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, with accompanying caregiver. 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: Pets: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Once Upon an Alphabet: Letter O: 1 p.m. For ages 2-5. Join us for an ABC adventure filled with stories, songs, crafts, and activities. We will talk, sing, read, write, and play as we explore the letters of the alphabet. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Refreshments will be served. Only kids need to register.
Sir Nathandrew Versus the Pumpkin: 7 p.m. For all ages. The Robo-Lions designed and built Nathandrew for a robot game called FIRST Stronghold, which required teams to overcome obstacles such as a moat, and launch foam rubber boulders at a tower defended by opposing teams. Knighted for his heroic efforts, the robot now known as Sir Nathandrew of Sykesville will be up against similar obstacles, and instead of launching boulders at the defenses, pumpkins will be involved. This event will include other STEM activities and is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events across the state.
Friday
Closed for Veterans Day.
Saturday
Saturday Storytime: Pets: 9:45 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Free Spirit Book Club: 2 p.m. For adults. Please join us for a discussion about our chosen book, "Go Set a Watchman," by Harper Lee.
Mommy and Me Laughter Yoga: 2 p.m. For ages 3-12. In this unique class we will open up a space where we can laugh, be silly, and release the splendor of our inner child with our children who are already masters of laughing for no reason. We will tap into this infinite well of happiness, love, and laughter through a brief introduction, warm ups, laughter games, and relaxation. These classes will be kept laid back, appropriate, and engaging for all ages. Older children (like dads) are also warmly welcomed. Prerequisites: Some experience with laughter and a sense of humor preferred, ho-ho-ho. All attendees need to register.
Sunday
No special programs listed.
Monday
Family Storytime: Dads: 9:45 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Family Storytime: Dads: 11 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Point! Time: with Jordan: 11 a.m. For ages 8-adults. Drop-in for self-guided use of our makerspace resources on a first-come, first-served basis during our open hours. Check our website for a full list of the equipment and software available. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with children 12 and younger to explore their interests. The 11/7, 11/8, and 11/9 sessions are some of the many Maryland STEM Festival events across the state.
Point! Time: with Kahla: 1 p.m. For ages 8-adults. Drop-in for self-guided use of our makerspace resources on a first-come, first-served basis during our open hours. Check our website for a full list of the equipment and software available. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with children 12 and under to explore their interests.
1-2-3 Math with Me: Colors: 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. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Only kids need to register.
Service Learning Hours: KidWorks: 5:30 p.m. For ages 12-17. KidWorks meets twice a month. At the first meeting we spend an hour planning a storytime for younger kids. At the second meeting (9/26, 10/24, & 11/21) we present the storytime. You must come to both meetings to earn three service learning hours.
Tuesday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. 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.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. 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, with accompanying caregiver. 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: Dads: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Crochet 911: 7 p.m. For ages 11-adults. Join Caroline Brocato to learn to crochet. Please bring a size J hook and light colored, worsted yarn to the class. If you know how to crochet, please join the group.
Deep Relaxation Class: 7 p.m. For ages 13-adults. Join us and experience the benefits of a deep relaxation session, in this inward focused yoga class. Through gentle asanas (comfortable stretching), yoga nidra (deep relaxation), an introduction to pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation we work from the physical body to the subtle bodies, restoring and inviting peace to our being. No experience necessary. Please bring a mat and a blanket. All attendees need to register.
Finksburg
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg
410-386-4505
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Reptiles: 9:45 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. 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, with accompanying caregiver. 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.
STEM@NASA Goddard: Library Edition – NASA Heliophysics: 5 p.m. For ages 6-adults. Join NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for STEM@NASA Goddard: Library Edition – Heliophysics through a live broadcast at the Finksburg Branch. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the incredible work NASA does and the upcoming 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. Participants will be able to pose questions to our NASA heliophysics expert via email and Twitter. For more information on how to interact with our experts, please contact Jordan Snyder at jordan.a.snyder@nasa.gov. This event is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events across the state.
The Maryland Zoo Presents: Conservation Conversation: 7 p.m. For ages 12-adults. Register for this event. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will have an in-depth discussion of the Panamanian Golden Frog's natural history, the conservation concerns, and the ways in which the Zoo and other organization are working to protect them. Presented by the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore with funding from The Kahlert Foundation. All attendees need to register.
Friday
Closed for Veterans Day.
