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Currents
Carroll County Public Library
A great place to learn
aUTUMN 2014
Sept. · Oct. · Nov.
Carroll County Public Library presents
An Evening with Christina Baker Kline
Bestselling Author of Orphan Train
Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 PM
Details about this event can be found on page 2
Season
Highlights
An Evening with Christina Baker Kline
with Director
Lynn Wheeler
Orphan Train
Fourth Annual Day for Book Lovers
Orphan Train is a gripping story of friendship
Exerpt from the author's website:
of Reinvention in a stolen station wagon,
and second chances from Christina Baker Kline,
I am interested in exploring how people
to the jazz clubs and golden mansions of
author of Bird in Hand and The Way Life Should Be.
tell the stories of their lives and what
Long Island. With their friends in high and
Between 1854 and 1929, so-called orphan
these stories reveal (intentionally or not)
low places, Iris and Eva stumble and shine
trains ran regularly from the cities of the East
about who we are. I am intrigued by the
through a landscape of big dreams, scandals,
Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest, carrying
spaces between words, the silences that
betrayals, and war. Filled with memorable
thousands of abandoned children whose fates
conceal long-kept secrets, the elisions
characters and unexpected turns, Lucky Us is
would be determined by pure luck. As a young
that belie surface appearance. And I am
a thrilling and resonant novel about success
Irish immigrant, Vivian Daly was one such child,
interested in the pervasive and insidious
and failure, good luck and bad, and the
sent by rail from New York City to an uncertain
legacy of trauma – the way events beyond
pleasures and inevitable perils of family life.
future a world away. Returning east later in
our control can shape and define our lives.
“In an exquisitely imagined novel, Amy
life, Vivian leads a quiet life in Maine.
Like my four previous novels, my novel
Bloom wows… a kaleidoscopic take on life in
Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to “aging
Orphan Train is about cultural identity and
the tumultuous ‘40s… Lucky Us is a tale of
out” of the foster care system. She has a
family history. For the first time, however,
a family weathering tragedies intimate and
community service job helping an elderly
I am undertaking a project that requires
global.” —O: The Oprah Magazine
woman clean out her home. As Molly helps
a large amount of historical, cultural, and
Vivian sort through her possessions, she learns
geographical research. My novel traces the
“…Sharp, sparsely beautiful scenes that
that she and Vivian aren’t as different as they
journey of Vivian Daly, a now-90-year-old
excitingly defy expectation, and part of the
seem to be. Molly discovers that she has the
woman, from a small village in Ireland to the
pleasure of reading [Amy Bloom] is simply
power to help Vivian find answers to mysteries
crowded streets of the Lower East Side to the
keeping up with her. You won’t know where
that have haunted her for her entire life –
wide-open expanses of the Midwest to the
Lucky Us is headed until, suddenly, it’s
Tuesday, October 21
7:00 PM
answers that will ultimately free them both.
coast of Maine. Orphan Train is a specifically
there.” -Janet Maslin, The New York Times
Moving between contemporary Maine and
American story of mobility and rootlessness.
Depression-era Minnesota, Orphan Train is
Read more at www.christinabakercline.com
Carroll Arts Center
91 W. Main Street,
Westminster
second chances, and unexpected friendship.
Photo credit Karin Diana
$20 – includes dessert reception
and a copy of Orphan Train
For tickets visit:
https://library.carr.org/
OrphanTrain/
Inside:
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a powerful tale of upheaval and resilience,
"Absorbing...a heartfelt page-turner about
two women finding a sense of home...Kline
lets us live the characters’ experiences vividly
through their skin...The growth from instinct
to conscious understanding to partnership
between the two is the foundation for a
moving tale.” —Publishers Weekly
Highlights with the Director ..............2-8
Eldersburg Branch Programs............9-14
Finksburg Branch Programs.............15-17
Mount Airy Branch Programs............18-20
North Carroll Branch Programs.........21-22
Taneytown Branch Programs............23-25
Westminster Branch Programs..........26-29
Staff Selection.................................30
New Releases..................................31
Friends.........................................32
Featuring Bestselling Author Amy Bloom
Monday,
September 22
Special thanks to Penguin Random House for
supporting this exciting event!
Lucky Us
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
“My father’s wife died. My mother
Decker Center Forum,
McDaniel College
and see what might be in it for us.”
said we should drive down to his place
So begins the story of teenage half sisters
$25 – includes lunch and a copy of
Bloom’s new book, Lucky Us
Eva and Iris in this brilliantly written, deeply
For tickets, visit: https://library.
carr.org/booklovers
Away. Disappointed by their families, Iris, the
Presented by the Friends of the
Carroll County Public Library in
partnership with McDaniel College.
fortune. Iris’s ambitions take the sisters
moving, and fantastically funny novel by the
beloved and critically acclaimed author of
hopeful star, and Eva, the sidekick, journey
across 1940s America in search of fame and
from small-town Ohio to an unexpected and
sensuous Hollywood, across the America
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Great Readers,
The Distance
Great Leaders
Between Us
Dr. Robert Wack
by Reyna Grande
T
he
Carroll
Library
Partnership,
in
cooperation with Carroll Citizens for
Racial Equality, United Hands of Carroll
County
and
the
Maryland
Humanities
Council, is pleased to be hosting Reyna
One Maryland One Book
Tour Stop:
Carroll Arts Center
Grande, author of The Distance Between Us,
which has been selected as the 2014 One
Maryland One Book. A National Book Circle
Critics Award finalist, The Distance Between
us is a coming-of-age memoir centered on
Grande’s experiences as an undocumented
immigrant in the United States. She was nine
when she entered the country and became
the first person in her family to attend
Monday, September 29th
7:30 PM
91 W. Main Street, Westminster
Event is free
Seating is first come, first
served. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
college. The Los Angeles Times hailed the
Book Discussion Groups
Dr. Robert Wack is President of the Westminster
A renaissance man, Dr. Wack developed an
Dr. Wack is currently working on his next
Common Council and has served on the Council
interest in military history while serving in
book,
Meet with other adults in
the community to discuss
The Distance Between Us!
for 11 years. He is currently spearheading the
the Army Medical Corps, but science fiction
genetic engineering. The following is a book
Open Access Citywide Fiber Network initiative.
remains his first love. He always liked to write
recommendation from author Robert Wack:
The Common Council approved $6.3 million
and has written numerous short stories and
in FY 15 to construct the first phase, with the
articles. He wrote his first novel following 9/11,
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
ultimate goal of connecting every home and
which he says, “was not good, but a great
This American comic masterpiece, set in New
business in Westminster to Carroll County’s
learning experience.” The idea for his second
Orleans in the 1960s and filled with memorable
Tuesday, September 16 - 6:30 PM
fiber optic backbone. To hear more about
novel, Time Bomber, came to him when
and zany characters, earned the author a
this innovative community owned network
he was browsing books at the Westminster
posthumous Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1981
Mount Airy Branch
model, listen to Dr. Wack’s interview on the
Branch Library and picked up a copy of How
and is now considered a major work of modern
Community Broadband Bits Podcast, Episode
to Build a Time Machine, by Paul Davies. The
literature of the Southern United States.
100, from the Institute for Local Self Reliance:
book introduced him to the time travel work
http://www.muninetworks.org/content/
of Willem Jacob van Stockum, a mathematics
For the complete list, go to http://library.
story-behind-westminsters-pending-open-
professor at the University of Maryland and a
carr.org and click on "what to borrow next'"
Finksburg Branch
Wednesday, September 17 - 1:00 PM
Taneytown Branch
Thursday, September 18 - 6:30 PM
book as “the Angela’s Ashes of the modern
Mexican immigrant experience.”
North Carroll Branch
Monday, September 22 - 6:30 PM
After attending Pasadena City College for
Dr. Wack serves as the Director of Pediatric
Systems, where he founded and developed
the Pediatric Hospitalist Program for inpatient
Meet the Author
and acute outpatient care and implemented
Dr. Robert Wack
an innovative tele-health partnership with
Author of Time Bomber
Thursday October 2, 2014 - 6:30 PM
Westminster Branch Library
Children’s
Grande received an American Book Award
Join us in the Mary Lou Dewey Sculpture Park
that time, he was instrumental in developing
in 2007 for her novel, Across a Hundred
(in front of the Westminster Branch Library)
Access Carroll, a free health clinic for low
Time Bomber is a powerful work of fiction
Mountains (Atria, 2006). Her novel Dancing
to celebrate the cultural heritage of our
income and uninsured residents. Dr. Wack
set primarily in World War II France
with Butterflies (Washington Square Press,
south-of-the-border neighbors through music
served on the Board of Directors of Access
during the days surrounding D-Day. While
2009) was published to critical acclaim. Her
played by Mariachi Revelacion, the best
Carroll for ten years. He is a founding Board
vividly depicting the bravery, sacrifice
books have been read widely in colleges
mariachi group in the Virginia, Maryland, and
member of the Partnership for a Healthier
and human experience of soldiers who
across the country.
DC area. A Celebrating America program.
Carroll County, Inc.
fought for the Allied nations, Wack
her next novel.
Hospital
in
Washington,
DC.
Saturday, September 27, 1:00 PM
Westminster Branch
Previously, he was Director of Pediatric Services
at Carroll Hospital Center for 12 years. During
expands the story into the realm of
Photo credit Imran Chaudhry
Upon learning that her book was chosen
Dr. Wack was born in Washington, DC. He is
pilot who was killed in WWII. A story started to
“time travel,” providing a fascinating
as OMOB, Grande remarked, “For being a
a graduate of the University of Notre Dame,
gel in Dr. Wack’s mind. What if van Stockum had
look at the “what ifs” of ground-breaking
where he completed the Great Books Program
lived and further developed his thinking on time
work being done by scientists and other
and simultaneously received a degree in
travel? In researching the book, Dr. Wack turned
scholars during that era. Included in that
Biology. After graduation, he worked as a
to University of Maryland archivist Ann Turkos,
group is Dr. Willem Jacob van Stockum,
technical writer for a law firm until deciding
who was a great help in providing information
a
to enroll in medical school.
He received
on van Stockum’s work. He also met friends
pioneering academic work on time travel
his MD from Georgetown University Medical
and family of Dr. van Stockum, which led to the
and Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
School and then served in the US Army Medical
connection to his publisher, Boissevain Books,
van Stockum was also a pilot who fought
Corps, assigned to Germany and Hawaii.
a New York-based independent book publisher
in WW II. His life and work inspired this
Following active duty, Dr. Wack accepted a job
founded by the Estate of Hilda van Stockum, a
book. Copies of Time Bomber will be on
in Carroll County. He and his wife Lisa have
noted author and illustrator of more than thirty
sale at the Westminster Branch during
three children.
books for children and the sister of Dr. Willem
this event. Dr. Wack will autograph books
Jacob van Stockum.
at the conclusion of his presentation.
writer, I’m afraid I'm at a loss for words! I'm
deeply honored that The Distance Between
Us is this year's selection for One Maryland
One Book, and I'm thrilled to have a chance
to meet the wonderful people of Maryland.
Immigrants are often made to feel that our
stories don't matter, or that we don't have a
voice. I'm humbled that my immigrant story
was chosen to be the springboard for lively
conversations on what the American Dream
means today. I'm very much looking forward
to my visit! "
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and
Bookmark!
of California, Santa Cruz. She later received
writing at UCLA Extension and is working on
autism
or stop by any branch to pick up a Dr. Wack
Services at Frederick Memorial Healthcare
Don't miss...
Mariachi Revelacion
explore
bits-podcast.
writing and film & video from the University
University. Currently she teaches creative
will
access-fiber-network-community-broadband-
two years, Grande obtained a B.A. in creative
her M.F.A. in creative writing from Antioch
which
Ms. Grande will offer
reflections about her work
and then participate in
an audience Q&A led by
McDaniel History Professor,
Bryn Upton. The event will
last for approximately one
hour and will be followed
by a book signing.
brilliant
mathematics
professor
Dr.
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Celebrating
Celebrating
America
Celebrating America
Featured Titles
Civil Rights Film
and Speaker Series
Adult: The
Distance
Between Us
by Reyna
Grande
During the month of October The Eldersburg
Branch will be presenting a series of four
films on the Civil Rights movement from the
Aboliitionists to the Freedom Riders (see
branch listing for specific dates and times). The
series is made possible through a grant from
the National Endowment for the Humanities
and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American
History. In conjunction with the film series,
the Eldersburg Branch will be hosting three
Juvenile:
Josefina:
An American
Girl
by Valerie
Tripp
Salute Success
The Carroll Biz Challenge 2014
Carroll Veterans'
Entrepreneurship Week
Hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
in partnership with Startup Local
The Carroll Business Path wants you… to
Do you want to be Carroll County’s next business success story? Get ready for the Carroll Biz Challenge,
succeed in business. If you are a Veteran
Carroll County’s third annual startup business contest where budding entrepreneurs pitch their business
or current Military Personnel, please join
ideas for the opportunity to make great connections, get loads of publicity and compete for a $5,000 cash
us to learn more about navigating the
prize and a new $2,500 Carroll County Downtowns Award. The goal of the contest is to inspire innovation
business resources in your area. Please
and entrepreneurship in Carroll County, MD by providing local entrepreneurs an accessible opportunity to
feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch to the
get noticed, get connected, get better, and get started.
sessions. All sessions are at no cost to you.
The application deadline is Sunday, October 19. For more information and to register, visit:
speakers on the topic of Civil Rights.
Veteran Opportunities in
Carroll County
Saturday, October 4: Peter Levy, Professor of
Monday, November 10th, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
History at York College will examine the riots
that took place in Baltimore and across the
Westminster Branch
Luther King.
Financing a
Veteran-Owned Business
Saturday, October 11: Betty Robinson recounts
Westminster Branch
US following the assassination of Dr. Martin
her participation in the Freedom Rides during
the summer of 1964. This will be followed by
a showing of the film Freedom Riders.
Saturday, October 18: Jeffrey Lamar Coleman,
associate professor of English at St. Mary’s
Child: Maria
Had a Little
Llama /
María Tenía
Una Llamita
by Angela
Dominguez
Carroll
College, will explore the impact of the Civil
Rights movement on American writers.
Wednesday, November 12th, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
http://carrollbizchallenge.startuplocal.biz/
Eldersburg Branch
Veteran
Franchising Opportunities
Friday, November 14th,12:30 - 2:00 PM
Westminster Branch
Presented in partnership with the Carroll
Business Path.
Wednesday, October 8
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Carroll Community College
This is an opportunity to learn about innovative
national and local broadband initiatives that will
revolutionize business, education, health and
personal communication options for all. Doors
open for Networking and Demonstrations at 6:00
Mark your Calendar! Live Finale
Thursday, November 20
Cre-a-TV Studios
1332 Londontown Blvd, Eldersburg
Reception at 4:30 PM
Contest begins at 6:00 PM
PM with the Symposium kicking off at 6:45 PM.
Startup Local: How to Start and Grow
a Business in Carroll County
Blair Levin, Communications Fellow,
The Aspen Institute Communications
& Society Program
Launching Your New Business
Thursday, November 13th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Carroll
County Broadband
Symposium
Information Sessions with Startup Local Founder and CEO
Jason Stambaugh
Find out what it takes to start and grow a business in Carroll County. New and aspiring entrepreneurs
are invited to join Jason Stambaugh, Founder and CEO of Startup Local, as he shares information
about startup business fundamentals, local small business resources, and how to win $5,000 for your
startup business idea by competing in the Carroll Biz Challenge 2014. The library is pleased to host
the following information sessions:
Tickets are $10 and will be available from
August 15th until September 30th at www.
carrolltechcouncil.org. No tickets will be sold
at the door! Speakers Include:
William Wallace, Executive Director, US Ignite
J. Ed. Marston, Vice-President, Chattanooga
Area Chamber of Commerce
Mark Ripper, Chief Information Officer, Carroll
County Government
Jon Weetman, Administrator, Small Business
Development, Carroll County Economic
Development
Dr. Robert Wack, President, Westminster
Common Council
For more information, please contact Carroll
Freedom Shrine Document Series
Each quarter our branches
display replicas of four
Freedom Shrine documents.
