The North Carroll branch of the Carroll County Public Library, 2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount, will offer the following programs this week. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 410-386-4480.
Wednesday
Family Storytime: Party Time: 10 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.
Make It Work Wednesday: Parachutes and Hot Air Balloons: 2 p.m. For ages 9-17. Do you like making things? Then stop by to tinker and create.
Pajama Party Storytime: Party Time: 6:45 p.m. For all ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs and activities. Children 3 and younger must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Thursday
Family Storytime: Special Program: Little Red Riding Hood Summer Puppet Show: 10 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. Registration required.
Little Red Riding Hood Summer Puppet Show: 10 a.m. For ages 3-adults. Smart and sassy Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? By taking the long road or going into the woods? Will Grandma get her snack or be a snack? Join the library for a show full of surprises. Children age 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. All attendees need to register.
Little Red Riding Hood Summer Puppet Show: 1 p.m. For ages 3-adults. Register for this event. Smart and sassy Little Red Riding Hood has goodies for Grandma. How shall she get them there? By taking the long road or going into the woods? Will Grandma get her snack or be a snack? Join the library for a show full of surprises. Children age 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. All attendees need to register.
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.
Harry Potter's Birthday Celebration: 2 p.m. For all ages. It's Harry Potter's birthday. Join the library for games, crafts and fun — all about the world of Harry Potter.
Saturday
No special events listed.
Sunday
Closed.
Monday
PBS Bookfinder Storytime: 11 a.m. For ages 2-adults. Join the library for a storytime using books found on PBS's Bookfinder service. Learn how you can use Bookfinder as a great parenting tool. Part of the Quality Digital Media Partnership series with WQED-PBS, LittleeLit.com, and Carroll County Public Library.
Scratch Coding: 2 p.m. For ages 9-15. Register for this event. Create a playable game using Scratch, a popular programming language. Bring a USB flash drive if you want to save your finished project to take home.
North Carroll Knitters Night: 7 p.m. For adults. Knitters and crocheters are all welcome to join this semi-monthly gathering to share tips, projects and patterns.
Tuesday
Move and Learn: Horses: 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.
Giant Games: 2 p.m. For ages 9-17. Do you like games? Come by and try out giant versions of some classics including Jenga, Battleship, dominoes, and Connect Four.
Teen Writers: 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 creating characters, plots, settings and your writing process.
