Getting Started with Small Business

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

For Adults. Do you have an idea for a business or want to turn an existing side hustle into a business? Join Jessica Wilson from JMPW Consulting to learn about the basics of setting up your small business. Topics include basic legal structures, components of a business plan, and how to figure out if your […]

Messy Makers: Preschool Process Art Fun

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

For ages 3 - 6. This preschool process art class is all about stretching our amazing creativity muscles through developmentally appropriate art experiences. Preschoolers will explore different art materials and discover new techniques as we create unique art pieces. Only kids need to register. Visit site for details.

Free

Fall Themed Caramel Apples

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

For Adults. Make fall-themed caramel apples from scratch. Participants will learn how to prepare and dip apples in caramel and chocolate, then decorate with fun toppings. Registration is required. This event requires a payment of $10.00 per registrant to attend. Visit site for details.

$10.00

Tech Toys Sandbox

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

For ages 8 - Adults. Drop in between 1 - 3 PM for hands-on exploration and fun! Matthew Schuyler, from the Internet of Things Lab, University of Maryland Shady Grove, is bringing some new and exciting tech toys. Play rock-paper-scissors with the robot hand, see T9 the Transforming Robot, and meet a smart suitcase, luggage […]

Taneytown Book Club: The Reading List

Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown, MD, 21787, 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 The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.

Free

Book Buzz: Hot Titles for Cool Weather

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

For ages 8 - Adult. Be the first to get a sneak preview of upcoming Penguin Random House titles! Representatives from Penguin Random House's adult and children's divisions will be on hand to preview and review recently released and upcoming fall and winter titles. Discover what everyone will be reading over the next few months […]

Free

Irish Dance Workshop

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

For Adults. Join Cierra O'Keefe, world championship level Irish dancer, for a beginner "Shamrock Session" which will include Irish dance basics and traditional ceili practice. Cierra loves spreading her passion for Irish dance, culture, and music with audiences around the world! Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Gentle Yoga

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

For ages 13 - Adult. This gentle yoga class is designed to allow students of various abilities and physical conditions to comfortably develop their own yoga practice. There are many appealing aspects of yoga, including increased flexibility, relaxation, strength, improved balance, as well as stress and pain relief. No experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable […]

Free

Making for Seniors: Creating an Augmented Reality Game

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

For Adults. Learn the basics of creating an augmented reality video game. Using CoSpaces Edu, we will walk through a scavenger hunt project that you'll be able to share with family and friends. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Ghost Walk of Westminster

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

For ages 10 - Adults. Join us for a ghost presentation and stroll through Westminster to visit our local ghosts and legends. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Registrants will be contacted with updates in the event of bad weather. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

Bingo!

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

For Adults. Come and join the Friday fun! Calling all adults who want to play bingo and have a chance at winning advance readers copies of books provided by Penguin Random House.

Free

Mr. Jon Live in Concert

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

For all ages. What a treat! Mr. Jon is coming back to the library! Join Mr. Jon & Friends, winner of multiple Parents' Choice Awards, for a fun interactive concert for the whole family. Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey will get you up dancing and laughing for a musical comedy show […]

Free

Mr. Jon Live in Concert

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

For all ages. What a treat! Mr. Jon is coming back to the library! Join Mr. Jon & Friends, winner of multiple Parents’ Choice Awards, for a fun interactive concert for the whole family. Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey will get you up dancing and laughing for a musical comedy show […]

Mount Airy Star Party

The Sky Plus 5561 Cindy Court, Mount Airy, MD, United States

For all ages. Todd Rosenfeld, who has 40 years of astronomy experience and holds a doctorate in astrophysics, will open his amazing observatory to us for an evening of star gazing! Experience the wondrous night sky through the lens of a research-grade telescope and have all your questions answered by an expert in the field. […]

Mount Airy Star Party

The Sky Plus, 5561 Cindy Court, Mount Airy, MD, 21771, United States

For all ages. Todd Rosenfeld, who has 40 years of astronomy experience and holds a doctorate in astrophysics, will open his amazing observatory to us for an evening of star gazing! Experience the wondrous night sky through the lens of a research-grade telescope and have all your questions answered by an expert in the field. […]

Boo Bash

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

For ages Birth - 8. Join us for fun, not-too-scary stories followed by a costume parade. Refreshments will be served.

