Calendar

For adults. Join us as we recall fond memories and free-write, creating a journal for others (and ourselves) to enjoy! Each month holds a different topic. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For ages 5 – adults. Want to build a castle? Or a spaceship? Or something totally new and different? Join us for a LEGO® program where you can build whatever you would like! We supply the blocks and you supply the creativity! Bring your dad or your mom and build together! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

For ages 5 – adults. Are you ready to go to the moon, Mars, or Deep Space? Local robotics teams built robots with an eye on exploration of the farthest reaches of the galaxy! They want to share what they have learned, and give you a taste of driving rovers and mining for minerals in space. A special modified robot comes in handy for smashing pumpkins each fall instead of picking up objects on far off planets. Come see the robots, learn about building machines, and meet the future rocket scientists from Carroll County. Registration begins 10/5. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

February 23 & October 19, 2019.  Check website for details and ticket information!
 

Amy Grant’s iconic voice is instantly recognizable in both the Christian and pop worlds. Over the years, she’s had six #1 hits, 10 “Top 40” Pop singles, 17 “Top 40” Adult Contemporary tracks , multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers and has received 6 GRAMMY Awards and 26 Dove Awards. In 2016 Grant celebrated the 25th Anniversary of her first pop hit, “Baby Baby”. Sponsored by PNC Bank.

For 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. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Our speaker for the evening is Cathy Baty from the Historical Society of Carroll County. Her topic for the evening is a presentation that will focus on early photographers of Carroll County with a strong focus on photographers located in Westminster.

For ages 2 – 5. A little push, a twist, a turn. Keep those fingers busy and experimenting in our library Tinkertown. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For all ages. Please join us for a special live streaming series with NASA Goddard staff to learn about NASA’s journey from the moon to Mars. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and participate in a fun activity. This session is geared toward middle school students. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For adults. This month’s title is Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For birth – 8. We don’t have to wait for Halloween! Stiffly walk into Frankenstein Friday as we read silly books, dance like Frankenstein’s monster, and even have a Frankenstein obstacle course! Costumes welcome! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever”, “Jive Talkin'”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Nights on Broadway”, and “Stayin’ Alive”. In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke”, “Massachusetts”, “Fanny Be Tender”, “Words”, and “To Love Somebody” among other great hits. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice! $30 Orchestra/Balcony, $35 Preferred.

Come Downtown for trick-or-treating on Main Street, hay rides, spook trail, kids activities and much more!
Tickets: http://mountairymainstreet.org.

For adults. Meet three of the authors of Ribbons of Scarlet: Laura Kamoie, Stephanie Dray, and E. Knight. Multiple bestselling and award-winning authors bring to life a breathtaking epic novel illuminating the hopes, desires, and destinies of princesses and peasants, harlots and wives, fanatics and philosophers—six unforgettable women whose paths cross during one of the most tumultuous and transformative events in history: the French Revolution. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. A book signing will follow an author panel. Books will be available for purchase from A Likely Story Bookstore. Registration is open now. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Letters from a soldier – Elizabeth “Libby” Plume Fuss a former Carroll County resident now residing in Frederick County will be speaking about her book “A Faithful Soldier Writes Home.” She authored this book as a compilation of the letters her father wrote to her mother during World War II and his time he served with the 83rd Division in Europe along with letters to and from her mother to her uncle before he was killed in duty the day before D-Day. These letters help portray their daily lives during this period and describe the impact World War II had on all three of them.
The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. with a brief business meeting followed by the guest speaker. Light refreshments served.
The meeting will be held in the Parish Hall and parking is available in back of the church.

For all ages. Please join us for a special live streaming series with NASA Goddard staff to learn about NASA’s journey from the moon to Mars. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and participate in a fun activity. This session is geared toward high school students. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For ages 2 – 8. Put on your best lab coat and head to our monster factory! We’ll be reading a story about monsters, singing a song or two, and making our own paper monsters! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Enjoy the following:
Crafts, Pinecone & Gift Baskets, Wreaths, Gifts in a Jar, Silent Auction, White Elephant, Cakes, Cookies, Nuts Soup & Sandwiches.
Contact Lori at 410-382-8016 with any questions!

Eat In Or Carry Out
Soups: $4.00 per Bowl
Tomato Florentine, Ham & Bean and Chicken Noodle
Sandwiches: Triple Grilled Cheese $4.00, Orchard Chicken Salad $4.00 and Turkey_Cheddar_Apple_Slaw on Roll $5.00

Ice Tea and Bottled Water $1.00 each
Brownies and Cereal Bars $1.00 per Bag

FREE CHIPS OR APPLE WITH MEAL!

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

Debbie Wojciechowski, Evidential Medium presents “Connecting with Your Loved Ones”. Evidential mediumship is a style of mediumship practiced around the world that puts heavy weight on the medium’s ability to bring through extremely specific evidence. This evidence can include, but is certainly not limited to, names, personality traits, physical ailments, favorite past times, and phrases often used by loved ones in spirit. The connections often help the recipients to better understand their journey, and help them to realize that a different level of relationship is possible with their loved ones.

The Ascension Country Breakfast is held on the first Saturday of every month. Come hungry, leave full. Called the best in Carroll County by many of our customers, a full all-you-can-eat breakfast menu including pancakes, Hahn sausage, scrambled eggs, hashed brown potatoes, egg and ham casserole, sausage gravy and biscuits, creamed chipped beef, assorted fruit, assorted pastries, fresh brewed coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, milk, and juices all at an affordable price. Plenty of parking in the lot behind the church off Ralph St.
The breakfast crew is always looking for more volunteers. If you would like to be involved with this monthly event that benefits the church financially, please contact the church office.

