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 under 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: Homes: 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
No special programs listed.
Saturday
Closed.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
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 under 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.
Iron Chef: Library Edition: 2 p.m. For ages 8-13. Join us for an afternoon of creative cuisine with mystery ingredients that are incorporated into your inspired recipes. All attendees need to register.
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.
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
Holiday Sing-a-long: 11 a.m. For ages 2-8. It's getting close to the holidays. Come join us for a holiday sing-a-long where we'll read stories, sing, and dance.
Friday
No special programs listed.
Saturday
Closed.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
No special programs listed.
Wednesday
No special programs listed.
Mount Airy
705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy
410-386-4470, 301-829-5290
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Holiday Stories: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: "Christmas Carol Murder," by Leslie Meier: 12:30 p.m. For adults. Join us at the Mount Airy Senior Center for a discussion of this month's book.
Friday
Ready, Set, School: Holiday Stories: 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: Holiday Stories: 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.
Saturday
Closed.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
Family Storytime: Winter: 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: Winter: 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.
The Maryland Zoo Presents: Night Shift: 1 p.m. For ages 6-12. Meet nocturnal visitors from the Maryland ZOOmobile and learn how they are adapted for life in the dark. Presented by the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore with funding from The Kahlert Foundation. All attendees need to register.
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: Winter: 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
No special events listed.
Friday
No special events listed.
Saturday
Closed.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
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
The Maryland Zoo Presents: Storytime with the Zoo: 11 a.m. For ages 2-6. The ZOOmobile is coming to bring a story to life. You'll enjoy an interactive reading of a wildlife-themed children's book followed by a craft and a visit from a real animal ambassador. Presented by the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore with funding from The Kahlert Foundation.
The Maryland Zoo Presents: Night Shift: 1 p.m. For ages 6-12. Meet nocturnal visitors from the Maryland ZOOmobile and learn how they are adapted for life in the dark. Presented by the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore with funding from The Kahlert Foundation. All attendees need to register.
Taneytown
10 Grand Drive, Taneytown
410-386-4510
Thursday
Drop-In Knitting: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Please join us to share ideas, patterns, books, and projects.
Friday
No special events listed.
Saturday
Closed.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
Sugar Dom Puppet Show: 10 a.m. For all ages. Register for this event. Do you love yummy gingerbread? In this fun puppet show, the characters can't wait to catch Sugar Dom - the gingerbread man! Join the fun with the Grannies of Carroll Vista as we share a delightful holiday story. All attendees need to register.
Wednesday
No special events listed.
Westminster
50 E. Main St., Westminster
410-386-4490
Thursday
Twos and Threes Together: Birds: 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: Birds: 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.
Friday
No special events listed.
Saturday
Closed.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
No special events listed.
Wednesday
No special events listed.
A few of our favorites
Holiday Sing-a-long
Thursday, Finksburg branch, 11 a.m. For ages 2-8. It's getting close to the holidays. Come join us for a holiday sing-a-long where we'll read stories, sing, and dance.
Ready, Set, School: Holiday Stories
Friday, Mount Airy branch, 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.
Iron Chef: Library Edition
Tuesday, Eldersburg branch, 2 p.m. For ages 8-13. Join us for an afternoon of creative cuisine with mystery ingredients that are incorporated into your inspired recipes. All attendees need to register.
