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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This month's selection is The Celebrants by Steven Rowley.

Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 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.

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: All Ages
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Time to plant your tomato plants? Bring your questions to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more. 

Learn about the wonderful world of pollinators and native plants at Xerces' tables. There will be something for everyone: activities for children and free literature and garden designs for adults.  Xerces is the largest non-profit organization in the world for the conservation of invertebrates (bees, butterflies, moths, etc.).

 The Ask a Master Gardener table will be set up in the Finksburg Branch lobby.

Read and Play
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
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.

Third Thursday: Libraries Are for Everyone
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages: 13 - Adults, Adults
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The library is more than just books. It's a place to come together as a community. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for games, crafts, music, and more! 

Sensory Sensitive Storytime
Friday, May 17, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All Ages
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This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime.

Sunflower Storytime
Friday, May 17, 2024 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ages: Birth - 6
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We will read stories about sunflowers and everyone will get to plant their own sunflower seed to take home.

PAWS to Read
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: 4 - Adults, Adults
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Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend too. Walk-ins welcome!

Alphabet Train: The Letters X, Y, and Z
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 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.

Immigration and Naturalization Research
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Adults
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Delve into your family's fascinating immigration history and U.S. citizenship experience. Learn about ports of entry, passenger lists, citizenship records, and online resources to find them. There will be a special emphasis on Maryland/Baltimore resources.

Presented by David Powell. Dave has been researching his family history for over 25 years. He is currently treasurer of the Carroll County Genealogical Society. He is also a member of the Maryland Genealogical Society and a member of its Board of Directors. 

This program is sponsored by the Carroll County Genealogical Society.

 

 

Read and Play
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 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.

Pajama Party Storytime
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 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.

Family Storytime
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 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!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 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.

Picnic Concert Series: Ben Sherman Duo
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: All Ages
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Join us at the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event! Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands. Artists are encouraged to bring supplies and create artwork during the golden hour. Tonight's event features the Ben Sherman Duo. Ben is the master of many styles on the guitar, playing everything from classical to classic rock during his 30+ year musical career. In the event of rain, this concert will be in our Large Meeting Room.

Twos and Threes Together
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 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.

Read and Play
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - 11:00am - 11:45am
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.

Card Kit Crafty Box
Friday, May 24, 2024 - 9:00am - 9:45am
Ages: Adults
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What is a Card Kit Box? It's a box full of fun for crafty adults! Register to pick up a box containing library materials for crafty inspiration, including 2 rubber stamp sets, 2 card bases with envelopes, an ink pad, and other crafty extras to help unleash your creativity. Please return the stamp sets, ink pad, and box when you are done crafting. Registered attendees will receive a form via email to help Finksburg staff match you with your preferred crafty supplies.

Carroll County Health Department's Health on Wheels Mobile Services
Friday, May 24, 2024 - 9:30am - 11:30am
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://cchd.maryland.gov/healthonwheels/.

Volunteer Opportunity at the Finksburg Branch Garden
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 - 17
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Are you in need of service hours? Do you like working outside and don't mind getting your hands dirty? If so, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We are looking for students ages 14 - 17 to assist our local Master Gardeners with the maintenance of the Finksburg Branch Garden. Please dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Garden clean-up days are weather-dependent. 

Read and Play
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 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.

Twos and Threes Together
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 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.