Trick-or-Treat at the Library

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

For ages Birth - 11. Put on your favorite costume, bring a sack to collect goodies, and join us for trick-or-treating at the library!

Free

Hello Python

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

For ages 12 - Adults. Interested in learning Python but don't know where to start? Join us for an introductory look at the Python programming language, resources for learning, and a general open discussion about programming. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

Seasonal Crafts: Fall Festive Coasters

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

For Adults. We love hosting our family and friends during the holidays but sometimes they forget to use a coaster. Problem solved! Join us for a crafty seasonal ceramic tile coaster creation that will leave them speechless and keep you happy. Space is limited and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Visit site for […]

Free

Middle School Book Club: Anti/Hero

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

For ages 10 - 14. Are you a middle schooler looking to discuss books with your peers? Then join us in our new middle school book club! We'll discuss a new book each month, switching between regular and graphic novels. This month, we will read the graphic novel, Anti/Hero, by Demitria Lunetta and Kate Karyus […]

Free

Spices of the World: Black Pepper

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

For Adults. Second in our Spices & Herbs series. This class will focus on black pepper's sourcing, flavors, and varieties. We will taste various forms of black pepper and evaluate the using flavor descriptors. Samples and receipts for sweet and savory dishes will be provided. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

South Carroll High School Presents The Wizard of Oz

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

For all ages. South Carroll High School drama students will be previewing their production of the classic musical "Wizard of Oz" at the library! Join us for singing, dancing, and more!

South Carroll High School Presents “The Wizard of Oz”

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

For all ages. South Carroll High School drama students will be previewing their production of the classic musical “Wizard of Oz” at the library! Join us for singing, dancing, and more!

Pigeons at the Library Storytime

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

For ages 3 - 12. Coo-coo-ka-choo! Join The Pigeon Pit Sanctuary for a presentation about pigeons, doves, and animal rescue. Meet live actual birds and enjoy a storytime of some of your favorite Mo Willems Pigeon stories, followed by a craft. Only kids need to register. Visit site for details.

Free

Be Kind: Community of Kindness Workshop

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

For ages 13 - Adults. Participants will be enveloped by a positive atmosphere to create art that inspires kindness. Join Eric and Tina from Action for Kindness, to create your own hand-painted BE KIND sign. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

SeniorPlanet: Mobile Health Apps

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

For Adults. Learn how your phone can count your steps, check your heart rate, and more! You'll also learn the benefits of saving your medical ID. Senior Planet programs are targeted at the 60+ community, but all are welcome! Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Thankful Thanksgiving Storytime

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

For ages Birth - 5. Join us for a seasonal storytime where we talk about Thanksgiving and what it means to be thankful. There will be stories, songs, and a craft activity.

Terrific Turkeys

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

For ages 3 - 6. Are you ready for Turkey Day? Join us to learn all about wild turkeys. We'll make a turkey headband and play a game to learn more about their habits. Come ready to move! Only kids need to register. Visit site for details.

Free

Oral History and Genealogy

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

For Adults. Recording oral histories can help to preserve the voices and memories of families and communities for generations. Presenter and current Secretary of the Carroll County Genealogical Society, Heidi St. George, will share her years of experience as an oral historian, the principles of conducting oral history interviews, and how they can benefit genealogical […]

Free

Diverse Voices Book Club: Lavender House

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

For ages 16 - Adults. Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a yong adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our November selection is Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen. The […]

Free

Bring Your Own Book to Bistro 91

Bistro 91 in Finksburg 3000 Gamber Road, Finksburg, MD, United States

For Adults. Are you reluctant to join a book club because of the required reading? Then this low-commitment book club during happy hour is for you! Show up with a book that you have read that relates to this month's theme. Grab a bite to eat and order a drink. Be ready to share a […]

Free

Corky’s Winter Visit at the Mount Airy Senior Center

Mount Airy Senior Center 703 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy, MD, United States

For Adults. Calling all jingle bellers at the senior center... Corky is coming back for a winter visit! We hope you'll join us for some chilly weather fun, games, and dancing! Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Happy Birthday, Jane Austen!

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

For ages 15 - Adults. Happy 248th birthday to the epitome of Regency writers, Ms. Jane Austen. We will celebrate all things Jane Austen with 'afternoon' tea, activities, and a viewing of the 1995 movie Sense and Sensibility. Refreshments will be served.

