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: Turtles: 9:45 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying adult caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
Twos and Threes Together: Turtles: 10:45 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying adult caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Camp: 1 p.m. For ages 8-12. Come learn how to build and program a basic Lego Mindstorms robot. During this camp you will learn how to build a robot and program it using basic programming techniques. You will also learn how to program the touch and light sensors, as well as some additions like displays and sounds. Then see how all your hard work pays off as the robots compete in a sumo wrestling style tournament to see who will be the grand sumo-bot champion. Participants must be able to attend all classes. Classes are from 1-4 p.m on July 13, 14, 15 and 16. Only kids need to register.
Walk in Someone Else's Shoes...The Virtual Dementia Tour: 5 p.m. For adults. Registration required. Join the library for this eye-opening sensory event during which you will experience first-hand the overwhelming effects of the aging process when combined with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. You will become aware of the challenges of performing ordinary tasks persons living with memory loss face every day. After you register, you will be contacted to reserve a specific time between 5 and 7 p.m. for your VDT experience.
Intro to 3D Printing: 6 p.m. For ages 11-adults. Registration required. Explore easy to use open source design tools to create a 3D model and experience the process of printing on our 3D printer.
Crochet 911: 7 p.m. For ages 11-adults. Join Caroline Brocato to learn to crochet. Those who know how to crochet are welcome to join. Bring a size J hook and light-colored yarn to the class.
Thursday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying adult 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: turtles: 11 a.m. For ages 2-3, with accompanying adult caregiver. This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays and movement.
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Camp: 1 p.m. For ages 8-12. Learn how to build and program a basic Lego Mindstorms robot. During this camp you will learn how to build a robot and program it using basic programming techniques. You will also learn how to program the touch and light sensors, as well as some fun additions like cool displays and sounds. Then see how all your hard work pays off as the robots compete in a sumo wrestling style tournament to see who will be the grand sumo-bot champion. Participants must be able to attend all classes. Classes are from 1-4 p.m. July 13, 14, 15 and 16. Only kids need to register.
Stuffed Animal by Day, Superhero by Night: 2 p.m. For all ages. Want to find out what your stuffed animals do all night? Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal for this bedtime party featuring superhero crafts, a bedtime snack and great stories. You will also have a chance to leave your furry friend in the library for an animals-only sleepover and come back in the morning to see what your super stuffed friend did all night. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Refreshments will be served. Only kids need to register.
Friday
Rockets to the Rescue: 10 a.m. For ages 8-12. Registration required. Become an engineer as you plan and build a paper rocket to bring supplies to a country in need.
Stranger Danger & Bully Protection: 2 p.m. For ages 4-adults. Join Tristar Martial Arts for a demonstration at the Eldersburg branch. Kids will be introduced to techniques that will provide them with the confidence to protect themselves from stranger danger and the courage to stand up against bullies and negative peer pressure. All attendees need to register.
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 caregiver.
Chemical-Free Living for Health: 2 p.m. For adults. Registration required. The average woman puts more than 500 chemicals on her skin before she even leaves the house in the morning. The average household contains an additional 400 chemicals from cleaning products alone. Research demonstrates that these chemicals contribute to allergies, autoimmune disease, learning disabilities, cancer and more. Come learn how to detoxify your life to promote health and well-being in your family. Presented by naturopathic doctor Julie Walsh. For more information about Walsh, visit http://www.drjuliewalsh.com.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
The Magic of Roger Lindsay: 10 a.m. For ages 4-adults. Registration required. Summer Reading ambassador Roger Lindsay transports kids 4 to 104 to a realm of magical happenings, illusions and laughter. Join Lindsay as he amazes and amuses in this show loaded with audience participation.
Minecraft Mondays: Creative: 2 p.m. For ages 8-15. Registration required. Come play Minecraft with other players on the library's Minecraft server.
The Magic of Roger Lindsay: 2 p.m. For ages 4-adults. Registration required. Summer Reading ambassador Roger Lindsay transports kids 4 to 104 to a realm of magical happenings, illusions and laughter. Join Lindsay as he amazes and amuses in this show loaded with audience participation.
Minecraft Mondays: Survival: 3:30 p.m. For ages 8-15. Registration required. Come play Minecraft with other players on the library's Minecraft server.
Favorite Friends: Charlie and Lola: 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Join the library for stories, songs, and a craft about a featured, well-loved book character. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Tuesday
Read and Play: 9:45 a.m. For ages birth-24 months, with accompanying adult 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 adult 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.
GSK Science in the Summer: Physical Science for Second- and Third-Graders: 1:30 p.m. For ages 7-8. Registration required. For kids entering second- and third-grade. Work with other children to make a compass and electromagnet, build circuits with batteries and bulbs, and experience the power of static electricity. All children must be preregistered to attend. A parent or guardian must come in person to fill out and sign the registration form for his/her child. Children must be able to attend all of the classes that week — July 21-24. GSK Science in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in partnership with community-based organizations. Only kids need to register.
GSK Science in the Summer: Physical Science for Fourth- to Sixth-Graders: 3 p.m. For ages 9-11. Registration required. For kids entering fourth- to sixth-grades. Work with other children to make a compass and electromagnet, build circuits with batteries and bulbs, and experience the power of static electricity. All children must be preregistered to attend. A parent or guardian must come in person to fill out and sign the registration form for his/her child. Children must be able to attend all of the classes that week —July 21-24. GSK Science in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in partnership with community-based organizations. Only kids need to register.
Create a Personalized Pendant: 7 p.m. For ages 11-adults. Registration required. Want to commemorate a special vacation? Feel inspired by a quote from your favorite book or just want to showcase one of your heroes? Join the library to make personalized pendants.
