Mount Airy Info-Walks

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, 21771

For Adults. James Clear, author of the best-selling book "Atomic Habits", advises that motivation and accountability play a huge part in creating lasting habits. Join us for a 30-minute walk around the neighborhood surrounding CCPL's Mount Airy Branch. You will be motivated because walking has been proven to boost your mental as well as physical […]

Free

Dungeons & Dragons Online

Carroll County Public Library Online

For ages 12 - 17. Join us for a session of Dungeons & Dragons played entirely online. Pre-generated characters will be available and registrants will meet on Zoom the day before to become familiar with any websites used. This session is for beginners and avid players alike.

Free
Event Series Art Exhibitions: Home and Garden

Art Exhibitions: Home and Garden

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

A solo exhibition of works by McDaniel College assistant professor of art Chloe Irla, a 2007 alum of the college, produced during her Fall 2022 sabbatical. Works featured include revisited projects from her “Home Work” series inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic in Fall 2020, along with projects from her newly established design studio, irladen. She […]

Free

Oktavec (Painted Screen Society of Baltimore)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Painted Screen Society of Baltimore presents a show that highlights the unique art form of screen painting. The technique was first introduced to Baltimore by William Oktavec, a Czech grocer, in 1913. Today, screen painting is an urban folk art style still seen on the doors and windows of the city’s rowhomes. Reception: Thursday, […]

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Buses Are a Comin’

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy, MD, United States

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 "Buses Are a Comin' " by Charles Person and Richard Rooker.

Free

Finksburg Book Club: The Husbands

Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD, 21048, United States

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 Husbands" by Chandler Baker.

Free

To Be Read: Margaret Willson

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. Margaret Willson is the author of "Seawomen of Iceland: Survival on the Edge" and "Dance Lest We All Fall Down: Breaking Cycles of Poverty in Brazil and Beyond." Her latest book, "Woman, Captain, Rebel: The Extraordinary True Story of a Icelandic Sea Captain," is a daring and magnificent historical narrative nonfiction account of […]

Free

To Be Read: Margaret Willson

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. Margaret Willson is the author of “Seawomen of Iceland: Survival on the Edge” and “Dance Lest We All Fall Down: Breaking Cycles of Poverty in Brazil and Beyond.” Her latest book, “Woman, Captain, Rebel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Icelandic Sea Captain,” is a daring and magnificent historical narrative nonfiction account of […]

The Leister Quartet with Nick Reider

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

From the smooth melodies of Sinatra and the Great American Songbook, to the eclectic solos of Monk, with the energy of Setzer, the Leister Quartet will transport you to another place and time with their sophisticated menu of Swing, Jazz and Blues standards as well as smart original compositions. Nick Reider has been performing and […]

Event Series Art Exhibitions: Home and Garden

Art Exhibitions: Home and Garden

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

A solo exhibition of works by McDaniel College assistant professor of art Chloe Irla, a 2007 alum of the college, produced during her Fall 2022 sabbatical. Works featured include revisited projects from her “Home Work” series inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic in Fall 2020, along with projects from her newly established design studio, irladen. She […]

Free

Oktavec (Painted Screen Society of Baltimore)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Painted Screen Society of Baltimore presents a show that highlights the unique art form of screen painting. The technique was first introduced to Baltimore by William Oktavec, a Czech grocer, in 1913. Today, screen painting is an urban folk art style still seen on the doors and windows of the city’s rowhomes. Reception: Thursday, […]

Black History Month Lunchtime Movie Series – “Till” (2022, 130 min., PG)

Decker Auditorium, Lewis Hall of Science, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Movie series showcasing films that paved the way for Black athletes, including: Based on the true story of Mamie Till-Bradley, an educator and activist who pursued justice after the murder of her 14-year-old son Emmett in 1955.

