All Aboard the Polar Express

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

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.

Free

Farm Museum 2022 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Holiday Tour will be returning December 1 – 22 Monday-Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday: Noon to 4pm

14th Annual Gallery of Gifts

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

Shop Small and Buy Local This holiday season, get something for everyone on your list at our dazzling indoor art market! Featuring dozens of artists, our Tevis Gallery will be filled with handmade products like jewelry, pottery, tree ornaments, baskets, candles, woodwork, soaps, and more! Members Discount Days: November 18 – 19 and December 16 – […]

Box Lunch Talk: The Art of the Musical Instruments – Ken Koons

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

Event to be held in-person – No RSVP Registration Required. Cost is $3.00 for HSCC Members and $7.00 for non-members upon entry with drinks and snacks provided. Join us at Grace Hall on Carroll Street. The Art of the Musical Instruments. Ken Koons. Ken Koons – luthier, blacksmith, woodworker, musician, and photographer – has been […]

$3.00

Box Lunch Talk: The Art of Musical Instruments

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

Event to be held in-person – No RSVP Registration Required. Cost is $3.00 for HSCC Members and $7.00 for non-members upon entry with drinks and snacks provided. Join us at Grace Hall on Carroll Street. The Art of the Musical Instruments. Ken Koons. Ken Koons – luthier, blacksmith, woodworker, musician, and photographer – has been […]

Farm Museum 2022 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Holiday Tour will be returning December 1 – 22 Monday-Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday: Noon to 4pm

14th Annual Gallery of Gifts

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

Shop Small and Buy Local This holiday season, get something for everyone on your list at our dazzling indoor art market! Featuring dozens of artists, our Tevis Gallery will be filled with handmade products like jewelry, pottery, tree ornaments, baskets, candles, woodwork, soaps, and more! Members Discount Days: November 18 – 19 and December 16 – […]

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Hercule Poirot’s Christmas

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 selection is Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie.

Free

Bob Cratchit and the Bookkeepers

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

With a desire to embody the spirit of everyone’s favorite holiday protagonist, Monte Leister and Jake Fine of The Leister Quartet joins forces with the joyful trumpeter Cliff Thompson and the yuletide bass man Paul Morales to get you singing and dancing to a Holly Jolly mix of Swinging and Sleighing holiday favorites!

Farm Museum 2022 Holiday Tours

Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center St, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

Holiday Tour will be returning December 1 – 22 Monday-Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday/Sunday: Noon to 4pm

12 Days of Exercise

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

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.

Free

Gnomes at Night

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

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.

Free

Is Your Toddler on Target?

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

For all ages. Meet a speech therapist and learn about developmental milestones for toddlers! After a brief information session, there will be a play session with your child focusing on how to play using household items you may already have.

Free

Craftapalooza

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

For ages 3 - 12. It's a DIY frenzy! We've gathered extras of our favorite crafts from past storytimes and programs and we need your help to bring them to life. Join us for an afternoon of cutting, pasting, drawing, and creating.

Free

Radical Reptiles

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

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!

Free

New Year’s at Noon

Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages Birth - 11. Get ready for your New Year's celebration with us! We'll have crafts, games, and a practice countdown at noon!

Free

Union Bridge New Year’s Eve Event

Union Bridge Fire Dept. Carnival Grounds, 8 West Locust Street, Union Bridge, MD, 21797, United States

Family Fun Event starting at 7 p.m. with live band “Cashtown” and “Hurricane Productions DJ” for non stop entertainment. 20 minute Firework Display, Games and much more. For updates follow Dream Big Union Bridge on Facebook.

First Day Hike 2023

Charlotte’s Quest, 3400 Wilhelm Lane, Manchester, MD, 21102, United States

Say “Happy New Year” with a wellness walk in the woods. Our volunteers will offer 4 guided hikes: 11am: Experienced 11:30am: Beginners 12pm: Experienced 12:30pm Beginners After our hikes, enjoy light refreshments around the campfire. We’ll also offer crafts for kids. This event is open to the entire community but we ask that you please […]

Virtual Teen Advisory Board: Service Learning Opportunity

Carroll County Public Library Online

For ages 12 - 17. Are you interested in volunteering virtually at the library? Join us for Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a monthly meeting where teens help plan programs, complete service-oriented projects, and advise the library on teen-related topics. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Sewing: Serger Basics

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

For ages 14 - Adults. Learn about the versatile serger/overlock sewing machine and how to use it with your sewing projects. We will review the parts of the serger, proper threading and how and when to use different stitch settings. Leave inspired with new ways to use this machine in your sewing projects. Registration required. […]

Free

Read to a Dog

Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074

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.

