Hampstead & Manchester

For all ages. Join a Carroll County Master Gardener to learn how to choose wisely when planting perennials. Hear how to avoid invasive species which are causing major destruction to local forests, and instead choose species that are native or known to support pollinators and bird populations.

For ages 8 - Adult. Be the first to get a sneak preview of upcoming Penguin Random House titles! Representatives from Penguin Random House's adult and children's divisions will be on hand to preview and review recently released and upcoming fall and winter titles. Discover what everyone will be reading over the next few months […]

St Paul's Flea Markets - 3rd Saturday of each month (April - October) from 8am to 2pm, rain or shine. With over 70+ vendors, there is something for everyone! 2022 Dates: * October 15 St Paul’s Church 15773 Dover Rd Upperco, MD 21155 www.StPaulsUpperco.org

For ages Birth - 8. Join us for fun, not-too-scary stories followed by a costume parade. Refreshments will be served.

For ages 11 - 17. Make a mini bottle pendant; all supplies will be provided. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For ages 3 - 12. Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina, hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic, The Nutcracker. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from Contempic School of Ballet's Nutcracker Tea Party.

Handmade crafts, Cookie Walk, breakfast and lunch for sale Santa’s house for the kiddies, and Door Prizes. Call the church office for more information 410-374-6944.

For Adults. This month's selection is The Incredible Winston Browne by Sean Dietrich.

For Adults. Learn about the basics of fixed income investments, the advantages of laddering, and how fixed income may be part of your investment strategy. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Warm the hearts of friends and family this year with a custom handmade gift made by YOU! Come get inspired to create some one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season.

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker.

For Adults. Participants will learn how to arrange a bud vase that, with simple care and timely additions, will last into the new year. Participants need to bring a bud vase with a 1 - 2 inch opening. Leave with a creation to beautify your home for the entire season. Presented by Marilyn Sparks of […]

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan.

For all ages. Storyteller Beth Rebert's delightful presentation of this heart-warming holiday tale is sure to enchant children of all ages! Come dressed in your PJs as this magical story unfolds.

For ages 4 - 10. Join the fun and get those little ones moving with Mr. Chris, the Exercise Elf. He will work on holiday-themed individual fitness with a scarf, ball, beanbag, and hula hoops. Then you can take on PE holiday-themed stations.

For ages 6 - 12. Join us to make a couple of holiday gnomes that resemble St. Nick! Gnomes are said to bring good luck, happiness, warmth, and a little bit of magic for the new year! Registration required. Visit site for details.

For ages 4 - 12. Nicole Osborne presents an exciting line-up of exotic reptiles in this interactive program - with a chance to hold/touch the reptiles! Learn about reptile care, fun facts, and more!

For ages 4 - 12. Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program! Reading to a dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers.

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is The Huntress by Kate Quinn.

For Adults. One in three Americans has prediabetes. Do you? Prediabetes increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But there is good news. Most prediabetes can be delayed or even reversed! This information session will go over the proven lifestyle changes you can make to delay or reduce your risk of […]

For Adults. This talk will offer tips on how to finish your winter chores like pruning and then prepare for spring. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce.

For all ages. Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We'll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same time!

For ages 11 - 17. We'll provide the materials you need to make a no-sew worry pet to take home with you. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about book? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is "Migrations" by Charlotte McConaghy.

For Adults. Join the Master Gardeners to learn about the differences between hybrid and heirloom varieties of tomatoes. Get excited about growing tomatoes that you can save seeds from and enjoy for years to come! This class will prepare gardeners for tomato season and share an invitation to the Master Gardener Heirloom Tomato Festival.

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is Bel Canto, by Anne Patchett.

Join community members in supporting McDaniel student-athletes at this annual golf tournament. Register at www.mcdaniel.edu/GreenGoldGolf22.

For all ages. Stop by for coffee and conversations with Andrea Berstler, Executive Director of Carroll County Public Library. Have coffee with Andrea and an open discussion on the library and what our plans are for the future. We will be out on the main floor of the branch. Refreshments will be served.

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle.

For ages 11 - 17. Do you enjoy the magical world of Harry Potter? Join us to design your own wand, create Siren's Tears, and more. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For all ages. Playback Theatre is an interactive form of improv. Volunteers from the audience will have the opportunity to tell us about their favorite summer memories, which the actors then perform using various formats. Join us for an unforgettable evening of sharing memories and watching the come to life before your eyes!

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's selection is Horse, by Geraldine Brooks.

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month's title is the 2023 One Maryland One Book selection, There There, by Tommy Orange.

Community Yard & Craft Sale Outside Parking Lot 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

For all ages. Begin April with some outdoor farm fun! Meet farm animals and their 4-H owners to learn about their projects. There will be a tractor and an implement for you to explore and learn about. Then, plant a plant for you to grow this spring.

For all ages. Learn what a solar eclipse is, make a special viewing device, and receive a pair of special approved solar eclipse viewing glasses (available while supplies last).