Want to Travel? Here’s What You Need to Get a Passport

Carroll County Public Library Online

For Adults. The world has reopened for travel; getting a passport might be the only thing stopping you! Attend our virtual information session to learn what you need to apply for a US Passport at CCPL's North Carroll or Eldersburg Branch. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

Comedian Franqi French

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Franqi French is the authentic comedic voice we need! Ms. French holds nothing back when telling the vibrant true stories from her life. In 2020 Variety Magazine named her one of the 10 comics to watch and she’s currently the reigning champ of NBC’s national stand up comedy competition. She’s a regular at the world […]

Event Series Art Exhibitions: Home and Garden

Art Exhibitions: Home and Garden

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

A solo exhibition of works by McDaniel College assistant professor of art Chloe Irla, a 2007 alum of the college, produced during her Fall 2022 sabbatical. Works featured include revisited projects from her “Home Work” series inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic in Fall 2020, along with projects from her newly established design studio, irladen. She […]

Free

Oktavec (Painted Screen Society of Baltimore)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Painted Screen Society of Baltimore presents a show that highlights the unique art form of screen painting. The technique was first introduced to Baltimore by William Oktavec, a Czech grocer, in 1913. Today, screen painting is an urban folk art style still seen on the doors and windows of the city’s rowhomes. Reception: Thursday, […]

The Duke (United Kingdom)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

20th Annual Foreign Film Festival! 2020; 1 h 36 m; R for language and brief sexuality In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom […]

The Duke (United Kingdom)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

20th Annual Foreign Film Festival! 2020; 1 h 36 m; R for language and brief sexuality In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom […]

Oktavec (Painted Screen Society of Baltimore)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Painted Screen Society of Baltimore presents a show that highlights the unique art form of screen painting. The technique was first introduced to Baltimore by William Oktavec, a Czech grocer, in 1913. Today, screen painting is an urban folk art style still seen on the doors and windows of the city’s rowhomes. Reception: Thursday, […]

Love Stories (Memory Lane Improv)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

During this evening of improv, the Memory Lane Playback Theatre troupe will take stories from the audience’s romantic pasts and enact them on the spot through music, movement, and dialogue that embodies the heart of the story. These trained actors are ready to breathe theatrical life into the audience’s most vivid memories, from adorable meet-cutes […]

STOP, SWAP AND SAVE

Carroll County Ag Center – Shipley Arena, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Don't miss the STOP, SWAP AND SAVE! Our 26th annual event takes place on Sunday, February 19th, 2023 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm when over 4000 people will make the trip from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and beyond to spend the day at the Carroll County Ag Center […]

$10.00

STOP, SWAP AND SAVE

Carroll County Ag Center – Shipley Arena, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Don’t miss the 26th annual STOP SWAP AND SAVE, the East Coast’s largest indoor bicycle swap meet and consumer bike expo. Mark your calendar now for Sunday, February 19th, 2023, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm when over 4000 people will make the trip from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, New Jersey, New York […]

Oktavec (Painted Screen Society of Baltimore)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Painted Screen Society of Baltimore presents a show that highlights the unique art form of screen painting. The technique was first introduced to Baltimore by William Oktavec, a Czech grocer, in 1913. Today, screen painting is an urban folk art style still seen on the doors and windows of the city’s rowhomes. Reception: Thursday, […]

Underground Railroad, Not a Subway (FREE Kids Show)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

In this puppet performance, experience the story of a young boy who decides to escape slavery through the Underground Railroad. On his bold journey, the boy encounters free blacks, whites who are willing to help, and slave catchers. Featuring a variety of puppets — rod puppets, hand puppets, and wood cut-outs — constructed by Schroeder […]

Event Series Art Exhibitions: Honors Art Exhibition

Art Exhibitions: Honors Art Exhibition

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

McDaniel College’s art department showcases work by McDaniel College seniors Rowan Berti of Wilmington, Delaware, Skylar Blackbull of Crownpoint, New Mexico, Kelsey Bosley of Manchester, Maryland, Kate Cramer of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Grace Harshman of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Juliana Stolkovich of Littlestown, Pennsylvania.

Free

Honors Art Exhibition 

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

McDaniel College’s art department showcases work by McDaniel College seniors Rowan Berti of Wilmington, Delaware, Skylar Blackbull of Crownpoint, New Mexico, Kelsey Bosley of Manchester, Maryland, Kate Cramer of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Grace Harshman of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Juliana Stolkovich of Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Reception: Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 […]

Corky’s Playhouse – Online

Carroll County Public Library Online

For ages Birth - 6. What kind of adventure will Corky have today? Come play, sing, and learn with Corky as he explores his world. View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.

