Senior Planet: Introduction to Sleep Technologies

Carroll County Public Library 2 Grand Dr, Taneytown, MD, United States

For Adults. Sleep troubles? What if tech could help you sleep? This lecture gives an overview of different devices and wearable technologies that track sleep patterns, monitor sleep disorders, and could improve your sleep. You’ll also learn about mindfulness apps that offer guided meditations and other ways to promote healthy sleep habits. Presented by Senior […]

Amigurumi Club

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

For Adults. Amigurumi are all the rage. Join us as we talk and crochet our small, or not-so-small, amigurumi each week. All experience levels are welcome.

Free

Senior Planet: Instagram Basics

Carroll County Public Library 2 Grand Dr, Taneytown, MD, United States

For Adults. Learn about this popular social media platform, which combines the concepts of an instant camera with a telegram. Senior Planet programs are designed for the 60+ community, but all are welcome! Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Healthcare and Your Retirement

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

For Adults. Healthcare and Your Retirement is an educational program that addresses what steps investors should take to prepare for healthcare costs to help ensure their retirement savings stay healthy. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

Trading Card Games Club

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

For ages 11 - 18. Calling all teenage fans of trading card games! Whether you're a seasoned expert or a beginner still learning the rules, the Mount Airy TCG Club wants you to join our community and share your passion for TCGs. Bring your collection or a favorite deck and come collect, trade, and battle […]

Free

Native Plants & Pollinators: Partners for Life

Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

For Adults. Learn from a Master Gardener how to grow native plants and attract the pollinators that make them thrive. Explore which plants grow well in different settings and which work well with other plants. Learn what colors pollinators find attractive and how to grow your plants so you attract bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. […]

Free

Honoring Black History Month: African American Read-In

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

For ages 14 - Adults. How can we honor the contributions of African Americans? Join CCPL's Mount Airy Branch as we celebrate Black History Month with an African American Read-In. Stop by for the afternoon and enjoy our time together as we explore a broad range of genres centering on the voices of Black authors. […]

Free

Mount Airy Knitters

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

For Adults. Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Free

Senior Planet: Internet of Things

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

For Adults. Are you curious about how devices communicate with each other and smart home technology? This program will provide an overview of the vast world of the Internet of Things and discuss best practices for keeping your devices secure. Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council. Registration is required. […]

Teen Lock-In: Mario Day Party

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

For ages 11 - 17. Join us after hours for a Super Mario Day celebration! Play Mario Kart on our big screen, make Super Mario-themed crafts, and more! Registration required. Visit site for details.

Cooking for Wellness: Gluten-Free Vegan Mac and Cheese

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

For ages 15 - Adults. Gluten-free foods are everywhere! But is this a diet you need to be on? What's the difference between celiac disease and gluten intolerance? Join Registered Dietitian Dana Mealing in this class to discuss these things and more while enjoying lentil-based pasta with the best vegan cheese sauce. This class is […]

$5.00

Club Friendship

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

For ages 13 - Adults. We welcome teens and adults with developmental disabilities or who are neurodivergent, along with their caregivers, to join us for an hour of movement, games, and fun! Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Spring Cleanout Crafternoon

Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

For ages 11 - Adults. Help us clean out our crafting closet. Crafting helps to relieve stress and it is fun. A variety of craft supplies will be provided so participants can complete their very own masterpieces.

Free

Senior Planet: MyChart

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

For Adults. Has your healthcare provider or doctor ever mentioned MyChart? Learn about this electronic health-record portal that works in a web browser and app. MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, allows for communication with your providers, and offers virtual visit options. The privacy and security features of MyChart […]

Veterans Book Club: Franklin & Washington

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

For adults. In partnership with the Carroll County Veterans Advisory Council, we invite veterans, current military and reservists, and family members to join us for an evening of discussion, fellowship, and camaraderie. This month's selection is Franklin & Washington: The Founding Partnership by Edward J. Larson.

Taneytown Anime Club

Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

For ages 11 - 17. Join us to watch the latest and greatest anime with other Taneytown teens! Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

PAWS to Read

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

For ages 4 – Adults. Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend too. Walk-ins […]

Carroll County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

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

Join us Monday, March 18 at the Finksburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library for our monthly meeting entitled: Searching Not Asking: Mastering Online Genealogy. While online resources are only a small percentage of the records that family historians should investigate, they are an important part of one’s genealogy practice, especially if you cannot […]

Searching, Not Asking: Mastering Online Genealogy

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

For Adults. While online resources are only a small percentage of the records that family historians should investigate, they are an important part of one’s genealogy practice, especially if you cannot travel to pursue your research. We will discuss how to make the most of the well-known resources, FamilySearch, HeritageQuest, and Ancestry, and how to […]

April Fools’ Farm Fun

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

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.

Free

Solar System Bracelet

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

For ages 9 - Adult. We're not fooling; the Sun will disappear next week! Join us as we make a solar system bracelet and discuss the upcoming solar eclipse. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Immigration and Mental Health: A Crossroad of Social Reform in Maryland’s Late 19th Century

Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch, 6400 West Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD, 21784

For Adults. Join Gate House Museum Curator Adrienne Smith as she presents ongoing research about turn-of-the-century Maryland immigration, its perception, and how it affected the population of Sykesville's Springfield Hospital. Learn about the demographic shift in immigrant populations in the late 1800s and what factors may have driven the perception of these individuals as having […]

Free

Total Solar Eclipse Day

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

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).

Free

North Carroll Ask a Master Gardener

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

For Adults. Bring your questions about spring gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

VCarve: Create a Puzzle Ball

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

For ages 12 - Adults. Join us for a hands-on session where we create and cut out a wood puzzle ball on Exploration Commons' iconic CNC router. Previous basic computer experience is required. No experience with the CNC router or design software is needed. This class does not result in independent CNC use certification. This […]

$5.00

Diamond Painting

Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, United States

For Adults. Join us for a monthly session of diamond painting. We'll have a new project each month, and no experience is necessary! Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

Pajama Party Storytime

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

For ages Birth - 8. Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal. and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

Free

Family Storytime

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

For ages 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.

Free

Mount Airy Knitters

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

For Adults. Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.

Free

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Really Good, Actually

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's selection is Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey.

Free

Alphabet Train: The Letter T

Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch, 6400 West Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, MD, 21784

For ages 3 - 6. Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, song, and acctivities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Free

An Evening with David Baldacci

Winters Mill High School, 560 Gorsuch Rd, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For Adults. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. Tickets are $35 and include a signed copy of A Calamity of Souls. Tickets are required and can be purchased here: https://DavidBaldacci.eventbrite.com About the book: Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo […]