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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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.
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 […]
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).
For Adults. Bring your questions about spring gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
For Adults. Join the Mount Airy Knitters for a weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels are welcome.
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.
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.
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 […]
For ages 16 - Adults. Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our April selection is 'Mad Honey' by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer […]
For Adults. Join Ted Zaleski for the annual County Budget Roadshow.
For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while also getting a chance to enjoy excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews book club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us for a sharing of good books and good ideas. The selection for this […]
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.
For Adults. Join Carroll County Workforce Development for a pop-up event at CCPL's Taneytown Branch. Learn about free career services, opportunities for free training, updating your resume, and getting connected to employers.
For ages 11 - 17. Design and create your own art journal. We'll provide all the materials you need. Registration is required. Visit site for details.
For Adults. 'Throne of Grace: A Mountain Man, an Epic Adventure, and the Bloody Conquest of the American West' is the explosive true saga of the legendary adventurer Jedediah Smith and the Mountain Men who explored the American frontier, written by New York Times bestselling authors of 'Blood and Treasure' Bob Drury and Tom Clavin. […]
For Adults. ‘Throne of Grace: A Mountain Man, an Epic Adventure, and the Bloody Conquest of the American West’ is the explosive true saga of the legendary adventurer Jedediah Smith and the Mountain Men who explored the American frontier, written by New York Times bestselling authors of ‘Blood and Treasure’, Bob Drury and Tom Clavin. […]
For Adults. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. In his latest book, Quanta and Fields, Sean Carroll explains measurement and entanglement before explaining how the world is really made of fields. You will finally understand […]
For all ages. Join us for a preview performance from Constellation Theater Company. Hear selected songs from their upcoming productions of Aladdin and Moana performed on the library stage (weather permitting). Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
For Adults. From the bestselling author Jeff Shaara, comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis. Extensively researched and vividly imagined, ‘The Shadow of War’ brings to life the many threads that lead to the building crisis between the Soviet […]
For ages 13 – Adults. Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau’s entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers. He will share how birds change with each habitat and discuss unique bird behaviors. You will also view a short film showing what you can do to […]
For ages 15 - Adult. 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, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitizing. At the end of the class, participants will receive […]
For ages Birth - 5. Got an active toddler or preschooler? Head to the library for some gym time fun! We'll have an obstacle course, tunnels, balance beams, bean bags, balls, and more to get out some of that energy!
For ages 7 - Adult. 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.
For ages 13 - 18. Calling all aspiring teen chefs! Join us in the kitchen to learn how to prepare Frito Chili Pie (chili served over corn chips and topped with sour cream and cheese). Enhance your culinary skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and impress your loved ones with your cooking ability. This event […]
For Adults. Eating on a budget doesn't mean that food quality has to suffer. Join Weis Dietitian Christina Pelletier, MS, RDN, and LDN, as we discuss the variety of quality, nutritious foods offered in the grocery store while keeping the budget in mind. This presentation will be followed by a recipe demonstration that participants will […]
For Adults. Prepare for the three most important days in your life. Manage your savings, expenses, and credit. Learn how to deal with setbacks and work toward your financial goals. Registration is required. Visit site for details.
For ages 13 - Adult. Experience the many benefits of yoga and meditation. This class, taught by Rebecca Berg, welcomes all levels of students. Adaptations for using a chair will be shared if participants are uncomfortable getting on the floor. Meditation exercises will be incorporated into the practice. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a blanket, […]
