The Eldersburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, will offer the following programs this week. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 410-386-4488.
Wednesday
Twos and Threes Together: Bunnies: 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.
Twos and Threes Together: Bunnies: 10:45 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement. With an accompanying caregiver.
Teen Volunteer Time: 7 p.m. For ages 12-17. Need service hours? The library is looking for young adults who would like to earn service hours. Participants could help the library prepare crafts for storytime, pull library materials from the shelves and do other special projects.
Using Aromatherapy Techniques to Ease Agitation in Dementia Patients: 7 p.m. For adults. Register for this event. Join the library for an evening of relaxation techniques and aromatherapy for both dementia patients and caregivers. Massage Therapist Kris Helm will introduce basic aromatherapy techniques that can be used at home to reduce anxiety, stress and agitation while promoting relaxation.
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: Bunnies: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
How to Become a Published Author: 6:30 p.m. For adults. Designed for authors who have completed their manuscripts, this intensive 1.5-hour program will help guide you through the myriad of publishing options available to authors today. Craig Schenning, owner of Old Line Publishing & Maple Creek Media, presents this seminar and provides you with an opportunity to ask questions.
Friday
Closed for Good Friday.
Saturday
Saturday Storytime: 9:45 a.m. For all ages. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
LEGO Creations: 11 a.m. For ages 5-adults. Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join the library for a LEGO program, during which you'll have the opportunity to build whatever you like. LEGO blocks will be provided.
Sunday
Closed for Easter.
Monday
Family Storytime: Fish: 9:45 a.m. For all ages. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Storytime: Fish: 10:45 a.m. For all ages. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format appropriate for young children. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Enjoy bedtime stories with cookies and juice. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Refreshments will be served.
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: 10:45 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.
Minecraft in the Afternoon: 2 p.m. For ages 8-15. Register for this event. Come play Minecraft with other players on the library's special Minecraft server.
Minecraft at Night: 6:30 p.m. For ages 8-15. Register for this event. Come play Minecraft with other players on the library's special Minecraft server.