Program Highlights
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Snugglebugs and Infant Specials
These storytimes are designed for children from birth to 24 months old, with an accompanying adult caregiver. They feature lap games, tickles, bounces, and rhymes, followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. Siblings are welcome. See Library Events for the schedule at your branch.
Featured Children's Author
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Rosemary Wells
Coloring and activity pages from the author of many books featuring Max and Ruby plus important information for parents and teachers. Visit the author's web site!
Upcoming Kids Programs
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Read and Play
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
North Carroll Branch Library
1/5/2010, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Taneytown Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Science for Me
Mount Airy Branch Library
2/9/2010, 1:30 PM
Ages 3 - 6
Join us for hands-on science experiments and a book introducing the concepts. Three-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration required for children.
Registration for this program begins 1/26/2010.

Science for Me
Mount Airy Branch Library
2/9/2010, 3:00 PM
Ages 3 - 6
Join us for hands-on science experiments and a book introducing the concepts. Three-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration required for children.
Registration for this program begins 1/26/2010.

Teen Tuesdays
Finksburg Branch Library
12/8/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Bring the East a little closer to the West, grab your favorite manga or graphic novel and join the fandom fun. Refreshments will be served.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

On My Own
Finksburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 3 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

On My Own
Taneytown Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 3 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch Library
12/2/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/2/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

On My Own
Finksburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 1:30 PM
Ages 3 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Do You Knit? Knitting For Beginners To Experts
Eldersburg Branch Library
2/10/2010, 7:00 PM
Ages 11 - Adults
Do you want to learn to knit? Beginners, please bring worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles to the class. If you know how to knit, please bring your knitting project and join in the fun.
Registration for this program begins 1/27/2010.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/2/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 10:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Homeschoolers' Programs: Explore Your World
Finksburg Branch Library
1/14/2010, 1:00 PM
Ages 7 - 13
Put on your explorer hat and come to the library to explore some of the greatest treasures planet Earth has to offer. Whether you are exploring a sunken ship or soaring through the sky, make it a point to learn more about the world we live in!

Alphabet Train
Taneytown Branch Library
12/3/2009, 1:30 PM
Ages 3 - 6
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Homeschoolers' Program
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/17/2009, 2:00 PM
Ages 7 - 10
Educational fun in literature-based programs.

Homeschoolers Weird Science
North Carroll Branch Library
2/11/2010, 2:00 PM
Ages 7 - 10
Join us as we discover science together.

Explore Your World
Finksburg Branch Library
1/14/2010, 4:00 PM
Ages 7 - 13
Put on your explorer hat and come to the library to explore some of the greatest treasures planet Earth has to offer. Whether you are exploring a sunken ship or soaring through the sky, make it a point to learn more about the world we live in!

Service Learning Hours - KidWorks
Eldersburg Branch Library
2/11/2010, 6:30 PM
Ages 12 - 17
KidWorks meets twice a month. At the 1st meeting we spend an hour planning a storytime for younger kids. At the 2nd meeting (02/25/2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM) we present the storytime. You must come to both meetings to earn 3 service learning hours.

Little Hands Signing
Finksburg Branch Library
1/22/2010, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
Little Hands Signing brings the magic of sign language to you and your child through age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and games, along with tips and tricks for caregivers on using American Sign Language in everyday activities. Each theme-based class will introduce and reinforce signs from a young child’s world. Presenter Kathy MacMillan is a certified member of the Sign2Me® Presenters' Network. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome!

Read With Me
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/4/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 4 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch Library
12/11/2009, 10:30 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Little Hands Signing
Finksburg Branch Library
1/22/2010, 10:45 AM
Ages 2 - 4
Little Hands Signing brings the magic of sign language to you and your child through age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and games, along with tips and tricks for caregivers on using American Sign Language in everyday activities. Each theme-based class will introduce and reinforce signs from a young child’s world. Presenter Kathy MacMillan is a certified member of the Sign2Me® Presenters' Network. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Super Smash Saturday
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/12/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 11 - 17
Super Smash Bros. Brawl is always fun! Bring your friends and join our tournament! Participants are welcome to bring GameCube controllers, labeled with their names.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
North Carroll Branch Library
1/5/2010, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Taneytown Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Teen Gaming Afternoon
Westminster Branch Library
2/16/2010, 12:30 PM
Ages 11 - 17
School's out! Come to the library and get your game on! Think you’re the best at Wii Bowling or Rock Band 2? Can’t get enough of Dance Dance Revolution? We will be playing a variety of X-Box 360, and Wii games that test your skills! Join us for food, fun and prizes.
Registration for this program begins 2/2/2010.