Enjoy the following:
Crafts, Pinecone & Gift Baskets, Wreaths, Gifts in a Jar, Silent Auction, White Elephant, Cakes, Cookies, Nuts Soup & Sandwiches.
Contact Lori at 410-382-8016 with any questions!

For birth – 3. Learn how you can help your child develop early literacy skills through talking, reading, writing, singing, and playing, simple activities you probably do already! This storytime features interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by activities which allow children to practice skills and socialize. Only kids need to register. A Learning Advantage Partnership program. Sponsored in part with a Striving Readers Grant. Registration begins 10/19. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Maryland-raised Nashville-based guitarist Jordan Tice is one of the most exciting young artists on the American roots music scene. He has played with legendary performers like Dave Rawlings, Tony Trischka, Michelle Shocked, and Steve Martin, and is part of the instrumental supergroup Hawktail, which features members of Punch Brothers and Crooked Still. He has been featured on Live from Here (formerly Prairie Home Companion) as well as at festivals including Telluride and Grey Fox. Presented by Common Ground on the Hill.

Earl David Reed’s genius is the way he interacts with the crowd and knowing just who to pick on to get the biggest laugh, and the audience loves it! The Las Vegas Review-Journal called him “…an urban Don Rickles!” And Don Rickles himself commented “This guy works the room like a Las Vegas showgirl…funny without being offensive.” His TV credits include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, HBO, and Showtime. Earl can also be seen on DVD as one of Bill Engvall’s All-Stars of Country Comedy comedians with Larry the Cable Guy and Jeff Foxworthy. Ages 18+. $24 Orchestra/Balcony, $29 Preferred. VIP Drink Package includes 2 Free Drinks, additional $10.

For all ages. Please join us for a special live streaming series with NASA Goddard staff to learn about NASA’s journey from the moon to Mars. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and participate in a fun activity. This session focuses on career opportunities for all, plus high school internships. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For ages 11 – adults. Wondering what to read next? Interested in starting a series or reading a new genre? Join us to learn how to harness the power of the library’s online reader’s advisory databases, Books & Authors and Novelist, to help you find your next great read. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For all ages. Dinosaurs lived a long time ago. Let’s go back to that time together and learn about these giant creatures. Dinosaur stories, crafts, and science activities here at the library will help you explore! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

Come out and do your Christmas shopping with a variety of vendors, artisans and a huge selection of fair trade items. Holiday crafts, Timeless Treasures, collectibles, baked goods, kids activities, raffles and door prizes. Cafe offering breakfast and lunch items. Free event with plenty of free parking.

Holiday crafts, gifts, decorations, chocolates and other treats, home-based businesses, vendors, silent auction, home made lunch.

She’s had five #1 singles, sold millions of records, won the Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist Award and claimed a Country Music Association trophy for her signature song, “Born To Fly”. Join us as Sara brings a very special acoustic trio performance to the Eichelberger. Opening Act: Justin Adams.

For ages 3 – adults. KPET’s trained reading dogs provide a relaxed, informal atmosphere for kids to practice reading. Every dog enjoys a good story! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Come out and join us at the Winfield Volunteer Fire Company Social Hall.  Enjoy refreshments and a beautiful hardwood dance floor.  Snacks provided.  BYOB.   Dance is held second Sunday of each month (except May & July 2018).  Bring a new friend to the dance on April 8, 2018 and you will both be entered into a special drawing for a free admission to a future dance.
 

For adults. Create a wonderful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Join our staff as we turn books into colorful turkeys. All supplies will be provided. All attendees need to register. Registration begins 10/29. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For ages 2 – 5. Bring all of your senses with you to the library and smell, touch, hear, taste, and see fall. This sensory-based program will promote exploration and foster excitement about the world around us! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

For adults. Join us as we recall fond memories and free-write, creating a journal for others (and ourselves) to enjoy! Each month holds a different topic. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

5:30 – doors open; 7 p.m. – bingo start.

February 16, April 20, September 14, & November 16, 2019.  Doors open at 4pm.  Dinner at 5pm. Early bird game at 6pm and bingo starts at 6:30pm.  Bring a canned food for a raffle!

On November 17th, the Masterworks Chorale will present a program entitled “A Choral Harvest” in observance of the season. Works will include “The Promise of Living” by Aaron Copland, selections from J.S. Bach’s Cantata “Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir” BWV 29, and the motet “Nun danket alle Gott” by Johann Pachelbel. From the contemporary angle are two movements from Randall Thompson’sFrostiana, “My Journey Yours” by Atlanta-based composer Elise Witt, and a lovely setting of “Come Ye Thankful People Come” by Jason McCoy. Come celebrate the season of thankfulness before we enter the colder months!

For ages 12 – 17. Need service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Board for a fun-filled meeting to learn how you can become a leader in your library. But it’s not all work and no play; we’ll provide plenty of snacks and games too! Call 410.386.4488 for more information.

Our speaker for the evening is Johnny Johansson a local Carroll County resident, who will present on the History of Mining in Carroll County.

For ages 2 – 5. The upcoming holiday season can be a stressful time, even for kids. Come on over, take a deep breath, and chill out with relaxing stories and music. Each child will leave with supplies to make his or her own quiet corner at home. Only kids need to register. Registration begins 11/5. Call 410.386.4488 for more information.