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: Fruits & Vegetables: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
3D Printing-Key Chains: 2 p.m. For ages 12-adults. Come in to learn the basics and get started making printable 3D objects. You'll design one key chain to print. Key chains can be picked up at a later date once printing is completed. All attendees need to register.
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
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.
New Year's at Noon: 11 a.m. For all ages. Don't want the kids to stay up till midnight? Ring in the New Year early with the whole family. We'll celebrate the beginning of 2017 with games, snacks, and crafts, as well as a countdown to noon.
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.
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: Toys: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
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
No special events listed.
Friday
No special events listed.
Saturday
TAB Presents: New Year's Eve Pre-Party: 11 a.m. For ages 12-17. Start celebrating 2017 ahead of the rush with the Teen Advisory Board. Join us for fun and games to start the year off right. All attendees need to register.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
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: Homes: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Ready, Set, School: Homes: 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.
The Interfaith Community of Carroll County: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Join the Interfaith Community of Carroll County as they facilitate discussions on a wide range of religious topics. January's meeting will focus on the texts "The End of White Christian America," by Robert P. Jones and "Do Morals Matter? A Guide to Contemporary Religious Ethics," by Ian S. Markham, with a discussion on the changing and evolving morals in society. February's meeting will include a discussion on the experiences of refugees as well as the United States' attitude toward refugees through history. They will discuss the United States' current attitude toward the Middle Eastern refugee conflict.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Homes: 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: 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.
Pajama Party Storytime: Homes: 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: Winter: 10 a.m. For ages 2-3. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
This is My Dollhouse: 2 p.m. For ages 5-11. What is more fun, making a dollhouse or playing with one? Bring your imagination to turn fabric scraps, paper, sponges, and boxes into loads of creative dollhouse fun.
Friday
Ready, Set, School: Winter: 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: 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.
Teen Unlock-In: 1:30 p.m. For ages 11-17. Love our after-hours? Try an unlock-in. The library will be open, but we'll be taking over the large meeting room for one awesome afternoon of Wii games, crafts, snacks, and more. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday
Happy New Year: 11:30 a.m. For ages birth-10. Are you excited for 2017 too? Join us for New Year's Eve stories and fun. We'll make a noisemaker and practice for tomorrow by counting down to 12 noon. Refreshments will be served. Only kids need to register.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
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.
Family Storytime: Night: 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.
American Red Cross Blood Drive: 2 p.m. For ages 16-adults. The holidays are now over, but the gift of life doesn't have a time frame. Your donation can help save up to three lives. Register at the Service Desk or by going to www.redcrossblood.org..
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: Night: 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
Snow Day: 1-4 p.m. For ages 8-adults. Snow will be falling inside the branch while experiencing the library's new HTC Vive Virtual Reality headset. You'll get to try on the headset and see a virtual winter wonderland. We'll also be making 2 and 3 dimensional paper snowflakes. All attendees need to register.
Friday
No special events listed.
Saturday
Noon Year's Eve: 11:30 a.m. For ages birth-8. 5-4-3-2-1! We'll countdown to noon at this rockin' child-friendly celebration of New Year's Eve. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
Move & Learn: Down Under: 10a.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: Down Under: 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.
Teen Writing Group: 7 p.m. For ages 11-17. Attention teen writers. Here is your opportunity to share your individual writing with others, or work together to craft a new story. Be prepared to talk about characters, plots, and settings.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Down Under: 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: Down Under: 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
No special programs listed.
Friday
No special programs listed.
Saturday
No special programs listed.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
Twos and Threes Together: Art: 9:45 a.m. For ages 2-3. 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? Stop in and share your opinions with the library staff about books, music, movies, and programs that you'd like to see at the Taneytown Branch. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday
Ready, Set, School: Art: 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.
Pajama Party Storytime: Art: 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.
E-Reader Drop-In Sessions: 7:30 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.
Westminster
50 E. Main St., Westminster
410-386-4490
Thursday
Tie-Dye Thursday: 11 a.m. For ages 7-adults. Register for this event. Join us for this fun do-it-yourself tie-dye T-shirt program. Bring your own white T-shirt and we will provide the rest of the materials. Please wear old clothes in case the dye gets on them. All attendees need to register.
Friday
Life-Sized Candy Land: 11 a.m. For ages 3-adults. Now you can step into the classic game of Candy Land. Make your way through the kingdom and collect special treats along the way.
Saturday
New Year's at Noon: 11:30 a.m. For all ages. Can't stay awake until midnight? Join us for crafts, games, music, and dancing as we count down and celebrate with a balloon drop at noon.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
Closed.
Tuesday
No special events listed.
Wednesday
Bear Branch Presents: Birds of Prey: 10 a.m. For ages 2-6. Join Maddie Koenig, naturalist at Bear Branch Nature Center, as she introduces visitors to the center's birds of prey. Come see some raptors and learn what makes these birds so special.
Medicare 101: 5 p.m. For adults. Are you or someone you care about eligible for Medicare? Come and find out how to get the most out of your Medicare health benefits. There are many decisions to make when you are eligible for Medicare. We will cover the four parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D) and how they work, Medicare Supplement (medigap) plans, preventive services, and how to protect yourself from healthcare fraud. We also will cover the Medicare Savings Programs, which are not all low-income programs. Presented by Carroll County's SHIP/SMP program.
Westminster Book Discussion Group: Memory Man by David Baldacci: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Please join us for a fun and exciting discussion of each month's featured title. New participants are always welcome.
A few of our favorites
Life-Sized Candy Land
Friday, Westminster branch, 11 a.m. For ages 3-adults. Now you can step into the classic game of Candy Land. Make your way through the kingdom and collect special treats along the way.
New Year's at Noon
Saturday, Eldersburg branch, 11 a.m. For all ages. Don't want the kids to stay up till midnight? Ring in the New Year early with the whole family. We'll celebrate the beginning of 2017 with games, snacks, and crafts, as well as a countdown to noon.
E-Reader Drop-In Sessions
Wednesday, Taneytown branch, 7:30 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.
