The following programs will be offered through Carroll County Public Library. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 410-386-4488. Visit www.library.carr.org for more program information.
Eldersburg
6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg
410-386-4460, 410-795-3520
Thursday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Independent Exploration: 10 a.m. For all ages. Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during Independent Exploration, our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of equipment and software available. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For staff assistance with a project or piece of equipment, please speak with a librarian to schedule a one-on-one tech appointment. Mondays and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays 2-4 p.m. during listed dates.
Twos and Threes Together: Dogs: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Independent Exploration: 5-8 p.m. For ages 16-adults. Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during Independent Exploration, our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of equipment and software available. For staff assistance with a project or piece of equipment, please speak with a librarian to schedule a one-on-one tech appointment.
Friday
Stuffed Animal Pet Show: 10 a.m. For ages 2-5. Register for this event. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the CCPL Pet Show, and join us for stories, crafts, and activities. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday
Saturday Storytime: Dogs: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Sunday
Color My World: 2 p.m. For adults. Are you an adult who likes to color in coloring books? It's OK to admit it. We're giving grown-ups the opportunity to experience this relaxing and fun activity. Patterns and pages will be provided, along with a rainbow of colored pencils. Feel free to bring your own coloring book and/or pencils!
Independent Exploration: 2 p.m. For all ages. Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during Independent Exploration, our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of equipment and software available. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For staff assistance with a project or piece of equipment, please speak with a librarian to schedule a one-on-one tech appointment. Mondays and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays 2-4 p.m. during listed dates.
Monday
Family Storytime: Fairy Tales: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Independent Exploration: 10 a.m. For all ages. Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during Independent Exploration, our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of equipment and software available. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For staff assistance with a project or piece of equipment, please speak with a librarian to schedule a one-on-one tech appointment. Mondays and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays 2-4 p.m. during listed dates.
Family Storytime: Fairy Tales: 11 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
1-2-3 Math with Me: Sorting and Classifying: 1:30 p.m. For ages 2-5. Join us for a story and hands-on activities as we explore different math concepts and pre-math skills. Only kids need to register.
KidWorks Kids Present: Winter Wonderland: 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Join the KidWorks kids as they present a storytime filled with stories, songs, and activities.
Mah Jongg-Game On: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Join us for a friendly game of mah jongg. We welcome experienced mah jongg players, as well as those newer to the game for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current 2016 National Mah Jongg League card.
Tuesday
Read and Play: 9:15 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Independent Exploration: 10 a.m. For all ages. Drop-in for self-directed use of our makerspace resources during Independent Exploration, our unstaffed open lab hours. Check library.carr.org/explorationpoint for a full list of equipment and software available. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For staff assistance with a project or piece of equipment, please speak with a librarian to schedule a one-on-one tech appointment. Mondays and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays 2-4 p.m. during listed dates.
Read and Play: 10:15 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Wednesday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together: Fairy Tales: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Knit Wits: 7 p.m. For ages 11-adults. Beginners, please bring a light-colored worsted yarn and size 8 needles to the class. If you know how to knit, please come and bring your project.
Finksburg
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg
410-386-4505
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Toys: 9:45 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Teen Advisory Board: 6 p.m. For ages 12-17. Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board and share your opinions with the library staff about books, music, movies, and programs you'd like to see at the Finksburg Branch. Refreshments will be served.
The Frog Prince Puppet Show: 6:30 p.m. For ages 3-12. The princess has dropped her sparkly golden ball down the well. What will she do? Frog will help her get the ball, all he wants in return is to be her best friend. Will the princess keep her promise to play with Frog and become his best friend? Join us at the castle to find out the exciting conclusion to this story. All attendees need to register.
Friday
The Frog Prince Puppet Show: 10 a.m. For ages 3-12. The princess has dropped her sparkly golden ball down the well. What will she do? Frog will help her get the ball, all he wants in return is to be her best friend. Will the princess keep her promise to play with Frog and become his best friend? Join us at the castle to find out the exciting conclusion to this story. All attendees need to register.
Saturday
Strawbees Invention Lab: 10 a.m. For all ages. Come play with Strawbees and build something amazing. Create what you like, or make something from the samples we will provide.
Sunday
No special events listed.
Monday
Alphabet Train: Letter B: 11 a.m. For ages 3-6. Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs, and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Hand-Lettering Art: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Chase those winter blues away with a warm and relaxing evening of making a lovely sign to take home or give as a gift. Author and artist, Amy Latta, will be walking the group through basic embellishments, like curving vines, arrows, banners, simple swirls, and flowers. She will then demonstrate simple hand lettering steps, ending with a watercolor technique to polish off the design. Guests are encouraged to bring either an 8 x 10 or 8 1/2 x 11 frame, and to come with an idea for a phrase or verse they want to use. All attendees need to register.
Tuesday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together: Birds: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Ready, Set, School: Birds: 1:30 p.m. For ages 3-6. An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Yoga with Syeda: Fitness and Peace: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Beloved instructor, Syeda Khan, returns this winter for six free yoga sessions. Register to assure a place. Walk-ins at 6:30 p.m. are welcome, if there is room. This program is sponsored by the Roaring Run Lions Club and Reese Volunteer Fire Hall.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Birds: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-8. 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: Birds: 11 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Pajama Party Storytime: Birds: 6:30 p.m. For ages birth-8. 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.
Mount Airy
705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy
410-386-4470, 301-829-5290
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Homes: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Friday
Ready, Set, School: Homes: 10 a.m. For ages 3-6. An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Family Storytime: Homes: 11 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Memory Writing: 2 p.m. For adults. Join us the third Friday of each month as we recall fond memories and free-write, creating a journal for others (and ourselves) to enjoy! Each week holds a different topic.
Saturday
Saturday Storytime: Homes: 11 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Sunday
Film Friends – "Dead Poets Society": 2 p.m. For ages 16-adults. Join us as we discuss the beloved modern classic "Dead Poets Society." Simply watch the film at your convenience, then come prepared to share your thoughts.
Monday
The Frog Prince Puppet Show: 10 a.m. For ages 3-12. The princess has dropped her sparkly golden ball down the well. What will she do? Frog will help her get the ball. All he wants in return is to be her best friend. Will the princess keep her promise to play with Frog and become his best friend? Join us at the castle to find out the exciting conclusion to this story. All attendees need to register.
The Frog Prince Puppet Show: 2 p.m. For ages 3-12. The princess has dropped her sparkly golden ball down the well. What will she do? Frog will help her get the ball. All he wants in return is to be her best friend. Will the princess keep her promise to play with Frog and become his best friend? Join us at the castle to find out the exciting conclusion to this story. All attendees need to register.
The Frog Prince Puppet Show: 6:30 p.m. For ages 3-12. The princess has dropped her sparkly golden ball down the well. What will she do? Frog will help her get the ball. All he wants in return is to be her best friend. Will the princess keep her promise to play with Frog and become his best friend? Join us at the castle to find out the exciting conclusion to this story. All attendees need to register.
Tuesday
Family Storytime: Fruits & Vegetables: 10 a.m. For ages birth-8. 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: Fruits & Vegetables: 11 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children..
Wednesday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Twos and Threes Together: Fruits & Vegetables: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
North Carroll
2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount
410-386-4480
Thursday
Family Storytime: Night: 10 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
American Girls: Winter Wonderland of Fun: 6:45 p.m. For ages 7-10. Join us for stories and more. Bring your dolls or dress up. Only kids need to register. A Celebrating America program.
Friday
Read and Play: 10:30 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Saturday
LEGO Creations: 10 a.m. For all ages. Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO program where you can build whatever you would like. We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity. Bring your dad or your mom and build together.
Sunday
No special events listed.
Monday
Preschool TinkerLabs: Crazy Painting: 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-5. Explore, tinker, and create! We'll read a story and then children and caregivers will investigate and have fun at stations related to the TinkerLab theme.
Ask a Master Gardener: 11 a.m. For adults. Bring your questions about winter gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener. Pick-up tips, hand-outs, and more when you stop by their table. Get a jump on warm weather with ideas for spring gardening as well. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m..
Create with 3Doodler: 6:30 p.m. For ages 11-17. Register for this event. 3Doodler gives you the power to, literally, lift your imagination off the page and create 3D works of art with one simple pen. What will you create?
North Carroll Book Discussion Group: "Killing Lincoln," by Bill O'Reilly: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Please join our group for an entertaining and spirited discussion of this month's book. All opinions count and new members are welcome.
Tuesday
Move & Learn: Wild West: 10 a.m. For ages 2-6. A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Move & Learn: Wild West: 11 a.m. For ages 2-6. A theme-based storytime featuring an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning activities, with a concentration on creative movement.
Brrr... It's Cold Outside: 6:30 p.m. For ages 12-adults. Would you want to be sleeping outside in this kind of weather? Come learn how you can help people in need in our community. Discover the services and resources available in Carroll County and how you can be of assistance.
Color Yourself Relaxed: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Warm up on a cold winter night by relaxing with coloring-a big adult trend. Join us for this drop-in series on the fourth Tuesday of each month to color your stress away. No devices, wires, or instructions are needed. Materials will be provided, as well as hot chocolate, conversation, and relaxing music. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Wild West: 10 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Pajama Party Storytime: Wild West: 6:45 p.m. For ages birth-8. 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.
Taneytown
10 Grand Drive, Taneytown
410-386-4510
Thursday
Family Storytime: Sniffles & Sneezes: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Taneytown Book Discussion Group: "Be Frank With Me," by Julia Claiborne Johnson: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Join us for a lively discussion. New participants are always welcome.
Friday
Movie Chat: 1 p.m. For ages 16-adults. Join us for movie sharing. Tell others what you've been watching and get ideas for what to watch next.
Saturday
Read to a Dog: 10 a.m. For ages 5-12. Come ready to read to a book-loving dog. Bring a favorite book-or use one of ours-to improve your reading skills by sharing a story with our furry friends from Carroll County 4-H Dog Club. Dogs available from 10 a.m.-Noon.
