McDaniel College A Cappella Ensemble Concert

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

For ages 3 - Adults. Come hear a selection of a cappella jazz, pop, and folk tunes from the McDaniel College Choir. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Ready, Set, VIOLIN!

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

For ages 2 - 6. Do you have a child that loves the violin but you're not sure if they are ready for lessons? Join the Ready, Set, VIOLIN class to find out! This class provides an opportunity to explore violin lessons without a financial commitment. During the free, 5-week class, families get ready for […]

Free

Holiday Drop-In Crafts

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

For all ages. Drop in between 5:30 and 7:30 PM to join the festive fun as we create holiday crafts.

Free

North Carroll Book Discussion Group: Hidden Valley Road

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

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 Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker.

Free

Holiday Bud Vase Arrangement

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

For Adults. Participants will learn how to arrange a bud vase that, with simple care and timely additions, will last into the new year. Participants need to bring a bud vase with a 1 - 2 inch opening. Leave with a creation to beautify your home for the entire season. Presented by Marilyn Sparks of […]

Free

Itty Bitty Dancers

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

For ages 2 - 6. Come dance with us! Join in the fun as we learn to dance with Kim Golliday from the Taneytown Dance Center. She'll use songs and movement to teach some dancing basics. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Polar Express Pajama Party

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

For ages 4 - 10. All aboard! Join us in your PJs for hot chocolate, crafts, and the reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Registration required. Visit site for details.

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 require. Visit site for details.

Free

Mount Airy Info-Walks

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

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 "info-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

Messy Masterpieces: Holiday Art

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 that can be used for holiday gifts! Please dress to get messy. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

North Carroll Senior Center Wednesday 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.

Free

Tea Types & Tasting

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

For Adults. Taste the major tea types and learn to steep the perfect cup of tea. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

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 required. Visit site for details.

Free

Maker Expo

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

For all ages. We're celebrating our one-year anniversary in Exploration Commons! Stop by any time between 10AM - 1PM to interact with customers who have created projects and learned new software in our makerspace. Nearly 20 makers will have tables set up in our Large Meeting Room where attendees can see their projects, chat about […]

Free

Maker Expo

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

For all ages. We’re celebrating our one-year anniversary in Exploration Commons! Stop by any time between 10AM – 1PM to interact with customers who have created projects and learned new software in our makerspace. Nearly 20 makers will have tables set up in our Large Meeting Room where attendees can see their projects, chat about […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prediabetes Info Session

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

For Adults. One in three Americans has prediabetes. Do you? Prediabetes increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But there is good news. Most prediabetes can be delayed or even reversed! This information session will go over the proven lifestyle changes you can make to delay or reduce your risk of […]

Free

Arduino Workshop

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

For ages 13 - Adults. Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. The Arduino platform makes working with microcontrollers easy, fun, and offers a way to get […]

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 chess players are welcome.

Free

Aruba Vacation with Author Barbara E. Ringrose

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

For Adults. Join first-time author Barbara E. Ringrose as she takes you on the vacation of a lifetime in her novel, Aruba Vacation with Aruba Joe. Barbara will talk about the book writing process and give tips for first-time authors. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Aruba Vacation with Author Barbara E. Ringrose

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

For Adults. Join first-time author Barbara E. Ringrose as she takes you on the vacation of a lifetime in her novel, Aruba Vacation with Aruba Joe. Barbara will talk about the book writing process and give tips for first-time authors. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Picture Book BINGO

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

For ages Birth - 5. Grab a stack of picture books and start reading because it's time to play Picture Book BINGO! This fun preschool activity encourages children to start reading a book and look for what's described on a bingo card. Can you find what you need in your book to complete five in […]

Free

Sewing Skills: Using Templates

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

For ages 14 - Adults. Learn how templates can increase sewing speed and accuracy. In this class, we will make a 12" x 18" reversible placemat with mitered corners. Previous sewing experience is necessary. Registration is required. Visit site for a list of supplies to bring with you to class.

Battle of the Books: Virtual Parent and Coach Information Sharing

Carroll County Public Library Online

For all ages. Come join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

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 in your head? Grab a few friends and join us for Trivia Night at Bistro 91! Prizes are provided by Bistro 91. Registration is required. Only one person per team needs to register. Visit site for details.