Cookie Decorating Fun

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Description:

Unleash your creativity one cookie at a time!

Disclaimer(s)

Only adults need to register.

Saturday Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Siblings are welcome to attend this program.

Battle of the Books: Parent and Coach Information Sharing

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone, All Ages
Location: North Carroll Branch
Room: North Carroll Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Join us for an information session about the Battle of the Books! All parents and caregivers who have children who are interested in participating, as well as coaches, are encouraged to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Saturday Adventures

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - 8
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Fun and Games, Storytime
Description:

Come to the library every Saturday morning for a new adventure! Stories, songs, dancing—there will be something new and different each week. The one thing that will always happen? Fun!

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Pairs Cook: Seaside Fish Stew

10:30am–11:30am
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Payment Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Location: Exploration Commons
Room: Exploration Commons Kitchen
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
Description:

In this class, each pair will make a pot of hot and hearty fish stew. This is an easy and quick way to make fish and is a great source of vitamin B12, niacin, and protein. We will enjoy our lunch together with a side of crusty bread.

Disclaimer(s)

Only adults need to register.

Registration verifies your acceptance of Exploration Commons' program cancellation and kitchen safety procedures.

The Exploration Commons kitchen is not an allergen-free facility.

Closed-toed shoes are required in the teaching kitchen.

Peaceful Melodies with Lydia Bandy

12:00pm–1:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Enjoy the soothing sounds of piano or harp as Lydia Bandy fills the library with beautiful, calming music.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Sounds of the Season Concert

12:00pm–1:00pm
Everyone, All Ages
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join us for a concert of seasonal tunes performed by students from Westminster Elementary and other local schools.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Mah Jongg Marathon

12:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 12:00pm.
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Registration Required
Description:

Play American Mah Jongg at the library! You can play all afternoon or just pop in for a few games. This event is for experienced and newer players with some play experience. Please bring a current National Mah Jongg League card.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Refreshments will be served.

Tea and Tarot

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Mid-Size Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Description:

Explore the properties and benefits of herbs, sip custom-blended teas, and learn about tarot as a tool of self-actualization during this workshop. You will leave feeling refreshed and empowered to accomplish your goals.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Refreshments will be served.

Carroll County Writers Group

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. This month, presenter Emily Long will share tips on how to create an author website. MWA chapter meetings are open to the public.

Carroll 250: After the Fashion of His Country – Asia and Asians in the 18th Century Mid-Atlantic

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Description:

This fascinating talk will be presented by Daniel Sieh. Asia was known for centuries in Europe, and the British were keen to profit off the exotic goods through commerce.

Free Spirit Book Club: The Berry Pickers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Location: Eldersburg Branch
Room: Eldersburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas.

This month's selection is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

Disclaimer(s)

The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. 

Game Day: Catan

2:00pm–4:00pm
10 - Adults, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Location: Offsite
Age Group:
( 10 - Adults )
Teens
Adults

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Librarian Joy Zimmer will teach you how to play Catan at City Park Gaming & Brew Room! An adult must accompany all participants under the age of 18. The library will not cover the cost of beverages or snacks.

Nintendo Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
11 - 17, Teens
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Young Adult Window Display
Age Group:
( 11 - 17 )
Teens

Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us in our Young Adult Area for gaming on our Nintendo Switch. Bring your friends and take turns playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and more. Games will be provided. 

TTRPG Afternoon

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, 6 - 11
Location: Mount Airy Branch
Room: Mount Airy Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 11 )

Program Type: Fun and Games
Description:

Let's learn to play a tabletop role-playing game at the library!

Carroll County Critique Group

3:30pm–4:45pm
Adults
Location: Finksburg Branch
Room: Finksburg Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults

Description:

Please join the monthly meeting of the Carroll County Critique Group.