Free

Cozy Craft Time at the Winter Cafe

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

For all ages. Bring a snack and enjoy craft time at our Winter Cafe! Choose from a flurry of available crafts and enjoy fun thematic music. Craft availability per craft will be on a first come, first served basis. Due to allowed snacks, allergens may be present. The library itself will not serve food at […]

Free

FLICC Presents “Summer of Soul” (2021)

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

FLICC’s January Documentary Series presents the 2022 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary! 2021; 1 h 58 m; PG-13 for some disturbing images, smoking, and brief drug material In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that […]

FLICC Presents “Summer of Soul” (2021)

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

FLICC’s January Documentary Series presents the 2022 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary! 2021; 1 h 58 m; PG-13 for some disturbing images, smoking, and brief drug material In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that […]

Indoor Flea Market

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

Indoor Flea Market in the Shipley Arena – 8am – 2pm. (Breakfast and Lunch served by the Roaring Run Lions Club.  All proceeds go back to the community.) Product categories: antiques, books, cds/dvds/tapes, clothing, collectibles, computer equip., crafts, direct sales, glassware, food items, sports gear & memorabilia, toys, tools, woodworking, and much more. Admission and […]

Storytime with Author Emma Straub

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

For all ages. Join us for a special storytime with author Emma Straub as she reads from her new picture book, Very Good Hats. As a mother of two young readers and co-owner of the bookshop, Books Are Magic, Emma Straub has spent an inordinate amount of time amidst the picture book stacks and has […]

Storytime with Author Emma Straub

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

For all ages. Join us for a special storytime with author Emma Straub as she reads from her new picture book, Very Good Hats. As a mother of two young readers and co-owner of the bookshop, Books Are Magic, Emma Straub has spent an inordinate amount of time amidst the picture book stacks and has […]

North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: The Huntress

North Carroll Senior Center 2328 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD

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.

Free

FLICC Presents “Hello, Bookstore” (2022)

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

FLICC’s January Documentary Series presents an ode to small business! 2022; 1 h 26 m; NR In the shadow of the pandemic, a small town rallies to protect a beloved local bookstore in its hour of need. A landmark in Lenox, Massachusetts, The Bookstore is a magical, beatnik gem thanks to its owner, Matt Tannenbaum, […]

ServSafe Food Handler Course

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

For ages 14 - Adults. The ServSafe Food Handler course taught by a Certified ServSafe Instructor provides basic food safety knowledge. This two-hour class covers the following five key areas: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross Contamination and Allergens, and Cleaning and Sanitizing. At the end of the class, participants will receive a certificate after […]

$15.00

FLICC Presents “Hello, Bookstore” (2022)

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

FLICC’s January Documentary Series presents an ode to small business! 2022; 1 h 26 m; NR In the shadow of the pandemic, a small town rallies to protect a beloved local bookstore in its hour of need. A landmark in Lenox, Massachusetts, The Bookstore is a magical, beatnik gem thanks to its owner, Matt Tannenbaum, […]

Cosplay Series: Make a Custom Tabard

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

For ages 12 - Adults. Attendees will learn how to read basic sewing patterns, cut and sew a tabard, sew trim, and customize a vinyl design for the front of the tabard. Great for cosplay, Renn fests, D&D campaign costumes, and more! This event requires a payment of $5.00 per registrant. Registration is required. Visit […]

$5.00

Carroll County 186th Birthday Celebration

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

Join HSCC on Saturday, January 14, 2023, as we celebrate Carroll County’s 186th birthday! The commemoration of Carroll County’s “birthday” began in the 1920s with a group called the Carroll County Society of Baltimore County. These descendants of Carroll Countians organized to promote “an appreciation of the history, traditions and pleasant memories of Carroll County.” […]

Baltimore Boxing Live

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

Weigh-ins at 5:00pm.  Doors open at 5:30pm.  VIP from 6 – 7pm.  1st Fight at 7:15pm 1st ROW VIP Table for 10 people – $750.00, 2nd ROW VIP Table for 10 people – $600.00, Individual Ticket, VIP Seat – $75.00, General Admission Table 10 people – $280.00, Individual ticket, General Admission – $35.00 https://www.baltimoreboxing.com/tickets

Baltimore Boxing Live

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

Weigh-ins at 5:00pm.  Doors open at 5:30pm.  VIP from 6 – 7pm.  1st Fight at 7:15pm 1st ROW VIP Table for 10 people – $750.00, 2nd ROW VIP Table for 10 people – $600.00, Individual Ticket, VIP Seat – $75.00, General Admission Table 10 people – $280.00, Individual ticket, General Admission – $35.00 https://www.baltimoreboxing.com/tickets

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, […]

Frederick Douglass with Baba Bomani

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

In this multimedia and musical presentation, music and spoken word artist Baba Bomani brings audiences through the life and career of Frederick Douglass. From his humble beginnings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, to the cities of Baltimore, New York, and London, and then back to Washington DC as he fights for the abolition of […]

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, […]

Box Lunch Talk – Time’s Crossroads: The History of New Windsor

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

Author Frank Batavick introduces the recently published 2nd edition of his book which contains additional stories and more photographs. Some of the images were recently discovered and have never been published before. 12-1 p.m., Grace Hall, Grace Lutheran Church, Carroll Street, Westminster. $3 for HSCC members; $7 for non-members.

Jackbox Party For Teens – Online

Carroll County Public Library Online

For ages 10 - 16. Join us for an afternoon of fun as we play various mini-games from the Jackbox game series, a tremendously fun collection of party games! Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free