Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch

For ages 12 - Adults. Join us as local historian John Laycock discusses the story of Normand Bruce, his enduring legacy in Carroll County and the foundation of Bruceville, where Myrtle Hill, the home he built in the 1760s, still stands. Bruce was a Scottish immigrant, businessman, prominent landowner, soldier, politician, husband, and father. He

Join author Stephen Evangelista as he explores the topic of his latest book, Forever Silenced: The Story of the Gettysburg Gun which offers an extraordinary and sweeping narrative of one of the Civil War’s most enduring artifacts: the Gettysburg Gun. This cannon is the only known artillery piece to have fought in the Battle of

For Adults. Sarah McCoy is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the novels, Mustique Island, Marilla of Green Gables, The Mapmaker's Children, The Baker's Daughter, a 2012 Goodreads Choice Award Best Historical Fiction nominee, the novella "The Branch of Hazel" in Grand Central, and "The Time it Snowed" in Puerto

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For all ages. Run away and join the circus without leaving home! Have you ever imagined yourself in the circus? Well, silly scientist Gregory May has lived it! As a former Ringling Brothers performer, Baltimore City science teacher, and Port Discovery Children's Museum educator, he uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world and the

For Adults. Wayne Wharton, a writer who now resides in Richmond, Virginia, grew up in the coal mining region of the Appalachian mountain range. From a tiny four-room shack with no indoor plumbing, he escaped the throes of poverty and went on to graduate from college and become a successful novelist. Wayne will be in

Please join the Carroll 250 Advisory Committee for our next open session at the Carroll County Public Library – Eldersburg Branch (large meeting room). Meet our task force members, hear updates on progress, and offer input on 250 activities and initiatives. This free event is in Eldersburg, but the discussions will be about events in

For Adults. Ruth Rosa Louise Muhlmann was 20 years old when she was killed at Bernburg Euthanasia Center on March 31, 1941, one of over 300,000 people with disabilities murdered by the Nazis. The Nazi cover-up of her death in their secret euthanasia program, Aktion T4, was so effective that it was not until 2018

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

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 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 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 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 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