This autumn, we will offer:
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Patrick Henry's Instruction to
Clark--1778
George Washington's Letter to
Col. Nicola--1782
Wednesday, September 17, 7 PM – Eldersburg Branch, (No registration required)
Technology Council Administrator Kati Townsley
Monday, September 22, 7 PM – Westminster Branch (Registration begins 9/8)
via [email protected] or 443-244-
Thursday, September 25, 7 PM – North Carroll Branch (Registration begins 9/11)
1262. Presented by The Carroll Technology
Wednesday, October 1, 7 PM - Mt. Airy Branch (Registration begins 9/17)
The Monroe Doctrine--1823
Japanese Intent to Surrender
WWII--1945
Sunday Hours at All Branches
Council along with its Community Planning
Partners: Carroll Technology Council, Carroll
Community College, Carroll County Government
&
Department
of
Economic
Development,
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, City of
Beginning Sunday, October 5, all library branches will be open from 1:00 – 5:00 pm on Sundays through
Westminster, Carroll 2030, Community Media
April 26. (Closed on Easter Sunday, April 5). We thank the Board of Commissioners for funding these
Center, and the Carroll County Public Library.
expanded service hours.
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Eldersburg Branch
Sculpture in
for all ages
the Park
Native American Storytime

Saturday Storytime
Saturdays at 9:45 am
9/6 - 11/22
For All Ages. A theme-based storytime
featuring interactive and age-appropriate
stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities.

Year-Round Family Storytime
Support Sculpture
in the Park!
The Texas Roadhouse in Westminster is
partnering with the library to host two
fundraising events this Fall! All funds
generated by these events will be used to
support the library’s new sculpture, Our
Family Farm by Toby Mendez.
Mondays at 9:45 & 10:45 am
9/8 - 11/24
For All Ages. An open invitation! This weekly
storytime, open to all ages, introduces stories
through books, songs, and activities.

Pajama Storytime
Mondays at 6:30 pm
9/8, 10/6, 11/3
For All Ages. There is nothing better than
bedtime stories with cookies and milk. Wear
your PJs to this cozy storytime.
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Favorite Friends
Unveiling of Toby Mendez's
Our Family Farm
Enjoy a delicious meal, and be sure to
present a fundraiser flyer when you dine
in or carry out. The library will receive
10% of your food purchases! To download
a flyer, visit http://library.carr.org/docs/
texasroadhouse.pdf.
Friday, October 10 - 3:30 PM
Fundraiser Dates
Mary Lou Dewey Sculpture Park
Westminster Branch
Wednesday, 9/10, 4:00-10:00 PM
Please join us on Friday, October 10 at 3:30
to add a Toby Mendez sculpture to the
for the unveiling of Our Family Farm, a
Mary Lou Dewey Sculpture Park at the
bronze relief created by artist Toby Mendez.
Westminster Branch Library.
Tuesday, 10/7, 4:00-10:00 PM
For more details about these and other
upcoming library events, visit library.carr.org.
The 5’ X 10’ bronze relief portrays a hay
harvest on a family farm, in tribute
Sculpture in the park is made possible
to the agricultural heritage of Carroll
through private donations made to the
County. The event will include music on
Friends of Mary Lou Dewey Sculpture Park
Booth Memorial Stage, a display of haying
Fund held at the Community Foundation
equipment, and refreshments.
of Carroll County, Inc.
We would like to
add your name to the list of donors to
Works by Maryland artist and renowned
the sculpture park!
sculptor Toby Mendez include The Thurgood
[email protected],
Marshall Memorial at the Maryland State
or stop in at any branch library to pick up a
House, The Gandhi Memorial in Suffolk
form. Donors contributing $25 or more will
County, New York, A Tribute to the Oyster
be invited to a reception with the artist on
Tonger at Annmarie Gardens in Solomons
Friday, October 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM in the
and The Baltimore Orioles at Camden
Westminster Branch Library and will receive
Yards, featuring the six Orioles in the
a commemorative Our Family Farm mug.
Baseball Hall of Fame.
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We are honored
To contribute, go to
Lynn Wheeler, CCPL Director
Mondays at 6:30 pm
9/15
Janine Scott's Farmer Claude
and Farmer Maude
10/13
Super Heroes
11/10
Little Princess Stories
by Tony Ross
For All Ages. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft
about a featured, well-loved book character.
KidWorks Kids Present
Thursdays
9/25
10/23
11/20
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at 6:30 pm
Fantastic Fall
Happy Halloween
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble
For All Ages. Join the KidWorks kids as they
present a storytime filled with stories, songs,
and activities.
The Great Pumpkin Patch
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Wednesday, 10/1 - Friday, 10/31
during library hours
For All Ages. Paint or decorate a pumpkin
for the Eldersburg Branch Library's pumpkin
patch during the month of October. Every
pumpkin entered will be eligible for one of
three drawings for gift cards. We need your
help to build the greatest pumpkin patch ever!
Pumpkins may be picked up on or after 11/8.
Free Concert: Hungrytown
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Monday, 10/6 at 6:30 pm
For All Ages. Join us in the café to listen to
Hungrytown, the musical and married duo
of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson. Country
Jukebox calls these talented singer/songwriters
"modern representatives of traditions-based
folk music." Their two highly acclaimed CDs,
Hungrytown and Any Forgotten Thing, continue
to receive much airplay on folk and Americana
stations worldwide. Hungrytown’s music has also
appeared on several television shows, including
the Independent Film Channel’s hit series,
Portlandia. A Celebrating America program.
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Saturday, 11/1 at 11:30 am
For All Ages. Please join Loretta Eller, a
Cherokee Native American, as she tells us
about her ancestors using stories and music
in celebration of Native American Month. A
Celebrating America program.
Disney Pin Swap
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Saturday, 11/8 at 12 pm
For All Ages. Disney has always offered
collectible Disney pins in each of its parks,
but with the kickoff of Walt Disney World's
Millennium Celebration in October 1999, they
began a new tradition of Disney Pin trading.
Now thousands of people trade each day around
the world. Join us for a Disney pin swap in the
café area to swap and trade your Disney pins
and leave with new and treasured ones!
LEGO® Creations
Saturdays at 11 am
9/6, 10/4, 11/8
Ages 5 - Adults. Want to build a castle? Or
a spaceship? Or something totally new and
different? Join us for a LEGO® program where
you can build whatever you would like! We
supply the blocks and you supply the creativity!
Bring your dad or your mom and build together!
Registration begins 8/23
Ages 3 - 7. Bring your grandparents or special
older friend to our celebration of Grandparents
Day. We will read a story, play Grandparents
Bingo, and make a special craft to honor our
grandparents. Only kids need to register.
Meet Tony Pann
Yo-Yo Club
Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/9 & 11/4
For All Ages. Tony Pann, WBAL-TV Meteorologist,
will tell us about his children’s book Everything
is You. Find out about Krystal, the new girl at
school, and how Cody the Cloud helps Krystal by
teaching her about the universe. Books will be
available for purchase and signing.
FOR KIDS
Read and Play
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Tuesdays at 9:45 & 10:45 am
Thursdays at 9:45 am
9/2 - 11/25
Ages Birth - 24 Months. A storytime featuring lap
games, tickles, bounces, and rhymes followed
by a playgroup for meeting and mingling.
Story Pals
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Wednesdays at 9:45 & 10:45 am
9/3 - 11/26
Ages 2 - 3. A theme-based storytime featuring
interactive and age-appropriate stories,
songs, fingerplays, and activities.
Sykesville Tae Kwon Do
Academy's Mommy and Me
R
Friday, 9/5 at 9:45 am
Ages 3 - 5. This program focuses on motor
skills as well as listening and taking turns.
Loads of fun for the preschool-aged child.
Please wear loose fitting pants or shorts. All
children must be accompanied by an adult
caregiver. Only kids need to register.
Refreshments will be served.
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Ages 7 - Adults. Discover a great time, meet
fun people, learn and practice tricks to amaze
your friends at our yo-yo club. Please bring your
favorite yo-yo. Experts and beginners welcome.
Piney Run Nature Center + Carroll
County Public Library = FUN!!!
Wednesdays at 10 am
9/10Apples and Pumpkins
10/15
Bats and Owls
11/12Turkeys
Ages Birth - 6. Calling all children who enjoy
great stories and beautiful nature walks!
Join CCPL staff as we partner with Piney
Run Nature Center staff for special morning
activities filled with stories, hikes, crafts, and
more. Come to one or all sessions. This is an
offsite program held in partnership with and
on location at Piney Run Nature Center; park
gate fee applies. For details and registration
call 410.795.6043 or e-mail mbukowitz@ccg.
carr.org. Registration required! All children
must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Read and Play at Fairhaven
R
Fridays at 10 am
9/12
10/10
11/14
by a playgroup for meeting and mingling. This
session is held at Fairhaven Assisted Living
Center in Sykesville. The elderly residents will
join us for the program and visiting afterwards.
Only kids need to register.
Ages 24 Months - 3. Mommy and child can
enjoy a fun-filled activity and, at the same
time, develop movement awareness, motor
skills, balance, coordination, flexibility, and
agility. Please wear loose fitting pants or
shorts. Only kids need to register.
Sykesville Tae Kwon Do
Academy's Tiny Tigers
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Grandparents/Special
Friend Celebration
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Homeschooler's Class
Wednesdays at 2 pm
9/17
Edible Plant Parts
with Suzanne Barvir
10/15
Hands-on Math
11/19Animal Tracks
Ages 6 - 11. Join the fun in these literaturebased science, social studies, math, and
language arts programs!
Children 3 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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More Programs
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Eldersburg Branch
More Programs
Discover Science: Drip Drop
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Friday, 9/19 at 10 am
Ages 3 - 5. This program is part of a nature and
science series for preschoolers. We will read a
story and learn about liquids through hands-on
activities. Only kids need to register.
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Minecraft in the Afternoon
Monday, 9/22 at 1 pm
Wednesday, 10/8 at 1 pm
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PAWS to Read
Saturdays
9/27
10/25
11/22
at 2 pm
Ages 6 - 17. Come to the library and read
a story to a book-loving dog. Research
shows that children enjoy improving their
reading skills by practice reading to animals.
Struggling readers are encouraged to
participate. Only kids need to register.
Ages 8 - 15. Come play Minecraft with other
players on our special library Minecraft server.
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I Love Mexico!!!
about food safety, and have a healthy snack
afterwards. Goldilocks contracts a food-borne
illness after eating the Bear family's breakfast
which was left on the counter for too long. Hear
the story of Goldilocks and have an opportunity
to hold the large, cardboard puppets as the
story is told. There will be a short discussion on
food safety and hand washing with a Glo GermTM
demonstration. Presented by the University of
Maryland Extension. Only kids need to register.
Discover Science:
Who Lives in a Tree?
Ages 3 - 5. This program is part of a nature and
science series for preschoolers. We will read a story
and learn about animals that live in trees through
hands on activities. Only kids need to register.
Heroes of Olympus Hoopla
Tuesday, 9/23 at 6:30 pm
Thursday, 10/9 at 6:30 & 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 11/12 at 6:30 pm
Ages 2 - 6. Join us for a storytime that
celebrates Mexico. You will hear a little
Spanish and have a blast with songs, stories,
and activities. A Celebrating America program.
This program is presented in collaboration with
the One Maryland One Book initiative of the
Maryland Humanities Council.
Paint a Pumpkin
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Bully and Stranger Seminar
Thursday, 9/25 at 2 pm
Ages 5 - 12. Join Tristar Martial Arts for a
demonstration at the Eldersburg Branch.
Kids will be introduced to techniques that
will provide them the confidence to protect
themselves from stranger danger and the
courage to stand up against bullies and negative
peer pressure. Only kids need to register.
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Tinker Tots
Fridays at 10 am
9/26
10/17
11/7
Ages 2 - 5. A little push, a twist, a turn. Keep
those little fingers busy and experimenting
in our library Tinkertown. Fun, playful
activities will engage the mind and body
as your child builds their fine motor skills
and creativity. Only kids need to register.
This program is sponsored in part by a Community Arts
Development Grant from the Carroll County Arts Council
and the Maryland State Arts Council. The Americans with
Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government
and its programs, services, activities, and facilities.
Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective
communication or who has a complaint should contact
Madeline M. Morey, The Americans with Disabilities Act
Coordinator, 410.386.3800, 1.888.302.8978, MD Relay
7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email [email protected] as
soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the
scheduled event.
Movies @ Your Library:
Muppets Most Wanted
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Ages 7 - Adults. Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted
takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour,
selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s
most exciting destinations, including Berlin,
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Code It @ the Library: Scratch
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Ages 9 - 15. Explore Scratch, a popular
programming language designed by the MIT Media
Lab. By simply dragging together colored blocks
of code, you can learn computer programming
concepts and make fun games and animations.
Create a playable game using step by step
instructions or design your own! Multiple projects
will be offered. Bring a USB flash drive if you want
to save your finished project to take home.
Preschool Vision Screening
Wednesday, 10/8 from 9:30 am - 12 pm
Ages 2 - 5. Drop by the Eldersburg Branch for
free vision screening, offered in partnership
with the Freedom District Lions Club. The
screening for preschool-aged children will test
for lazy eye, nearsightedness, farsightedness,
and depth perception. Children must be
accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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Friday, 10/17 at 2 pm
Ages 9 - 15. Aspiring Olympians, come
celebrate the recent release of The Blood of
Olympus, book five in Rick Riordan's popular
Heroes of Olympus series! Don your toga for
games, trivia, and ambrosia.
Halloween Storytime
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Ages Birth - 6. You are invited to help us
celebrate Halloween with stories, songs,
activities and fun. Costumes appreciated.
American Girl:
Celebrate Josefina
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Yo-Yo Club
Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/9 & 11/4
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Code It @ the Library: Python
Knit Wits
FOR TEENS
Teen Volunteer Time
Thursdays at 7 pm
9/4, 10/2, 11/6
Ages 12 - 17. Need service hours? Help the library!
We are looking for young adults who would like to
earn service hours! Help the library prepare crafts
for storytime, pull library materials from the
shelves, and do other special projects. Come and
earn service hours, it's just that easy!
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Service Learning Hours: KidWorks
Ages 12 - Adults. Work with a Master
Gardener at the Eldersburg Branch Library's
Native Garden. The Carroll County Master
Gardeners will be available for your questions
while maintaining our garden. Service hours
are available for students ages 12 - 17. Wear
your work clothes and bring gardening gloves.
All attendees need to register.
Planning Meetings
Thursdays at 5:30 pm
9/11, 10/9, 11/13
Storytimes
9/25, 10/23, 11/20
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
we present the storytime. You must come to
both meetings to earn 3 service learning hours.
Ages 11 - Adults. Autumn is here and it's time
to harvest your seeds so that you can plan next
spring's bounty. Seed saving is a wonderful way
to cut costs, but not all seeds can be harvested
the same way. Join Master Gardener Robin
Kummer as she discusses the best ways to save
your seeds. This program is in anticipation of
a seed sharing library that both the Eldersburg
Branch and Fairhaven Retirement Community
will offer in Spring 2015.
Ages 3 - 5. This program is part of a math
series for preschoolers. We will read a story
and learn through hands-on activities. Only
kids need to register.