Camp Half-Blood: A Percy Jackson Program
Taneytown Branch Library
2/16/2010, 1:00 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Welcome to Camp Half-Blood, the vacation destination of choice for young demi-gods. Here you can relax, eat like gods, improve your mind and enhance your survival skills. Planned activities include Greek alphabet instruction, arts and crafts, a trivia contest and swordplay. One lucky hero will win a pair of tickets to see the new movie: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Slots are limited; reserve yours today!
Registration for this program begins 2/2/2010.

Lots of Legos
North Carroll Branch Library
2/16/2010, 2:00 PM
Ages 7 - 11
Learn how to make great Lego creations. Feel free to bring your Legos and create your own masterpiece.

Teen Tuesdays
Finksburg Branch Library
12/15/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Wii will, Wii will rock you with Rock Band 2! Join the band or just be a groupie, it's up to you! Refreshments will be served.

Anime Club
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/15/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 11 - 16
Join anime enthusiast and artist Scott Phillips to watch, draw, and discuss your favorite anime and manga. We'll even delve into the realm of webcomics, cosplay, and other aspects of Japanese culture.

On My Own
Finksburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 3 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

On My Own
Taneytown Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 3 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Bookmobile story time
Bookmobile
3/20/2008, 10:00 AM
Ages 4 - 5


Story Pals
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch Library
12/2/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/2/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

On My Own
Finksburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 1:30 PM
Ages 3 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Homeschool Science Programs
Taneytown Branch Library
2/17/2010, 2:00 PM
Ages 7 - 11
Learn science through hands-on experiments.
Registration for this program begins 2/3/2010.

Teen Night
Taneytown Branch Library
2/17/2010, 6:00 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Learn how to assemble candy sushi from simple ingredients you can find right in your grocery store. Refreshments will be served.

Do You Crochet?
Eldersburg Branch Library
2/17/2010, 7:00 PM
Ages 11 - Adults
Come join Caroline Brocato to learn how to crochet. If you know how to crochet, please come and join the group. Please bring a size J hook and yarn to the class.
Registration for this program begins 2/3/2010.

Story Pals
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/2/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/2/2009, 10:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Alphabet Train
Taneytown Branch Library
12/3/2009, 1:30 PM
Ages 3 - 6
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Club
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/17/2009, 4:30 PM
Ages 7 - 12
Come and join us to share an introduction to this year's nominees for the Maryland Black-eyed Susan book award. Ask at the information desk for this year's nominee booklist. We will meet once a month to share our reactions, reflections and feelings as we read our way through some of the books on the list. Join the group to see what others have read, and share your choices.

American Girls
North Carroll Branch Library
2/18/2010, 6:45 PM
Ages 7 - 10
Join us for stories and more. Bring your dolls or dress up. Refreshments will be served.
Registration for this program begins 2/4/2010.

Discover Science: Oozy Oobleck
Eldersburg Branch Library
2/19/2010, 9:45 AM
Ages 3 - 5
This program is part of a science series for preschoolers. We will read a story and explore the properties of matter. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Registration is required for children only.
Registration for this program begins 2/5/2010.

Little Hands Signing
Finksburg Branch Library
1/22/2010, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
Little Hands Signing brings the magic of sign language to you and your child through age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and games, along with tips and tricks for caregivers on using American Sign Language in everyday activities. Each theme-based class will introduce and reinforce signs from a young child’s world. Presenter Kathy MacMillan is a certified member of the Sign2Me® Presenters' Network. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome!

Read With Me
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/4/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 4 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
North Carroll Branch Library
12/11/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Little Hands Signing
Finksburg Branch Library
1/22/2010, 10:45 AM
Ages 2 - 4
Little Hands Signing brings the magic of sign language to you and your child through age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and games, along with tips and tricks for caregivers on using American Sign Language in everyday activities. Each theme-based class will introduce and reinforce signs from a young child’s world. Presenter Kathy MacMillan is a certified member of the Sign2Me® Presenters' Network. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Discover Science: Oozy Oobleck
Eldersburg Branch Library
2/19/2010, 11:00 AM
Ages 3 - 5
This program is part of a science series for preschoolers. We will read a story and explore the properties of matter. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Registration is required for children only.
Registration for this program begins 2/5/2010.

Preschool Science
Taneytown Branch Library
2/19/2010, 11:00 AM
Ages 3 - 5
Join us for hands-on science experiments and a book introducing the concepts. With an accompanying adult caregiver.
Registration for this program begins 2/5/2010.