E-Reader Drop-In Sessions: 3 p.m. For adults. Have a new e-reader? Already have one, but still not sure how to download books and more from the library? Drop in and learn how to download free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV episodes, and even music from the library's digital catalog. A valid Carroll County Public Library card is required. Can't attend these sessions? Instructions for getting started with CCPL's downloads are available at http://library.carr.org/collections/ebooks.asp.
Sunday
BYOG (Bring Your Own Grown-Up): 2 p.m. For ages 8-12. This program is designed for tweens (children between the ages of 8-12) who would like to join a book club focusing on reading graphic novels. Each tween will bring a favorite grown-up to select and read together a graphic novel provided. The team will then prepare a special project that will be used to present their book to the group. Week 1 will focus on selecting the graphic novel that meets the needs of the team. Week 2 will focus on completing a special project that will be used to share the novel. Week 3 will focus on presenting the graphic novel to the group. Only kids need to register.
Monday
Your Yoga: 7 p.m. For ages 15-adults. Register for this event. Guided by an instructor, this yoga series allows you to learn basic and intermediate yoga practices. By combining Hatha and restorative yoga, you will come away knowing new techniques to invigorate and relax. Instructed in a step-by-step fashion. Beginners welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and a towel or yoga mat. Please be prepared to attend all three sessions.
Tuesday
Twos and Threes Together: Winter: 9:45 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Virtual Reality Road Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For ages 5-adults. What's all the hype around virtual reality? Come try out CCPL's new Vive virtual reality headset as it travels from branch to branch. We'll have the Vive set up for drop-in exploration, with a staff member on hand to answer questions. Don't miss this chance to cook in a virtual kitchen, defend a virtual castle, and more! Step into the future and experience technology that's changing the way we work, play and learn.
Wednesday
Ready, Set, School: Winter: 9:45 a.m. For ages 3-6. An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Westminster
50 E. Main St., Westminster
410-386-4490
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: ART: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Family Storytime: ART: 1 p.m. For ages birth-8. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children.
Knitting Know-How: Entrelac Essentials: 6 p.m. For adults. Spice up your knitting with a fresh take on classic techniques. Learn how to pick up stitches, create a funky basket weave design and make the most of that one beautifully dyed skein of yarn in your stash. Basic knowledge of knitting required (knit, purl, cast on, bind off). Please bring multi-colored worsted weight yarn and size US 7 needles. Knitting needles now available to check out at the Westminster branch.
Friday
Creative Playtime: 10 a.m. For ages 3-8. Play is a fantastic way for children to develop their critical thinking skills. Come join us for an open play time where children can be imaginative and creative while exploring blocks, LEGO blocks, playdough, and more.
Saturday
Read with a Furry Friend: 1 p.m. For ages birth-17. Come and practice reading to a dog who loves to hear stories. KPETS, trained reading dogs will be the eager listeners.
Sensory Storytime: 2 p.m. For ages birth-8. This inclusive program welcomes children of all abilities and their caregivers to a supportive, judgment-free storytime. Only kids need to register.
Sunday
No special events listed.
Monday
Read and Play: 9:30 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Ready, Set, School: Furry Friends: 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-6. An independent storytime that prepares children for school. Fun, hands-on activities will teach listening, pre-reading, math, movement, music, and art skills. All adult caregivers are welcome.
Tuesday
Let's Move: Furry Friends: 10 a.m. For ages 2-5. Our regular, theme-based storytime with a twist, a stretch, and maybe a yoga pose! There will be an age appropriate story, songs, and a learning activity along with the opportunity to get up and get moving!
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
Pajama Party Storytime: Furry Friends: 7 p.m. For ages birth-8. 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.
Wednesday
Twos and Threes Together: Furry Friends: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months. Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize.
A few of our favorites
The Frog Prince Puppet Show
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Finksburg branch. For ages 3-12. The princess has dropped her sparkly golden ball down the well. What will she do? Frog will help her get the ball, all he wants in return is to be her best friend. Will the princess keep her promise to play with Frog and become his best friend? Join us at the castle to find out the exciting conclusion to this story. All attendees need to register.
Knitting Know-How: Entrelac Essentials
Thursday, 6 p.m., Westminster branch. For adults. Spice up your knitting with a fresh take on classic techniques. Learn how to pick up stitches, create a funky basket weave design and make the most of that one beautifully dyed skein of yarn in your stash. Basic knowledge of knitting required (knit, purl, cast on, bind off). Please bring multi-colored worsted weight yarn and size US 7 needles. Knitting needles now available to check out at the Westminster branch.
Color My World
Sunday, 2 p.m., Eldersburg branch. For adults. Are you an adult who likes to color in coloring books? It's OK to admit it. We're giving grown-ups the opportunity to experience this relaxing and fun activity. Patterns and pages will be provided, along with a rainbow of colored pencils. Feel free to bring your own coloring book and/or pencils!