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Thursday, 10/9 at 6:30 & 7:30 pm
Work with a Master Gardener
Ages 6 - 12. Bring your American Girl doll
or favorite toy to the library for a Mexican
fiesta in celebration of Josefina. A Celebrating
America program. Only kids need to register.
This program is presented in collaboration
with the One Maryland One Book initiative of
the Maryland Humanities Council.
Code It @ the Library: Scratch
Ages 11 - Adults. Beginners, please bring a
light colored worsted weight yarn and size 8
needles to the class. If you know how to knit
please come and bring your project.
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Wednesdays at 7 pm
9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/12
Seed Saving and Sharing
Discover Math:
Let's Play Math Games
Minecraft at Night
Ages 11 - 17. Interested in coding but don't know
where to start? Come learn as we introduce the
Python programming language by building simple
programs. Bring a USB flash drive if you want to
save your finished program to take home.
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publications on the Civil Rights movement. He
holds a B.A. from the University of California,
Berkeley, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University.
This program is part of the Created Equal:
America's Civil Rights Struggle grant, sponsored
by the National Endowment for the Humanities
History. A Celebrating America program.
Minecraft in the Afternoon
Tuesday, 11/4 at 2 pm
Ages 3 – 6. Come see a puppet show, learn
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Friday, 10/31 at 9:45 & 10:45 am
Ages 8 - 12. Get in the fall spirit with creative
pumpkin painting. Pumpkins, paint, supplies, and
design ideas will be provided. You can choose to
enter your creation to The Great Pumpkin Patch at
the Eldersburg Branch where it will be on display
for the month of October. All entries have a chance
to win a prize. Only kids need to register.
Goldilocks
and the Three Bears
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Madrid, and London. But mayhem follows the
Muppets overseas as they find themselves
unwittingly entangled in an international crime
caper headed by Constantine — the world’s
number one criminal and a dead ringer for
Kermit — and his dastardly sidekick Dominic.
Eldersburg Branch
Crochet 911
Wednesdays at 7 pm
9/17, 10/15, 11/19
Ages 11 - Adults. Join Caroline Brocato to learn
how to crochet. If you know how to crochet,
please join the group. Please bring a size J
hook and light colored yarn to the class.
Appetizers 101: Dips
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Ages 17 - Adults. Looking to broaden your
horizons? In this collaborative cooking demo,
you'll learn how to create delicious, savory
dips from around the world. We'll be cooking
together as a team to prepare a dip you can
take home to show off to your family. The
evening will finish with a brief tasting session.
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Saturdays from 9 - 11 am
9/27
10/25
PAWS to Read
Saturdays
9/27
10/25
11/22
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Struggling readers are encouraged to
participate. Only kids need to register.
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Ages 11 - Adults. Add a touch of spooky to
your home as you create some fun Halloween
and autumn crafts.
The Assassination of
Martin Luther King, Jr. and the
Baltimore Riots of 1968
Ages 11 - Adults. We do not know what Martin
Luther King, Jr. would have preached on Palm
or Easter Sunday, 1968, because on April 4th
he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
What we do know is that as his body was
interred, America exploded in the greatest
spate of domestic violence since the Civil
War. Peter Levy examines uprisings that took
place across the United States, with a special
focus on the one that took place in Baltimore,
Maryland, which played a crucial role in the
rise of Spiro Agnew as a national symbol of the
New Right. Peter Levy is Professor of History at
York College, Pennsylvania. He has numerous
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Ages 9 - 15. Explore Scratch, a popular
programming language designed by the MIT Media
Lab. By simply dragging together colored blocks
of code, you can learn computer programming
concepts and make fun games and animations.
Create a playable game using step by step
instructions or design your own! Multiple projects
will be offered. Bring a USB flash drive if you want
to save your finished project to take home.
Created Equal Film Series:
Slavery by Another Name
at 2 pm
DIY Halloween Decorations
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Ages 11 - Adults. It was a shocking reality
that often went unacknowledged, a system of
forced, unpaid labor, mostly affecting Southern
black men, which lasted until World War II.
Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by
Douglas Blackmon, Slavery by Another Name
tells the stories of men, charged with crimes
like vagrancy, and often guilty of nothing, who
were bought and sold, abused, and subjected
to sometimes deadly working conditions as
unpaid convict labor. Run time of 90 minutes.
This film is part of the Created Equal: America's
Civil Rights Struggle film series, sponsored by
Freedom Summer 1964: The Front
Line Assault on the Segregated South
Ages 11 - Adults. Join Betty Robinson as she
recounts her participation in the Freedom
Summer of 1964 with the Student Nonviolent
Coordinating Committee. Ms. Robinson was
one of thousands of young white northerners
who went south called by the importance of
the Civil Rights Movement. She will speak and
answer questions about that period, share
stories of the two years she spent in the south,
as well as discuss the challenges we face in
our region today. Following the discussion, we
will be viewing the film Freedom Riders. This
program is part of the Created Equal: America's
Civil Rights Struggle grant, sponsored by the
National Endowment for the Humanities and the
Gilder Lerhman Institute of American History. A
Freedom Riders
Ages 11 - Adults. Attracting a diverse group of
volunteers, the Freedom Rides of 1961 took
the civil rights struggle out of the courtroom
and onto the streets of the Jim Crow South.
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Freedom Riders tells the terrifying, moving,
and suspenseful story of a time when white and
black volunteers riding a bus into the Deep South
risked being jailed, beaten, or killed, as white
local and state authorities ignored or encouraged
violent attacks. Run time of 120 minutes. This
film is part of the Created Equal: America's Civil
Rights Struggle film series, sponsored by the
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. A
The Loving Story
Ages 11 - Adults. Mildred and Richard Loving
knew it was technically illegal for them to live as
a married couple in Virginia because she was of
African American and Native American descent
and he was white, but they never expected
to be woken up in their bedroom and arrested
one night in 1958. Run time of 77 minutes. This
Ages 11 - Adults. The symbiosis of social forces
and art during the Civil Rights Movement is
evident in the poetry produced from 1955
through 1975. Jeffrey Lamar Coleman explores
the impact of the social movement's upheaval on
American writers and illuminates their artistic
and political contributions to the struggle.
The presentation pays special attention to
poems written in response to the assassination
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as other
key moments of the movement. The poems
are placed in historical context through brief
discussions of the murders of Emmett Till and
Medgar Evers, the bombing of the Sixteenth
Street Baptist Church, and the assassinations
of President John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X.
Jeffrey Lamar Coleman is the author of Words
of Protest, Words of Freedom: Poetry of the
American Civil Rights Movement and Era and
Spirits Distilled: Poems. He is an Associate
Professor of English at St. Mary's College of
Maryland, specializing in multicultural/American
literature. Dr. Coleman will be selling and signing
his book Words of Protest, Words of Freedom.
by the national Endowment for the Humanities
The Abolitionists
Ages 11 - Adults. The Abolitionists vividly brings
to life the struggles of the men and women who
led the battle to end slavery. Through innovative
use of reenactments, this three-episode series
puts a face on the anti-slavery movement;
William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass,
Angelina Grimke, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and
John Brown. Run time of 180 minutes. This film
is part of the Created Equal: America's Civil
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Heroes of Olympus Hoopla
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Ages 9 - 15. Aspiring Olympians, come
celebrate the recent release of The Blood of
Olympus, book five in Rick Riordan's popular
Heroes of Olympus series! Don your toga for
games, trivia, and ambrosia.
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Ages 13 - Adults. Create a hand stamped card
to send to the Holiday Mail for Heroes program.
The American Red Cross delivers these cards
to veterans, military families, and active duty
service members around the world. Make a
second card to take home for yourself. All supplies
will be provided, but please bring a tape runner if
you own one. A Celebrating America program.
Author Signing with Jessica McHugh
Thursday, 11/6 at 7:30 pm
Pride and Protest: Poetry of the
American Civil Rights Movement
mortgage lending process, title company
procedures, home inspections, and real
estate sale and buying options.
we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
Begin your journey to self-healing.
Crochet 911
Yo-Yo Club
Holiday Cards for Heroes
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Ages 11 - Adults. Jessica McHugh is an author
of speculative fiction spanning the genre from
horror and alternate history to young adult. A
2013 Pulp Ark nominee, she has devoted herself
to novels, short stories, poetry, and playwriting.
Mrs. McHugh will be discussing her exciting
new young adult series and its first book, Darla
Decker Hates to Wait. A frank and funny look at
the path to adulthood, Darla Decker Hates to
Wait begins a journey of love, loss, and the nittygritty of growing up through Darla Decker’s eyes.
DIY Holiday Crafts:
Ornaments and Votives
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Ages 11 - Adults. Join us as we create festive
crafts to add joy to the season.
FOR ADULTS
Paint with Artful Libations
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Adults. Come try a FREE painting session,
courtesy of Artful Libations. You’ll create an
original 8” x 10” acrylic painting surrounded
by other adventurous and/or budding artists
with various painting skills. We have a stepby-step process that can make an artist out
of anyone, and send you home with your very
own creation to hang on your wall! All supplies
(canvas, paint, and brushes) will be provided.
For a gallery of paintings and photos of previous
sessions, please visit www.tutoringart.com
First-Time Home Buyers
Adults. Join us for this informative session
for first-time home buyers. A panel of experts
will be on hand to advise you and answer
your questions. Topics covered include the
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Wednesdays at 7 pm
9/17, 10/15, 11/19
Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/9 & 11/4
Startup Local: How to Start and
Grow Your Business in Carroll County
Knit Wits
Wednesdays at 7 pm
9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/12
Ages 11 - Adults. Beginners, please bring a
light colored worsted weight yarn and size 8
needles to the class. If you know how to knit
please come and bring your project.
Monthly Money Talks
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Fridays at 9:30 am
9/12
Building Investment Income
10/10
Take Stock in the Market
11/14Annuities & Your Retirement
Adults. Retirees and pre-retirees, local financial
advisor Suzanne M. Bradshaw is committed
to educating and serving adults considering
retirement. She will begin each talk with
Investment Prospectives (IP), a presentation
focusing on current financial issues. She will also
tackle one important topic each month related
to investments/finances. Bring your questions
and your friends for open and frank discussions
regarding important financial matters.
Seed Saving and Sharing
Ages 11 - Adults. Autumn is here and it's time
to harvest your seeds so that you can plan next
spring's bounty. Seed saving is a wonderful way
to cut costs, but not all seeds can be harvested
the same way. Join master gardener Robin
Kummer as she discusses the best ways to save
your seeds. This program is in anticipation of
a seed sharing library that both the Eldersburg
Branch Library and Fairhaven Retirement
Community will offer in Spring 2015.
Free Spirit Book Club
Saturdays
9/13
10/11
11/8
Ages 11 - Adults. Join Caroline Brocato to learn
how to crochet. If you know how to crochet,
please join the group. Please bring a size J
hook and light colored yarn to the class.
at 2 pm
The Dovekeepers
by Alice Hoffman
Terrorist by John Updike
Changeling
by Philippa Gregory
Adults. Do you want to be Carroll County’s
next business success story? Find out what it
takes to start and grow a business in Carroll
County. New and aspiring entrepreneurs are
invited to join Jason Stambaugh, Founder and
CEO of Startup Local, as he shares information
about startup business fundamentals, local
small business resources, and how to win
$5,000 for your startup business idea by
competing in the Carroll Biz Challenge 2014.
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Appetizers 101: Dips
Ages 17 - Adults. Looking to broaden your
horizons? In this collaborative cooking demo,
you'll learn how to create delicious, savory
dips from around the world. We'll be cooking
together as a team to prepare a dip you can
take home to show off to your family. The
evening will finish with a brief tasting session.
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DIY Plastic Spoon Wreaths
Adults. Some cardboard, paint, ribbon, a hot
glue gun and... plastic spoons?! Create cute,
cool, and elegant wreaths out of plastic spoons.
Makes a great housewarming gift or keep it all
to yourself!
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Work with a Master Gardener
Saturdays from 9 - 11 am
9/27
10/25
Ages 12 - Adults. Work with a Master Gardener
at the Eldersburg Branch Library's Native
Garden. The Carroll County Master Gardeners
will be available for your questions while
maintaining our garden. Service hours are
available for students ages 12 - 17. Wear your
work clothes and bring gardening gloves. All
attendees need to register.
Adults. Join us for discussion about our
chosen book.
Battle of the Books
Information Session
What is Reiki?
Monday 9/29 at 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 10/1 at 5:30, 6:30, & 7:30 pm
Saturday, 9/13 from 1 - 2:30 pm
Adults. Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress
reduction and relaxation, also promotes healing.
George Yeager, a Certified Reiki Master Teacher,
will explain how Reiki is based on the idea that an
unseen life force energy flows through. If our life
force energy is low, then we are more likely to get
sick or feel stress. If our life force energy is high,
Adults. Parents and coaches of CCPS students
thinking about being part of the Battle of the
Books competition are strongly encouraged to
attend an information session. We will share
information about the battle, the books, the
rules, and give preparation tips for both the
elementary and middle school battles.
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DIY Halloween Decorations
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Ages 11 - Adults. Add a touch of spooky to
your home as you create some fun Halloween
and autumn crafts.
Freedom Summer 1964: The Front
Line Assault on the Segregated South
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Ages 11 - Adults. Join Betty Robinson as she
recounts her participation in the Freedom
Summer of 1964 with the Student Nonviolent
Coordinating Committee. Ms. Robinson was
one of thousands of young white northerners
who went south called by the importance of
the Civil Rights Movement. She will speak and
answer questions about that period, share
stories of the two years she spent in the south,
as well as discuss the challenges we face in
our region today. Following the discussion,
we will be viewing the film Freedom Riders.
and the Gilder Lerhman Institute of American
Savvy Women, Smart Investors
Thursdays
10/2
10/9
10/16
at 6:30 pm
The Foundations of Investing
Savvy Women, Smart Investors
Moving Forward on Your Own
Adults. Back by popular demand, Suzanne M.
Bradshaw, a local financial advisor is hosting a
series of three workshops designed to help women
with their financial goals. Suzanne will present
the first workshop to discuss the very basics of
investing. In the second workshop, Suzanne and
her lively guest will discuss how and why savvy
women need to take charge of their financial
future. In the third presentation, Suzanne and
her guest will present the unique challenges that
widows and their friends may face when making
important decisions for the next stage of their
life. Don't miss these informative, enlightening,
and important presentations.
The Assassination of
Martin Luther King, Jr. and the
Baltimore Riots of 1968
Ages 11 - Adults. We do not know what Martin
Luther King, Jr. would have preached on Palm
or Easter Sunday, 1968, because on April 4th
he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
What we do know is that as his body was
interred, America exploded in the greatest
spate of domestic violence since the Civil
War. Peter Levy examines uprisings that took
place across the United States, with a special
focus on the one that took place in Baltimore,
Maryland, which played a crucial role in the
rise of Spiro Agnew as a national symbol of the
New Right. Peter Levy is Professor of History at
York College, Pennsylvania. He has numerous
publications on the Civil Rights movement. He
holds a B.A. from the University of California,
Berkeley, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University.
Slavery by Another Name
Ages 11 - Adults. It was a shocking reality
that often went unacknowledged, a system of
forced, unpaid labor, mostly affecting Southern
black men, which lasted until World War II.
Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by
Douglas Blackmon, Slavery by Another Name
tells the stories of men, charged with crimes
like vagrancy, and often guilty of nothing, who
were bought and sold, abused, and subjected
to sometimes deadly working conditions as
unpaid convict labor. Run time of 90 minutes.
This film is part of the Created Equal: America's
Civil Rights Struggle film series, sponsored by

Freedom Riders
Ages 11 - Adults. Attracting a diverse group of
volunteers, the Freedom Rides of 1961 took
the civil rights struggle out of the courtroom
and onto the streets of the Jim Crow South.
