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: 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.
Point! Time: with Chris: 2 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 younger to explore their interests.
Friday
Play Baby Play: 10 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying caregiver. Come join us for a morning play group especially for little ones. There will be lots of opportunities for movement and free play with our baby obstacle course, toys, and building blocks.
Master Gardeners' Appreciation Tea: 2 p.m. For adults. Have you ever wondered whose hard work and skill keeps the Eldersburg Branch Library's garden looking so beautiful? It's the lovely volunteers of the Carroll County Master Gardeners. Please join us for refreshments and flower talk as we show our appreciation to these wonderful ladies. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday
Saturday 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.
Emotional Intelligence: The Calm Before the Storm: 1-3 p.m. For adults. Register for this event. Have you ever had difficulty dealing with the behaviors of others driving you to react on impulse and tell them exactly how you feel? Have you ever felt so stressed dealing with the emotions of others that you'd rather not deal with them anymore? Join us for the emotional literacy training with President/CEO Eric L. Williamson of Tailored Training Solutions. You'll learn how to keep your emotions in check, help others do the same, gain confidence when interacting with others, diffuse tense situations, and improve relationships in your personal and professional life.
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. Struggling readers are encouraged to participate.
Sunday
Peaceful Melodies: Lydia Bandy: 2 p.m. For all ages. Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp, as our local performers fill the library with beautiful calming music. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver..
Monday
Family Storytime: Thanksgiving: 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: Thanksgiving: 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.
Point! Time: with Buff: 2 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 younger to explore their interests.
KidWorks Kids Present: Gobble Gobble Gobble: 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Join the KidWorks kids as they present a storytime filled with stories, songs, and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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 those newer to the game for casual, non-competitive play. Please bring a current 2016 National Mah Jongg League card.
Tuesday
Read and Play: 9:45 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: School Days: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Sphero: TRIALS: 2 p.m. For ages 7-14. We're putting our Spheros to the test. Join us for Sphero: TRIALS, where we'll be running our Spheros through obstacle courses and competing for the best scores and times. No prior experience with Sphero is required to attend, a brief introduction to piloting the robot will be given during the program. All attendees need to register.
Finksburg
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg
410-386-4505
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Food: 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.
Teen Advisory Board: 6 p.m. For ages 12-17. Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board and share your opinions with library staff about books, music, movies, and programs you'd like to see at the Finksburg Branch. Refreshments will be served.
TAB Presents: Teen Book Club: "Freak the Mighty," by Rodman Philbrick: 7 p.m. For ages 12-17. Join our Teen Advisory board for a lively discussion of books teens like.
Friday
No special programs listed.
Saturday
No special programs listed.
Sunday
No special programs listed.
Monday
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.
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.
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.
Ready, Set, School: Pets: 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.
Book Builders: Assemble: 6 p.m. For ages 14-adults. Register for this event. From first click to last stitch, this book is all you. Design your own book cover using 3-D printing technology, then assemble it on day two to make a personalized journal. All attendees need to register.
Yoga with Syeda: Fitness and Peace: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Register for this event. Beloved instructor, Syeda Khan, returns this fall for six free yoga sessions. Register to assure a place. Walk-ins at 6:30 p.m. are welcome, if there is room. In fine weather, we will meet on the lawn and everyone on the waiting list will be moved up to registered status. This decision will be made by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the program. This program is sponsored by the Roaring Run Lions Club and Reese Volunteer Fire Hall..
Wednesday
Family 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.
Family Storytime: Pets: 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: Pets: 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: Farm: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. With an accompanying caregiver.
Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: 12:30 p.m. For adults. Join us at the Mount Airy Senior Center for a discussion of this month's book, "11/22/63," by Stephen King.
Friday
Ready, Set, School: Farm: 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: 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.
Memory Writing: 2 p.m. For adults. Join us once a month as we recall fond memories and free-write, creating a journal for others (and ourselves) to enjoy. Each session holds a different topic.
Saturday
Saturday 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.
Sunday
No special programs listed.
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: Reptiles: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Tuesday
Family Storytime: Special Program: Thanks for Thanksgiving: 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.
Thanks for Thanksgiving: 10 a.m. For all ages. Make your voyage into the library to celebrate Thanksgiving with stories, songs, and more. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Family Storytime: Special Program: Thanks for Thanksgiving: 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.
Thanks for Thanksgiving: 11 a.m. For all ages. Make your voyage into the library to celebrate Thanksgiving with stories, songs, and more. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver..
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: Reptiles: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Thankful for PIZZA: 3 p.m. For ages 9-17. Tomorrow may be all about fancy food, but this day is all about pizza. Vote for your favorite pizza and join us for some gaming fun. Refreshments will be served.
North Carroll
2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount
410-386-4480
Thursday
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.
American Girls: Learn About Native Americans with Kaya: 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, 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.
Saturday
No special programs listed.
Sunday
No special programs listed.
Monday
Robotics fun: 6:45 p.m. For ages 11-17. Register for this event. Join us to learn how to use the miniature, smart Ozobots, the robot construction system Cubelets, and you'll also get to make a brushbot.