Free

Crochet Your Heart Out

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

For Adults. Like to crochet? Want to learn but not sure where to start? Join us for a weekly roundtable of crochet, conversation, and fun. Feel free to bring a snack or lunch. All experience levels are welcome.

Free

North Carroll Senior Center Thursday Book Club: Once Upon a Wardrobe

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 Once Upon a Wardrobe, by Patti Callahan Henry.

Free

Senior Planet: Fitness Apps

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

For Adults. Get ready to start the new year with some health and wellness goals. Learn how fitness apps can help you track and conquer your goals! 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 required. Visit […]

Movies and Munchies: The Holiday

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

For Adults. Join us for a snack and an afternoon movie. We will have a variety of snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own. We will have chairs for relaxing or bring a blanket. This month's movie selection is The Holiday with Cameron Diaz. The movie is rated PG-13. Refreshments will be […]

Free

The 4 Pillars of the New Retirement

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

For Adults. This program provides an in-depth look at "The Four Pillars of the New Retirement" (health, family, purpose, and finances). Attendees will be empowered to think through their own circumstances, goals, and challenges so that they can take action today that impacts their quality of life in retirement. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Mr. Dickens and His Carol

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 Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva.

Free

Holiday Sing-a-long

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

For all ages. It's getting close to the holidays! Join us for a holiday sing-a-long, where we'll read stories, sing, and dance!

Free

Holiday Sing-A-Long

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

For all ages. It’s getting close to the holidays! Join us for a holiday sing-a-long, where we’ll read stories, sing, and dance!

Crochet Your Heart Out

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

For Adults. Like to crochet? Want to learn but not sure where to start? Join us for a weekly roundtable of crochet, conversation, and fun. Feel free to bring a snack or lunch. All experience levels are welcome.

Free

Machine Magic

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

For ages 18 - Adult. Learn to use decorative stitches by decorating flowers for a pillow front. This class will use techniques recommended in Machine Magic, by Deborah Louie. Learn how to use decorative stitches on computerized machines. Although the class will use Bernina machines, these techniques can be applied to other computerized brands. All […]

$10.00

Anime Club

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

For ages 11 - 18. Come and join us for all things anime and manga! Share your latest faves, cosplay, and artwork. We'll have anime screenings, anime and manga discussions, crafts, coloring pages, and more!

Free

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

Ebook and Audiobook Overview

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

For ages 11 - Adults. Learn about our hoopla and Libby apps and how to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more with your library card. Please bring your device if you would like to download the apps and follow along.

Free

Edgar Allan and the Poe Boys Live in Concert

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

For all ages. Got cabin fever? Come to the library to hear Edgar Allan and the Poe Boys, a Baltimore area bluegrass band, live in concert. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Learn How to Administer Narcan

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

For ages 12 - Adults. Opioid overdose deaths are one of the largest health threats on both a local and national level. Luckily, these deaths can be preventable with the use of naloxone (Narcan). Join LITT, a local non-profit, and learn how to use Narcan, proper opioid overdose response techniques, and what you can do […]

Free

North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: The Fountains of Silence

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 Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys.

Free

Tinkercad: Beyond the Basics

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

For ages 12 - Adults. Join us to explore Tinkercads' 3D design capabilities further. Utilizing both basic and intermediate design tools and methods, we'll make 3D-printed dice. Previous Tinkercad experience is strongly recommended. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos

Westminster High School 1225 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, United States

Join us for a special evening with author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos! Help us celebrate the release of I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the next installment in the wildly popular Ordinary People Change the World series. This is a FREE event, but registration is required for all attendees. Presented by A Likely Story […]

Ask a Master Gardener

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

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

Free

Ask a Master Gardener

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

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

TRIVIA NIGHT at Bistro 91 in Finksburg

Bistro 91 in Finksburg 3000 Gamber Road, Finksburg, MD, United States

For Adults. What trivia tidbits are rattling around in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! If your team needs to cancel on the day of the program, please call Bistro 91 at 410-861-8841. All prizes are provided by Bistro 91. Registration required. Only one person per […]

Senior Planet: Fitness Apps

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

For Adults. Get ready to start the new year with some health and wellness goals. Learn how fitness apps can help you track and conquer your goals! 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. […]

Jurassic Park Escape Room

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

For ages 11 - 17. Join us for a Jurassic Park-themed escape room. Gather the clues and solve puzzles to see if you can escape in time!

Free