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Mr. Jon Live in Concert

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westminster Outdoor Stage at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

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 t...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Reading Celebration: Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Westminster Outdoor Stage at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us as we kick off Summer Reading, Adventure Begins at Your Library, with games, crafts, and prizes! This event will be held outside in our park (weather permitting). Feel free...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games
Description:

Join us as we kick off Summer Reading, Adventure Begins at Your Library, with games, crafts, and prizes! This event will be held outside in our park (weather permitting). Feel free to bring sunscreen and water if it is hot and sunny!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

It's for the Birds

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 4 - 12
Description:

Learn how to make an easy bird feeder and about how birds' beaks are different.

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 4 - 12 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Learn how to make an easy bird feeder and about how birds' beaks are different.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

K-Pop Party Kickoff

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Outdoor Stage at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Join us to kick off our K-Pop Party with a dance performance by FADE Dance Crew. FADE will perform K-pop cover dances and teach the audience some choreography to accompany your fav...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Fun and Games, Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Join us to kick off our K-Pop Party with a dance performance by FADE Dance Crew. FADE will perform K-pop cover dances and teach the audience some choreography to accompany your favorite K-pop tunes!

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Birds of Maryland: From Field to Forest and Ground Floor to Treetops

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Gardening and Environment
Age Group:
Teens, 13 - Adults, Adults
Description:

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 ...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 13 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Gardening and Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tiny Library Treasures (Westminster Branch)

06/24/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/29/2024 @ 5:00pm
Westminster Branch
Program Type:
DIY Arts and Crafts, Take Home Kits
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17
Description:

Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. You can earn up to 2 service hours for doing this project. Regis...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Program Type: DIY Arts and Crafts, Take Home Kits
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Tiny thoughts lead to big ideas! Paint a mini canvas and create tiny art masterpieces to display in the library. You can earn up to 2 service hours for doing this project.

Disclaimer(s)

All attendees need to register.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family 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. 

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Westminster Branch Teen Advisory Board

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Teens, 12 - 17
Description:

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Teens ( 12 - 17 )

Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Calling all teens looking for leadership roles in planning library programs. We want you for our Teen Advisory Board! Need service hours? We've got those too! Participants can join us in person or log in virtually through Zoom by registering.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom login information will be emailed to participants one hour before the program starts.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Read and Play:

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize....

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 3
Twos and Threes Together:

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diverse Voices Book Club: The Guncle

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Westminster Small Meeting Room at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens, 16 - Adults, Adults
Description:

Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so...

Required
Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens ( 16 - Adults )
Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Party Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Pajama Party Storytime:

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for youn...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 8 )

Program Type: Storytime

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and listen to stories before bed. This storytime introduces stories through books, songs, and activities appropriate for young children.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read and Play

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 24 Months
Read and Play:

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize....

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( Birth - 24 Months )

Program Type: Storytime

Join your little one at a storytime featuring interactive books, rhymes, music, and movement, followed by playgroup activities that allow children to practice skills and socialize.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 3
Twos and Threes Together:

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Westminster Book Club: Two by Two

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westminster Small Meeting Room at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Book Discussion Group:

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 ...

Description:

This month's selection is Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Small 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 Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks. Books will be available for pickup at CCPL's Westminster Branch.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mid-Week Movie and Munch: Trolls Band Together

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Come hang out, watch Trolls Band Together, and munch on some popcorn! Popcorn will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. This movie is rated PG with a run time of 91 min...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Description:

Come hang out, watch Trolls Band Together, and munch on some popcorn! Popcorn will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle. This movie is rated PG with a run time of 91 minutes.

Disclaimer(s)

Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Twos and Threes Together

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, 2 - 3
Twos and Threes Together:

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 2 - 3 )

Program Type: Storytime

This lively, fast-paced storytime for young children includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - 8
Family 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. 

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Maryland Science Center: Science Unscripted

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, 6 - 12
Description:

Join us for an adventure in science! The Maryland Science Center will engage the audience in an unscripted science show. Topic cards will be used to compose a unique experience wit...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Kids ( 6 - 12 )

Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Description:

Join us for an adventure in science! The Maryland Science Center will engage the audience in an unscripted science show.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Harriet Tubman: In Her Own Words

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only) at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Maryland's Official Griot, Janice Curtis Greene, mesmerizes audiences with her portrayal of Harriet Tubman's life, highlighting her journey from bondage to freedom. Learn of this A...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Large Meeting Room (Staff Use Only)
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: History and Genealogy
Description:

Maryland's Official Griot, Janice Curtis Greene, mesmerizes audiences with her portrayal of Harriet Tubman's life, highlighting her journey from bondage to freedom.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Singer-Songwriter Elijah Myers

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Westminster Outdoor Stage at Westminster Branch
Program Type:
Music Theater and Dance
Age Group:
Everyone, All Ages
Description:

Bring a chair or blanket and snack, and enjoy the music of Elijah Myers. Elijah is a storytelling singer and songwriter who uses his voice and guitar to convey a message of freedom...

Location: Westminster Branch
Room: Westminster Outdoor Stage
Age Group:
Everyone ( All Ages )

Program Type: Music Theater and Dance
Description:

Bring a chair or blanket and snack, and enjoy the music of Elijah Myers. Elijah is a storytelling singer and songwriter who uses his voice and guitar to convey a message of freedom and peace with deep and thoughtful lyrics.

Independence Day Holiday

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch

Labor Day

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite

Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch, Mobile Services, CCPL Headquarters, Offsite
Description:

Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Staff Training

All Day
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch
Closing
Branches:
Eldersburg Branch, Exploration Commons, Finksburg Branch, Mount Airy Branch, North Carroll Branch, Taneytown Branch, Westminster Branch