Freedom Riders tells the terrifying, moving,
and suspenseful story of a time when white and
black volunteers riding a bus into the Deep South
risked being jailed, beaten, or killed, as white
local and state authorities ignored or encouraged
violent attacks. Run time of 120 minutes. This
The Loving Story
Ages 11 - Adults. Mildred and Richard Loving
knew it was technically illegal for them to live as
a married couple in Virginia because she was of
African American and Native American descent
and he was white, but they never expected
to be woken up in their bedroom and arrested
one night in 1958. Run time of 77 minutes. This
Pride and Protest: Poetry of the
American Civil Rights Movement
Ages 11 - Adults. The symbiosis of social forces
and art during the Civil Rights Movement is
evident in the poetry produced from 1955
through 1975. Jeffrey Lamar Coleman explores
the impact of the social movement's upheaval on
American writers and illuminates their artistic
and political contributions to the struggle. The
presentation pays special attention to poems
written in response to the assassination
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CREATED
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As the nation marks historic anniversaries of
the Emancipation Proclamation and the March
on Washington, Created Equal brings together
four nationally-acclaimed documentary films
on the long Civil Rights movement.
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of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as other
key moments of the movement. The poems
are placed in historical context through brief
discussions of the murders of Emmett Till and
Medgar Evers, the bombing of the Sixteenth
Street Baptist Church, and the assassinations
of President John F. Kennedy and Malcolm X.
Jeffrey Lamar Coleman is the author of Words
of Protest, Words of Freedom: Poetry of the
American Civil Rights Movement and Era and
Spirits Distilled: Poems. He is an Associate
Professor of English at St. Mary's College of
Maryland, specializing in multicultural/American
literature. Dr. Coleman will be selling and signing
his book Words of Protest, Words of Freedom.
by the national Endowment for the Humanities
The Abolitionists
Ages 11 - Adults. The Abolitionists vividly brings
to life the struggles of the men and women who
led the battle to end slavery. Through innovative
use of reenactments, this three-episode series
puts a face on the anti-slavery movement;
William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass,
Angelina Grimke, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and
John Brown. Run time of 180 minutes. This film
is part of the Created Equal: America's Civil
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DIY Wine Cork Wreath
Adults. Wondering what you can do with
those leftover wine corks? Let's make a cork
wreath! We will supply the materials... you
supply the creativity.
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Ages 13 - Adults. Create a hand stamped card
to send to the Holiday Mail for Heroes program.
The American Red Cross delivers these cards
service members around the world. Make a
second card to take home for yourself. All supplies
will be provided, but please bring a tape runner if
you own one. A Celebrating America program.
Author Signing with Jessica McHugh
Ages 11 - Adults. Jessica McHugh is an author
of speculative fiction spanning the genre from
horror and alternate history to young adult. A
2013 Pulp Ark nominee, she has devoted herself
to novels, short stories, poetry, and playwriting.
Mrs. McHugh will be discussing her exciting
new young adult series and its first book, Darla
Decker Hates to Wait. A frank and funny look at
the path to adulthood, Darla Decker Hates to
Wait begins a journey of love, loss, and the nittygritty of growing up through Darla Decker’s eyes.
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FOR ALL AGES
Adult. Ready, set, go! Launch your new business
with confidence and on the right foot. Topics
include options for business entities, resources
available to start-ups, costs of services needed,
licensing and tax considerations, loans and
financial resources, marketing on a budget,
getting your business off the ground, and
finding customers. This class runs from 5:30 pm
to 8:45 pm. Register through Carroll Community
College at 410-386-8100 or www.carrollcc.edu.
Your instructor will be Roger Voter.
Alzheimer’s 101
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Adults. What is Alzheimer’s disease? This
program will lead you through the causes and
risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease as well as
explain its effects on the brain. Learn the
four A's of Alzheimer’s disease. Know the ten
signs to watch for, how to get a diagnosis, and
what to do if it is Alzheimer’s. Also learn the
causes of reversible dementia.
Master Gardeners'
Appreciation Tea
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Adults. Have you ever wondered whose hard
work and skill keeps the Eldersburg Branch
Library's garden looking so beautiful? It's the
lovely volunteers of the Carroll County Master
Gardeners. Please join us for refreshments
and flower talk as we show our appreciation
to these wonderful ladies.
Selling Your Home
Sunday, 11/16 at 1:30 pm
Adults. Join us for this informative session
about selling your home quickly and how to get
the maximum return on your investment. Learn
from Certified Staging Expert Kevin Hogan and
from Paul Gillespie, author of The Baltimore
Home Guide. Come ready to ask questions.
Topics will include simple fixes to increase
value, how to price your home, and what you
can do to help your agent sell your home.
DIY Holiday Crafts:
Ornaments and Votives
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Ages 11 - Adults. Join us as we create festive
crafts to add joy to the season.
Don't Forget!
Sunday Hours start
October 5.
All branches are now open
Sundays from 1-5 PM, October
through April. Westminster
Branch remains open on Sundays
year round.
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Wednesdays at 11 am
9/3 - 11/26
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Evening Storytime
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
9/3 - 11/19
For All Ages. End your day in a special way!
This storytime, open to all ages, introduces
stories through books, songs, and activities.
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Walk Carroll
Saturday, 9/13 at 10 am & 11 am
For All Ages. Join our friends from The
Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County for
a Walk Carroll event that begins right here at
the Finksburg Branch Library! Join us for FREE
walks, health information, raffles, and prizes!
The first walk will begin at 10 am and the
second walk will begin at 11 am.
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Christopher James
Live in Concert!
Monday, 9/29 at 11 am
scheduled event.
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Girls Love Mail
For All Ages. October is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month and the Finksburg Branch
wants you to help lift the spirits of women
undergoing treatments for breast cancer. Girls
Love Mail is a group devoted to providing the
gift of hand-written letters to breast cancer
patients. Your handwritten letter can make a
difference. Drop your handwritten letter off
or create one at the library and we will take
care of the rest. Please make sure your letter
is handwritten and will fit in a 4.75” x 6.5”
envelope. Stop by the Finksburg Branch
for information on how your whole family or
organization can be beacons of hope for people
going through such a difficult experience.
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Ballet Demo
For All Ages. Join the Carroll Community
College Theater Department for an
entertaining play that will delight young
and old! This hilarious story is about Ferdo
and Floof, two really dumb dogs who are
constantly getting into trouble with their
owner Roger, due mainly to their desire to
break his rules. Ferdo and Floof decide to
run away and seek fame and fortune on their
own, but find trouble instead. Ferdo and Floof
must rally their brainpower and learn that
sometimes following the rules is important.
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Show You Care
For All Ages. Stop by the Finksburg Branch
to help show you care about someone
undergoing breast cancer treatments. Girls
Love Mail is a group dedicated to giving the
gift of handwritten letters to breast cancer
patients. We will supply everything you need
to write and decorate a letter that can make
a difference in someone’s life. Part of our
Girls Love Mail campaign.
NaNoWriMo Write-Ins
For All Ages. Do you like the harmonica? How
about the mandolin? Guitar? You can hear all
of those instruments and more, live at the
Finksburg Branch Library! Come see Maryland
State Arts Council award-winning blues
musician Christopher James in concert! It’s
sure to be a great time and he will have his
CDs for sale. All attendees need to register.
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Two Dumb Dogs: The Amazing
Adventure of Ferdo and Floof
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Saturdays during library hours
11/1 - 11/29
For All Ages. November is National Novel
Writing Month! Need a place to work on that
next chapter? Have writer's block or stuck on
some tricky spelling or grammar? In dire need
of a change of space? Never fear, the library
is here. Let us help you unleash your inner
novelist. We'll save space for you all day so you
can reach your word count goal. Good luck!
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Tuesdays at 9:45 am
Thursdays at 11 am
9/2 - 11/25
Story Pals
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PAWS to Read
Saturdays
9/13
10/11
11/8
at 2 pm
Ages 5 - 17. Come to the library and read a
story to a book-loving dog. Research shows
that children enjoy improving their reading
skills by practicing reading to animals.
Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome!
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Belly Dancing Workshop
Ages 3 - 7. Come to this fun belly dancing
workshop taught by local belly dancer Liz
Slaterbeck. You'll learn a bit about the history
of belly dancing, see a performance, have a
lesson, and then do some dancing too! Only
Musactifun CD Release Party!
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Ages 2 - 7. Musactifun is designed to get
kids and parents moving, singing, laughing,
and having tons of fun together! Join Monte
Leister for a free demonstration and buy his
brand new CD! All attendees need to register.
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Snack Master Jr.
FOR KIDS
Read and Play
Ages 3 - 6. Join Tami Gee's Studio of Dance
for a class in ballet and creative movement.
Wear clothing that you can move freely in.
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Tuesdays at 11 am
9/2 - 11/25
On My Own
Ages 8 - Adults. Hungry? Hate to cook, feel
like you're no good, or just forbidden from
using the stove? We've got your back (and
your stomach.) Join us to learn some quick,
easy, and delicious snacks that you can
make yourself. Taste testing is, of course,
encouraged. Only kids need to register.
Songs, Stories, & Seniors
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Ages 2 - Adults. Stop by for a fun program
filled with bell ringing, stories, and a craft
with the Senior Inclusion Program. The
Senior Inclusion Program is a group of senior
citizens with developmental disabilities
who participate in a retirement program at
Westminster Senior Center. Come and join us
for some great fun!
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 1:30 pm
9/2 - 11/26
Ages 3 - 6. A theme-based storytime for
children who are ready for an independent,
small group experience. All adult caregivers
are welcome.
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FINKSBURG Branch
More Programs
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Goldilocks
and the Three Bears
to hold the large, cardboard puppets as the
story is told. There will be a short discussion on
food safety and hand washing with a Glo GermTM
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Musical Instrument
Petting Zoo
Wednesday, 10/15 at 11 am
Ages 3 - 7. Join Bob Coffey from Coffey Music
on a musical journey where you will learn
about and listen to several instruments. You
will even get a chance to play some
yourselves! Only kids need to register.
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Boo Bash
Saturday, 10/18 at 10 am
Ages 2 - 10. Join us in celebrating Halloween!
We pair children's literature with relevant
and fun arts and craft activities. This event
is hosted by Stevenson University's chapter
of Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honors
Society for Educators.
Girls Love Mail Storytime
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Ages 2 - 10. Join us for a storytime about being
sick and the important people who help care
for us when we get ill. Then do your part to
make someone else feel better by writing or
decorating a handwritten letter that will be
delivered to a woman undergoing breast cancer
treatment. Part of our Girls Love Mail campaign.
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Growing Up Wild:
Animal Tracks
Growing Up Wild:
Looking at Leaves
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Ages 3 - 7. Join us as we explore nature and
science together. Help your child discover the
wonders of the world around us!
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Ages 3 – 6. Little Red Riding Hood's healthy
habits help her move faster than the unhealthy
Wolf. Hear the story of Little Red Riding Hood
and have the opportunity to hold the large,
cardboard puppets as the story is told. There will
be a short discussion on My Plate and healthy
choices for meals and snacks. Children will
make a trail mix to enjoy and take home some
materials on My Plate to share with parents
and guardians. Presented by the University of
Happy Un-Birthday Party
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Ages 2 - 6. Is today your un-birthday? It's mine
too! Let's celebrate with books, songs, games,
and cake! You're welcome to come even if it
IS your birthday! Only kids need to register.
Come Learn with Me
@ the Library: Science
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Ages Birth - 5. Please join us for a playgroup
for children and their caretakers to learn
and play together! This special program will
feature a variety of play centers and will
include time for reading, artwork, lots of play
and plenty of surprises, all while building skill
development and school readiness! Space is
limited and registration is required. Please
register children only, but an adult is expected
to attend with the child. In partnership with
the Kiwanis Club of Westminster.
The Three Little Pigs
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Monday, 10/20 at 10:30 am
Ages 3 – 6. Only the healthiest of the Three
Little Pigs has enough energy to build a sturdy
home. Hear the story of the Three Little Pigs
and have an opportunity to hold the large,
cardboard puppets as the story is told. There
will be a short discussion on being physically
active and the importance of movement. Enjoy
a small healthy snack and take home materials
to share with parents and guardians. Presented
by the University of Maryland Extension. Only
Come Learn with Me
@ the Library: Math
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FOR TEENS
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PAWS to Read
Little Red Riding Hood
FINKSBURG Branch
Saturdays
9/13
10/11
11/8
at 2 pm
Registration preferred, but walk-ins welcome!
Remembering 9/11
Ages 11 - Adults. September 11 is a day
that never will be forgotten. Join Shiloh
Middle School teacher Michael Chrvala and
his students as they share their experiences
about their annual journey to the Ground Zero
site and meeting the families of many of the
fallen firefighters who perished on that fateful
day. This year's program will feature special
guest speakers who were directly affected
by the events of 9/11/2001. Mr. Chrvala’s
commitment to remembering the legacy of
those lost earned him the Tribute World Trade
Center Visitor Center’s teacher award in 20082009. A Celebrating America program.
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BibliophiliART
Ages 11 - 17. For the love of books...embrace
your freedom to read by making your own set
of book-inspired magnets. Take quotes from
your favorite books, or rearrange the words for
impromptu poetry! Only kids need to register.
Snack Master Jr.
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Decoupage 201
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Ages 15 - Adults. Choose a palate of colors,
a theme, a repetition of images, and
decoupage beautiful cigar boxes.
Ultimate Zombie Survival Tag
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Ages 11 - 17. Can you outrun the zombie horde?
Test your skills using foam dart blasters at
the Finksburg Branch Library and see if you'd
survive the zombie apocalypse. Program is
weather dependent. Only kids need to register.
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FOR ADULTS
Septic Care: Important Information
for Homeowners
The Faith Club
Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/2
The Five People You Meet in
Heaven by Mitch Albom,
led by Libby Fuss
10/7
Radical: My Journey Out of
Islamist Extremism by Maajid
Nawaz, led by Ted Chaskelson
11/4
Living in the Shadow of the
Cross: Understanding and
Resisting the Power and
Privilege of Christian
Hegemony by Paul Kivel,
led by Nan Nelson
Adults. Certified septic system installer and
inspector, Legacy Contracting, will share
information on how your septic system works and
the proper maintenance needed to keep your
septic system working properly. Mr. Schooley
will do a brief presentation on the care of septic
systems, followed by a Q&A session.
Adults. If you are interested in reading about
faith and having an interfaith dialog, we
invite you to join the discussion at The Faith
Club, where a broad spectrum of beliefs will
be explored in an informative and respectful
atmosphere. The program is presented by
Carroll County Interfaith Council and hosted
by Carroll County Public Library. Find us on
Facebook for more information, or call the
Finksburg Branch at 410-386-4505.
Medicare Savings and You
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Snack Master Jr.
Battle of the Books
Information Session
The Healing Power of Your Words
Monday, 10/13 at 5, 6, & 7 pm
Wednesday, 10/15 at 5, 6, & 7 pm
Adults. Do you or someone you know need
help paying Medicare expenses or Part D
prescription drugs? Learn about Medicare
savings programs and how to protect yourself
from Medicare fraud and abuse. A Q&A session
will be available at the end of this program.
Remembering 9/11
Decoupage 201
Ages 11 - Adults. September 11 is a day
that never will be forgotten. Join Shiloh
Middle School teacher Michael Chrvala and
his students as they share their experiences
about their annual journey to the Ground Zero
site and meeting the families of many of the
fallen firefighters who perished on that fateful
day. This year's program will feature special
guest speakers who were directly affected
by the events of 9/11/2001. Mr. Chrvala’s
commitment to remembering the legacy of
those lost earned him the Tribute World Trade
Center Visitor Center’s teacher award in 20082009. A Celebrating America program.
