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LibraryUpdatesCommunityNewsPassport ApplicationsAccepted at the NorthCarroll Branch StartingSeptember 14 thCCPL is pleased to announcethat as a convenience to thecommunity, the North CarrollBranch will become an officialPassport Acceptance Facilityfor the US Department of Statestarting Monday, September 14.Passport services will be availableduring the following hours:(No appointment necessary!)Monday – Thursday10:00 am – 7:00 pmFriday & Saturday10:00 am – 3:00 pmThe North Carroll Branch is located at:2255 Hanover PikeHampstead, MD 21074For information on fees,documents to bring, and timerequired, please visit: http://library.carr.org/about/passport.aspResources for the Blind or Visually ImpairedDid you know that CCPL can help our customers who are visually impaired or blind?Listed below are some of the options available:Search our catalog (http://catalog.carr.org) for our large collection of Bookson CD and Playaways, as well as downloadable audiobooks from our free hooplaservice (https://www.hoopladigital.com/login).Get direct access on our website to OverDrive Listen or Read and get books inyour browser with a single click. To learn more about these services, visit http://maryland.lib.overdrive.com/The Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped provides freeaccess to books in braille, audio, and in large type for eligible users. Visit http://www.lbph.lib.md.us/ for more information and an application.Bookshare is the world’s largest online library of copyrighted content for peoplewith print disabilities. Qualifying US students receive free access to the service.Visit www.bookshare.org to learn more and apply for a membership.If you have further questions, call or visit your local branch; a librarian will behappy to assist you.5K Color JubileeSaturday, October 17 - 11 amRegister at https://library.carr.org/5kJoin us at Taneytown Memorial Park for a colorful celebration of wellness and funpresented by Taneytown Branch Library's Teen Advisory Board. The Jubilee is a nontimed,non-competitive 5K event that is open to all ages. A fun and festive event forthe whole family! This event coincides with the Taneytown Fallfest. Participants areencouraged to stay and play after the Jubilee for more fall fun.You can walk, run, or dance the length of the course—the object is to be activeand have fun. You'll want to wear a white shirt, because spectators will douse youwith color at stations along the way. The color powder used at the event is foodgrade cornstarch and is 100% natural.Registration closes September 30 th . The first 200 to register by 9/15/2015 areguaranteed to receive an event t-shirt. Call 410-386-4510 or 410-751-1100 formore information.Thank you to our supporters!The City of TaneytownDowntown Westminster Oyster StrollSaturday, October 1012 pm to 5pmWestminster BranchShawn Kimbro, fisherman and author of The Right Stuff - 1 pmOlly the Oyster Storytimes - 12:30 pm and 2:30 pmEnjoy shucked oysters at more than 20 participating retailers and restaurants,concerts on three sound stages, oyster specials, shop sales, and more! Trolleyswill be available to transport you up and down Main St. The WestminsterBranch will be hosting author and fisherman, Shawn Kimbro. The librarywill also offer storytimes featuring Olly the Oyster at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.R.D.Bowman’s will be sponsoring a grilled oyster tent in front of the library.Shawn Kimbro worked his way through college catching and selling catfishfrom Tennessee rivers. Over thirty years later, he still fishes every chance hegets, usually for striped bass on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. A frequent speakerto fishing clubs, environmental groups, and conservation organizations, he isrecognized across the Mid-Atlantic region as a leading voice for sports fishingand conservation. When he isn't working at George Washington University,he volunteers for the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) and is thecoordinator for the Careful Catch organization - an effort co-sponsored by theBoat U.S. Foundation, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and CCA Maryland.He is the author of the popular fishing and conservation oriented blog,Chesapeakelighttackle.com and two books, Chesapeake Light Tackle andThe Right Stuff.The Carroll BizChallenge 2015Presented by the CarrollCounty Chamber of CommerceDo you want to be Carroll County’snext business success story? Get readyfor the Carroll Biz Challenge, CarrollCounty’s fourth annual startup businesscontest where budding entrepreneurspitch their business ideas for theopportunity to make great connections,get loads of publicity and competefor a $5,000 cash prize and a $2,500Carroll County Downtown Award.The goal of the contest is to inspireinnovation and entrepreneurshipin Carroll County by providinglocal entrepreneurs an accessibleopportunity to get noticed, getconnected, get better, and get started.Applications will be accepted fromMonday, August 10 through Sunday,October 18. For more informationor to register, please visit https://carrollbizchallenge.startuplocal.biz/Startup Local: How to Startand Grow a Business inCarroll CountyFind out what it takes to start andgrow a business in Carroll County. Newand aspiring entrepreneurs are invitedto join Jason Stambaugh, Founder andCEO of Startup Local, as he sharesinformation about startup businessfundamentals, local small businessresources, and how to win $5,000for your startup business idea bycompeting in the Carroll Biz Challenge2015. The library is pleased to hostthe following information sessions:Tuesday, September 17:00 PM - North Carroll BranchThe Partnership for a Healthier CarrollSpider Web PromotionsWednesday, September 97:00 PM - Westminster BranchWednesday, September 307:00 PM - Eldersburg Branch67