Saturday
Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers' Association Presents: Can Writing Be Your Day Job?: 1 p.m. For adults. Author Janet Ruck will be here to discuss careers, writing, and how to make your day job a writing job-even when it's not. Refreshments will be provided.
PAWS to Read: 2 p.m. For ages 5-17. Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that children enjoy improving their reading skills by practicing the art of reading to animals. Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Only kids need to register.
Sunday
No special programs listed.
Monday
Veterans Book Discussion Group: "Cold Mountain," by Charles Frazier: 7 p.m. For adults. Join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. All veterans, current military and reservists, and family members are welcome. A Celebrating America program. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday
Finksburg Book Discussion Group: "A Sudden Light," by Garth Stein: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Welcome. Join us and add to the fray your own opinions, thoughts, and memories as we give this month's book an airing.
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. 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: Food: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Ready, Set, School: Food: 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.
Fantastic Beasts Launch Party: 6 p.m. For ages 8-17. Join us in celebrating the release of the upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them with games, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, Slytherins, and Gryffindors are all welcome.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Food: 9:45 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Family Storytime: Food: 11 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Pajama Party Storytime: Food: 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime, open to all ages, introduces stories through books, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Mount Airy
705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy
410-386-4470, 301-829-5290
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Clothes: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tech Talk Returns: Overdrive for Mobile Devices: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Register for this event. Sara & Sara are back! Join us as we talk about Overdrive-the library's free ebook and downloadable audiobook service. Bring your iOS or Android-based mobile device and we will show you how to checkout and enjoy electronic books on your phone or tablet. This event is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events across the state.
Friday
Closed for Veterans Day.
Saturday
Saturday Storytime: Clothes: 11 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Sunday
booKPETS: 2 p.m. For ages 4-12. Register for this event. Come to the library and read a story to a book-loving dog. Research shows that children enjoy improving their reading skills by practicing the art of reading to animals. Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Only kids need to register.
Monday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. 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: Farm: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Teen Advisory Board: 6:30 p.m. For ages 12-17. Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled meeting to learn how you can become a leader in your library. But it's not all work and no play--we'll provide plenty of snacks and games, too! Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday
Family Storytime: Farm: 10 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Family Storytime: Farm: 11 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Mini Mindfulness: 2 p.m. For ages 2-6. The upcoming holiday season can be a stressful time, even for kids. Come on over, take a deep breath, and chill out with relaxing stories and music. Each child will leave with supplies to make his or her own quiet corner at home. Only kids need to register.
Wednesday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. 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: Farm: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: 1 p.m. For adults. Join us for a discussion of this month's book, "Still Life," by Louise Penny.
Questions About Health Insurance?: 5:30-8:30 p.m. For adults. Open enrollment on the MD Health Connection is from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31. Navigating the website can be challenging and the library is here to help! Certified staff will be available to assist you in applying, shopping, and enrolling for health insurance on the MD Health Connection. Appointments can be made at www.doortohealthcare.org beginning in early to mid-October. Appointments are strongly encouraged but walk-ins are welcome! This program is for those not on Medicare.
North Carroll
2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount
410-386-4480
Thursday
Family Storytime: In the Sky: 10 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Read to a Dog Friend: 6:45 p.m. For ages 4-12. Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program. Research shows that children enjoy improving their reading skills and build self-esteem by practicing the art of reading to animals.
Friday
Closed for Veterans Day.
Saturday
Questions About Health Insurance?: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For adults. Open enrollment on the MD Health Connection is from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31. Navigating the website can be challenging and the library is here to help. Certified staff will be available to assist you in applying, shopping, and enrolling for health insurance on the MD Health Connection. Appointments can be made at www.doortohealthcare.org beginning in early to mid-October. Appointments are strongly encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. This program is for those not on Medicare.
Make Your Own Holiday Greeting Cards: 2 p.m. For adults. Add a personal touch to your holiday greetings. Learn card making techniques as you create beautiful holiday cards. Join us for this fun and productive card making session. All supplies provided. Due to high demand, please register for only one session. All attendees need to register.
Sunday
No special programs listed.