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Ages 15 - Adults. Choose a palate of colors,
a theme, a repetition of images, and
decoupage beautiful cigar boxes.
3rd Annual Pumpkin
Carving Lab for Adults
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Adults. Humorous, beautiful, or scary; engrave
the orange vegetable as centerpiece or lawn
ornament. Our designs, your pumpkin. We will
supply the tools.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
and the Finksburg Branch wants you to
help lift the spirits of women undergoing
treatments for breast cancer.
Girls Love Mail is a group devoted to
providing the gift of hand-written letters to
breast cancer patients. Your handwritten
letter can make a difference. All it takes
is a little of your time and a woman in
need will receive your personal words
of encouragement. Anyone can write
a letter. You don't have to be a breast
cancer survivor to join us.
Drop your handwritten letter off or create
one at the library and we will take care of
the rest. Please make sure your letter is
handwritten and will fit in a 4.75” x 6.5”
envelope.
Stop by the Finksburg Branch for
information on how your whole family
or organization can be beacons of hope
for people going through such a difficult
experience.
Finksburg Book Discussion Group
Tuesdays
9/16
10/21
11/18
at 6:30 pm
The Distance Between Us
by Reyna Grande*
Etched in Sand
by Regina Calcaterra
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Adults. Join us for a lively discussion of this
month's book. *A Celebrating America program.
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Don't Forget
Sunday Hours start
October 5.
All branches are now open
Sundays from 1-5 pm, October
through April. Westminster
Branch remains open on Sundays
year round.
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Mount Airy Branch
FOR ALL AGES
Pizza Storytime
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Tuesdays at 10 & 11 am
Fridays at 11 am
9/2 - 9/16, 9/23 - 11/21, 11/28
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Story Walk
For All Ages. Discover a new way to
experience a book with your child. This
interactive trip through a favorite picture
book will include reading, walking, and
hands-on activities.
For All Ages. A theme-based storytime
featuring interactive and age-appropriate
stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities.
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For All Ages. Join the Mount Airy Main
Street Association for its annual History 101
programming! On Tuesday, we will be joined
by local author Laurie L.C. Lewis who deals
with the War of 1812 era in The Free Men and
Dreamer series. On Wednesday, local Native
American re-enactor, Brian Johnson, will
be portraying a Native American during the
War of 1812. On Thursday, local author Bob
O'Connor will be discussing his new book The
Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger, Civil War
Soldier. A Celebrating America program.
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For All Ages. Shiver me timbers! It's Talk
Like a Pirate Day, so we're setting sail for
a swashbuckling good time with books,
crafts, activities, and snacks. Costumes are
welcome, mates! Only kids need to register.
Adventures of Ferdo and Floof
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For All Ages. Join the Carroll Community College
Theater Department for an entertaining play
that will delight young and old! This hilarious
story is about Ferdo and Floof, two really
dumb dogs who are constantly getting into
trouble with their owner Roger, due mainly to
their desire to break his rules. Ferdo and Floof
decide to run away and seek fame and fortune
on their own, but find trouble instead. Ferdo
and Floof must rally their brainpower and learn
that sometimes following the rules is important.
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For All Ages. It's Halloween! Before you head
out today for tricks and treats, come by
the library and make some creative themed
crafts. Feel free to come in costume.
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For All Ages. Put on your cowgirl or cowboy
hat and gallop to the library for some wild fun!
We’ll celebrate with themed music, stories,
snacks, and crafts. Only kids need to register.
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Wednesdays at 11 am
Thursdays at 10 am
9/3 - 11/26
Ages 2 - 6. Let's make some beautiful music
together! Members of the Carroll County
String Project will be here to tell you all
about how pianos and violins work. They'll
play some tunes and you might even get a
chance to try the instruments!
For All Ages. That's right, we are talking
about vegetables! Fall is the harvest season
and there are so many delicious vegetables
around this time of year. Hear some hilarious
tales about that under-appreciated food
group and learn some facts about how these
foods are grown and even have a chance to
give a few vegetables a true taste test. You
may be surprised at how much you like them
and have some fun, too.
Thanks for Thanksgiving
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Tuesday, 11/25 at 10 & 11 am
For Kids
Read and Play
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Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:45 am
9/3 - 9/10, 9/17 - 10/15, 10/22 - 11/12,
11/19 - 11/26
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Ages 2 - 5. Bring all of your senses with you to
the library and smell, touch, hear, taste, and see
fall. This sensory based program will promote
exploration and foster excitement about the
world around us! Only kids need to register.
Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys
Ages 7 - 11. Want to test your sleuthing skills?
Ready for some mystery and adventure? Join
us for an afternoon of clues, crafts, and
friendly competition.
There is a Hole in This Book!
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Ages 2 - 6. How long do earthworms live? Do
they have eyes? Can earthworms freeze? Join us
for an hour of stories and activities about that
very special backyard friend: the earthworm.
Come prepared to meet a few of these creatures
up close and help us to create an earthworm
habitat to be able to observe the ways that they
help create the soil on our planet.
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Read and Play Rembrandt Style!
Ages Birth - 24 Months. For the third Monday
of each month, we'll be shaking up our regular
Read & Play storytime by making a beautiful
mess together! Come for an hour of stories,
music, and creative, tactile, fun! There will be
no limit to the good times and beauty that we
can create together. Please remember to wear
clothing that is mess friendly.
Tinker Tots
Tuesdays
9/16
10/21
11/18
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at 3:30 pm
Ages 2 - 5. A little push, a twist, a turn. Keep
those little fingers busy and experimenting in
our library Tinkertown. Fun, playful activities
will engage the mind and body as your child
builds their fine motor skills and creativity.
scheduled event.
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Ages 2 - 6. YIKES! This book has a hole
in it! Oh wait a minute...it is part of the
story, whew! Sometimes adding holes in the
pages of books can make a story far more
interesting and fun too. Have you ever looked
at your world through the confines of a circle?
Join us and give that a try along with creating
your very own illustrations using the cut-out
technique. Come to this program and you may
see things in a HOLE new way!
Marshmallow Zoo
Ages 5 - 11. What kind of creatures can you
craft from marshmallows and toothpicks?
Learn how to make your favorite zoo animal
or invent a new species all your own!
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Babies and Bagels
Mondays at 9:45 am
9/15, 10/20, 11/17
Ages Birth - 3. Join us for a breakfast
playdate! Come for an informal playgroup for
babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Enjoy
bagels, orange juice, and adult conversation
while the babies play.
Paper Football Smackdown
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Friday, 10/17 at 2:30 pm
Ages 7 - 14. Are you ready for some football?
Join us for a paper football smackdown. Wear
your favorite football jersey, munch on some
game-day snacks, and bring a paper football
or make one when you get here. Compete to
see who makes it to the Super Bowl and who
will be crowned paper football champion.
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Ghoulish Goodies
Ages 5 - 10. Get ready for Halloween by
making some delicious treats. We will
decorate cupcakes, cookies, and other sweets
in a spooky motif. Only kids need to register.
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Ages 2 - 6. If it's not a box, what is it? Is that
stick just a stick or is it a sword or maybe a
fishing pole? Join us for some inventive stories
and then have a chance to use some ordinary
boxes and sticks to make extraordinary fun.
Join us and discover the creative magic that
can happen when you combine boxes, sticks,
glue, and your imagination.
Ages 4 - 11. Not a long time ago, nor in a
galaxy far away, but right here at your library
we're celebrating all things Star Wars! Just
drop on by, we'll have crafts of all kinds
representing both the Light and Dark sides.
For Teens
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Tuesdays at 6 pm
9/9, 10/14, 11/18
Ages 11 - 17. Looking for a place to meet with
fellow otaku? Join us to watch, draw, and
discuss your favorite anime and manga. We
may also get into cosplay, webcomics, video
games, and other aspects of Japanese culture.
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Ages 11 - 17. Team up and use the provided
ingredients within the time limit to create a
culinary masterpiece! A prize will be awarded
to the winning team. Flashlight tags and other
games will also be a part of this awesome
evening. Only kids need to register.
Paper Football Smackdown
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Ages 7 - 14. Are you ready for some football?
Join us for a paper football smackdown. Wear
your favorite football jersey, munch on some
game-day snacks, and bring a paper football
or make one when you get here. Compete to
see who makes it to the Super Bowl and who
will be crowned paper football champion.
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Ages 11 - 17. Celebrate the release of
Mockingjay, Part 1 with District 13 challenges,
Capitol snacks, and games throughout the
library. Only kids need to register.
Wednesdays at 10 am
9/10, 10/8, 11/5
Ages 11 - 17. Hey all of you teen night owls,
looking for a place to spend some time during
the evening and have fun? Come to the
library and hang out with friends. Join us in
the young adult department for a make-andtake craft and even try a board game. The
possibilities are endless, so don’t miss out!
After-Hours Teen Iron Chef
Ages 11 - 17. Join us after-hours for scary fun
in the dark! We’ll swap spooky stories, make
masks, try some tricky treats, and play games
in the deserted halls of the library. Only kids
need to register.
Empty Nesters
at 7 pm
Retro Gaming
Peg Doll Zombies
Build It, Fly It!
Anime, Manga, and Gaming
For Adults
Night Owls
Tuesdays
9/2
10/7
11/4
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After-Hours
Costume Craziness
After-Hours
Mockingjay Release Party
Star Wars Drop-In Craft
Fridays at 10 am
9/5 - 9/12, 9/26 - 11/28
Ages 3 - 6. A theme-based storytime for children
who are ready for an independent, small group
experience. All adult caregivers are welcome.
It's Not a Box!
On My Own
Monday, 9/8 at 2 pm
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Music for Me!
For All Ages. Are fast food, sweets, soda and
video games having too much of an influence
on your family? Join Dan Strayton, General
Manager of Health Unlimited Family Fitness as
he gives advice on the strategies he used to
help Noah “Biingo” Gray, a teen contestant on
the TV show The Biggest Loser. Biingo and his
parents had a combined weight loss of over 200
lbs during his time on the show and continue to
work out regularly at Health Unlimited.
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Five Senses
Fall Craftivities
Earthworm Science!
Yummy in my Tummy
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Story Pals
For All Ages. Make your voyage into the
library to celebrate Thanksgiving with stories,
songs, and more!
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Halloween Drop-In Crafts
Learn the Secrets
of a Big Loser!
Tuesday, 9/16 - Thursday, 9/18 at 7 pm
Pirate Party
For All Ages. Pizza, pizza, pizza! Enjoy an
especially delicious storytime complete with
pizza-themed stories, songs, and snacks.
Saturdays at 11 am
9/13 - 11/29
History 101
Wild West Party
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Saturday Storytime
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Mount Airy Branch
Adults. The kids are back in school. If you
are used to caring for your child all day, and
now have a gap of time when you are on your
own, are you looking for something to do?
Why not come meet other parents who are
also in the same boat? Moms and dads need
social lives, too! We will have a space to
chat, sip on some coffee, and have a small
craft available. Stop by, meet some new
friends, and have fun!
Mount Airy Book Discussion Group
Wednesdays at 1 pm
9/17
by Reyna Grande*
10/15
A Town Like Alice
by Nevil Shute
11/19
Dear Life: Stories
by Alice Munro
Adults. Join us for a discussion of this month's
book! *A Celebrating America program. This
program is presented in collaboration with
Need Help Paying for Medicare?
Adults. Could you or someone you know use
a little help paying for your Medicare related
expenses? Join us for a free workshop on the
state and federal programs that are available
to help people pay for Medicare and Part D
prescription drugs. Not every program is a low
income program, and not everyone has an asset
test. We will provide you with information and
forms you need for the application. Assistance
will be available on site if you are interested.
There is no cost to apply to these programs
and no cost to be in them. Come and start
saving. Also, learn how to protect yourself from
Medicare fraud and abuse.
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Building a Civil Community
Book Discussion Group
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Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/23, 10/21, 11/18
Adults. Please join us as we begin a monthly
discussion about civility and the many
opportunities we have each day to spread
kindness in all of our relationships. We will
begin with Choosing Civility by P.M. Forni to
guide our first discussion.
Mount Airy Senior
Thursdays
9/25
10/23
11/20
at 12:30 pm
The Good Earth
by Pearl S. Buck
The Paris Wife
by Paula McLain
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
Adults. Join us at the Mount Airy Senior
Center for a discussion of this month's book!
Battle of the Books
Information Session
History 101
Tuesday, 9/16 Thursday, 9/18 at 7 pm
For All Ages. Join the Mount Airy Main
Street Association for its annual History
101 programming!
On Tuesday, we will be joined by local author
Laurie L.C. Lewis who deals with the War of
1812 era in the Free Men and Dreamer series.
On Wednesday, local Native American
re-enactor, Brian Johnson, will be portraying
a Native American during the War of 1812.
On Thursday, local author Bob O'Connor will
be discussing his new book The Amazing
Legacy of James E. Hanger, Civil War Soldier.
A Celebrating America program.
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County. New and aspiring entrepreneurs are
invited to join Jason Stambaugh, Founder and
CEO of Startup Local, as he shares information
about startup business fundamentals, local
small business resources, and how to win
$5,000 for your startup business idea by
competing in the Carroll Biz Challenge 2014.
From Chintz to Wedgwood:
The Makings of an English China
Collection for Shillings on the Pound
Adults. Join local collector and Anglophile,
Kay Edwards, as she describes her exciting
experience of living in England and Wales
for eighteen months and finding every little
village has a charity shop. This began her
journey of collecting English china on a
budget. Enjoy some of her beautiful collection
and its stories. Learn how to begin your own
collection, find out what to look for, and hear
cautions for a beginning china collector.
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How to Self-Publish and
Market Your Book
FOR ALL AGES
Adults. Craig Schenning, owner of Old Line
Publishing and Maple Creek Media, will
present a program tailored to local authors
who are ready to be published, but simply
need honest and accurate information about
how to complete the process. Mr. Shenning
will discuss a variety of topics including an
overview of the publishing process, royalties,
rights, e-books, as well as big retailers
such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. After
the presentation, Mr. Shenning will also be
available to answer your questions.
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Adults. On October 23, 2001, Apple
introduced the iPod, forever changing the
way we purchase and transport music.
Since its humble inception, the iPod has
transformed into a variety of Apple portable
devices, such as the iPad, the iPhone, and a
multitude of iPods in different shapes, sizes,
and colors. The ever-expanding features and
apps can be overwhelming, but we are here
to help! Join us for a hands-on workshop
about some of the cool stuff you can do with
your Apple portable device. We’ll cover topics
like: What is the iCloud and why would I use
it? What free apps can I get that will help
streamline my everyday life? And…FaceTime,
huh?! Be sure to bring your iPod, iPad, or
iPhone! All attendees need to register.
Calling All Call the Midwife Fans
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Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 am
9/3 - 11/26
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Pajama Party Storytime
9/3 - 11/19
For All Ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your
favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories
before bed. This storytime, open to all ages,
introduces stories through books, songs, and
activities.
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LEGO® Creations
Saturdays at 10 am
9/6, 10/4, 11/1
For All Ages. Want to build a castle? Or a
spaceship? Or something totally new and
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Fire Truck Visit
Tuesday, 10/7 at 10 am
For All Ages. See a real fire truck up close!
Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week with
the Manchester Fire Department when they
bring a real fire truck to the library.
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Star Wars Spectacular
Adults. Are you anxiously awaiting the
upcoming Christmas Special and Season Four?
Get on your (pretend) bike and pedal over to
join other lovers of the PBS Series. Go back
into time and enjoy the sights and sounds of
the late forties and early fifties to discuss all
things Call the Midwife. Come dressed in your
period finest (if you’d like) because you never
know which of your favorite characters may
be making an appearance!
