For Adults. Join the Carroll County Master Gardeners for this hands-on program to learn how to save seeds from your garden. Feel free to bring your disease- and pest-free plant material or materials will be provided. Registration required. Visit site for details.
For all ages. Join us in the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event. Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands. Artists are encouraged to bring their supplies and create artwork during the golden hour. Tonight’s event features the Baltimore band Fair Dinkum as they play original music […]
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 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 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 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. 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 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 […]
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 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 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.
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!
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 […]
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.
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.
For ages 11 – Adults. Join local historian Nancy Householder, a tour guide for Mark Nesbitt’s Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight Walking Tours, for a night of chilling tales and stories. Registration is required. Visit site for details.
For ages 3 - 6. Adventure through the world of art and explore different ways for little artists to express their creativity. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. All supplies will be provided.
For ages 2 - 6. Do you have a child who 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. Families prepare for formal lessons during the free, 3-week […]
For ages 12 – 18. Join us for an exciting creative workshop where you learn the art of creating graphic novels and comics with Mx. Aliza Layne, local cartoonist, illustrator, storyteller, and author of Stonewall Honor Book, Beetle and the Hollowbones! You can look forward to a short class on the unique language of comics […]
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!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
