North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday Book Club: Miss Benson’s Beetle

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 Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce.

Free

Chess at the Library

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

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 players are welcome.

Free

Valentine’s Messy Masterpieces

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

For ages 2 - 6. Paint and scissors and glue, oh my! It's time to create your very own masterpieces to share with someone you love for Valentine's Day. Please dress to get messy. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

Easy Macrame Bird Feeders

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

For Adults. February is National Bird Feeding Month. Help us celebrate by making an easy macrame bird feeder out of twine and a grapefruit rind. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

Game Night: Sushi Go

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

For ages 8 - Adults. Come out for our game night. This month we're learning how to play Sushi Go. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Number of players: 2 - 5. Average game play: 15 minutes.

Free

Preschool STEAM Tales: Rapunzel

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

For ages 2 - 6. Explore traditional fairy tales with a STEAM twist! We'll incorporate science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math activities to extend the fun! Our feature story will be the hilarious fairy tale retelling, Falling for Rapunzel. We'll have hands-on fun with measurement and take home some pretend long hair. Only kids need […]

Free

Meet-up Mondays

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

For all ages. Get together at the library for a fun social time for you and your children. We'll provide the space, toys, and activities, you provide the fun. Play is an important part of developing early literacy skills. Learn and make new friends at the same time!

Free

Make a No-Sew Worry Pet

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

For ages 11 - 17. We'll provide the materials you need to make a no-sew worry pet to take home with you. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Free

Veterans Book Club: Stampede

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

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 "Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike" by Brian Castner.

Free

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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

Barn Quilt Celebration

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

For all ages. Carroll County Public Library is proud to unveil a full-size barn quilt that will be displayed on the side of Exploration Commons at 50 East and the Westminster Branch on March 1, 2023. We invite the community to watch the unveiling at 12 Noon on March 1, either in-person or through Facebook […]

Barn Quilt Celebration

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

For all ages. Carroll County Public Library is proud to unveil a full-size barn quilt that will be displayed on the side of Exploration Commons at 50 East and the Westminster Branch on March 1, 2023. We invite the community to watch the unveiling at 12 Noon on March 1, either in-person or through Facebook […]

Ira Marcks: Battle of the Books Author of Shark Summer

Eldersburg Elementary School 1021 Johnsville Road, Sykesville, MD, United States

For all ages. Ira Marcks is a cartoonist and author of Shark Summer and Spirit Week. Last summer, Ira Marcks burst onto the middle grade scene with his debut graphic novel Shark Summer which was inspired by the horror classic Jaws. Shark Summer was selected to be one of the 2023 Battle of the Books […]

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 required. Visit site for details.

Free

To Be Read: John Cribb

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

For Adults. John Cribb is a bestselling author who has written about subjects ranging from history to education. He is the author of "Old Abe", a historical novel depicting the last five years of Abraham Lincoln's life. "The Rail Splitter" tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's remarkable journey from a log cabin to the threshold […]

Plant a Tree!

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

For ages Birth - 18. Plant a tree and help the earth! Carroll County Public Library's Taneytown Branch is celebrating Earth Day this spring by participating in the 14th annual Neighborhood Forest free tree program, whose aim is to provide free trees to kids every Earth Day. We are excited to be participating in this […]

Free

Homeschool Coding Club

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

For ages 6 - 17. Join us to explore the basics of coding! We will learn about algorithms, sequencing, problem-solving and more, using collaborative activities and drag and drop coding.

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Migrations

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

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about book? 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 "Migrations" by Charlotte McConaghy.

Diverse Voices Book Club: The Change

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

For ages 16 - Adult. 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 March selection is "The Change" by Kirsten Miller. Attendees are […]

Free

Human Library

Carroll Communty College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States

For ages 11 - Adults. A Human Library is a safe space where human "Books" share their stories with "Readers" who attend the event. The human Books are members of our communities who have experienced discrimination or prejudice based on who they are, where they come from, or how they self-identify. At the event, Readers […]

Free

Mini Dragon Eggs

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

For Adults. Summoning all dragons and fans! Join us as we make and paint mini dragon egg crafts. Supplies will be provided. Registration required. Visit site for details.

The Zentangle Method of Drawing-based Mindfulness on Zoom

Carroll County Public Library Online

For ages 10 - Adult. In this online class, Sarah Reading (certified Zentangle Teacher) will lead us through a relaxing drawing activity that starts with four dots and a line. The outcome will amaze you! Please have the following supplies handy: white paper, a black pen, a pencil, and something with which to smudge. Please […]

Free

Addams Family Musical Teaser

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

For all ages. "The Addams Family", a popular television show from the 1960s, inspired movies and the new hit TV show "Wednesday." "The Addams Family Musical" is the delightful story of Wednesday bringing home her boyfriend to meet the family - longing for one normal night. Enjoy the iconic characters and dozens of dead ancestors. […]

Free

Cooking for Wellness: Rainbow Chickpea Salad with Baked Chicken

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

For ages 15 - Adults. Managing Parkinson's Disease is complex and adding nutrition complications and mixed online information makes it hard to know what exactly to eat. In this class, not only will you be making a delicious Rainbow Chickpea Salad, but you will also get an opportunity to discuss nutrition and Parkinson's with Registered […]

$5.00

To Be Read: Lisa Scottoline

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

For Adults. Lisa Scottoline is the number-one bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of thirty-five novels. Her latest, Loyalty, is an emotional, action-packed epic of love and justice, set during the rise of the Mafia in Sicily. A former president of Mystery Writers of America, she has thirty million copies of her books in print and […]

$25.00

To Be Read: Lisa Scottoline

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

For Adults. Lisa Scottoline is the number-one bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of thirty-five novels. Her latest, Loyalty, is an emotional, action-packed epic of love and justice, set during the rise of the Mafia in Sicily. A former president of Mystery Writers of America, she has thirty million copies of her books in print and […]

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 is required. Visit site for details.

Yoga and Epigenetics: Our Brain Health Is Not Predetermined by Our Genes

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

For ages 16 - Adult. Laurel Brennan will demonstrate and explain the benefits of getting into the parasympathetic nervous system through movement and breath, and how lifestyle impacts genetic expression. Participants will enjoy a vinyasa yoga class that can be modified for the mat or chair We will conclude with a short meditation. Registration and […]