Saturday, 10/11 from 10 am - 12 pm
Android Phone Home!
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Adults. Having trouble making contact with
your Android smartphone? Join us as we show
you some great free apps for your phone to
get the most out of your megabytes. Be sure
to bring your Android smartphone with you.
Teacup Gingerbread Houses
Adults. Would you like to learn how to make
a unique dessert to serve this holiday? Join
us as we make teacup gingerbread houses,
which are actual gingerbread houses that fit
right on the rim of a cup or glass! Impress and
delight your holiday guests with these tasty
and beautiful treats which are so much fun to
make. All attendees need to register.
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For All Ages. Join us for fun scary stories
followed by a costume parade.
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International Games Day
Fridays 10:30 am
9/5 - 10/24, 11/7 - 11/21
Tuesdays at 10 am
9/2 - 9/30, 10/14 - 11/25
an age-appropriate story, songs, and learning
activities, with a concentration on creative
movement.
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Ages 9 - 17. Come and create a monster duct
tape wallet to protect your valuables.
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American Girls: Tea Party
Teen Writing Group
Read to a Dog Friend
Ages 11 - 17. Join other teen writers and
share your work, give and receive feedback,
as well as talk about the writing process.
For Teens
9/11
10/9
11/13 Registration begins 10/30
Mondays at 7 pm
9/15, 10/20, 11/17
Ages 12 - 17. We are looking for young adults
who would like to earn service hours!
Come Learn with Me @ the Library
Book Art:
Apples, Pumpkins, and Hedgehogs!
Mondays at 10:30 am
9/15Alphabetic Principle
9/29Comprehension
10/13Science
10/27Rhyming
11/10
Narrative Skills
11/24Math
for children and their caretakers to learn and
play together! This special program will feature
a variety of play centers and will include time
for reading, artwork, lots of play and plenty of
surprises, all while building skill development
and school readiness! An adult is expected to
attend with the child. In partnership with the
Kiwanis Club of Westminster.
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American Girls: Caroline
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Bottle Cap Jewelry
Ages 11 - Adults. Create a beautiful pendant
for a necklace using a recycled bottle cap. All
materials will be provided.
Duct Tape Monster Wallets
Ages 9 - 17. Come and create a monster duct
tape wallet to protect your valuables.
Ages 7 - 10. Join us for stories and more.
Bring your dolls or dress up. Only kids need
to register.
Teen Time
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Ages 2 - 5. Bring all of your senses with you
to the library and smell, touch, hear, taste
and see fall. You will have the opportunity to
make fun fall crafts, such as leaf people and
apple prints. There will be many activities
including playing with scented playdough and
tasting baked pumpkin seeds.
American Girls: Molly
Ages 7 - 10. Join us for stories and more.
Bring your dolls or dress up. Only kids need
to register.
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Ages 11 - 17. Turn old tattered books into
pieces of art. All three designs will be
demonstrated and you can choose which one
you want to try. No experience necessary. All
supplies will be provided.
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Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/2, 10/7, 11/4
Volunteer Night
Ages 4 - 12. Read to a puppy from the
Carroll County 4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Raising
Program. Only kids need to register.
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Ages 7 - 10. Join us for stories and more. Bring
your dolls or dress up Only kids need to register.
For All Ages. Celebrate International Games Day
and stop by the library to borrow one of our
classic board games to play in the library or try
to make it through a no-left turn floor maze.
Move and Learn
Duct Tape Monster Wallets
Mondays at 10:30 am
9/8
Deep Blue Sea
9/22Animal Tracks
10/20
Owl Pellets
11/3
Spider Web Wonders
11/17
Looking at Leaves
Five Senses Fall Craftivities
For Kids
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Growing Up Wild
Saturday, 11/15 from 9 am - 4:30 pm
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For All Ages. Come celebrate Star Wars Reads
Day III at the library! Drop in and try your
Jedi skills at a variety of crafts. Whether you
are a Wookie, droid, or princess, there will
be something for everyone. May the Force be
with you!
Boo Bash
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Read and Play
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Wednesday, 10/29 from 2 - 3 pm
Ages 11 - 17. Drop in for games, crafts, and
snacks. Do one activity or do them all! Bring
your friends!
For Adults
North Carroll Writers Group
Mondays at 6:30 pm
9/8, 9/22, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24
Adults. Interested in writing? Want to meet
others who are too? The NCWG is dedicated
to helping people improve their writing. We
meet semi-monthly to share our work in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. If you would like to
learn more, please join us.
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NORTH CARROLL Branch
More Programs
North Carroll Book Discussion Group
North Carroll Knitters Night
Mondays at 6:30 pm
10/27
The Painted Girls
by Cathy Marie Buchanan
11/24
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Mondays at 7 pm
9/8, 10/6, 11/3
Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/16, 10/21, 11/18
Adults. Knitters and crocheters are all welcome
to join this semi-monthly gathering to share
tips, projects, and patterns!
Bring Your Own Device & Learn!
Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/9 & 10/14
Adults. Do you own a smartphone, iPad,
e-reader, or tablet and want to learn how to
access free digital content through the library?
Bring your device in and learn how to download
e-books, audiobooks, and magazines to your
device in this hands-on program.
North Carroll Senior
Wednesdays at 11 am
9/10
The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
10/8
All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
11/12
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Adults. Please join us for a discussion of this
month's book at the North Carroll Senior Center.
Adults. Ready, set, go! Launch your new
business with confidence and on the right
foot. Topics include options for business
entities, resources available to start-ups,
costs of services needed, licensing and tax
considerations, loans and financial resources,
marketing on a budget, getting your business
off the ground, and finding customers. Register
through Carroll Community College at 410-3868100 or www.carrollcc.edu. Your instructor will
be Roger Voter.
Grow a Business in Carroll County
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County. New and aspiring entrepreneurs
are invited to join Jason Stambaugh,
Founder and CEO of Startup Local, as he
shares information about start-up business
fundamentals, local small business resources,
and how to win $5,000 for your start-up
business idea by competing in the Carroll Biz
Challenge 2014.
Building a Blog
Medicare 101:
Medicare Savings Program
Adults. Could you or someone you know use
a little help paying for your Medicare related
expenses? Join us for a one hour workshop
on the state and federal programs that are
available to help people pay for Medicare and
Part D prescription drugs. Not every program is
a low income program nor does every program
have an asset test. Additionally, learn how
to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and
abuse. Come and start saving!
North Carroll Book Discussion Group
Adults. Have you ever thought about starting
your own blog? Join author Amy Latta, of One
Artsy Mama, as she shares the first steps of
creating and hosting a blog, producing and
sharing content, and building an engaged
audience.
Bottle Cap Jewelry
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Ages 11 - Adults. Create a beautiful pendant
for a necklace using a recycled bottle cap. All
materials will be provided.
Getting to Know Apps
Adults. Please join our group for an entertaining
and enlightening evening as we discuss this
month's book - the One Maryland, One Book
Selection The Distance Between Us by Reyna
Grande. A Celebrating America program. This
program is presented in collaboration with
Adults. Come and explore apps that are good
to use with children. Learn the most valuable
component when using technology with kids,
parent interaction.
Taneytown Branch
FOR ALL AGES
9/3, 9/17 - 11/19
Adults. Join us for an entertaining and
enlightening evening of spirited discussion of
this month's book. New members are always
welcome!
For All Ages. Wear your pajamas, bring your
favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before
bed. This storytime, open to all ages, introduces
Battle of the Books
Information Session
Make Your Own
Holiday Greeting Cards
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Adults. Add a personal touch to your holiday
greetings! Learn card making techniques as
you create beautiful holiday cards. Join us for
this fun and productive card making session!
All supplies provided. All attendees need to
register.
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Adults. Join genealogist Debra Hoffman as
she presents the importance of Baltimore as a
major entry point for immigrants to America.
Learn about Baltimore's history and the
sources available to document individuals who
arrived through this port. This program is for
beginners. A Celebrating America program.
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Saturday, 11/8 at 1:30 pm
Adults. Join artist and librarian, Sharon Wolf,
as she shows how to create 3 different paper
flowers beautiful enough for your holiday
centerpiece. No experience necessary. All
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Information sessions will be
offered across the system;
Ready, Set...School
Wednesdays at 9:45 am
9/3 - 11/26
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Bounce into Books
Wednesdays at 11 am
9/3 - 11/26
Ages Birth - 3. Join your little one at a storytime
featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and
movement - followed by playgroup activities
which allow children to practice play skills while
grownups socialize. Siblings are welcome.
LEGO® Creations
Saturdays at 11 am
9/6, 10/4, 11/1
Ages 5 - Adults. Want to build a castle? Or
a spaceship? Or something totally new and
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Ages 3 – 6. Little Red Riding Hood's healthy
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Come Learn with Me @ the Library
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Fridays at 11 am
9/12
Narrative Skills
10/24Comprehension
11/7Alphabetic Principle
Ages 5 - Adults. Checkers, Chess, Mancala,
Chinese Checkers, Yahtzee, Uno, Crazy Eight,
Apples to Apples. Whatever your game, we've
got them all. Bring your friends and family for
a fun afternoon of classic games.
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Fridays at 11 am
9/19Color
10/10Fossils
11/14
It Moves!
Fridays at 11 am
9/26
10/31
11/21
Ages 3 - 6. Help your preschool child discover
math fun with plenty of hands-on activities!
With an adult caregiver; only children need to
be registered.
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Ages 8 - 12. Don't miss out on the fun of making ice
cream in a bag! You will learn everything you ever
wanted to know about ice cream. Plus, discover
the secret to finding out how skim, 1%, and
whole milk differ and which one is the best when
making ice cream! This program is presented by a
representative of the MD 4-H program.
American Girls: Josefina's World
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Ages 7 - 12. Bring your favorite doll and join us
for a Mexican fiesta with crafts, food, music,
and games. A Celebrating America program.
Wild Nature: Leaves
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Ages 3 - 6. Join the fun as we explore nature
through hands-on activities and learn about
leaves. With an adult caregiver; only kids
need to be registered.
The Three Little Pigs
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Ages 3 - 6. Help your preschool child discover
the excitement of science through hands-on
experiments. With an adult caregiver; only
children need to be registered.
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Friday, 9/19 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Ages 8 - 12. Come for a special after-hours
Mine at Night program for tweens. Craft away
on our library servers! Explore the world of
Minecraft with other activities and snacks.
Spaces are limited and permission slips are
required. Registration at branch only by 9/18.
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Ages 8 - 12. Ever wanted to be on the hit
show Minute to Win It? Here's your chance to
play Minute to Win It: Farm Edition. Compete
against the clock to complete a challenge
in under 60 seconds! Learn about Maryland
agriculture while testing your skills and racing
the clock. The games start in 3...2...1...GO! A
Saturdays from 11 am - 1 pm
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
You Scream! I Scream!
Let's Make Ice Cream!
Tween Lock-In: Minecraft
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Minute to Win It: Farm Edition
Math for Me
Ages 3 - 6. Join the fun with your child as we
celebrate the joys of music with instruments,
dancing, bean bags, streamers and more! With an
accompanying caregiver. Only kids need to register.
Preschool Science
Little Red Riding Hood
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Music and More
Unplug and Play
Ages 3 - 5. An independent learning time for children preparing to enter pre-K and
kindergarten - with hands-on fun activities
which teach listening, pre-reading, math,
movement, music, and art skills.
attend at any branch!
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Tuesdays at 11 am
9/2 - 11/25
http://library.carr.org/programs/BOB_events
For All Ages. Need something fun to do with
the kids? Like to create and express yourself
with art? Drop in to the library and join the
fun making crafts with leftover bits and
pieces from storytime.
Story Pals
JUMP START YOUR BATTLE SEASON WITH:
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9/27, 10/25, 11/22
For Kids
Genealogy Basics: Baltimore
as the Golden Door for Immigrants
A Battle of the Books Overview
An Official Book List
Battle Rules & Preparation Tips
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Sloppy Saturday Drop-In Crafts
Paper Flower Workshop
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9/4 - 11/20
Parents and coaches of CCPS students thinking about participating
in the 2015 Battle of the Books are encouraged to attend.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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Pajama Party Storytime
habits help her move faster than the unhealthy
Wolf. Hear the story of Little Red Riding Hood
and have the opportunity to hold the large,
cardboard puppets as the story is told. There will
be a short discussion on My Plate and healthy
choices for meals and snacks. Children will
make a trail mix to enjoy and take home some
materials on My Plate to share with parents
and guardians. Presented by the University of
Ages 3 – 6. Only the healthiest of the Three Little
Pigs has enough energy to build a sturdy home.
Hear the story of the Three Little Pigs and have an
opportunity to hold the large, cardboard puppets
as the story is told. There will be a short discussion
on being physically active and the importance
of movement. Enjoy a small healthy snack and
take home materials to share with parents and
guardians. Presented by the University of Maryland
Extension. Only kids need to register.
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TANEYTOWN Branch
More Programs
Unplug and Play
Adventures on the High Seas
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
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Ages 6 - 10. Ahoy Mates! Batten down the
hatches, landlubbers. All hands on deck for
an afternoon of treasure hunts, crafts, and a
sea-worthy snack.
Goldilocks & the Three Bears
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to hold the large, cardboard puppets as the story
is told. There will be a short discussion on food
safety and hand washing with a Glo Germ TM
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Think Your Drink!
Ages 8 - 12. Explore the world of what you
drink! Learn how milk is different and see
how much sugar is in some popular sports
drinks and sodas. Experiment and taste some
delicious, healthy drink options.
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Mommy & Me
Ages 3 - Adults. Have you ever thought to
yourself, What am I going to do with these
kids? We have lots of ideas! We'll share some
fun educational activities that you can enjoy
with your children - and you'll make a special
project to take home. While you're working, your
children can enjoy a special playtime together.
(Babies are welcome but might make crafting a
challenge. You may want to come with a friend
or consider a sitter for this program if your child
is under 3.) All supplies will be provided. All
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Messy Art
Ages 3 - 6. Paint and scissors and glue, oh
my! It's time to create your very own messy
masterpiece! We'll share a story or two, then
create our own works of art. Please dress to
get messy. With an accompanying caregiver.
For Teens
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Mondays at 6 pm
9/8, 10/6, 11/3
Ages 12 - 17. Need service hours? Stop in and
share your opinions with the library staff about
books, music, movies, and programs that you’d
like to see at the Taneytown Branch.
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Saturdays at 11 am
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Ages 13 - Adults. Join us for 2 hours of gaming
fun. Newcomers to the game will have a chance
to learn, and experienced players can face off
with one another or trade cards. Come and
join the gathering of the oldest of trading card
games—with more than 12 million players!
Modern Board Games at the Library
Saturdays at 1 pm
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Ages 13 - Adults. People say we are now in a
golden age of board games! From Dominion to
Super Smash-Up, join us for a chance to play
some modern board games and learn what the
fuss is all about.
Be a Pokémon Master!
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Saturdays at 1 pm
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Ages 10 - Adults. Have you ever wanted to have
your own adventures in the Pokémon® world? Join
us at the library to try a tabletop Pokémon® RPG
and see how well you do. We will have a game
master to lead you through the game, and will
have pre-generated characters if you don't want
to make one yourself. Don't miss out on the fun!
Pet Crafts
Ages 12 - Adults. Make a fun toy for your
favorite animal companion to enjoy. While we
hope your pets enjoy your creations, please
leave them at home for the program.
Book Art
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3D Printer Crash Course:
Dare to Design!
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Ages 13 - Adults. Would you like to learn
about 3D printing? We've bought a 3D printer
for the library, and want to teach you the
process for designing your own models! Join
us to learn about and try out this exciting new
technology! All attendees need to register.
scheduled event.
