Preschoolers can learn the basics of graphing by using a snowman theme on Fri., Jan. 18, at Eldersburg Library, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult. The program is offered at 9:45 and 10:45 a.m. Register at 410-386-4460.

Animals and nature

On Fri., Jan. 18, at 11 a.m., Piney Run Park and Nature Center, 30 Martz Road, Sykesville, will offer a program about the variety of living organisms, including trees, birds, squirrels and more. The program is for ages 3 to 7. Cost is $5. Call 410-795-6043.

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'Dragon' tale

Carroll County Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, will screen the PG-13 rated movie "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" on Fri., Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for CCAC members, students and seniors. 410-848-8962.

1/19 Saturday

Babysitter training

Carroll County Recreation and Parks will host an American Red Cross Babysitter Training class Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Oklahoma Road Middle School, 6300 Oklahoma Road, Eldersburg. Children ages 11 to 15 should bring a pen, paper and a bag lunch. Hands-only CPR is included. The cost is $89. 410-386-2103.

Past times

The Historical Society of Carroll County will host "Past Times for Children: Small Towns in Carroll County," on Sat., Jan. 19, at 10 a.m., at the Koontz-Yingling Learning Center at Cockey's, 216 E. Main St., Westminster. For ages 4 to 7. The fee is $6. 410-848-6494.

'Little House'

The Arts Power National Touring Theatre Company will perform "Laura Ingalls Wilder," a family-friendly musical based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, on Sat., Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Carroll County Arts Council, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for CCAC members, students under 18 and seniors 60 and over. 410-848-7272.

Rock-n-roll

Bear Branch Nature Center, 300 John Owings Road, will host "Rock-n-Roll" at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 19. Children ages 8 to 12 can learn about soil, rocks and the environment. The cost is $5. 410-386-3500.

Birthday celebration

Carroll County's 176 birthday celebration will take place Sat., Jan. 19, 2-4 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension, 23 N. Court St., Westminster. Helen Macsherry will talk about the Shriver family's "Civil War Diaries." Refreshments will be served. Free. 410-848-6494.

Star power

The Westminster Astronomical Society will hold a planetarium show at Bear Branch Nature Center, 300 John Owings Road, Sat., Jan. 19, at 7:30 p.m, with a second show possible at 8:30 p.m., depending on demand. Learn about astronomy and the galaxy. Cost is $5. 410-386-2104.

1/20 Sunday

All aboard!

The Western Maryland Railway Historical Society museum, 41 N. Main St., Union Bridge, is open to the public Sundays, 1-4 p.m. The museum is in the two-story building that once house railroad offices, and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The museum houses an N-scale model railroad layout, a collection of WM artifacts and memorabilia, photos and archival material from the Western Maryland Railroad. 410-775-0150.

1/21 Monday

Sports and games

Carroll County Recreation and Parks will host a camp for children in kindergarten through the eighth grade, focusing on team sports and recess/gym favorites, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at South Carroll Senior and Community Center, 5928 Mineral Hill Road. Cost is $40. 410-386-2103.

The Help

The Carroll County Arts Council, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, will screen "The Help," rated PG-13, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for CCAC members, students and seniors. Sponsored by Carroll Community College. 410-848-7272.

1/22 Tuesday

Puppet show

Mount Airy Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy, presents "The Frog Prince" puppet show, on Tues., Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 410-386-4470.