Free

Trick or Treat at the Library

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

For ages Birth - 10. Put on your favorite costume, bring a sack to collect goodies, and join us for trick or treating at the library!

Free

Make a Mini Bottle Pendant

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

For ages 11 - 17. Make a mini bottle pendant; all supplies will be provided. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Kids Election: Vote for Your Favorite Storybook Character!

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

For all ages. It's Election Day! Why should adults have all the fun? Stop by our kid-centric polling place and cast your vote for your favorite storybook character.

Free

Reading with a Ballerina

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

For ages 3 - 12. Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina, hosted by the beloved Sugar Plum Fairy from the holiday ballet classic, The Nutcracker. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from Contempic School of Ballet's Nutcracker Tea Party.

Free

Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War – ONLINE

Carroll County Public Library Online

For Adults. Join us for five nights of programming from the History Consortium on the Civil War. Presented by Matthew Jordan, Assistant Professor of History and Director of Graduate Studies in History at Sam Houston State University and the author of Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War. View on our Facebook page […]

Free

Deep Relaxation Class Online

Carroll County Public Library Online

For ages 13 - Adults. All experience levels are welcome to participate in this one-hour virtual hatha yoga practice. In class, we will explore beginner-level asanas and mindful movements designed to support your well-being on many levels. At times pranayama, sanskrit chants, and guided meditations will also be included to complement the practice. Bring your […]

Free

Light of Carroll Awards

Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Road, Room M 157, Westminster,, MD, United States

For Adults. The Light of Carroll Awards recognize the work of individuals, groups, and businesses in promoting and supporting the power of literacy through acts of extraordinary kindness, courage, selflessness, or education in our community. Purchase tickets and learn more at https://library.carr.org/loc/

$50

Light of Carroll Awards

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

For Adults. The Light of Carroll Awards recognize the work of individuals, groups, and businesses in promoting and supporting the power of literacy through acts of extraordinary kindness, courage, selflessness, or education in our community. Purchase tickets and learn more at https://library.carr.org/loc/

Thanksgiving 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 celebrate Thanksgiving! Please dress to get messy. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Focus on Fixed Income

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

For Adults. Learn about the basics of fixed income investments, the advantages of laddering, and how fixed income may be part of your investment strategy. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Prediabetes Information Session

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

For ages 12 - 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 […]

Free

Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: Maus

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 "Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History", by Art Spiegelman.

Free

Finksburg Book Club: Northern Spy

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 selection is "Northern Spy" by Flynn Berry.

Free

The Queen with Andrew Morton

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

For Adults. In The Queen, renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War […]

$26.00

The Queen with Andrew Morton

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

For Adults. In The Queen, renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain’s longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War […]

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 be making a turkey headband and playing a game to learn more about their habits. Come ready to move! Only kids need to register. Visit site for details.

Free

90s Music Trivia Night ONLINE

Carroll County Public Library Online

For ages 7 - Adults. From Alanis Morissette and Backstreet Boys to Nirvana and Pearl Jam, experience a blast from the past as we explore the amazing history of music from the 1990s. Join us and test your knowledge during this nostalgic trivia quiz! Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Sewing Skills: Fabric Cutting

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

For ages 15 - Adults. Learn to use traditional and updated techniques and tools for preparing and cutting fabric. This is a beginner-friendly class, no sewing experience is required. Registration required. Visit site for details.

Free

Make a Personalized Stocking

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

For ages 10 - 17. Attendees will choose from various fabrics to cut, create, and sew their own stockings with cuffs. Then, we will use Cricut Design Space to personalize our stocking with our names in heat transfer vinyl. We'll cut, weed, and transfer the vinyl names onto the cuff of our stockings to finish […]

$10.00

Diverse Voices Book Club: Firekeeper’s Daughter

Carroll County Public Library Online

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. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, our November selection is […]

Free

Homemade Gifts Made with Love

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

For Adults. Warm the hearts of friends and family this year with a custom handmade gift made by YOU! Come get inspired to create some one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season.

Free