Galaxy T-Shirts
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Ages 13 - 17. Spice up an old t-shirt to reflect
the stars and galaxies of the night sky. Bring in
a shirt or other article of clothing to decorate,
preferably in a dark color. You may get messy,
so dress accordingly.
Ages 13 - Adults. Celebrate World Kindness
Day by creating a hand-stamped card to send
to the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. The
American Red Cross delivers these holiday cards
service members around the world. Create
a second card to take home for yourself. All
supplies will be provided, but if you own a tape
runner or paper cutter, please bring them with
you. A Celebrating America program.
Totes and Tchotchkes
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Ages 13 - Adults. Join us to turn regular books
into awesome pieces of art! We'll provide the
supplies and instructions, you provide the
talent, and you get to leave with a piece of
book art all your own.
Ages 12 - Adults. Come craft some handmade
treasures. Create a personal piece of artwork
on a tote bag and turn an old key into wearable
art. All supplies will be provided, just bring your
creativity. All attendees need to register.
Photo Booth Fun
Holiday Cookie Exchange
Ages 11 - 17. Come take wacky pictures with
your friends at our homemade photo booth.
Make your own props and pose in front of a
smart board displayed background. Pictures
can then be shared on our Facebook page.
Paranormal Society Talk
Teen Advisory Board
For Adults
photos of paranormal activity. They will have
lots of interesting information to share!
Magic: The Gathering®
Taneytown Branch
Ages 13 - Adults. Join us to learn about
paranormal investigations, presented by the
Fairfield Paranormal Society. This group has
conducted investigations, collected historical
research, participated in scientific and psychic
readings, and has obtained audio, video, and
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Ages 12 - Adults. Are you ready for some new
holiday cookie recipes and crafting fun? Bring
your favorite cookie recipe and two dozen
samples to share. Learn about some great
cookie web sites, simple and inexpensive
techniques for presenting a gift of baked
goods, and prepare a gift to share. You’ll also
leave with your own booklet of new recipes!
Modern Board Games at the Library
Saturdays at 1 pm
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Chocolate and Chat
Fridays at 1 pm
9/5, 10/3, 11/7
Adults. Join us for an informal book sharing.
Tell others what you've been reading and get
ideas for what to read next!
Ages 13 - Adults. People say we are now in a
golden age of board games! From Dominion to
Super Smash-Up, join us for a chance to play
some modern board games and learn what
the fuss is all about.
Writer's Circle
Be a Pokémon® Master!
Adults. Nothing clarifies thoughts and ideas
like writing them down. Join a group of folks
who meet monthly to encourage each other.
No previous experience is necessary. Just
bring a pen, notebook, or laptop.
Battle of the Books Info Session
Monday, 9/15 at 6:30 & 7:30 pm
Ages 10 - Adults. Have you ever wanted to have
your own adventures in the Pokémon® world? Join
us at the library to try a tabletop Pokémon® RPG
and see how well you do. We will have a game
master to lead you through the game, and will
have pre-generated characters if you don't want
to make one yourself. Don't miss out on the fun!
Pet Crafts
Drop-In Knitting
9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 11/13
Adults. Please join us to share ideas,
patterns, books, and projects. Beginners,
please bring size 8 needles and light colored
worsted yarn - look for #4 on the label.
Save Money on Your Medicare Expenses
Ages 12 - Adults. Make a fun toy for your
favorite animal companion to enjoy. While we
hope your pets enjoy your creations, please
leave them at home for the program.
Taneytown Adult Book Discussion Group
Thursdays
9/18
10/16
11/20
at 6:30 pm
by Reyna Grande
The Other Typist
by Suzanne Rindell
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Adults. Join us for a lively book discussion. New
participants are always welcome! A Celebrating
America program. This program is presented in
collaboration with the One Maryland One Book
initiative of the Maryland Humanities Council.
Adults. Do you or someone you know need help
paying for Medicare medical expenses or Part
D prescription drugs? Join us at this free one
hour workshop to learn about Medicare Savings
Programs. Not all of the programs are lowincome programs. Also, learn how to protect
yourself from Medicare fraud and abuse. There
is no cost to apply for these programs and no
cost to receive their benefits.
Book Art
Unplug and Play
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Magic: The Gathering®
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Saturdays at 11 am
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Ages 13 - Adults. Join us for 2 hours of gaming
fun. Newcomers to the game will have a chance
to learn, and experienced players can face off
with one another or trade cards. Come and
join the gathering of the oldest of trading card
games—with more than 12 million players!
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Ages 13 - Adults. Join us to turn regular books
into awesome pieces of art! We'll provide the
supplies and instructions, you provide the
talent, and you get to leave with a piece of
book art all your own.
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3D Printer Crash Course:
Dare to Design!
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Ages 13 - Adults. Would you like to learn
about 3D printing? We've bought a 3D printer
for the library, and want to teach you the
process for designing your own models! Join
us to learn about and try out this exciting new
technology! All attendees need to register.
scheduled event.
Ages 13 - Adults. Celebrate World Kindness
Day by creating a hand-stamped card to send
to the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. The
American Red Cross delivers these holiday cards
service members around the world. Create
a second card to take home for yourself. All
supplies will be provided, but if you own a tape
runner or paper cutter, please bring them with
you. A Celebrating America program.
Totes and Tchotchkes
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Reiki for Beginners
Adults. Join us for a discussion about Reiki, a
Japanese technique used for stress reduction
and relaxation.
Glass Etching for Fun
Ladies Night Out: Candle Making
Adults. Join us for a fun evening of crafting,
chatting, and chowing. We'll be making
candles while enjoying each other’s company
and some tasty treats.
Saturdays at 1 pm
9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Fridays at 2 pm
9/5, 10/3, 11/7
research, participated in scientific and psychic
readings, and has obtained audio, video, and
photos of paranormal activity. They will have
lots of interesting information to share!
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Adults. Etching glass with cool designs is easier
than you think! Learn how to personalize your
glassware however you like. We'll provide glasses
and stencils so you can practice, and show you
how to do more complicated designs on your own.
Please wear a long-sleeved shirt to the program.
Paranormal Society Talk
Ages 12 - Adults. Come craft some handmade
treasures. Create a personal piece of artwork
on a tote bag and turn an old key into wearable
art. All supplies will be provided, just bring your
creativity. All attendees need to register.
Holiday Cookie Exchange
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Ages 12 - Adults. Are you ready for some new
holiday cookie recipes and crafting fun? Bring
your favorite cookie recipe and two dozen
samples to share. Learn about some great
cookie web sites, simple and inexpensive
techniques for presenting a gift of baked
goods, and prepare a gift to share. You’ll also
leave with your own booklet of new recipes!
Ages 13 - Adults. Join us to learn about
paranormal investigations, presented by the
Fairfield Paranormal Society. This group has
conducted investigations, collected historical
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FOR ALL AGES
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Evening Storytime
Tuesdays at 7 pm
9/2 - 11/25
For All Ages. End your day in a special way!
This storytime, open to all ages, introduces
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Thursdays at 1 pm
9/4 - 11/20
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Westminster's 250th:
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A Sestercentennial Block Party
For All Ages. Join the City of Westminster in
celebrating its rich 250 year history! Step back
in time with guided walking tours of downtown
every 15 minutes, self-guided tours of the
newly renovated City Hall, and music from
the Westminster Municipal Band. All activities
will be available at City Hall from 1 to 5 pm.
In case of rain, activities will be offered on
September 14. A Celebrating America program.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Dewey!
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ready for school. Space for 20 families. To signup please email Ruthanne Lillis at [email protected]
or call 410-386-4450 x7732. The workshop will
be presented in English and Spanish. Children’s
activities will be offered; please give the age
of your child(ren) if they will be attending.
This program is sponsored in part by the Early
Learning Challenge Partnership and Every Child
Ready to Read.
Sing & Write
For All Ages. Did you know that songs are a
natural way for your child to learn language? Did
you know that making marks, scribbling, and
drawing are easy activities that help your child
get ready to read. Come join us as we combine
them to create a lively experience for children,
birth through age five, and their grownups.
Space for 20 families. To sign-up please email
Ruthanne Lillis at [email protected] or call 410-3864450 x7732. This program is sponsored in part
by the Early Learning Challenge Partnership and
Every Child Ready to Read.
Unveiling of Our Family Farm
by Toby Mendez
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For All Ages. Join us in the Mary Lou Dewey
Sculpture Park for the unveiling of Our Family
Farm by Toby Mendez. Be one of the first to see
the new bronze relief tribute to Carroll County's
agricultural heritage.
Adventures of Ferdo and Floof
For All Ages. Join us for a delicious piece
of cake as we remember long-time library
champion Mary Lou Dewey, after whom the
library's park is named.
For All Ages. Join us in the Mary Lou Dewey
Sculpture Park (in front of the Westminster
Branch Library) to celebrate the cultural heritage
of our south-of-the-border neighbors through
music played by Mariachi Revelacion, the best
mariachi group in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC
area. A Celebrating America program.
This program is made possible with funds from the
Maryland Humanities Council and is presented in
collaboration with their One Maryland One Book
initiative. This program is sponsored in part by a
Community Arts Development Grant from the Carroll
County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council.
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll
County Government and its programs, services, activities,
and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service
for effective communication or who has a complaint
should contact Madeline M. Morey, The Americans
with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 410.386.3800,
1.888.302.8978, MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email
[email protected] as soon as possible but no later
than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
Every Child Ready to Read
@ Your Library: Read & Write
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For All Ages. Please join us for an exciting
workshop for parents and caregivers of young
children - birth to age five. Did you know that
children who start kindergarten with good prereading skills have an advantage? Writing - really
scribbling - goes hand-in-hand with learning to
read. Discover tips on helping your child get
For All Ages. Join the Carroll Community
College Theater Department for an
entertaining play that will delight young
and old! This hilarious story is about Ferdo
and Floof, two really dumb dogs who are
constantly getting into trouble with their
owner Roger, due mainly to their desire to
break his rules. Ferdo and Floof decide to
run away and seek fame and fortune on their
own, but find trouble instead. Ferdo and Floof
must rally their brainpower and learn that
sometimes following the rules is important.
Read for the Record
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For All Ages. Join us as we participate in
Jumpstart’s premiere national campaign,
Read for the Record, which mobilizes millions
of children and adults to celebrate literacy
by participating in the largest shared reading
experience. On October 21, 2014, people
across the country will unite to read Rosemary
Wells' book Bunny Cakes, a comical story of
sibling bonding and birthday shenanigans,
in support of Jumpstart’s mission to work
toward the day every child in America enters
kindergarten prepared to succeed. Be part of
breaking the world record!
Library Family Cafe:
Play & Write
about how to encourage your child to scribble
and draw to develop pre-writing skills. Make
up a story to go with the drawing and sign your
child’s name to their art piece. Come build
on what you already know about play to help
your child – birth through age five - get ready
for school. The program will be in English and
Spanish. Please tell us how your library can help
you and your children. Space for 20 families. To
sign-up please email Ruthanne Lillis at rlillis@
carr.org or call 410-386-4450 x7732. Share ideas
with other parents and caregivers. Have fun.
Children’s activities will be offered; please
give the age of your child(ren) if they will
be attending. A hearty snack will be served.
This program is sponsored in part by the Early
Learning Challenge Partnership and Every Child
Ready to Read.
Family Yoga
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For All Ages. This program is specifically
designed as a child-with-caregiver class to
offer a unique bonding opportunity to both
participants. The program was designed by a
child development specialist and yoga instructor
to ensure that all poses are developmentally
appropriate. Parents and other adult caregivers
with children ranging in age from birth to five
years are encouraged to come, relax, and have
fun! Space for 20 families. To sign up, please
email Ruthanne Lillis at [email protected] or call
410-386-4450 x7732. A hearty snack will be
served. This program is sponsored in part by the
Early Learning Challenge Partnership and Every
Child Ready to Read.
Holiday Mail for Heroes
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Mariachi Revelacion
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Westminster Branch
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Saturday, 11/22 - Wednesday, 11/26
1 pm - 5 pm
For All Ages. Drop in anytime between
Saturday November 22, 2014 and Wednesday,
November 26, 2014 to create holiday cards
for our veterans, military families and active
duty service members. Cards and personal
messages provide a welcome touch of home
for our troops during the holiday season. You
can make or sign donated holiday cards that
we will mail through the Red Cross to troops
around the world.
For Kids
Story Pals
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Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 am
Thursdays at 10 & 11 am
9/2 - 11/26
Fridays at 10 am
9/5
Milk Science
10/3 The Magic of Science
11/7Ants on Parade
Ages 3 - 6. Help your preschool child
discover science concepts with fun, hands-on
experiments and activities.
On My Own
Mondays at 10:30 am
9/8 - 11/24
Ages 3 - 6. A theme-based storytime for children
who are ready for an independent, small group
experience. All adult caregivers are welcome.
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Babies & Bagels
Fridays at 10 am
9/12, 10/10, 11/14
Ages Birth - 3. Join us for breakfast! Come in for
an informal playgroup for babies, toddlers, and
their caregivers. Enjoy bagels, orange juice,
and adult conversation while the babies play.
The British Are Coming!
The War of 1812
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Mondays at 9:30 am
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 11 am
9/2 - 11/26
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Ages 8 - 12. What would it be like to know
the British were advancing? To watch
Washington, DC burn? Then to hear the
news that defenders stopped them at the
Battle of North Pointe and at Fort McHenry?
Come celebrate Defender's Day (9/12) and
experience the battles through story, food,
music, and a giant battle map! A Celebrating
America program. Only kids need to register.
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Creative Play Time
Fridays at 10 am
9/19, 10/17, 11/21
Ages 3 - 8. Play is a fantastic way for children to
develop their critical thinking skills. Come join
us for an open play time where children can be
imaginative and creative while exploring blocks,
LEGO® blocks, playdough, and more!
American Girls and American
History: Caroline (1812-1815)
Read and Play
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Preschool Science
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Ages 8 - 12. Step back in time with your 19”
doll or toy! Come experience the past with
your doll through stories, crafts, food, and
games. Find out what life was like for the
American Girl characters in their diverse
cultures and time periods in American history.
A Celebrating America program. Only kids
need to register.
Baby & Kids' Yoga
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Ages Birth - 5. Babies and small children are
natural yogis and yoginis. With children as young
as four weeks old, caregivers can work with
their little ones to practice developmentally
appropriate yoga poses. Don't worry if your little
one is always on the go, the instructor works
with the energy of the children and tailors the
class accordingly. Moves stimulate the brain,
encourage proper alignment, help with digestion
and sleep patterns, teach calming breath work,
encourage early critical thinking skills and foster
the love of physical fitness at a young age. All
children should attend with an adult caregiver
and dress ready to stretch and move. Only kids
need to register.
Let's Build!
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Saturdays at 10 am
9/27 & 11/22
Ages 3 - 10. Do you love to build things? Join
us for a morning of construction as we use all
of our fun building toys to create something
great! We'll have LEGO® blocks, regular
blocks, and more!
Superhero Saturday
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Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, 10/25 from 3 - 8 pm
Ages 7 - Adults. Ghosts, witches, and monsters
of fright, don't miss the call of Halloween
night. Come one, come all for a night of fright.
Take a stroll through the library's haunted
rooms...if you dare!! Children under 10 must
be accompanied by an adult.
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Pumpkin Palooza II
Ages 3 - 11. Join us for our 2nd Annual Pumpkin
Palooza! Come learn about how pumpkins
grow, play pumpkin games, and decorate your
very own pumpkin to take home! The friendly
staff from Living Waters Garden Center in
Westminster will join us for our pumpkin
adventure! Yummy snacks will be served! Only
Little Monsters Storytime
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Ages 2 - 5. Monsters aren’t so scary after all!
