Carroll County Public Library

For Adults. From bestselling nonfiction author Abbott Kahler comes the spellbinding fiction debut, Where You End. An unusual form of amnesia upends the lives of identical twins, forcing them to face an indelible, dangerous shadow of the past. She will be in conversation with Sherri Leimkuhler. Abbott Kahler, formerly writing as Karen Abbot, is the

For Adults. Sleep troubles? What if tech could help you sleep? This lecture gives an overview of different devices and wearable technologies that track sleep patterns, monitor sleep disorders, and could improve your sleep. You'll also learn about mindfulness apps that offer guided meditations and other ways to promote healthy sleep habits. Presented by Senior

For Adults. Learn about this popular social media platform, which combines the concepts of an instant camera with a telegram. Senior Planet programs are designed for the 60+ community, but all are welcome! Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council. Registration is required. Visit site for details.

For Adults. Are you curious about how devices communicate with each other and smart home technology? This program will provide an overview of the vast world of the Internet of Things and discuss best practices for keeping your devices secure. Senior Planet programs are provided in cooperation with the Carroll Tech Council. Registration is required.

For Adults. Join us for an evening with Jonna Mendez, author of In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked. The best-selling co-author of The Moscow Rules, and Argo, tells her riveting, courageous story of being a female spy at the CIA and battling against the prevailing culture of sexism at the time,

For Adults. Has your healthcare provider or doctor ever mentioned MyChart? Learn about this electronic health-record portal that works in a web browser and app. MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, allows for communication with your providers, and offers virtual visit options. The privacy and security features of MyChart

For ages 4 - Adults. Come to the library to visit with or read to a book-loving dog. Research shows that reading to animals boosts reading skills in children and helps with social skills and emotional health for all ages. Adults and seniors can come to de-stress and relax with a fuzzy friend too. Walk-ins

For Adults. While online resources are only a small percentage of the records that family historians should investigate, they are an important part of one's genealogy practice, especially if you cannot travel to pursue your research. We will discuss how to make the most of the well-known resources, FamilySearch, HeritageQuest, and Ancestry, and how to

For Adults. Bring your questions about spring gardening to a Carroll County Master Gardener and pick up tips, handouts, and more.

For Adults. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. Tickets are $35 and include a signed copy of A Calamity of Souls. Tickets are required and can be purchased here: https://DavidBaldacci.eventbrite.com About the book: Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo

For Adults. 'Throne of Grace: A Mountain Man, an Epic Adventure, and the Bloody Conquest of the American West' is the explosive true saga of the legendary adventurer Jedediah Smith and the Mountain Men who explored the American frontier, written by New York Times bestselling authors of 'Blood and Treasure', Bob Drury and Tom Clavin.

For Adults. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. In his latest book, Quanta and Fields, Sean Carroll explains measurement and entanglement before explaining how the world is really made of fields. You will finally understand

For all ages. Join us for a preview performance from Constellation Theater Company. Hear selected songs from their upcoming productions of Aladdin and Moana performed on the library stage (weather permitting). Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

For Adults. From the bestselling author Jeff Shaara, comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis. Extensively researched and vividly imagined, 'The Shadow of War' brings to life the many threads that lead to the building crisis between the Soviet

For ages 13 - Adults. Enjoy lifelong birder Martin Brazeau's entertaining and informative high-definition film showing the ecology of Maryland birds such as scarlet tanagers, orioles, and warblers. He will share how birds change with each habitat and discuss unique bird behaviors. You will also view a short film showing what you can do to

For ages 10 - Adults. Join author and arts & crafts expert Amy Latta as she teaches us how to doodle all the animals. Amy Latta is an arts & crafts expert and the author of nine books, including Doodle Everything! and Hand Lettering for Relaxation. She has created designs for national brands such as

For all ages. Join us in the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event. Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enjoy the cool sounds of local bands. Artists are encouraged to bring their supplies and create artwork during the golden hour. Tonight's event features the Baltimore band Fair Dinkum as they play original music

For Adults. From USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight comes "The Queen's Companion", an endearing and vivid story told from the unique multi-narrative viewpoints of a young Queen Elizabeth, Hanna Penwyck (the fictionalized keeper of the Queen's dogs), and Susan (the Queen's Corgi), whose love and loyalty were boundless. Books will be available for purchase

For all ages. Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winner Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy show for the whole family. Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey will have you dancing, laughing, and singing along. Using rhymes, songs, books, and puppets, this interactive, hilarious show is not to be missed.

For all ages. The Carroll County Cloggers is Maryland's longest-active Appalachian clogging group. See this talented group of folks dance to various music types (clogging is NOT just for country and bluegrass anymore). Sure to be a toe-tapping good time. Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important

For Adults. Per viewer request, Marlene at Home will visit local fruit and vegetable stands and a farmer's market to learn about more locations for homegrown goodness. The stands are a great way to get fresh summer garden items without having to water or weed! This is an online event. View on Carroll County Public

For ages 3 - 12. Peter Rabbit loves adventure and eating his veggies. Mr. McGregor grows the best vegetables in his garden but Peter's not allowed to go there. What do you think will happen when Peter decides to sneak into the garden? Will he get caught by Mr. McGregor, or will he find his

For ages 3 - 12. Join Contempic School of Ballet for Reading with a Ballerina. Children will enjoy storytime and an excerpt performance from the Contempic School of Ballet. Registration required. Visit site for details.

For all ages. Join us in the Finksburg Branch Garden for this music event! Pack a picnic, spread a blanket, and enejoy the cool sounds of local bands. Tonight's band, McFadden Garcia Trio, plays a blend of popular, classic soft-rock and accoustic tunes with excellent 3-part vocal harmonies. Registration requested. Visit site for details.

For ages 14 - Adults. Join us for this fascinating program as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers recount their experiences with the supernatural. The Trackers are members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and will be here to share their theories about paranormal activity, explain and demonstrate the equipment that they use, and present

For ages 8 - 18. Join 4-H Environmental Educator Torrey Silliman as we learn what happens when ordinary people study the world around them. We’ll learn about a few different participatory science projects and where to find something that interests you! Come prepared by downloading Merlin and the iNaturalist app to your smartphone or tablet.

For Adults. The overnight viral sensation, Blood of Hercules, is a sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from bestselling author Jasmine Mas. Jasmine Mas is a #1 Amazon bestselling author of fantasy romance. She has a degree in ancient Greco-Roman classical studies from Georgetown University and is a former lawyer who spends all

For Adults. When poet Dylan Snaman was faced with radiation treatment for a malignant brain tumor, he turned to an unlikely friend, the pen. In his first book, Wait and See, Dylan shared stories of triumph in an ongoing battle for his mind. In his second book, Fall From Grace, we follow his journey of