Junior Gardener's Club: Homes for Birds
Taneytown Branch Library
2/20/2010, 10:00 AM
Ages 10 - 14
Join Lynn Walter from the Silver Fancy Garden Club and learn about bird nests and birdhouses. Build a birdhouse to take home. All supplies provided. 10 AM - Noon.
Registration for this program begins 2/6/2010.

With a Cherry on Top
Westminster Branch Library
2/20/2010, 11:00 AM
Ages 7 - 10
Celebrate National Cherry Month with cherry stories, poems, songs, a craft, and cherry sampling, of course!

Art Explorers
Eldersburg Branch Library
2/20/2010, 2:00 PM
Ages 7 - 10
Join us as we explore the life and artwork of a featured artist. We will be completing an art activity in one of the artist's techniques, so come prepared to get messy. This program was funded in part by a Community Arts Development Grant from the Carroll County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council.
Registration for this program begins 2/6/2010.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/2/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Music and More
Taneytown Branch Library
2/22/2010, 9:45 AM
Ages 2 - 5
Join in the fun with your child as we celebrate the joys of music with instruments, dancing, bean bags, streamers and more! With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Learn & Play at the Library
Taneytown Branch Library
12/7/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages Birth - 5
Looking for a weekly playgroup for your young child? Join us in the library's new Play & Learn Early Literacy Center. Library staff will start the sessions and offer suggestions on using the learning toys in the center. Informal play will follow. The librarian will drop in to gather feedback and suggestions. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

On My Own
Westminster Branch Library
12/7/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 3 - 6
A theme-based storytime for children who are ready for an independent, small group experience. Adult caregivers are welcome.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/2/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Alphabet Train
Finksburg Branch Library
1/4/2010, 11:00 AM
Ages 3 - 6
Climb aboard each week to explore a different letter of the alphabet through books, songs and activities. All adult caregivers are welcome.

Homeschoolers' Programs: Celebrating Cultures
Finksburg Branch Library
1/25/2010, 1:00 PM
Ages 7 - 13
Travel across the world right from your local library! Expand your knowledge of the world and learn about different cultures and their customs. You will even get to do a craft based on the culture! Stop by and see what the world has to offer.

Celebrating Cultures
Finksburg Branch Library
1/25/2010, 4:00 PM
Ages 7 - 13
Travel across the world right from your local library! Expand your knowledge of the world and learn about different cultures and their customs. You will even get to do a craft based on the culture! Stop by and see what the world has to offer.

3rd Monday Chess Club
Finksburg Branch Library
12/21/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 10 - Adults
If you would like to learn how to play chess, or have a basic knowledge of the game, and would like to play with others, please join us! Bring your chess set if you like, but it's not necessary. Led by Bill McDougall.

Read and Play
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Taneytown Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 9:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
North Carroll Branch Library
1/5/2010, 10:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 10:45 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver. Siblings welcome.

Story Pals
Taneytown Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Story Pals
Finksburg Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 2 - 3
A theme-based storytime featuring interactive and age-appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Read and Play
Westminster Branch Library
12/1/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages Birth - 24 Months
A storytime featuring lap games, tickles, bounces and rhymes followed by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. With an accompanying adult caregiver.

Make Your Own Masterpiece - For Homeschoolers
Westminster Branch Library
2/23/2010, 2:00 PM
Ages 5 - 17
Use your creativity to create your own masterpiece! Learn about some famous artists and then create a wonderful work of art.

Books & Beyond: Homeschool Program
Taneytown Branch Library
12/15/2009, 2:00 PM
Ages 7 - 10
Each month we will meet to read and discuss a picture book, then do hands-on activities relating our book to math, science, history and more! There is no need to read the book in advance.

Aha! Science
Mount Airy Branch Library
2/23/2010, 4:30 PM
Ages 7 - 12
Come join the fun as we discover science together. We'll conduct experiments to test the truths of science. Materials will be provided and fun will be had by all!
Registration for this program begins 2/9/2010.

Books & Beyond: After School Program
Taneytown Branch Library
12/15/2009, 4:45 PM
Ages 7 - 10
Each month we will meet to read and discuss a picture book, then do hands- on activities relating our book to math, science, history and more! There is no need to read the book in advance.

Teen Tuesdays
Finksburg Branch Library
12/8/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Bring the East a little closer to the West, grab your favorite manga or graphic novel and join the fandom fun. Refreshments will be served.

Board Game Night
Mount Airy Branch Library
2/23/2010, 7:00 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Join us for board games including chess, checkers and other games. Snacks will be provided.

February is Dental Health Month
Sites to help you keep your teeth healthy and your smile bright!
Library Information
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:45 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closings and Holidays

The Bookmobile is OFF the road today.
Bookmobile Schedule

Questions: Web or 410.386.4488
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