Monday
Come Learn with Me @ the Library: Comprehension: Run, Turkey, Run!: 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-5. This is a program focused on kindergarten readiness where children and their caretakers learn and play together. The program features a 15 minute interactive storytime followed by several stations that encourage the development of school readiness skills in children. Stations may include art, mathematics, language and literacy, science, hands-on explorations, and many opportunities for play and social interactions. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Tuesday
Move & Learn: Colors: 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. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver
Move & Learn: Colors: 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. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver
North Carroll Knitters Night: 7 p.m. For adults. Knitters and crocheters are all welcome to join this semi-monthly gathering to share tips, projects and patterns.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Colors: 10 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Pajama Party Storytime: Colors: 6:45 p.m. For all ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime, open to all ages, introduces stories through books, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Taneytown
10 Grand Drive, Taneytown
410-386-4510
Thursday
Family Storytime: Forest: 9:45 a.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Drop-In Knitting: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Please join us to share ideas, patterns, books, and projects. Beginners, please bring size 8 needles and light colored, worsted weight yarn-look for #4 on the label.
Friday
Closed for Veterans Day.
Saturday
Fantastic Beasts Celebration: 3 p.m. For ages 8-adults. Are you excited about the new Harry Potter movie coming out? We are, so we're having a program to celebrate. We're going to have crafts, snacks, and activities, with a chance to win prizes, including tickets to go see the movie. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday
Strawbees Sundays: 2 p.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. The Nov. 13 event is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events across the state.
Monday
DIY Wine Glasses & Charms: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Register for this event. Make your holidays brighter with a pair of wine glasses decorated in your own style. Sharpie markers will be used to create your designs on the glass. To make them even more charming you will make a wine charm for each of your glasses.
Tuesday
Twos and Threes Together: Autumn: 9:45 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
NaNoWriMo Write-In: 4 p.m. For ages 15-adults. We're halfway through NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writers' Month. Hopefully your novel is going well, but here's a chance to catch up with your fellow writers and work on it in good company. We'll be here the whole evening, drop in for a bit or stay the whole time. Snacks and water will be provided to keep the mental energies flowing. Refreshments will be served.
Zumba Fun: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Register for this event. Come and get your groove on with Zumba instructor Tori Strosnider. Beginners welcome.
Wednesday
Ready, Set, School: Autumn: 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, with accompanying caregiver. 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: Autumn: 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime, open to all ages, introduces stories through books, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Westminster
50 E. Main St., Westminster
410-386-4490
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Moms: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. 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, with accompanying caregiver. 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: Moms: 1 p.m. For all ages. We'll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Where Math Meets Mischief: 4 p.m. For ages 8-11. Register for this event. Crazy 8s is a recreational after-school math club that helps kids enjoy the math behind their favorite activities. It's math gone wild, nothing like your usual math club. Kids will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes, and play games like Rock and Roll Bingo. The club will meet for eight consecutive weeks beginning Sept. 22 and finishing on Nov. 10. Only kids need to register. The Nov. 3 and 10 sessions are two of many Maryland STEM Festival events across the state.
Friday
Closed for Veterans Day.
Saturday
Make an Ornament Workshop: 11 a.m. For ages 4-17. Use your crafting and painting skills to create an ornament for the holidays ahead. Only kids need to register.
Sunday
No special programs listed.
Monday
Read and Play: 9:30 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. 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: All About Me: 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: All About Me: 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. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Read and Play: 11 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. 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: All About Me: 7 p.m. For all ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime, open to all ages, introduces stories through books, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Wednesday
Twos and Threes Together: All About Me: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. 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, with accompanying caregiver. 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
STEM@NASA Goddard: Library Edition – NASA Heliophysics
5 p.m. Thursday, Finksburg branch. For ages 6-adults. Join NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for STEM@NASA Goddard: Library Edition – Heliophysics through a live broadcast at the Finksburg Branch. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the incredible work NASA does and the upcoming 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. Participants will be able to pose questions to our NASA heliophysics expert via email and Twitter. For more information on how to interact with our experts, please contact Jordan Snyder at jordan.a.snyder@nasa.gov. This event is one of many Maryland STEM Festival events across the state.
Make Your Own Holiday Greeting Cards
2 p.m. Saturday, North Carroll branch. For adults. Add a personal touch to your holiday greetings. Learn card making techniques as you create beautiful holiday cards. Join us for this fun and productive card making session. All supplies provided. Due to high demand, please register for only one session. All attendees need to register.
DIY Wine Glasses & Charms
6:30 p.m. Monday, Taneytown branch. For adults. Register for this event. Make your holidays brighter with a pair of wine glasses decorated in your own style. Sharpie markers will be used to create your designs on the glass. To make them even more charming you will make a wine charm for each of your glasses.