Free

Box Lunch Talk – The Autobiography of John Baptist Snowden

Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Author Diane Boettcher has contributed to the restoration of the Ellsworth Cemetery in Westminster. As part of this important project, Diane annotated the 1900 edition of the Reverend John Baptist Snowden’s autobiography for modern audiences. She will share history about Snowden’s journey from enslavement to ministry and fatherhood, as well as share other stories of […]

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Church of the Ascension, Fellowship Hall, 23 North Court Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET hot buttermilk, blueberry, and chocolate chip pancakes delicious Hahn’s sausage and refreshing cinnamon applesauce Tickets can be purchased at the door. $6.00 Adults / $3.00 children ages 4-11 Children under 4 are free. *Family package: $20.00 for family of 5 or more Visit our website to print a FREE TICKET […]

Event Series Art Exhibitions: Honors Art Exhibition

Art Exhibitions: Honors Art Exhibition

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

McDaniel College’s art department showcases work by McDaniel College seniors Rowan Berti of Wilmington, Delaware, Skylar Blackbull of Crownpoint, New Mexico, Kelsey Bosley of Manchester, Maryland, Kate Cramer of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Grace Harshman of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Juliana Stolkovich of Littlestown, Pennsylvania.

Free

Honors Art Exhibition 

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

McDaniel College’s art department showcases work by McDaniel College seniors Rowan Berti of Wilmington, Delaware, Skylar Blackbull of Crownpoint, New Mexico, Kelsey Bosley of Manchester, Maryland, Kate Cramer of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Grace Harshman of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Juliana Stolkovich of Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Reception: Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 […]

Chess at the Library

Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD, 21048, United States

For ages 7 - Adults. Are you a chess champion or want to learn? Show off your best moves against other chess players! Experienced and novice chess players are welcome!

Free

Eldersburg Hooked on Crochet

Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch @ 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg MD 21784

For ages 12 - Adults. Join this friendly crochet group that is open to both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Those new to crocheting should bring a size J hook and a light-colored, worsted-weight yarn to the class.

Free

Sewing Skills: Sewing Patterns Demystified

Exploration Commons At 50 East, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages 12 - Adults. Learn about using commercial and indie sewing patterns, measuring for size, and how to interpret and navigate written instructions. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free
Event Series Art Exhibitions: Honors Art Exhibition

Art Exhibitions: Honors Art Exhibition

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

McDaniel College’s art department showcases work by McDaniel College seniors Rowan Berti of Wilmington, Delaware, Skylar Blackbull of Crownpoint, New Mexico, Kelsey Bosley of Manchester, Maryland, Kate Cramer of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Grace Harshman of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Juliana Stolkovich of Littlestown, Pennsylvania.

Free

Honors Art Exhibition 

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

McDaniel College’s art department showcases work by McDaniel College seniors Rowan Berti of Wilmington, Delaware, Skylar Blackbull of Crownpoint, New Mexico, Kelsey Bosley of Manchester, Maryland, Kate Cramer of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Grace Harshman of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Juliana Stolkovich of Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Reception: Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 […]

Honors Art Exhibition 

Esther Prangley Rice Gallery at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, 21157, United States

McDaniel College’s art department showcases work by McDaniel College seniors Rowan Berti of Wilmington, Delaware, Skylar Blackbull of Crownpoint, New Mexico, Kelsey Bosley of Manchester, Maryland, Kate Cramer of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, Grace Harshman of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Juliana Stolkovich of Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Reception: Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a gallery talk at 6 […]

Oktavec (Painted Screen Society of Baltimore)

Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

The Painted Screen Society of Baltimore presents a show that highlights the unique art form of screen painting. The technique was first introduced to Baltimore by William Oktavec, a Czech grocer, in 1913. Today, screen painting is an urban folk art style still seen on the doors and windows of the city’s rowhomes. Reception: Thursday, […]

Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: The Book Woman’s Daughter

Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, 21771

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 we are discussing The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson.

Free