Tuesday
Move & Learn: Clothes: 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: Clothes: 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
Color Yourself Relaxed: 7 p.m. For adults. Did you know adult coloring books have hit the New York Times Best Seller's List? Join us for this series on the fourth Tuesday of each month to color your stress away. No devices, wires, or textbooks needed-it is back to old-school basics. Materials will be provided, as well as cider, conversation, and relaxing music.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Clothes: 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.
Taneytown
10 Grand Drive, Taneytown
410-386-4510
Thursday
Family Storytime: Autumn: 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.
Taneytown Book Discussion Group: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Join us for a lively discussion of "The Girl on the Train," by Paula Hawkins. New participants are always welcome.
Friday
Preschool Science: Sounds of Music: 11 a.m. For ages 3-6. Join the fun exploring the science of sound-including vibrations, patterns, and types of musical instruments. Children will leave with their own musical instruments. Only kids need to register.
Movie Chat: 1 p.m. For ages 16-adults. Tell others what you've been watching and get ideas for what to watch next.
Saturday
Read to a Dog: 10 a.m.-noon. 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. November's meeting will be in the Small Meeting Room.
Tellebration: A Storytelling Event: 10 a.m. For all ages. Join us as we celebrate a worldwide storytelling event the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Storytellers will share their favorite stories-honoring the age-old oral storytelling tradition. Performers will be available from 10 a.m.-noon and from 1-4 p.m. A schedule of performers will be posted to our Taneytown Branch Library Facebook page on Nov. 1. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. A Celebrating America program.
Sunday
Drop-In Origami: 2 p.m. For ages 8-adults. Join us for a fun DIY origami project. We'll have a new project for each session.
Monday
No special programs listed.
Tuesday
Twos and Threes Together: In the Sky: 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.
Wednesday
Ready, Set, School: In the Sky: 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.
Westminster
50 E. Main St., Westminster
410-386-4490
Thursday
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.
Family Storytime: All About Me: 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.
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 playtime where children can be imaginative and creative while exploring blocks, Lego blocks, playdough, and more. Children age 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Crafternoon: Noon. For ages 16-adults. Are you a crafter? Join us for a relaxing, crafting afternoon. This is an informal gathering where you can work on your own projects, meet other crafters, and get inspired. Coloring, crochet, embroidery, knitting, sewing... any portable handcraft goes.
Saturday
Print It In 3D: Game Pieces: 10 a.m. For ages 10-adults. Missing some pieces to your favorite board games? Come celebrate International Games Day by learning how to make new ones with Tinkercad and our 3D printer. All participants will design and receive a free game piece. A selection of board games will also be available in the library to play during International Games Day. All attendees need to register.
The ABCs of DNA for Genealogy: 2 p.m. For adults. What is DNA? What types of DNA are used for genealogy? What are their strengths and weakness? How do I know what test to take? I got my results, now what? If you have asked yourself these questions, then this presentation is for you. Eileen Souza will answer your questions using a non-technical, genealogy-oriented approach. She will also address what DNA does and does not do to help set your expectations. Souza is a graduate of the National Institute of Genealogical Studies, earning a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies, a graduate of the National Institute of Genealogical Research, and a graduate of the ProGen Study Group. She is the author of Research in Carroll County, published in the August 2012 issue of the Maryland Genealogical Society Journal. A Celebrating America program. All attendees need to register.
Sunday
No special events 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: Forest: 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: Forest: 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: Forest: 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: Forest: 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
Emotional Intelligence: The Calm Before the Storm
Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Eldersburg branch. For adults. Register for this event. Have you ever had difficulty dealing with the behaviors of others driving you to react on impulse and tell them exactly how you feel? Have you ever felt so stressed dealing with the emotions of others that you'd rather not deal with them anymore? Join us for the emotional literacy training with President/CEO Eric L. Williamson of Tailored Training Solutions. You'll learn how to keep your emotions in check, help others do the same, gain confidence when interacting with others, diffuse tense situations, and improve relationships in your personal and professional life..
The ABCs of DNA for Genealogy
Saturday, 2 p.m. Westminster branch. For adults. What is DNA? What types of DNA are used for genealogy? What are their strengths and weakness? How do I know what test to take? I got my results, now what? If you have asked yourself these questions, then this presentation is for you. Eileen Souza will answer your questions using a non-technical, genealogy-oriented approach. She will also address what DNA does and does not do to help set your expectations. Souza is a graduate of the National Institute of Genealogical Studies, earning a Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies, a graduate of the National Institute of Genealogical Research, and a graduate of the ProGen Study Group. She is the author of Research in Carroll County, published in the August 2012 issue of the Maryland Genealogical Society Journal. A Celebrating America program. All attendees need to register..
Color Yourself Relaxed
Tuesday, 7 p.m. North Carroll branch. For adults. Did you know adult coloring books have hit the New York Times Best Seller's List? Join us for this series on the fourth Tuesday of each month to color your stress away. No devices, wires, or textbooks needed-it is back to old-school basics. Materials will be provided, as well as cider, conversation, and relaxing music.