Join us for fun stories, activities, and crafts
that show that monsters can be just like us!
Space: To the Moon and Back
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Ages 4 - 11. Batman, Superman, Captain
America, Wonder Woman . . . and more! Join
us for a celebration of superheroes, with
games, crafts, and super snacks. Feel free to
dress as your favorite superhero.
Ages 4 - 11. Future space explorers will love
this chance for hands-on discovery of lunar
information supplied by NASA. To add to the
learning fun, we will make jet packs to help
our imaginations leap into space. Only kids
need to register.
History: Rebecca (1914-1916)
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Ages 8 - 12. Step back in time with your 19”
your doll through stories, crafts, food, and
games. Find out what life was like for the
American Girl characters in their diverse
need to register.
Kindermusik
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Ages Birth - 7. Play, learn, sing, dance, create,
and share in the fun of making music together
in this unique opportunity for children and
an adult caregiver to interact and learn
together in an unhurried and joyful manner.
The class encourages your child to uncover
an engaging musical world while building
confidence, self-control, and communications
skills. Singing, imitating sounds, rhyming, and
object identification foster language skills,
while creative movement to various musical
moods develops a sense of balance, timing,
and spatial awareness. All children must be
accompanied by an adult caregiver. Only kids
need to register.
History: Kaya (1760s)
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Ages 8 - 12. Step back in time with your 19"
your doll friend through stories, crafts, food,
and games. Find out what life was like for
the American Girl characters in their diverse
need to register.
For Teens
Teen Advisory Board
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Mondays at 3:30 pm
9/15, 10/6, 11/3
Ages 11 - 17. Calling all teens looking for
leadership roles in planning library programs.
We want you for our Teen Advisory Board!
Meetings start with snacks at 3:30, and
officially get started at 3:45. Need service
hours? We've got those too!
For All Ages. Please join us for a conversation
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Craft It Yourself: Tote Bag
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Ages 13 - Adults. Create a unique canvas tote
bag to carry your stuff to school, work, or the
library. It would also make a terrific gift! All
The Route 66 Path to Publication
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Saturday, 11/1 at 6:30 pm
Ages 11 - 17. Have a spooktacular time with
our Teen Advisory Board as we celebrate
Halloween after hours. We're planning a few
tricks and plenty of treats! All attendees need
to register. Permission slips are required and
can be picked up at the Information Desk.
Digital Day
Ages 13 - Adults. Local author Lisa M.
Airey landed a book contract through nontraditional means. It involved a serendipitous
sequence of events including a road trip to
New Mexico, Native American pottery thieves,
and champagne. (Yes, truth IS stranger
than fiction.) Before the ink was dry on the
publication deal, her editor asked her to
change the title, cut 25K words, and move
the story from South Dakota to Colorado.
Join us for a very candid conversation about
getting that book deal...and all the hard work
that comes afterwards.
Ages 13 - Adults. Are you planning on buying
an e-reader as a holiday gift? Would you like
to make the most of your own device by
borrowing free e-material from the library?
Do you need a refresher on using your device
with the library's online resources? Join us for
Digital Day, a chance to learn about all of the
digital, e-collections provided by your library
free of charge! Learn how to download and
use apps to check out magazines and digital
books. Feel free to bring your device to get a
personalized walk-through.
Ghost Walk of Westminster
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Craft It Yourself: Glass Ornaments
For Adults
Westminster Book Discussion Group
Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, 10/25 from 3 - 8 pm
Ages 7 - Adults. Ghosts, witches, and monsters
of fright, don't miss the call of Halloween
night. Come one, come all for a night of fright.
Take a stroll through the library's haunted
rooms...if you dare!! Children under 10 must
be accompanied by an adult.
A Night in Cuba
Ages 10 - Adults. Although Cuba is not at the
top of their list of usual travel destinations,
more and more Americans have begun visiting
this Caribbean island now that President
Obama has eased travel restrictions. A short
documentary film will be shown that explores
Cuban topography, religious practices, cuisine,
education, etc. You will also see lots of pictures
taken by some Carroll County travelers who had
a chance to visit this beautiful island recently
on a trip arranged through The Carroll County
Chamber of Commerce.
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Wednesday, 11/12 from 9 am - 5 pm
Ages 13 - Adults. Create a unique glass
ornament to use as a decoration or to give as
a gift. All materials will be provided.
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. Children under
the age of 14 must be accompanied by an
adult. A Celebrating America program. All
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Fright in the Night:
Halloween After Hours
9/3
Defending Jacob
by William Landay
10/1
by Reyna Grande*
11/5
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
Adults. Please join us for a fun and exciting
discussion of each month's featured title. *A
Celebrating America program. This program
is presented in collaboration with the One
Maryland One Book initiative of the Maryland
Humanities Council.
Needle Nuts
Thursdays at 7 pm
9/4, 10/2, 11/6
Adults. Wanted: Knitters and crocheters
of all levels. Would you like to share your
projects and talents with others? Or do you
want to learn how to knit or crochet? Then
here’s your chance. Grab your needles and
yarn (beginning knitters bring size 8 needles,
crocheters a size H hook, and worsted
weight yarn) and join the rest of us at the
Westminster Branch the first Thursday of
every month.
Medicare 101
Adults. Are you eligible for Medicare in
the coming months? Do you already have
Medicare and want to learn more? Join us
for a free 1 hour workshop that will include
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Westminster Branch
the four parts of Medicare and how they
work, Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
plans, find out if you qualify for Medicare
Savings Programs (all Savings Programs are
not low-income programs), free preventive
services offered by Medicare, and learn how
to protect yourself from healthcare fraud.
Presented by Tina Herrero-Backe SHIP/SMP
Coordinator.
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County. New and aspiring entrepreneurs
are invited to join Jason Stambaugh,
Founder and CEO of Startup Local, as he
shares information about startup business
fundamentals, local small business resources,
and how to win $5,000 for your startup
business idea by competing in the Carroll Biz
Challenge 2014.
The Route 66 Path to Publication
Ages 13 - Adults. Local author Lisa M.
Airey landed a book contract through nontraditional means. It involved a serendipitous
sequence of events including a road trip to
New Mexico, Native American pottery thieves,
and champagne. (Yes, truth IS stranger
than fiction.) Before the ink was dry on the
publication deal, her editor asked her to
change the title, cut 25K words, and move
the story from South Dakota to Colorado.
Join us for a very candid conversation about
getting that book deal...and all the hard work
that comes afterwards.
Ghost Walk of Westminster
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Wednesday, 10/1 at 6:30 & 7:30 pm
Wednesday, 10/8 at 6:30 & 7:30 pm
information about the battle, the books,
the rules, and give preparation tips for the
elementary battle.
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. Children under
the age of 14 must be accompanied by an
adult. A Celebrating America program. All
Battle of the Books
Information Session
Craft It Yourself: Tote Bag
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Ages 13 - Adults. Create a unique canvas tote
bag to carry your stuff to school, work, or the
library. It would also make a terrific gift! All
Author Visit: Robert P. Wack
Adults. Join us at the Westminster Branch
Library as we welcome author Robert P. Wack.
Robert P. Wack, the author of Time Bomber,
lives in Carroll County, where he writes and
reads when he isn’t practicing medicine as a
pediatrician. He was born in Washington, DC
and is a graduate of the University of Notre
Dame and Georgetown University Medical
School. Dr. Wack developed an interest in
military history while serving in the Army
Medical Corps, but science fiction remains his
first love. Books will be available for signing.
Gourd Birdhouse Art
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Thursday, 10/9 & 10/16 at 7 pm
Adults. Some birds migrate to warmer climates
during the winter season, while others remain
in the area, and we need to help those
backyard birds survive the cold weather.
A birdhouse made from a gourd can be the
perfect shelter. It can also be a work of art.
Come prepared to create your own art. We
provide the gourds, paint and a few ideas, you
provide the talent. This is a two-part program.
scheduled event.
Veteran Opportunities
in Carroll County
Monday, 11/10 from 12:30 - 2 pm
Adults. Whether you’re starting a business or
advancing your career, locate the resources
in Carroll County that can support you
through the journey. Presented by SBTDC and
MD Department of Veterans Affairs. Please
register by calling Event Specialist Ryan Del
Gallo at 443-412-2237.
Digital Day
Wednesday, 11/12 from 9 am - 5 pm
A Night in Cuba
Ages 10 - Adults. Although Cuba is not at the
top of their list of usual travel destinations,
more and more Americans have begun visiting
this Caribbean island now that President
Obama has eased travel restrictions. A short
documentary film will be shown that explores
Cuban topography, religious practices, cuisine,
education, etc. You will also see lots of pictures
taken by some Carroll County travelers who had
a chance to visit this beautiful island recently
on a trip arranged through The Carroll County
Chamber of Commerce.
Can a $20,000 House Save the
American Dream?
Adults. Tired of being tied to high mortgage
payments, constant repairs and the time-suck
of home ownership? Dee Williams, author
of The Big Tiny: A Built-It-Myself Memoir,
co-owner of Portland Alternative Dwellings,
teacher, and sustainability advocate, will tell
you how you can trim down your life and have
more time for your dreams by living the big
tiny. Her story has been featured on Good
Morning America, NBC Nightly News, NPR,
PBS, MSNBC, CNN, and CBC. This program is
supported by The Sierra Club - Catoctin Group
ExCom in partnership with CCPL.
Ages 13 - Adults. Are you planning on buying
an e-reader as a holiday gift? Would you like
to make the most of your own device by
borrowing free e-material from the library?
Do you need a refresher on using your device
with the library's online resources? Join us for
Digital Day, a chance to learn about all of the
digital, e-collections provided by your library
free of charge! Learn how to download and
use apps to check out magazines and digital
books. Feel free to bring your device to get a
personalized walk-through.
Financing a Veteran-Owned Business
Wednesday, 11/12 from 12:30 - 2 pm
Adults. Navigate funding opportunities for
current military personnel and veterans.
Topics include loan requirements, availability,
and process. Presented by SBA lending
specialist Mark Williams and MD Veteran
Affairs Officer Jerry Boden. Please register
by calling Event Specialist Ryan Del Gallo at
443-412-2237.
Veteran Franchising Opportunities
Friday, 11/14 from 12:30 - 2 pm
Adults. Learn the ins and outs of franchising.
Guest Speaker Richard Bock of FranNet will
discuss franchise opportunities that offer a
quick and low-risk path to becoming your own
boss. Topics include franchising incentives
for transitioning military, franchise matching
services, requirements, and considerations.
Please register by calling Event Specialist
Ryan Del Gallo at 443-412-2237.
Craft It Yourself: Glass Ornaments
Ages 13 - Adults. Create a unique glass
ornament to use as a decoration or to give as
a gift. All materials will be provided.
IT’S A 250th ANNIVERSARY
BLOCK PARTY!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
(Rain Date: Sunday, September 14th)
ON THE GROUNDS OF CITY HALL
Westminster was founded in 1764 by
William Winchester (1711–1790) of
England. This year, we celebrate the
250th Anniversary of our great City’s
founding with a FREE EVENT, open to
the public!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
1 PM: Mayor’s Address
1 PM to 5 PM: Sestercentennial Exhibit in
City Hall and “As it Was” Guided Walking
Tours of Historic Downtown (leaving City
Hall every 15 minutes)
2 PM to 5 PM: Colonial Times Kids’
Activities on the City Hall Lawn
2 PM: Historical Chat - William Winchester
2:45 PM: Installation of Time Capsule
3 PM to 5 PM: Music by the Westminster
Municipal Band
More information at
www.westminstermd.gov
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Westminster's
Sestercentennial
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from Doris Keck
Kaffe Fassett's Quilting Books
NewReleases
library.carr.org
Movies
Books
22 Jump Street
Blended
Edge of Tomorrow
The Fault in Our Stars
Godzilla
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Jersey Boys
Maleficent
The Other Woman
Transformers: Age of Extinction
X-men: Days of Future Past
Easy
Adult Fiction
Baking Day at Grandma's by Anika Denise
Flashlight by Lizi Boyd
Monster Party! by Annie Bach
Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece by Patricia Polacco
Sleepover with Beatrice and Bear
by Maonica Carnesi
The Escape by David Baldacci
I Can Read
Gray Mountain by John Grisham
Music
"I read and admire the beautiful quilts in
each one of them!"
And
one
recently-enjoyed
bonus
book
recommendation...
M
eet Doris Keck - problem solver, trouble
shooter, and avid reader. Doris is an
Interlibrary Loan Technician who works from
CCPL headquarters to ensure that books
from across the country end up in the hands
Doris's Top 5
The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kid
Ranger's Apprentice Series
by John Flanagan
big job - during fiscal year 2014,there were
"A few years ago, when my son was in Middle
over 24,000 Interlibrary Loan requests cycled
School, we both couldn't wait for each
through her office. With so many different
book to come out! Sometimes even jokingly
library systems handling the requested
stealing the books from each other, we
books, it is easy for something to fall out
finally had something that broke through the
of the loop; when this happens, it's Doris's
gender/generation gap that we could read
job to figure out what went wrong and what
and enjoy together!"
she can do to fix it. In addition to processing
the Marina requests for Carroll County that
All books by Nora Roberts
are lent and borrowed across the State of
"Who doesn't love Nora Roberts? And she's a
Maryland and the Interlibrary Loan requests
Marylander!"
that are lent and borrowed throughout the
United States, Doris oversees the library's 12
The Downton Abbey TV Series
meeting room schedules.
"I've been hooked and enjoyed the upstairs/
downstairs drama of each episode!"
With so many books crossing her desk on a
30
1000hp by Godsmack
The Breeze: an appreciation of JJ Cale
by Eric Clapton & Friends
Hypnotic Eye by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Lullaby and... the Ceaseless Roar
by Robert Plant
Moonshine in the Trunk by Brad Paisley
My Everything by Ariana Grande
Performs Trouble No More Live at Town Hal
by John Mellencamp
Games
WiiU
of the customers who requested them. It's a
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Hello Kitty Kruisers
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
Xbox 360
Diablo III
Ultra Street Fighter IV
Wolfenstein
Xbox ONE
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Watch Dogs
Madden NFL 15
"I love historical fiction, and Sue Monk Kidd
did a fantastic job weaving a tale around an
Watch for these
titles this autumn!
Playstation 3
F1 2013
Tales of Xillia 2
Xblaze Code: Embryo
daily basis, it's no surprise that Doris is a
Now I See You by Nicole C. Kear
actual woman who really was ahead of her
frequent borrower from the shelves of the
"I felt for her vulnerability and fear, and
time by fighting for Civil/Women's rights. I
library system she serves. Here are some of
admired her ability to finally face her illness
grew to love the characters and the result is
Playstation 4
her favorite items from the CCPL collection:
with humor and courage!"
a very interesting realistic novel!"
EA Sports UFC
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Tropico 5
Amelia Bedelia Chalks One Up
by Herman Parish
Dog and Bear: Tricks and Treats
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Otis's Busy Day by Loren Long
Pirate Campout by Disney Book Group
World of Reading: Doc McStuffins Brave
Dragon by Disney Book Group
The Cinderella Murder
by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke
Flesh and Blood: A Scarpetta Novel
by Patricia Cornwell
The Job: a Novel
by Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg
Cold, Cold Heart by Tami Hoag
Revival: A Novel by Stephen King
The Handsome Man’s Deluxe Café
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The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold
History of Westeros and the Game of
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Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult
Fear City by F. Paul Wilson
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Human Age: The world Shaped by Us
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Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman
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Agents Reveal the Hidden Lives of the
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Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World
War II’s Most Audacious General
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The Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and
the Rise of Reagan by Rick Perlstein
Roosevelts: An Intimate History
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